Dog-Friendly Events in Massachusetts
January
Head to Newbury for one of our favorite events - the annual Christmas tree bonfire. There's food, fun, and lots of dogs!
April
Red Dog Boston is having a SPAW Day fundraiser for Last Hope K-9 Rescue from 12-5.
April
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
April
Check out the Plymouth Pet Expo - two days of fun, vendors, rescue, and all things pet.
April
Take your dog out to the ball game in Lowell! It's Bark in the Park with the Lowell Spinners!
May
Kyle's Legacy Walk, a fundraiser for canine cancer, is at Borderland State Park in Easton from 10-12PM.
May
The FellsDOG group is hosting an event from 11-1 at the Middlesex Fells Reservation - 5 Woodland Rd. in Stoneham. There will be a silent auction and information about other groups who utilize and support the Fells such as DCR, Missing Dogs Mass, and others.
May
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
May
It's Bark in the Park in Plymouth.
May
Save a Dog hosts it's annual Paws in the Park event from 10-3 at Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury.
May 20, 2018
Lowe's Boston Hotel is hosting Pup Up on the Patio from 11-3.
May 20, 2018
The Fast and Furriest is the MSPCA annual 5K FUNdraiser. This year it is at Baxter Park in Somerville and includes the run, a shorter kids run, plus vendors, food and fun.
June 3, 2018
VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital is hosting an Open House on Sunday, June 3rd from noon-3pm. Come see the police dog and rehabilitation demonstrations, snack on popcorn and cotton candy, check out our pet supply vendors and go on a behind-the-scenes tour. You will also have the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs from Last Hope K9, as well as see the adorable pets that are available at the Massachusetts Humane Society and Mainely Rat Rescue. To top it off there will kids activities galore… a moonwalk, New England Aquarium’s Touch Tank, and a plant-a-seed project to name a few! We will also be holding a charity raffle to raise funds for the National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS).
June 2, 2018
The Muddy Paws 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Lowell Humane Society in Lowell from 8:30-11:30..
June
It's Puppy Happy Hour at Dorchester Brewing Company in Dorchester from 6-9PM.
June
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
June
The Metrowest K9 5K fun run and health fair is in Hopkinton at the YMCA Outdoor Center to benefit MVMA Charities.
June
Merrimack River Feline Rescue's annual Strut for Strays on the Upper Green in Newbury at 12PM. The fundraising walk is for kitties but dogs are welcome to strut!
June-September
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
June-September
Tamo at the Seaport Hotel in Boston hosts Canines & Cocktails on Wednesdays in the summer from 5:30-7:30PM. Each week benefits a different animals rescue.
June
The annual Whisker Walk is taking place at the Lancaster Fairgrounds in Lancaster.
June
It's Yappy Hour at Lord Hobo Brewing in Woburn to benefit Great Dog Resuce New England from 6-8PM.
June
North Attleboro is having its annual Strut Your Mutt Walkathon at the high school from 10-3.
June
It's SandwichFest in Sandwich. Enjoy games, a dog parade, crafts, music and more!
June 20, 2018
It's Dogs on Deck at Fenway Park from 6-9PM! Walk along the warning track and take pics in the dugouts and at the Green Monster. Vendors, games, and treats for all.
June
Bark in the Park with the Worcester Bravehearts at 7:05PM - a fundraiser for Pet Chance.
July 3, 2018
Take your dog out to the ball game in Lowell! It's Bark in the Park with the Lowell Spinners!
July
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
July
It's Paw-Palooza in Yarmouth. The Dock Dogs will be there (and yours can join!). Plus vendors, events, and fun.
July -August
Head to Newburyport the last weekend in July through the first weekend in August for their annual show of civic pride, Yankee Homecoming. Events include a pet show at Old-Fashioned Sunday, a craft fair, a road race, evening concerts, fireworks, and concluding with a parade.
August
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
August
Take your dog out to the ball game in Lowell! It's Bark in the Park with the Lowell Spinners!
August 25, 2018
The Wormtown Milers are hosting a 5K at Rapscallion Brewery in Sturbridge to raise funds for Second Chance Animal Services.
August
Poodle Rescue New England (PRNE) is having its annual BBQ at the Maspenock Club in Milford from 1-7. Lots of food, fun & games!
August
It's Cruisin' to the '50s in Newburyport from 5-8PM. The streets of downtown are lined with classic cars. There's music and all kinds of fun.
August
Head out west to Stockbridge and start your Christmas shopping early at the annual Summer Arts and Crafts Show.
August
Gloucester has its annual Waterfront Festival from 9-6 in Stage Fort Park with crafts, food, and music.
August
Mobile Go Petie is having a puppy party from 5:30-9:30 at Aeronaut Brewery in Boston. Music, food & fun for all.
August
The Relay for Life cancer fundraiser is at Battis Farm in Amesbury at 11:30.
September
The radio station 92.5 The River puts on a great afternoon of live national acts on Newburyport's waterfront every year.
September ON HIATUS
Pooch-a-Palooza, a two-day festival of fun, food, music, vendors, and of course, dogs at the Topsfield fairgrounds in Topsfield from 10-4.
September
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
September
Night Shift Brewing In Everett is hosting a Paws & Pints event for Broken Tails Rescue.
September
It's Doggie Maze Day at Marini Farm in Ipswich from 10-5:15.
September
It's Barks in the Park in Gardiner on the waterfront. Yoga with your dog kicks it off at 9.
September
Dog Day at Bird Park is in Walpole with the Beantown Disc Dogs.
September
Vintage Grill in Worcester is hosting Pups 'n Pints from 1-5.
September
It's the annual dog walk in Plymouth at Morton Park at 10.
September
Camp Bow Bow in Bellingham is hosting Mission PAWssible, a fun day of events to raise money to assist those that can not afford veterinary care.
September
Pet Rock Festival
This annual event held at Wyman-Gordon in North Grafton, is the largest animal expo in the Northeast. It features music, food, activities, and fun for the whole family.
September
The Somerville Dog Festival is on from 10-3 at Trum Field.
September
Night Shift Brewing In Everett is hosting a Paws & Pints event for Happy Tails Rescue.
September
Head to Mystic Brewery in Chelsea for Yappy Hour, 7-9PM. It's a benefit for Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE).
September
Want to train your dog to be a disc dog? Go to Greenfield for the Updog Challenge from 12-6:30.
September
Ipswich Ale/Mercury Brewery is hosting it's annual Harvest Fest at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury from 12-6.
September
The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA (www.apcsm.org/walk) is holding a fundraising dog walk at the NRT’s Sheep Pasture in N. Easton from 10am-2pm. Flying High Frisbee Dogs will be performing, there are contests for the dogs (Best Trick, Best Costume, and more)!
September
Pretty Paws Bakery is hosting Paint Your Pet in Fairhaven from 6-8PM.
September
Head to New England Pet Expo from 10-6 in Wilmington, MA. It's indoors but pets are welcome.
September
Night Shift Brewing In Everett is hosting a Paws & Pints event with Slobbr.
September
It's Paws at the Beach Pet Festival from 10-3 in Centerville.
September
Dogs on the beach? Awesome! Head to Craigville Beach for the Cold Noses Foundation's Paws at the Beach Festival & Beach Walk from 10-3.
September
It's Woofstock in Hudson. The annual event is to raise funds for Buddy Dog Humane Society and includes vendors, games, and family fun.
September
Join the folks from B.O.N.E.S for the annual Beagle Bash from 10-3 at Collinswood K-9 Services in Auburn.
September
Head to the fairgrounds in lovely Lancaster for Bassettpalozza - a benefit for New England Bassett Hound Rescue from 11-3.
October 2017
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
October
Head to Peters Park in the South End of Boston for Boston Animal Hospital and Red Dog Resort's Barks & Rec from 11-2. Fun and games for all to benefit Last Hope K-9 Rescue, Survivor Tails, and Gifford Cat Shelter.
October
It's Kanetoberfest in West Springfield at the Morgan Road Pavilion from 12-5. Lots of fun for dogs and people and all for a good cause.
October
Sweet Paws Rescue is hosting Barktoberfest in Essex from 11-4.
The Wormtown Milers are hosting a 5K at Rapscallion Brewery in Sturbridge to raise funds for Second Chance Animal Services.
August
Poodle Rescue New England (PRNE) is having its annual BBQ at the Maspenock Club in Milford from 1-7. Lots of food, fun & games!
August
It's Cruisin' to the '50s in Newburyport from 5-8PM. The streets of downtown are lined with classic cars. There's music and all kinds of fun.
August
Head out west to Stockbridge and start your Christmas shopping early at the annual Summer Arts and Crafts Show.
August
Gloucester has its annual Waterfront Festival from 9-6 in Stage Fort Park with crafts, food, and music.
August
Mobile Go Petie is having a puppy party from 5:30-9:30 at Aeronaut Brewery in Boston. Music, food & fun for all.
August
The Relay for Life cancer fundraiser is at Battis Farm in Amesbury at 11:30.
September
The radio station 92.5 The River puts on a great afternoon of live national acts on Newburyport's waterfront every year.
September ON HIATUS
Pooch-a-Palooza, a two-day festival of fun, food, music, vendors, and of course, dogs at the Topsfield fairgrounds in Topsfield from 10-4.
September
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
September
Night Shift Brewing In Everett is hosting a Paws & Pints event for Broken Tails Rescue.
September
It's Doggie Maze Day at Marini Farm in Ipswich from 10-5:15.
September
It's Barks in the Park in Gardiner on the waterfront. Yoga with your dog kicks it off at 9.
September
Dog Day at Bird Park is in Walpole with the Beantown Disc Dogs.
September
Vintage Grill in Worcester is hosting Pups 'n Pints from 1-5.
September
It's the annual dog walk in Plymouth at Morton Park at 10.
September
Camp Bow Bow in Bellingham is hosting Mission PAWssible, a fun day of events to raise money to assist those that can not afford veterinary care.
September
Pet Rock Festival
This annual event held at Wyman-Gordon in North Grafton, is the largest animal expo in the Northeast. It features music, food, activities, and fun for the whole family.
September
The Somerville Dog Festival is on from 10-3 at Trum Field.
September
Night Shift Brewing In Everett is hosting a Paws & Pints event for Happy Tails Rescue.
September
Head to Mystic Brewery in Chelsea for Yappy Hour, 7-9PM. It's a benefit for Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE).
September
Want to train your dog to be a disc dog? Go to Greenfield for the Updog Challenge from 12-6:30.
September
Ipswich Ale/Mercury Brewery is hosting it's annual Harvest Fest at the Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury from 12-6.
September
The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA (www.apcsm.org/walk) is holding a fundraising dog walk at the NRT’s Sheep Pasture in N. Easton from 10am-2pm. Flying High Frisbee Dogs will be performing, there are contests for the dogs (Best Trick, Best Costume, and more)!
September
Pretty Paws Bakery is hosting Paint Your Pet in Fairhaven from 6-8PM.
September
Head to New England Pet Expo from 10-6 in Wilmington, MA. It's indoors but pets are welcome.
September
Night Shift Brewing In Everett is hosting a Paws & Pints event with Slobbr.
September
It's Paws at the Beach Pet Festival from 10-3 in Centerville.
September
Dogs on the beach? Awesome! Head to Craigville Beach for the Cold Noses Foundation's Paws at the Beach Festival & Beach Walk from 10-3.
September
It's Woofstock in Hudson. The annual event is to raise funds for Buddy Dog Humane Society and includes vendors, games, and family fun.
September
Join the folks from B.O.N.E.S for the annual Beagle Bash from 10-3 at Collinswood K-9 Services in Auburn.
September
Head to the fairgrounds in lovely Lancaster for Bassettpalozza - a benefit for New England Bassett Hound Rescue from 11-3.
October 2017
Enjoy Yappier Hour at the Liberty Hotel in Boston Monday & Wednesdays all summer from 5:30-8.
October
Head to Peters Park in the South End of Boston for Boston Animal Hospital and Red Dog Resort's Barks & Rec from 11-2. Fun and games for all to benefit Last Hope K-9 Rescue, Survivor Tails, and Gifford Cat Shelter.
October
It's Kanetoberfest in West Springfield at the Morgan Road Pavilion from 12-5. Lots of fun for dogs and people and all for a good cause.
October
Sweet Paws Rescue is hosting Barktoberfest in Essex from 11-4.
October
It's Yappy Hour at Legacy Place in Dedham at 5:30, hosted by Paws4Survival.
October
Woofstock takes over the SOWA Market in Boston for a cocktail party fundraiser for Last Hope K9 Rescue from 11-4.
October
Dress up and go! It's the annual Canine Promenade on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston from 12-2PM.
October
The CCC (Cease Canine Cancer) 5K is in Brighton from 10-12PM.
October
The Liberty Hotel in Boston is hosting a special Halloween Yappier Hour costume party at 5:30PM.
October
The Howl-o-ween Dog Parade takes place at The Park in Andover from 10-12, hosted by Town Dog.
October
The Chelmsford Dog Park is hosting a Howl'ween Party from 10-12.
October
There is a Halloween Pet Parade at Faneuil Hall in Boston at 12PM.
November
Join Sweet Paws Rescue for their 5K9 Goodness Gracious Run for Rescue at Chandler Hovey Park in Marblehead from 12-4.
November
It's Dog Walkers' Days at Mike's Maze in Sunderland.
November
Operation Delta Dog is having its annual Walk & Wag for Veterans.
November
Macy's lights its tree in Downtown Crossing in Boston at 4:45PM. They also reveal their holiday window displays.
November
Muddy Creek Animal Care Center in Rowley is hosting its annual photos with Santa from 12-3.
November
It's pet photo night at the Prudential Center in Boston in the Belvidere Arcade from 6-8PM.
November
The tree lighting spectacular is at Faneuil Hall in Boston at 8PM.
November 29 -January 1, 2017
Blink - the new holiday light show is on at Fanueil Hall Marketplace in Boston with shows every half hour.
November
Boston Common Tree Lighting is from 6-8PM.
December
The MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen is having an open house and reviving a grand tradition - the Christmas Feast of the Horses. The event starts at 4:30 also includes a tree lighting and photos with Santa (but bring your own camera).
December
Dress your dog in holiday finery and head to the The Pinehills in Plymouth for the Reindog Parade from 2-4PM
December
Get your Santa photo and support Phinney's Friends Rescue at Pet Source in Concord from 11-3.
December
The Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem is having Paws with Claus event at the shelter on Sunday at Mass Vet Hospital in Woburn on Sunday from 10-2.
December
The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern, MA is having Santa Photos in Brockton.
December
Especially for Pets in Westborough is having Santa photos from 11:45-3.
November & December
The South Shore Plaza in Braintree is having pet photos with Santa at 6PM.
November & December
The Burlington Mall in Burlington is having pet photos with Santa .
December
The Cape Cod Mall in Hyannis has pet photos with Santa at 7PM.
December
The Shops at Chestnut Hill in Newton has pet photos with Santa at 8PM.
December
The Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro is having pet photos with Santa at 7:30PM.
December
The North Shore Mali in Danvers has pet photos with Santa.
December
The Square One Mall in Saugus has pet photos with Santa at 7:30PM.
December
The Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough is having pet photos with Santa at 7PM.
December
Red Dog Spa in Boston is having pet photos from 5-7PM. The $5 fee goes to Last Hope K9 Rescue.
December
The Perfect Paws Pet Ministry at All Saints Episcopal Church in Danvers is having a Christmas for the Animals at 5PM.
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