With sunlight lingering longer and wildflowers breaking into bloom, now’s the perfect time to play outside. While you’re at it, why not make a positive impact? DogTrekker’s spring/summer 2025 event section spotlights this season’s top pup-friendly events – all supporting California animal welfare organizations.
Choose from walks, costume contests, wine tastings, adoptathons and other festivals geared toward families with four-legged companions. Your participation funds rescue efforts and medical services that truly change lives. Mark your calendars and enjoy these exciting spring events!
Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run
April 6, Pasadena
Join Pasadena Humane’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run, a top fundraiser supporting animal rescue programs. Enjoy a scenic walk, explore the vendor marketplace, play in the Sit, Stay, and Play! Training Park, savor food truck treats and enter the doggy costume contest. Festivities start at 8 a.m., with the walk kicking off at 9 a.m.
Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash
April 12, Sacramento
Join thousands of guests at William Land Park for the 32nd Annual Doggy Dash, a 2k/5k walk and pet festival benefiting the Sacramento SPCA. Your participation helps provide medical care, vaccinations, spay/neuter services and more for 40,000+ animals each year. Sign up today and make a difference.
Woofstock Chico
April 12, Chico
Woofstock Chico is a festival of music and fun benefitting the animals of Butte Humane Society. Well-behaved dogs on leash and their humans are welcome. Spend the day grooving to local bands, drinking local beer, savoring delicious food, shopping the vendor marketplace, and participating in family- and dog-friendly activities.
Pup Palooza at the Little River Inn
April 26, Mendocino Coast
Bring your furry friend to Little River Inn for Pup Palooza, a fun-filled celebration of dogs. It’s your chance to support the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. Show off your dog in various contests, visit pet-focused vendors, and take advantage of educational sessions designed to enhance your pet’s well-being.
DogFest
April 26, San Francisco
DogFest, San Francisco’s ultimate celebration of dogs, families and community, benefits McKinley Elementary. Since its grassroots start 17 years ago, it’s grown into a beloved tradition. Enjoy games, contests, food trucks, merchant stalls and a doggie adoption zone at Duboce Park. Don’t miss this fun-filled day.
A Night in Venice Gala
May 3, Ukiah
Join the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County for A Night in Venice Gala. Enjoy a buffet-style dinner by Gather Events, plus live music and auctions. Dinner will feature Italian favorites, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Woofstock
May 4, Novato
Give your pup a rockin’ day at Marin Humane’s Woofstock. Enjoy live music by Fleetwood Macramé, along with food trucks, beer, wine and a free Kid’s Zone. Shop local vendors, meet rescue groups and support animals in need. Leashed dogs are welcome. Event organizers encourage guests to bring a pet food donation for the Pet Safety Net program.
The Fur Ball
May 10, San Jose
Join the Humane Society of Silicon Valley (HSSV) for The Fur Ball at PayPal Park. The fundraiser supports HSSV’s efforts to build a world where all animals can thrive, all people experience the magic of the human-animal bond, and all families are able to care for their pets. Canine companions are encouraged to attend.
Dog Days at Oracle Park
May 17 and September 27, San Francisco
Bring your pup to Oracle Park for a PAW-SOME day with the SF SPCA as the Giants take on the Athletics. Enjoy a costume contest, on-field parade and more tail-wagging fun. Partial proceeds support the SF SPCA’s life-saving work. Dogs need a ticket to sit in designated Dog Days sections. A second round of Dog Days festivities takes place on September 27.
Wild Blue Dogs Summer Camp
June 2 to 8, South Lake Tahoe
Head to Lake Tahoe for Wild Blue Dog Summer Camp, a fun-filled, week-long camp focused on training and activities for dogs. Campers and their pups enjoy access to 33 acres of a completely fenced 4-H camp facility, including a private beach and dock on Lake Tahoe. Several accommodation types are available.
Pints For Paws
June 7, Berkeley
Save the date for the 2025 Pints for Paws®, returning for its 11th anniversary. Voted the Best Fundraising Event in the East Bay, it includes unlimited craft beer samples, live music, games and friendly dogs – and it all supports Berkeley Humane’s life-saving programs. Every dollar raised helps save shelter pets. Drink beer, have fun and make a difference.
Puptopia Big Bear
July 26, Big Bear Lake
Come to the Big Bear Puptopia Festival for a tail-wagging day of fun. Enjoy the Pawground, relax in the K9 Lounge, watch stunt shows at the Main Stage, pamper your pup at The Spaw, test agility in the Pupformance Zone, and shop at the Pup Vendors marketplace. Don’t miss this ultimate dog-friendly festival.
Bark & Meow Around the Block
August 23, Berkeley
Join Berkeley Humane’s Bark & Meow Around the Block. This free, family-friendly street fair features hundreds of adoptable pets, live music, food, beer and local vendors. Meet shelter animals, connect with the community and support pet adoption at 2700 Ninth St., Berkeley.
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