Minneapolis-Saint Paul Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more in Minneapolis-Saint Paul.
Free Pet Vaccination Clinic at Minneapolis Animal Care & Control
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control hosts a free vaccination clinic for pets — keep your dog up to date on core vaccines at no cost. Wednesday, October 7, 2:30–5:30 PM. Note: no adoption services on this date.
Breed Night: Mutts at Unleashed Hounds and Hops
A celebration of mixed-breed dogs — no pedigree required. Bring your pup to Unleashed Hounds and Hops' indoor dog park and bar for a themed Breed Night.
Ruff Start Rescue Adoption Event at Brew Park
Join us at Brew Park Plymouth for an adoption event & round up your purchase to support rescue animals! Adoption Event on Thursday, October 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM. It's a great opportunity to meet adoptable dogs and learn about ways to get involved with Ruff Start Rescue! We will post attending animals on the Facebook Event Page a few days prior. Brew Park is Minnesota's only turfed, indoor dog park & restaurant! Make sure to register your pet before you visit by providing some information, including up-to-date vaccine records. No dog? No problem! We welcome everyone! We also want to remind you that you must be 18+ to enter the park. Anyone under that age is welcome to hang out in the restaurant but will not be able to access the park. You can also support rescue animals by rounding up your check now through the end of the year! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Dog Day at Stoney Brook Farms Benefiting Ruff Start Rescue
Join us at Stoney Brook Farms for a day focused on our four-legged friends! Stoney Brook Farms will be hosting Dog Day during Harvest Fun Days on Saturday, October 10th, from 10 am-6 pm. A portion of the proceeds on 10/10 supports animals at Ruff Start. Tickets are available at the door. Receive a discount on admission with a pet-related donation. Kids 2 and under are free. Bring your pup* and enjoy all of the fun activities they have to offer, including a corn maze, giant corn pit, swings, slides, huge jump pad, pumpkin bowling, wagon train ride, climbing wall, hay bale stacks, gravity box basketball, a bounce house, yard games, corn sack racing, and human hamster wheels, & more! Dogs will receive a free bandana & treats while supplies last. Costumes encouraged. Best dressed pup will win a $50 Visa gift card. Visit the Ruff Start Rescue booth from 11 am-2 pm to learn about adopting, fostering, and volunteering. And, spin the wheel to win a prize! Donations are greatly appreciated. We will collect pet supplies, food, and monetary donations to support animals at Ruff Start Rescue! Click to view a list of the most needed items. *Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners are responsible for waste pick-up. Visit the Facebook Event Page to learn more! We hope to see you there! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Forgotten Star Brewing
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from Healing Hearts Rescue at Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley. Sip a craft beer while spending time with pups looking for their forever homes at this family- and dog-friendly taproom.
MACC Adoption Day at PetSmart – Oct 11
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control hosts an adoption day at PetSmart in the Quarry shopping center. Meet adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. Sunday, October 11, 11 AM–2 PM.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Spikes & Houles Stillwater
Healing Hearts Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to Spikes & Houles Feed, Seed & Pet Supply in Stillwater. Come meet your newest family member! Sunday, October 11, noon–2 PM.
PAWS: A Pet Halloween Celebration
A Halloween celebration for pet lovers hosted by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board at The Commons. Bring your pets in costume for a pet-themed market, costume contest (3 PM), personalized paw art prints, a pop-up dog park, a photo booth, and a raffle drawing (2:45 PM). Free, Sunday October 11, noon–3 PM.
Hops & Howls at Back Channel Brewing
Join us for a dog-friendly, Halloween-themed event to support rescue animals! We'll be at Back Channel Brewing on Tuesday, October 13th, from 5-7 pm for Hops & Howls benefiting animals at Ruff Start Rescue! Ruff Start Rescue info booth Meet adoptable dogs Costumes encouraged Halloween-themed giveaways Pet food & supply donation drive- click here to view our most-needed items The brewery is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring along your pup! Community Tuesday- A portion of sales all day on 10/13 will support RSR! Visit the Facebook Event to learn more. We will share which animals are attending a few days prior. We hope to see you there! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Breed Night: Toy Breeds at Unleashed Hounds and Hops
Tiny paws, big personalities — a themed Breed Night spotlighting toy breed dogs at Unleashed Hounds and Hops' indoor dog park and bar.
White Bear Animal Hospital Open House (with MARS)
A pet-friendly community open house with behind-the-scenes clinic tours, raffle baskets, games, face painting, food, and local vendors — plus Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) on site.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Chuck & Don's Edina
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from Healing Hearts Rescue — come find your newest family member at Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies in Edina.
Barks & Boos at Sunken Ship Brewing
Ruff Start Rescue will be at Sunken Ship Brewing for a Halloween-themed event to support rescue animals. Join us on Saturday, October 17th, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Ruff Start Rescue info booth Meet adoptable dogs Costumes encouraged Halloween-themed giveaways Pet food & supply donation drive- click here to view our most-needed items The brewery is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring along your pup! Visit the Facebook Event Page to learn more. We will share which animals are attending on the Facebook Event a few days prior. We hope to see you there! By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Barktoberfest at Saint Bark
A dog-friendly fall celebration featuring off-leash play, special treats, live music, food trucks, and beverages for both dogs and humans at Saint Bark's indoor dog park.
Halloween Paw-ty & Dog Costume Contest Benefiting Ruff Start Rescue
Join us at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. for a Halloween Paw-ty for you and your pup on Saturday, October 31st, from 1-4 pm! Bring your furry friends dressed to impress for the Halloween Dog Costume Contest! Human costumes are encouraged! The event will be in the taproom at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. Pre-register your pup for the dog costume contest online or at the event from 1:00-2:00 pm. There is a suggested $10 donation per dog to enter the contest. Judging begins promptly at 2:00 pm. Prizes for the top-dressed pups! Categories include: Most Creative Spookiest Funniest Shop local vendors: Tammy Taylor Photography will be hosting a fall-themed photo booth. Get a professional photo taken of you and your pup! The Doggie Dazzle will be selling hand-beaded collars Not able to attend? You can still support Ruff Start's mission to connect people and pets by making a donation online. Forgotten Star Brewing will match donations for this event up to $500! Learn more on the Facebook Event Page. By attending this event, you acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.
Can Do Canines Open House
Can Do Canines will host an open house on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 2 p.m., at its Can Do Canines campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. Through a self-guided tour, attendees will be able to watch a trainer working with an assistance dog, talk with a dog host volunteer and staff members from the volunteer department, pose questions to client services coordinators, and meet graduate teams from five types that Can Do Canines trains dogs: hearing, mobility, seizure, diabetes, and childhood autism. There is no pre-registration for this event, though attendees will be asked to share some contact information when arriving. To request a sign language interpreter for the Open House, please contact Laurie at [email protected] or call 763-331-3000 at least two weeks in advance. We'll do our best to accommodate late requests, but availability is not guaranteed.