Event Calendar
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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Tails on Tap Pet Paint Night
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Steel Bonnet Brewing Company hosts “Tails on Tap”! Paint your pet with Suzy Rad on Sunday, October 26, November 16 & December 14th. Your $75 buy-in includes a canvas with a custom pencil outline of your pet, ready to paint & take home to enjoy with all the supplies & tutorial provided by Suzy Rad! … Continued
Sat
22
16th Annual Doggie Street Festival & Adopt-A-Thon
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Join us at this not-to-be-missed fun celebration of our furry best friends. “Peeps” will find everything they could want to pamper and improve the lives of their pets, fantastic products & services, yummy eats, vet tips, adoption groups, music, auction prizes and much more! Bring your friendly dog. Become a sponsor/vendor/volunteer or auction prize provider … Continued
Sat
22
Holiday Barketplace
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Join Butte Humane Society for a festive day filled with fun activities perfect for family and friends! It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season. We hope to see you there!
Fri
28
Big Bear Village Tree Lighting Ceremony
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It’s almost that time of year again for Santa Claus to come to town and light the Christmas Tree in The Village! Enjoy a great lineup this year, including all your favorite classic Christmas songs and a few new ones by talented vocalists, and dazzling dance performances too! The annual Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled … Continued
Sun
14
Tails on Tap Pet Paint Night
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Steel Bonnet Brewing Company hosts “Tails on Tap”! Paint your pet with Suzy Rad on Sunday, October 26, November 16 & December 14th. Your $75 buy-in includes a canvas with a custom pencil outline of your pet, ready to paint & take home to enjoy with all the supplies & tutorial provided by Suzy Rad! … Continued
Sun
28
Grand Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration
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The Grand Menorah in The Village sits side by side with the Christmas Tree and each year, Chabad of Lake Arrowhead & Big Bear host the Grand Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration during the week of Chanukah. Attendees are welcome to enjoy hot latkes and drinks, free Chanukah swag, entertainment, kids’ crafts and balloon artist, … Continued
Wed
31
NYE Snow Summit Tourch Light Parade
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Get ready for an electrifying experience at Snow Summit’s 61st annual New Year’s Eve Party and Torchlight Parade on December 31, 2025. Immerse yourself in the evening thrill as over 200 skilled skiers and snowboarders cascade down the mountain, transforming the darkness into a mesmerizing sea of light with their torches, creating a magical spectacle … Continued
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07
Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon
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You’re invited to join Joybound in Walnut Creek on Saturday, February 7, for the third-annual Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon! Just a few days before Valentine’s Day, they’ll be celebrating all things LOVE. Learn about exciting new changes at Joybound, including programs to support the connection between people and pets through a lifetime partnership. … Continued
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Poptech Studio Social at Monty’s Dog Beach Bar
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Join Poptech Studio at Monty’s Dog Beach Bar for music, networking, happy hour specials, and a dog-friendly night by the ocean. Featured Artist: Live DJ set from Poptech Studio Co-Founder Rob Steven Williams About the Event Poptech Studio invites you to enjoy a unique blend of music, networking, and good vibes set right on the … Continued
Sun
16
Tails on Tap Pet Paint Night
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Steel Bonnet Brewing Company hosts “Tails on Tap”! Paint your pet with Suzy Rad on Sunday, October 26, November 16 & December 14th. Your $75 buy-in includes a canvas with a custom pencil outline of your pet, ready to paint & take home to enjoy with all the supplies & tutorial provided by Suzy Rad! … Continued
Fri
21
Poptech Studio Social at Monty’s Dog Beach Bar
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Join Poptech Studio at Monty’s Dog Beach Bar for music, networking, happy hour specials, and a dog-friendly night by the ocean. Featured Artist: Live DJ set from Poptech Studio Co-Founder Rob Steven Williams About the Event Poptech Studio invites you to enjoy a unique blend of music, networking, and good vibes set right on the … Continued
Sat
22
Doggie Street Festival & Pet Adopt-A-Thon
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Let’s paw-ty and celebrate our furry family members by spoiling them with dazzling pet products, music, food, and fun at the Doggie Street Festival! Find everything you could want to pamper and improve the lives of your pets, fantastic products & services, yummy eats, vet tips, adoption groups, music, auction prizes and much more! Bring … Continued
Sat
22
16th Annual Doggie Street Festival & Adopt-A-Thon
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Join us at this not-to-be-missed fun celebration of our furry best friends. “Peeps” will find everything they could want to pamper and improve the lives of their pets, fantastic products & services, yummy eats, vet tips, adoption groups, music, auction prizes and much more! Bring your friendly dog. Become a sponsor/vendor/volunteer or auction prize provider … Continued
Sat
22
Holiday Barketplace
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Join Butte Humane Society for a festive day filled with fun activities perfect for family and friends! It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season. We hope to see you there!
Fri
28
Big Bear Village Tree Lighting Ceremony
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It’s almost that time of year again for Santa Claus to come to town and light the Christmas Tree in The Village! Enjoy a great lineup this year, including all your favorite classic Christmas songs and a few new ones by talented vocalists, and dazzling dance performances too! The annual Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled … Continued
Fri
28
Poptech Studio Social at Monty’s Dog Beach Bar
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Join Poptech Studio at Monty’s Dog Beach Bar for music, networking, happy hour specials, and a dog-friendly night by the ocean. Featured Artist: Live DJ set from Poptech Studio Co-Founder Rob Steven Williams About the Event Poptech Studio invites you to enjoy a unique blend of music, networking, and good vibes set right on the … Continued
Thu
04
Downtown First Thursdays
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DFT (Downtown First Thursdays) is a free monthly street party in Downtown San Francisco that takes place every first Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and more! The fun takes place on 2nd Street (between Market and Howard) and along … Continued
Sun
07
Fifth Annual Doggy Christmas: Ugly Sweater Contest
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Join Palm House for its fourth annual Doggy Christmas Ugly Sweater Contest on Sunday, December 7. Sign up your pup to strut the runway for a chance to win exciting prizes! Afterward, snap a festive photo with Santa and enjoy the holiday fun with your family, friends, and furry companions. Send Palm House a DM … Continued