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Dog Events in California

When you want to really spoil your dog, or just meet other dog owners in California who are as crazy about their pets as you, there’s no better place to bring Fido than a dog event. Attend any of the dog shows, agility competitions, costume parades, festivals or fundraisers in California on our Dog Events Calendar and you’ll meet hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dog lovers. And since 70% of the events listed benefit humane societies, attending one is a great way to help homeless pets too.

Pet Friendly Yappy Hour at Wild Hare Bar Garden at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Aug 22

Yappy Hour at Wild Hare Bar Garden at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Yappy Hour at Wild Hare Bar Garden at Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Saddle up for a Western-themed Yappy Hour featuring a Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Pup Contest, Western photo booth, complimentary treats for dogs, drink specials, happy hour bites, and country music. Guests are encouraged to dress their pups and themselves in their best Western wear, with cowboy hats, bandanas, denim, boots, and fringe welcome. Make a night of it and book a dog-friendly room on site at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter!

Pet Friendly A Stroll in Sunol: Pours Picnics and Paws

Aug 22

A Stroll in Sunol: Pours Picnics and Paws

A Stroll in Sunol: Pours Picnics and Paws

Bring your best furry friend to this dog-friendly celebration in historic Sunol, featuring an all-welcome dog show where every pup can take the spotlight. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are invited to join the fun while guests explore 15+ participating wineries, local artisans, food, and the scenic Sunol Depot Gardens. Festival admission is free, with wine tasting packages, food, and beverages available for purchase. Guests must be 21 or older with valid photo ID to participate in wine tasting.

Aug 22

Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll

Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll

Leashed dogs are welcome at this free neighborhood celebration featuring live music, an Art Bazaar with local artists, wine and food tastings, merchant specials, children's activities, and pet-friendly fun. Stroll through independent shops, restaurants, cafés, and galleries while enjoying pop-up performances and one-day-only promotions throughout the walkable district.

Select Apr 12–Aug 23

Slinky's Bark in the Park

West Sacramento, CA

Slinky's Bark in the Park

Bring your furry friends to the ballpark! Dogs are welcome on Toyota Home Run Hill for a fun-filled afternoon of tail wags and River Cats baseball. The game is held on April 12 and August 23.

Aug 23

Good Dog-Dirty Dog 5K & 10K

Granite Bay, CA

Good Dog-Dirty Dog 5K & 10K

Bring Fido and lace up your sneakers to hit the trail! All participants will receive a waterproof bag, and your furry friend will receive a bandana. Awards will be presented after the race for the five different categories.

Aug 23

Dog Day Sundays at Corona Del Mar Plaza

Newport Beach, CA

Dog Day Sundays at Corona Del Mar Plaza

Bring your pups and enjoy a variety of activities for both humans and canines! Dogs must be leashed at all times. Dogs with a history of aggressive behavior aren't permitted on the premises.

Aug 23

Chihuahua and Small Dog Meetup at Albany Dog Park

Chihuahua and Small Dog Meetup at Albany Dog Park

Bring your Chihuahua, Chi mix, or other friendly small breed dog to this fun meetup for an afternoon of off-leash play, socialization, and new friendships. Pups can enjoy treats, photo opportunities, a group photo, and goodie bags while supplies last, while owners connect with fellow small dog lovers in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Aug 26

Free Dog Portraits on National Dog Day

Placerville, CA

Free Dog Portraits on National Dog Day

This dog-friendly celebration invites pups and their people to enjoy free professional dog portraits, tasty hot dogs and plenty of tail-wagging fun.

Aug 29

Bark (and Meow) Around the Block

Bark (and Meow) Around the Block

Join Berkeley Humane for their annual adopt-a-thon and dog-friendly street fair featuring adoptable pets from shelters throughout the Bay Area. The event includes live music, food, a beer garden, pet vendors, and activities for animal lovers of all ages. Guests can meet adoptable pets, connect with local organizations, and support lifesaving animal welfare efforts.

Aug 30

Dog Day Sundays at Newport Coast Shopping Center

Newport Beach, CA

Dog Day Sundays at Newport Coast Shopping Center

Bring your pups and enjoy a variety of activities for both humans and canines! Dogs must be leashed at all times. Dogs with a history of aggressive behavior aren't permitted on the premises.

Aug 30

Pawsh Retreat at Chaminade Resort

Pawsh Retreat at Chaminade Resort

Chaminade Resort & Spa is hosting a dog-friendly retreat where pups and their humans enjoy an afternoon of play and pampering. Highlights include splash pools, agility games, pet portraits, puppy painting, a dog fashion show, adoptable pets, and special treats for both human and furry guests!

Aug 30

Kapnek Trust USA Fun Run and Carnival

Kapnek Trust USA Fun Run and Carnival

Leash up Fido and join this community event featuring a 5K run and 1K kids’ run/walk, followed by a healthy brunch, live music by the Chinayakare Ensemble, and a festival atmosphere with carnival games, a rock wall, bounce house, arts and crafts, and prizes for top finishers. All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt.

Aug 30

Walk for Paws

Pleasant Hill, CA

Join fellow animal lovers and their pups for a walk supporting Contra Costa Humane Society. Participants can bring their dogs, family, and friends while helping provide support for homeless pets through medical care, foster programs, adoption services, and community assistance. Grab a leash and sneakers for a fun event benefiting animals in need.

Aug 30

Hella Plants Market Oakland

Hella Plants Market Oakland

Bring your leashed pup to this indoor-outdoor plant market featuring vendors with common and rare plants, succulents and more. Enjoy music, local food, matcha, a Paint-a-Pot station and photo ops.

Every May 24–Sep 6

Bark in the Park Family Sundays with the Modesto Roadsters

Bark in the Park Family Sundays with the Modesto Roadsters

Modesto Roadsters baseball team invites your furry four legged friends to Sunday home games! Guests are invited to bring their leashed dogs to enjoy the game alongside them, while kids can take to the field and run the bases after the final out. It's one of the most community-driven days on the Roadsters calendar and a great fit for families looking to make the ballpark part of their weekly routine.

May 25–Sep 9

Bark at the Park with the San Diego Padres

Bark at the Park with the San Diego Padres

Bark at the Park, presented by Petco, gives you the chance to enjoy a Padres game from Gallagher Square with your favorite canine! You'll also get a special dog toy or treat. All dogs must be leashed, over six months old and current on vaccinations. An online waiver must be completed prior to the game. 2023 Bark at the Park with the San Diego Padres is scheduled for May 25, June 24, August 26 and September 9. All times subject to change; please visit their website for up-to-date information.

Jul 11–Sep 12

Dog Days with the San Francisco Giants

San Francisco, CA

Dog Days with the San Francisco Giants

Take Fido out to the ballgame! Arrive early for the pregame Field Parade with your pup. Please note that both you and your dog must have a special event ticket to participate. Partial proceeds from each ticket will benefit the SF SPCA.

Sep 13

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

This unique event raises funds for animals at Helen Woodward Animal Center! The activities include a dog surfing competition, interactive vendor booths, a canine costume contest, a dog agility course, music and summer fun! Surf contestants will participate in 10-minute heats based on weight class and are judged on length of ride, size of wave ridden, catching a critical part of the wave, and maneuvers.

Sep 13

Joybound Around Town on Broadway

Walnut Creek, CA

Joybound Around Town on Broadway

Bring Fido to this beloved annual celebration of the human-animal bond kicks off with a one-mile fundraising pet walk where participants and their furry companions stroll through downtown to raise funds for Joybound’s rescue and community programs. The festivities continue with a vibrant pet wellness festival featuring adoptable animals, pet-related vendors, demonstrations and activities, and the popular Paw-rade Walk and Best-Dressed Pet Contest. The event is free to attend, with registration required only for the pet walk.

Sep 19

Bark In the Park San Jose

Bark In the Park San Jose

This is one of the largest dog festivals in the United States, with more than 6,000 dog lovers and 2,000 dogs. Event highlights include the HSSV Wellness Clinic, the Veterinary Emergency Group TOP DOG Main Stage Contests, including the popular Dog-Costume Contest, Dog/Owner Look-Alike Contest and Tail-Wagging Contest, demonstrations, vendors, delicious food and drink, and the San Jose Water Company Misting Tent.

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