Updated Mar 27, 2023
Hey there, pet lovers! Looking for something fun to do? We’ve rounded up a list of the area’s best events for pets and pet-loving people in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We’ve got yappy hours, paint your pet nights, cat yoga, pet rescue events, pet-related educational workshops, and more for you to choose from.
Do you know of a pet event in the DC area that’s not on the list? Tell us about it here. We’d love to include it!
Monday, March 27, 2023
Family Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Mall at Prince George’s | 3500 East West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Get your pets ready for their close-up! Family Pet Photos are available in Center Court. Digital photo packages are available with options to purchase prints. Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required. MORE
Family Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Springfield Town Center | 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150
Get your pets ready for their close-up! Family Pet Photos are available in Grand Court. Digital photo packages are available with options to purchase prints. Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required. MORE
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Cooking for Your Pup!
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
GreenFare Organic Cafe | 408 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170
Why are our dogs developing the same diseases that humans have? As McDougall says “It’s the food!”. Learn how and why to batch prepare food for your furry family member and take home a recipe guide. Come at 5pm to enjoy dinner and meet Sally and Dillon. Taught by Gwyn Whittaker, CEO of GreenFare. MORE
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Yappy Hour @ Lost Gen Brewing Co.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lost Gen Brewing Co. | 327 S St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Join us for our weekly Yappy Hour at Lost Gen Brewing Co! Every third Thursday from March – November from 6-8 PM. We’re dishing up doggie beer, puppuccinos, belly rubs, and more! Grab your pup and a beer and let’s pawty! MORE
Friday, March 31, 2023
Yappy Hour
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop | 7 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
October One Vineyard and the Humane Society of Loudoun is back again with another monthly Yappy Hour. To support our local animals please bring a pet food or monetary donation and you will be entered in a raffle for free tastings and glasses! Your generosity helps to cover much-needed medical expenses for homeless and at-risk animals. This event is free to the public, stop by and raise a glass. A Humane Society volunteer will be on hand to answer questions and let you know about available animals and adoption events. MORE
Paws & Petals Yappy Hour
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center | 900 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Join the National Cherry Blossom Festival for the Paws & Petals Yappy Hour! Wrap up your work week with your friend and enjoy food, drinks & pet-friendly activities! Guests and the public are invited to the Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C Convention Centre with their furry friends to attend the “Paws & Petals” Yappy Hour presented by Mars Petcare. Along with happy hour specials, guests will have the opportunity to sign up for a very special doggie swim at the property’s on-site pool, which is normally closed to pets who stay on-site. Canines can take a splash in the pool while enjoying complimentary dog treats and hand-made drinks. Their human guests will be able to snack on gourmet hot dogs and a specialty “Berry Good Dog” cocktail, and a dog-friendly version will also be available. Any guests that don’t have dogs will have the opportunity to meet adoptable animals at the event. Guests will also have the chance to take home a variety of giveaway items including pop-out dog bowls, themed tennis balls, and other pet essentials. MORE
March DMV Small Dog Play Group: LUCKY 4 LITTLE PUPS
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Heurich Dog Park | Ager Rd & Nicholson St, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Make sure you and your pup are adorned in some green to celebrate a belated St. Patrick’s Day. MORE
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Petals and Paws
9:00 am – 11:00 am
South Germantown Recreational Park | 18041 Central Park Cir, Boyds, MD 20841
Put a spring in your step at South Germantown Recreational Park’s HeartSmart Trail (18028 Central Park Circle) for our pet-friendly walk ‘Petals and Paws’. See the flowers begin to bloom and accessorize your canine and walk through the 1.0-mile loop. End the trail with light refreshments for purchase from TOIMOI Bakery, and dog-approved snacks for purchase by Deez Doggy Donuts. Take a picture with your pup at the photo station, paint your own full bloom at the craft station, and don’t forget to pick up a native Red Bud seedling by our Montgomery Park’s Urban Forestry Team for Arbor Day. Parking is located along the HeartSmart Trail at the Splash Park Lot (18056 Central Park Circle), Model Boat Park lot, the Splash Park lot, and the ‘Moo’seum Parking lot. MORE
Photos With the Easter Bunny
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park | 13000 Minnieville Rd, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
Every ‘bunny’ is welcome to take photos with the Easter Bunny April 1st, 2023 at the K-9 Gunner Memorial Dog Park. All pets welcome. $10 donation to PWC Dogs Inc requested. 50/50 Raffle Tickets on sale as well. Come one, come all! MORE
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Del Ray Dog Fest 2023
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
George Washington Middle School Parking Lot | 1005 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
The 1st Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event that will include dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors and food. This festival is dog friendly and outdoors, rain or shine. Following the event, there will be a “Yappy Hour” for owners and their pets at participating restaurants. This event benefits Project Second Chance, an incredible local non-profit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding forever homes for rescues while working to address the animal welfare crisis in Puerto Rico with spay/neuter initiatives and feeding routes to aid homeless and abandoned animals. PSC is accepting donations of wire crates, travel bags and collapsible travel bowls at the event. MORE
Monday, April 3, 2023
Family Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Mall at Prince George’s | 3500 East West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD 20782
Get your pets ready for their close-up! Family Pet Photos are available in Center Court. Digital photo packages are available with options to purchase prints. Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required. MORE
Family Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Springfield Town Center | 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, VA 22150
Get your pets ready for their close-up! Family Pet Photos are available in Grand Court. Digital photo packages are available with options to purchase prints. Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required. MORE
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Yappy Hour @ Bluejacket
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bluejacket | 300 Tingey St SW, Washington, DC 20003
We’re dishing up doggie beer, puppuccinos, belly rubs, and more! Grab your pup and a beer and let’s pawty! MORE
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Yappy Hour @ The Lot
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Lot 3217 | 10th St, North Arlington, VA 22201
We’re dishing up doggie beer, puppuccinos, belly rubs, and more! Grab your pup and a beer and let’s pawty! MORE
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Pups in the Park
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Nationals Park | 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Skip the dog park and come to Nationals Park! You and your dog will both get to enjoy the game with other dogs and dog lovers from seats in our pet-friendly outfield reserved section. All proceeds from the dog ticket sales will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance. MORE
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Yappy Hour with District Dogs!
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
metrobar DC | 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
It’s a paw-ty! Bring your furry friends and get your paws on some Doggie Beer, puppuccinos, treats, toys, belly rubs, and more! MORE
Friday, April 21, 2023
Paint Your Pet & Sip!
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Woodlawn Press Winery | 8733-B Cooper Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309
Paint a pop art style customized picture of your pet! All paint supplies and wine (wine tasting or glass of wine), to include a logo wine glass, are included in the ticket price. MORE
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Kitten Shower
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Humane Society of Carroll County | 2517 Littlestown Pk, Westminster, MD 21158
Help HSCC prepare for Kitten Season! Bring a gift from our wish list for our spring kittens and enjoy kids games/crafts, treats, prize drawings, and meet adorable kittens! MORE
Mardi Paws Pet Parade & Costume Contest
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Forest Hollow Swim Inc | 4330 Old Columbia Pk, Annandale, VA 22003
Looking for a fun event to enjoy with your pet!? Come out to the Second Annual Homes for All Mardi Paws Pet Parade & Costume Contest! $20 Contest Fee/participating human and/or pet. $5 per nonparticipating human and/or pet (Entry fee waived with donation of a new, unused toy or unopened food!) Prizes for best costume winners! All money and donations go to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. MORE
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Cat Yoga
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar | 109 S Alfred St, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Come join us for yoga with cats! All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own mat! MORE
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Yappy Hour @ Lost Gen Brewing Co.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lost Gen Brewing Co. | 327 S St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Join us for our weekly Yappy Hour at Lost Gen Brewing Co! Every third Thursday from March – November from 6-8 PM. We’re dishing up doggie beer, puppuccinos, belly rubs, and more! Grab your pup and a beer and let’s pawty! MORE
Saturday, April 29, 2023
ALX Dog Walk
7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Oronoco Bay Park | 100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314
The ALX Dog Walk, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, organizes an annual dog walk to build community, have fun, and educate citizens across the District/Virginia/Maryland area about plastic-free and sustainable living while also helping to beautify the City of Alexandria and protect its environment (the home of the dog walk). Bring your pup for this two-mile roundtrip walk beginning in Old Town’s Oronoco Bay Park. There will also be raffle prizes and dog contests! MORE
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Paws in the Park
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm | 506 South Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
After a three-year hiatus, Montgomery County Humane Society’s biggest fundraiser is back, and we’re gearing up for a great event to raise funds to help homeless cats and dogs, and support pets in our community! Treat your dog to the Best Day Ever! You, your dog, and your family will enjoy: 1-mile dog walk, Agility Competition, Contests & Games, Prizes, Music, Fun zone, Food, Vendors, Kids’ activities, and more! MORE
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