Los Angeles Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more in Los Angeles.
Pep: The Rescue Pup – Read & Play Wags!
A special read & play featuring author Sarah Nolen and her children's picture book "Pep: The Rescue Pup," followed by coloring activities and time with adoptable rescue dogs. Ages 6–10; registration required.
Paws & Pages at Annenberg PetSpace
A gentle drop-in reading session at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista where kids read aloud to adoptable animals — a calming experience for the pets and a great way for families to connect with rescue dogs and cats.
Wags For Good: Pet Food Pop-Up
Free pet food pop-up from Wags and Walks — pet food distributed first-come, first-served to help keep dogs with their families. No ID or pet required.
Dogtoberfest at Common Space Brewery
spcaLA's all-ages, dog-friendly Oktoberfest at Common Space's Hawthorne taproom — Oktoberfest beers, new steins, music, adoptable pups, and dachshund (wiener dog) races kicking off at 2 PM. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome.
spcaLA Pet Vaccine Clinic
Low-cost walk-in pet vaccine clinic (every 3rd Sunday). Dog vaccinations including rabies, Bordetella, canine influenza, leptospirosis and parvo, plus deworming, microchips and flea prevention. No appointment needed.
Affordable Pet Vaccine Clinic – Blue Collar Working Dog
Affordable, no-appointment pet vaccine clinic hosted at Blue Collar Working Dog. Rabies and core dog vaccines at low cost — walk-ups welcome.
Yappy Hour at Courtyard Pasadena
A dog-friendly Yappy Hour on the patio at the Courtyard by Marriott in Old Town Pasadena — drinks, treats, and social time for you and your pup. Leashed, well-behaved dogs welcome.
2 Dog Minimum: A Dog Friendly Comedy Show No.6
A free standup comedy show for the dogs — comics perform alongside their pups and you're encouraged to bring your own well-behaved dog. Doors 7:30 PM, show 8 PM, at the dog-friendly Lawless Brewing Co.
9th Annual World Dog Day
The Vanderpump Dog Foundation's 9th Annual World Dog Day at West Hollywood Park — a free celebration for dog lovers with live music, food trucks, games, dog adoptions, and a raffle. Bring your pup and support rescue.
Wine and Woofs: Dog Adoption and Comedy Event
Sip wine, meet adoptable pups, and laugh at a pawsome stand-up comedy night at Haley's Wines in NoHo. Doors at 7:30 PM. A fun evening out that supports dog adoption.