Indianapolis Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more in Indianapolis.
Misty Eyes Bow Wow Bash
Misty Eyes Animal Center's Bow Wow Bash is a family- and dog-friendly fundraiser featuring vendor booths, contests, adoptable pets, and activities for the whole pack. Bring your leashed dog for an afternoon supporting animals in need.
Sips, Songs & Service Dogs
A free outdoor concert with The Woomblies at Buck Creek Winery, plus a silent auction, bucket raffle and 50/50 drawing. All proceeds benefit Line of Duty K9s, which provides service dogs for veterans and first responders with PTSD. Donations appreciated.
Indy Hair Ball
An outdoor evening benefiting affordable spay/neuter programs across Indiana. Bring your well-behaved, leashed dog for live music from My Yellow Rickshaw, adoptable pets from local rescues, a silent auction, beer and wine, food trucks, lawn games, and free parking. Rain date Oct 1.
IndyHumane Doggie Con
IndyHumane's Doggie Con brings dog lovers together at Crate Escapes in Westfield for an afternoon of canine fun, adoptable dogs, and pup-friendly activities. Leashed, vaccinated dogs welcome per the facility's rules.
Wiener Dog Races
Dachshunds go paw-to-paw in a beloved fall tradition at Metazoa Brewing, the dog-friendly Indianapolis brewery that gives back to animal and wildlife nonprofits. Cheer on the racers, grab a craft beer, and bring your leashed pup to watch the action.
CILRA Adoption & Fundraiser
Central Indiana Lab Rescue & Adoption gathers at Crate Escapes Dog Park + Bar in Westfield for adoptable Labs, raffle baskets, games, CILRA merchandise, and food & drinks. Dogs attending must register with Crate Escapes and show proof of vaccinations.
Paint Your Pet Workshop
Bring a photo of your pup and paint their portrait with guiding instructor Zach Lowe over craft beer at dog-friendly Metazoa Brewing. An afternoon of art and brews. 21+.