New York City Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more in New York City.
NYC Second Chance Rescue Adoption Event – Juniper Valley Park
NYC Second Chance Rescue hosts an outdoor adoption event at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village, with discounted adoption fees for same-day adoptions. Meet adoptable dogs and the volunteers who know them; bring a photo ID, any pet medical records, and lease pet-policy documentation to apply on the spot.
MOVE: Puppy Yoga by Puppy Sphere
Join Puppy Sphere for an award-winning puppy yoga class as part of the World Mental Health Day Festival at Spring Studios.
NYC ACC Adoption Event at Koeppel Subaru
Animal Care Centers of NYC brings adoptable dogs and cats to Koeppel Subaru in Long Island City. Lines typically form an hour before start; adoptions are first-come, first-served.
Travel Into Fall: NYC Dog Photoshoot with Happy Hounds x NYC BUD
Bring your pup to Midtown for a complimentary fall photoshoot, a pup cup, and a Happy Hounds calm doggy treat.
NYC ACC Adoption Event at Alley Pond Park
A mobile adoption event with Animal Care Centers of NYC, sponsored by Councilmember Linda Lee, bringing adoptable pets to Alley Pond Park in Oakland Gardens, Queens.
NYC Shih Tzu Meetup, The OG
Mason the Shih Tzu hosts NYC's original Shih Tzu meetup, a Halloween-themed edition at Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens. All Shih Tzus (and half-Shih Tzus!) are welcome for an afternoon of play and photos; costumes are encouraged.
Muddy Paws Rescue Block Party
Muddy Paws Rescue takes over a full block of Hell's Kitchen for its annual fall street fair — same-day dog and cat adoptions, on-the-spot dog portraits, local pet vendors, food and drink, and a dog costume contest. Free to attend; leashed, friendly dogs welcome.
NYC Griffs Presents: Tricks & Treats 2026
A spooktacular Halloween costume party and Brussels Griffon meetup — tricks, treats, and mischief for dogs and their people at Spot Dog Daycare.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade – Carroll Gardens
Dogs and their owners dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and strut a lively red carpet at the Neighbors and Makers Fair on Smith Street.
Hot and Single Dog Parent Party x Brutus Bone Broth
A private evening for single dog moms + dog dads at the AKC Museum of the Dog — drinks for humans and dogs, pet psychics, goodies, and pups.