Pet-Friendly PA

Pittsburgh Pet Walk - Pittsburgh
2026-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join your pets on the one-mile Pittsburgh Pet Walk, which will kick off at noon on May 2, 2026. The annual event welcomes well-behaved pets. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.
Register for the Pittsburgh Pet Walk.

Bock Fest & Goat Races - Pottstown
2026-05-03 11:00 - 18:00
Join an annual tradition at Sly Fox Brewing Company’s 2026 edition of Bock Fest & Goat Races on Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day includes traditional German, music, food, and drink. The most unique, and perhaps main attraction, is the goat races.
Tickets can be purchased online.

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Wild About Dogs - Harrisburg
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00
Mark your calendar for Wild About Dogs, a dog-friendly event in Harrisburg. Set for Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will take place at Wildwood Park and will feature a scavenger hunt and vendors.
More information.
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Paint Your Pet/Pop Art Style - Shelocta
2026-05-16 13:00 - 16:00
Enjoy an afternoon of painting at Empty Nest Art Studio in Shelocta, which will host Paint Your Pet/Pop Art Style on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Your instructor, Lori, will sketch your pet from a photo you provide before the event. With her guidance, you will paint the sketch on the day of the event.
You must register, prepay, and provide a photo of your pet by May 10, 2026.
Find more information.

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Puppy Prom on the Patio - Bridgeville
2026-05-23 11:00
Get ready for one of the spring’s cutest events. Puppy Prom on the Patio, at 31 Sports Bar and Grille in Bridgeville, is set for 11 a.m. on May 23, 2026. The dog-friendly event will feature a full menu of fun, including the crowning of Prom King and Queen, giveaways, and delicious food and drink. Pups are welcome.
Check out the official event Facebook page.

Bands for a Second Chance - Waterford
2026-05-31 14:00 - 19:00
Because You Care Inc. will host Bands for a Second Chance at Port Farms in Waterford on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The festivities kick off at 2 p.m. and will feature live music from Small Town Rollers, Brooke Surgener, and Flicker, Fade, a BBQ buffet, and a basket raffle.
Proceeds from the dog-friendly event will benefit the Because You Care shelter’s Second Chance Program, which helps rescue dogs and cats.
Tickets are on sale now.

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Rescue Pets Serving Vets - Bloomsburg
2026-06-13 12:00 - 19:00
Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 13, 2026, for an adoption event at Dead Man Walking Distillery in Bloomsburg. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature Rescue Pets Serving Vets, Rob Mordan, and Boob’s Barbecue and Catering. Enjoy food, music, and maybe even meet your new best furry friend.
Pets are not allowed.
Learn more and check out the adoptable dogs at Rescue Pets Serving Vets.
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Goat Fest - Pittsburgh
2026-07-25 12:00 - 16:00
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Soak up the summer sun at Goat Fest in Pittsburgh, set for Saturday, July 25, 2026 from noon to 4 p.m. The annual event, which will be held at Arlington Ball Field in South Side Park, will feature a full menu of fun, including goat yoga, children’s activities, food trucks, vendors, and live music. Get the details: Goat Fest
Event Address:Arlington Ball Field in South Side Park2000 Julia StreetPittsburgh, PA 15210

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Dog Days of Summer - Carnegie
2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:00
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Bring your pup for an evening of play at the off-leash Settlers Cabin Dog Park for Dog Days of Summer, a fun event that is held at a different Allegheny County Park each Tuesday throughout the summer. This Tuesday’s event takes place on July 28, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Vendors will be on hand, and demonstrations are planned. The free event is weather-permitting. In the case of bad weather, consult the Facebook page of Allegheny County Parks.
Location:
Settlers Cabin Dog Park
Off Te Pee Drive
Carnegie, PA 15106

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Clinton County SPCA 5K & 1-Mile Dog Jog/Walk - Lock Haven
2026-08-01 08:00 - 13:00
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Mark your calendar for Aug. 1, 2026, for the Clinton County SPCA Furry 5K & 1-Mile Dog Jog/Walk, set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Castanea Fire Co. Picnic Grounds. The fun kicks off at 9 a.m. with the Furry 5K. The 1-mile Dog Jog/Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. Vaccinated pups are welcome to join the fun.
Registration fee applies ($30 per person for 5K and $25 pp for 1K. Kids under 10 are free). Register ahead of time on the official Clinton County SPCA Furry 5K and 1-Mile Dog Jog website or on race day between 8 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.
Get all of the details.
Event Location
Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds
859 Lower Creek Rd
Lock Haven, PA 17745

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Dog Days of Summer - Bedford
2026-08-01 11:00 - 16:00
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Create happy summer memories with your pup at the Dog Days of Summer in Bedford. The dog-friendly event will be held on Aug. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature live music, a cornhole tournament, pet vendors, and food and drink. Find more information.
Event Location
124 S Juliana St
Bedford, PA 15522-1303

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Paws in the Park - Scranton
2026-08-02 12:00 - 15:30
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Meet adoptable pets, grab a bite from food trucks, shop local vendors, and enter raffles at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter’s Paws in the Park in Scranton. The pet-friendly event will be held on Aug. 2, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pavilion #2 in McDade Park.
Tickets, which are only available at the event, are $10 per person. Kids 12 and younger are free.
Learn more.

Event Location
McDade Park
Pavilion #2
1 Bald Mountain Road
Scranton, PA 18507

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Dog Days of Summer - White Oak
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00
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Join dogs and their parents at White Oak Dog Park for the finale of the Dog Days of Summer hosted by Allegheny County Parks. Set for Aug. 4, 2026, the event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature vendors, demonstrations, and more. Get all of the details.
Dog Days of Summer is held weather-permitting. Check the official Facebook of Allegheny County Parks for updated information.
Event Location:
Off Sylvan Drive Extension
White Oak, PA 15131

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Coffee with Canines - Millersburg
2026-08-09 10:00 - 16:00
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Toast and Co. and Jackie’s Snackies will host Coffee with Canines on Aug. 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art in Millersburg. The dog-friendly event will feature coffee, artisans, food trucks, costume contests, and more. Plus, meet adoptable dogs.
Get all of the details.

Event Location
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Road
Millersburg, PA 17061

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Dog Days of Summer - Skippack Village
2026-08-22 10:00 - 15:00
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Carve out a few hours for an adventure with your pup at Dog Days of Summer at Skippack Village, slated for Aug. 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day will feature a full menu of fun, including splash pools for pooches, caricatures for pets and their parents, goodies for canines and humans, and pet vendors. Spend some time checking out the dog-friendly shops, too. Get more details.
Event Location
Skippack Village
Skippack Pike
Skippack, PA, 19474

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

2nd Annual Barking Lot Party - Renfrew
2026-08-22 11:00 - 16:00
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Join the fun at the 2nd Annual Barking Lot Party, hosted by the Butler County Humane Society, on Aug. 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will feature a full schedule of family fun (pets are not allowed), including games, a dunk tank, basket raffles, music, vendors, and more. Adoptable pets will also be on hand.
Outdoor activities run until 3 p.m. while an indoor open house ends at 4 p.m.
The free event will also include a donation drive. Guests are welcome to bring donations of dog and cat supplies.
Learn more.
Please note: This event is not pet-friendly.
Event Location
1015 Evans City Road
Renfrew, PA 16053

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Freedom First Rescue's 3rd Annual Paw Prints in the Playground
2026-08-22 12:00 - 16:00
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Spend a summer afternoon with your pup at Freedom First Rescue’s 3rd Annual Paw Prints in the Playground at Dimmick Park in Hellertown. The fundraising event is planned for Aug. 22, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and will feature adoptable dogs, food, local businesses and vendors, and raffles and giveaways. Get the details.
Event Location
Morris J Dimmick Park
Hellertown Area Library
575 Durham St
Hellertown, PA 18055

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Langhorne Rotary Pet Fair & Family Fun Day - Langhorne
2026-08-29 10:00 - 15:00
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Mark your calendar for the Langhorne Rotary Pet Fair & Family Fun Day, planned for Aug. 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mayors’ Playground in Langhorne. The free pet-friendly event will feature a full day of fun, including a pet photo booth, a pet parade, a petting zoo, kids’ activities, giveaways, raffles, and pet vendors. Get the details.
(Please note that activities may change).
Event Location
Mayors’ Playground
Langhorne, PA 19047

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Dog Day at the Museum - Washington
2026-08-29 10:00 - 16:00
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Explore the PA Trolley Museum and climb aboard a trolley for a ride during Dog Day at the Museum in Washington, PA. The event is set for Aug. 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum asks that dogs, who must be on a leash, be well-behaved and friendly.
Guests must pay the general admission fee but dogs are free.
Get the details.
Event Location
1 Electric Way
Washington, PA 15301

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Pooches in The Pool - Allegheny County
2026-09-07 16:00 - 18:30
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Say farewell to summer by joining your pup for Pooches in the Pool, an end-of-summer event set for Sept. 7, 2026 (Labor Day), from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The pools at Boyce Park, North Park, and Settlers Cabin Park in Allegheny County will all be participating in this annual event.
Tickets cost $20 per dog, and the price includes the pup and two guardians. A $5 admission fee will be charged to additional guests. Tickets are on sale now and tend to sell out quickly.
Get the details.

Event Locations
Boyce Park
200 Wave Pool Way
Monroeville, PA 15239
North Park
9901 South Ridge Drive
McCandless, PA 15044
Settlers Cabin Park
635 Ridge Road
Carnegie, PA 15205

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Pottstown Pet Fair 2026
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00
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Mark your calendar for Pottstown Pet Fair, billed as “one of the largest free entry pet fairs in Pennsylvania.” The annual event is set for Sept. 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Park in Pottstown, and will feature adoptable pets, a petting zoo, activities for kids, vendors, and food trucks. Find more information.
Event Location
Memorial Park
75 W. King Street
Pottstown, PA 19464

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.

Pet Fest - Grove City
2026-09-26 10:00 - 15:00
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Join other pets and pet parents for a day of fun at Pet Fest at Grove City Agway, set for Sept. 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pet-friendly event will feature a full menu of fun, including adoptable pets, a pet parade, a pet costume contest, games, good eats, vendors, and more. Learn more.
Event Location
Grove City Agway
111 Breckenridge St.,
Grove City, PA 16127

Reminder: Always double-check the organizer’s website or social media to ensure the event is still scheduled as planned.
