Every week is a good week for dogs
Celebrate dogs, all year long.
Find dog events near you every week, share your best friend, and count down to Dog Week β the whole countryβs celebration of dogs, every September.
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Pop in your ZIP code and weβll take you straight to the dog events closest to you. Weβre launching nationwide, starting with three of Americaβs best dog cities.
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Real celebrations from organizers and rescues across the country. Tap a type to see just those.
Festivals & ParadesFeaturedTompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
- Sun, Oct 25, 1 PM
- Tompkins Square Park, East Village Β· New York City, NY
The largest Halloween dog parade in the world returns to the East Village β thousands of costumed pups, a costume competition, and an adoption spotlight. Free to attend; the exact 2026 date is announced each fall, so check the official site for registration.
FundraisersFeaturedMighty Texas Dog Walk & Expo
- Sat, Nov 14, 9 AM
- Camp Mabry Β· Austin, TX
A 26-year Austin staple holding 14 world records β thousands of dogs gather at Camp Mabry for a charity walk and expo. 100% of proceeds benefit Service Dogs, Inc., which trains shelter dogs as service dogs for veterans and Texans with disabilities.
FundraisersFeaturedDoggie Dash
- Sun, May 9, 7:30 AM
- Tom McCall Waterfront Park Β· Portland, OR
Oregon Humane Societyβs biggest fundraiser of the year: a dog-friendly walk/run along the waterfront plus a pet festival with agility, contests, food trucks, and live music. Registration supports lifesaving shelter programs.
Adoption & RescueACC Mobile Adoption Event
- Sat, Jul 4, 12 PM
- Mobile adoption events across the five boroughs Β· New York City, NY
Animal Care Centers of NYC brings adoptable dogs to neighborhoods across the five boroughs most weekends. Meet pups looking for homes β see the official calendar for this weekβs stops and times.
Yappy HoursSunday Yappy Hour at Caroline
- Sun, Jul 5, 11 AM
- Upstairs at Caroline, 621 Congress Ave Β· Austin, TX
Bring your dog every Sunday to Upstairs at Caroline for brunch tacos, a dog menu with pup cups, and 25% off your tab. A relaxed, dog-friendly downtown afternoon β free to attend.
Meetups & WalksPaws & Pours ATX Yappy Hour
- Thu, Jul 9, 6 PM
- Rotating dog-friendly patios & breweries Β· Austin, TX
A friendly community of Austin dog lovers that meets up at the best dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries around town. Check the Meetup group for the next gathering and bring your pup.
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The living-the-dog-life giveaway
Help us celebrate the launch of dogweek.com by helping us launch Pup Scroll β our all-dog photo feed. Submit your dogβs photo before it goes live and youβre automatically entered to win a $100 Chewy gift card. Everything they need to live their very best life.
One week. The whole country.
When Dog Week arrives, everyone shows up.
Adoption fairs, group hikes, yappy hours, and parades β all in one joyful week each September. Weβre counting down to September 20β26, 2026.
Be the first to know when plans drop in your city.
Adopt, don't shop
Somewhere near you, a good dog is waiting.
Millions of wonderful dogs are in shelters and rescues right now. Pop in your ZIP and we'll open a live list of adoptable dogs close to home.
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National and local. Big and small. From neighborhood groomers to household names β there's a place for you in Dog Week. Reach out to Mila, our Head of Partnerships.