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From paw-some pool parties to vineyard yappy hours and coastal dog parades that make Mardi Gras look tame, California knows how to throw a party for your pup. These aren’t just leash-optional affairs—they’re full-blown celebrations where four-legged guests get VIP treatment, complete with splash zones, costume contests, dog beer (yes, really), and plenty of butt-sniffing diplomacy. Whether you’re chilling under the redwoods with live music and gourmet food trucks or watching your floof surf waves in Santa Cruz, dog-friendly events in California aren’t an afterthought—they’re a lifestyle. You bring the treats. Your dog brings the vibe. California does the rest.

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Featured events

Artisan Market

Starts: July 12, 2025 10:00 am
Ends: July 12, 2025 3:00 pm
Location: 12746 West Jefferson Boulevard

Join us at the July Artisan Market at Runway, proudly presented by Creative Communal! This vibrant, family- and pet-friendly event is the...
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A brown dog with a tan face and ears sits happily outside, wearing a bright orange collar. As part of the Pet Meetup event, this cheerful pup looks directly at the camera with its mouth open and tongue hanging out. In the background, a gate and wall are slightly out of focus.

Midsummer Market

Starts: July 12, 2025 11:00 am
Ends: July 12, 2025 4:00 pm
Location: 1919 Fourth Street

Sun’s out, fun’s on! Come vibe with us for a day full of local makers, sweet tunes, tasty bites, and...
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Australian Shepherd in crowd getting pet by bystander

Sip & Shop Redwood City

Starts: July 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 3:00 pm
Location: 831 Main Street

Join us for a Sip & Shop event in Redwood City, hosted by Alhambra Irish House! Save the date for...
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Pinot For Paws

Starts: July 12, 2025 12:30 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 4:00 pm
Location: 38740 Los Coches Road

Join South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) at Joyce Winery for a paw-some event filled with wine, fun, and furry friends! Sip on...
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A Cocker Spaniel rests on a patch of grass, its yellow leash laid out beside it. Nearby, an orange ball hints at playtime. In the background, individuals sit comfortably in folding chairs, casually sipping wine and chatting. The dog appears both attentive and relaxed, with its tail wagging softly now and then.

Adoptapalooza

Starts: July 12, 2025 1:00 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 6:00 pm
Location: 210 Main Street

Join Green Dog Dental and Veterinary Center for the biggest pet adoption summer festival Venice has ever seen! Over 100...
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Sip & Shop Santa Barbara

Starts: July 12, 2025 3:00 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 7:00 pm
Location: 500 Anacapa Street

Join us for a Sip & Shop event in Santa Barbara, hosted by EOS Lounge! Save the date for Saturday,...
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Street Food Cinema Movie Night

Starts: July 12, 2025 6:00 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 8:30 pm
Location: 4700 Western Heritage Way

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION AND POPCORN COURTESY OF SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES FEATURE:  A Complete Unknown ABOUT: New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant...
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Pet Portrait Painting

Starts: July 13, 2025 2:00 pm
Ends: July 13, 2025 5:30 pm
Location: 1500 Adams Avenue #109

Never painted before? No worries! Since 2016, Inspired Art Wine has guided 2,500+ guests from all artistic levels to create...
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Attend the 25th Annual Niles Dog Show on July 19, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Niles Community Park in Fremont, CA. This event is organized by the Niles Main Street Association and supports Furry Friends Rescue. You’ll find a variety of dog-related activities, plenty of opportunities to see numerous breeds, and photography showcasing adorable dogs throughout the park.

Furry Friends Rescue And Niles Dog Show

Starts: July 19, 2025 9:00 am
Ends: July 19, 2025 3:00 pm
Location: 37671 3rd St.

Join Furry Friends Rescue on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Niles Community Park in Fremont, CA, for a fun-filled day...
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Niles Dog Show

Starts: July 19, 2025 9:00 am
Ends: July 19, 2025 3:00 pm
Location: 37671 3rd St.

The Niles Dog Show is fun for the entire family, and there are competition classes for every dog! Enjoy the...
Read More
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Street Food Cinema Movie Night

Starts: July 19, 2025 5:30 pm
Ends: July 19, 2025 8:15 pm
Location: 8400 Gregory Way

Celebrate the official CLUELESS 30th anniversary screening with Paramount Pictures and the City of Beverly Hills. During the event, the...
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Five fluffy dogs sit obediently, leashes neatly aligned in front of a towering orange fire hydrant at Puptopia. Their fur shines under the clear blue sky as their mouths hang open in contented panting, exuding happiness. Behind them, people stroll leisurely among green trees, set against the stunning backdrop of Big Bear's majestic mountains.

Puptopia Big Bear

Starts: July 26, 2025 10:00 am
Ends: July 26, 2025 5:00 pm
Location: 40870 Big Bear Blvd.

Calling all dog lovers and pet parents! You're invited to come out to the Big Bear Puptopia Festival on July...
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All events

Artisan Market

Starts: July 12, 2025 10:00 am
Ends: July 12, 2025 3:00 pm
Location: 12746 West Jefferson Boulevard

Join us at the July Artisan Market at Runway, proudly presented by Creative Communal! This vibrant, family- and pet-friendly event is the...
Read More
A brown dog with a tan face and ears sits happily outside, wearing a bright orange collar. As part of the Pet Meetup event, this cheerful pup looks directly at the camera with its mouth open and tongue hanging out. In the background, a gate and wall are slightly out of focus.

Midsummer Market

Starts: July 12, 2025 11:00 am
Ends: July 12, 2025 4:00 pm
Location: 1919 Fourth Street

Sun’s out, fun’s on! Come vibe with us for a day full of local makers, sweet tunes, tasty bites, and...
Read More
Australian Shepherd in crowd getting pet by bystander

Sip & Shop Redwood City

Starts: July 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 3:00 pm
Location: 831 Main Street

Join us for a Sip & Shop event in Redwood City, hosted by Alhambra Irish House! Save the date for...
Read More

Pinot For Paws

Starts: July 12, 2025 12:30 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 4:00 pm
Location: 38740 Los Coches Road

Join South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) at Joyce Winery for a paw-some event filled with wine, fun, and furry friends! Sip on...
Read More
A Cocker Spaniel rests on a patch of grass, its yellow leash laid out beside it. Nearby, an orange ball hints at playtime. In the background, individuals sit comfortably in folding chairs, casually sipping wine and chatting. The dog appears both attentive and relaxed, with its tail wagging softly now and then.

Adoptapalooza

Starts: July 12, 2025 1:00 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 6:00 pm
Location: 210 Main Street

Join Green Dog Dental and Veterinary Center for the biggest pet adoption summer festival Venice has ever seen! Over 100...
Read More

Sip & Shop Santa Barbara

Starts: July 12, 2025 3:00 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 7:00 pm
Location: 500 Anacapa Street

Join us for a Sip & Shop event in Santa Barbara, hosted by EOS Lounge! Save the date for Saturday,...
Read More
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Street Food Cinema Movie Night

Starts: July 12, 2025 6:00 pm
Ends: July 12, 2025 8:30 pm
Location: 4700 Western Heritage Way

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION AND POPCORN COURTESY OF SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES FEATURE:  A Complete Unknown ABOUT: New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant...
Read More

Pet Portrait Painting

Starts: July 13, 2025 2:00 pm
Ends: July 13, 2025 5:30 pm
Location: 1500 Adams Avenue #109

Never painted before? No worries! Since 2016, Inspired Art Wine has guided 2,500+ guests from all artistic levels to create...
Read More
Attend the 25th Annual Niles Dog Show on July 19, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Niles Community Park in Fremont, CA. This event is organized by the Niles Main Street Association and supports Furry Friends Rescue. You’ll find a variety of dog-related activities, plenty of opportunities to see numerous breeds, and photography showcasing adorable dogs throughout the park.

Furry Friends Rescue And Niles Dog Show

Starts: July 19, 2025 9:00 am
Ends: July 19, 2025 3:00 pm
Location: 37671 3rd St.

Join Furry Friends Rescue on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Niles Community Park in Fremont, CA, for a fun-filled day...
Read More
Screen shot 2025 06 17 at 12.03.11 pm

Niles Dog Show

Starts: July 19, 2025 9:00 am
Ends: July 19, 2025 3:00 pm
Location: 37671 3rd St.

The Niles Dog Show is fun for the entire family, and there are competition classes for every dog! Enjoy the...
Read More
Gr stocks q8p8yor6erg unsplash

Street Food Cinema Movie Night

Starts: July 19, 2025 5:30 pm
Ends: July 19, 2025 8:15 pm
Location: 8400 Gregory Way

Celebrate the official CLUELESS 30th anniversary screening with Paramount Pictures and the City of Beverly Hills. During the event, the...
Read More
Five fluffy dogs sit obediently, leashes neatly aligned in front of a towering orange fire hydrant at Puptopia. Their fur shines under the clear blue sky as their mouths hang open in contented panting, exuding happiness. Behind them, people stroll leisurely among green trees, set against the stunning backdrop of Big Bear's majestic mountains.

Puptopia Big Bear

Starts: July 26, 2025 10:00 am
Ends: July 26, 2025 5:00 pm
Location: 40870 Big Bear Blvd.

Calling all dog lovers and pet parents! You're invited to come out to the Big Bear Puptopia Festival on July...
Read More

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