DogTrekker’s official spring/summer event guide is live!

Five Siberian Huskies, each with a distinct coat color, sit snugly together atop an orange platform emblazoned with the word "Puptopia." The scene unfolds beneath a vivid blue sky on a bright day—a perfect image to grace any DogTrekker guide focused on spring and summer events where you can bring your dog.

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!

Bark in the Park

Photo by Bark in the Park.

Grab your best friend and a leash and head to Bark in the Park Saturday, September 21 at William Street Park in downtown San Jose! Dogs and their people will have a great time at the largest dog festival in the United States with more than 15,000 dog lovers and 3,900 dogs. Money raised from Bark in the Park benefits local community and pet-focused organizations. Read more.

Don’t miss Bark in the Park

Person taking photo of dog in costume at Bark in the Park, San Jose

Photo by Bark in the Park.

Bark in the Park is back on September 16 at William Street Park in San Jose from 10am to 5pm. Bark is the Park is the largest dog festival in the United States with fun for the entire family, including the dog!

Grab your best friend and a leash and join us for Bark’s 25th year! Enjoy an all-day, outdoor family friendly event. Dogs and their best friends will have a great time.

Special events for you and your dog

Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

DogTrekkers are a giving bunch as witnessed by their support for the adoption/rescue community through donations, volunteering, and attendance at Read more.

Stocking stuffers for your pet

Does your dog get a Christmas stocking? Yeah, ours do, too. It’s fun to buy treats and toys for four-legged family members, especially ones that keep them busy throughout what in many households is a very busy day (you know, gift-opening, big meal, football, naps….). So what’s trending this year? Our friends at Pet Food Express gave us a few leads, and we sleuthed through Santa’s workshop for a few more. Read more.