Grab the leash. Here is what is happening for Greater Cincinnati dog lovers this July and August, from yappy hours and Bark in the Park to adoption days and dog sports.
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at these local gatherings.
Element Eatery · 5350 Medpace Way, Cincinnati
Bring your pup for pet-cartoon drawings, dog-swag giveaways and drink specials. Eventbrite currently lists admission as free.
ArtsConnect Courtyard · 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati
A dog-themed outdoor concert with the Cassette Junkies, plus food trucks, drinks and vendors. Leashed dogs are invited.
Burnet Woods Dog Park
A casual neighborhood gathering with off-leash play and refreshments. No dog is required to attend.
Washington Park Dog Park · 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati
Starts at the Washington Park Dog Park and continues with a community dog walk to Elm Street Plaza. August's activity is a treat-catching contest.
Burnet Woods Dog Park
A casual neighborhood gathering with off-leash play and refreshments. No dog is required to attend.
Great American Ball Park
Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals. A special human-and-dog ticket package is required. Enjoy pet activities, samples and adoptable SPCA dogs. Bring a completed vaccination waiver, and note that dogs need a standard, non-retractable leash.
These events are mainly for meeting adoptable animals, so please confirm with the organizer before bringing your own dog. Dates are listed by the League for Animal Welfare.
Chick-fil-A, 874 Eastgate North Drive
Pet Supplies Plus, 4110 Hunt Road, Blue Ash
Pet Supplies Plus, 1079 Ohio 28, Milford
Scoopable Ice Cream, 6405 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike, Loveland
Sycamore Park, Batavia
Check with the League about participation and whether personal dogs may join.
Fifty West, 7605 Wooster Pike
Hollywood Feed, 9867 Montgomery Road
Sherwood Elementary, 7080 Grantham Way
Cincinnati Animal CARE also runs recurring PetSmart dog-adoption meet-and-greets around Western Hills, Eastgate, Florence, Springdale, Oakley, Newport, Milford and more. Confirm the date and time on their schedule before you travel.
Sharonville
Milford
Registration and spectator rules vary by event, so check each club's event materials before attending.
These trusted local organizations host pet-friendly events all year long. Bookmark their calendars so you never miss a thing.
Guided hikes, family nature programs and seasonal festivals in Milford.
View calendarMembers' nights, adult-only after-hours events and family days year-round.
View calendarAdoption events, vaccination clinics and community fundraisers.
View calendarAdoption days, story times and volunteer events in Batavia.
View calendarDog-friendly trails, outreach programs and animals-alive events.
View calendarOutdoor schedules can change for weather or extreme heat. Check the organizer's page on the day of the event, and always bring water for your dog.
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