Minneapolis-Saint Paul Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more in Minneapolis-Saint Paul.
Waconia HOWLeen Pet Costume Parade
Dress up your pup for a free costume parade through Downtown Waconia, starting from Paws Inn Pet Essentials. Enjoy photo ops, tricks for treats, and a themed pet costume contest.
Yappy Hour: Dog Costume Contest at Aloft Minneapolis
Aloft Minneapolis throws a free Yappy Hour with a dog costume contest, prizes for the best-dressed pups, treats, and professional photos by Profeshie. Bring your dog in their Halloween best for a tail-wagging good time on the downtown riverfront.
Halloween Doggy Costume Contest at Brew Park Plymouth
Dress your pup in their spookiest best and head to Brew Park Plymouth's indoor off-leash dog park and bar for a Halloween doggy costume contest. Dogs play off-leash while owners enjoy a drink.
Small Dog Hangout at Brew Park Plymouth – Oct 31
Bring your small dog (under 30 lbs) to Brew Park Plymouth's indoor off-leash dog park for a laid-back Small Dog Hangout. Let little pups have the park to themselves while you grab a drink at the full bar.
50th & France Halloween Dog Parade
The 50th & France Business Association hosts its Halloween Dog Parade in Edina. Dress up your pup and join the costume parade through the district — a fun, free outing for dog lovers. Gather near Chuck & Don's at 5045 France Ave S.
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.
Howl-o-Ween Pawty at Saint Bark
Saint Bark's Halloween pawty for pups features a costume contest, prizes, and "Pumpkin Pup Cups." Come in costume or just hang out at the indoor dog park bar. Food truck TBD.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Chuck & Don's Wayzata
Meet adoptable dogs and puppies from Healing Hearts Rescue at Chuck & Don's in Wayzata. Stop by to say hello, learn about the adoption process, and maybe find your new best friend.
Bodie's First Birthday Pawty at Saint Bark
Celebrate Bodie — Saint Bark's youngest pup — turning one! Bring your dog for a birthday pawty with treats from Treat Me Too Dog Treats, sweets for the humans, and good company at the dog park bar. Open to all.
Small Dog Hangout at Brew Park Plymouth – Nov 7
Bring your small dog (under 30 lbs) to Brew Park Plymouth's indoor off-leash dog park for a laid-back Small Dog Hangout. Let little pups have the park to themselves while you grab a drink at the full bar.
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.
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Trove Brewing
Healing Hearts Rescue brings adoptable dogs and puppies to Trove Brewing in Burnsville. Come meet your newest family member while enjoying a local brew — dogs welcome!
Healing Hearts Rescue Adoption Event at Spikes & Houles Stillwater
Healing Hearts Rescue adoption event at Spikes & Houles Feed, Seed & Pet Supply in Stillwater. Meet adoptable dogs and puppies looking for their forever homes.