Tucson Events
Plan your outings with your best canine pal. Visit our page often as we’re always updating our events. Make sure to visit the event’s website or social pages for event details like pricing, hours, etc. Information is subject to change.
June 1 – September 30 – Dog Days of Summer at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Time: regular hours
Location: Tucson Botanical Gardens
2150 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85712
All dogs are welcome to visit with their owners each June – September. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. Water and poop bag stations are available. Dog admission or dog memberships are required for entry.
August 22, 2026 – Artisan Market
Time: noon – 5:30 pm
Location: Old Pueblo Cellars
10088 N St Patrick Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
Shop local vendors at dog friendly Old Pueblo Cellars. Shop & sip.
August 28 2026 – Yappy Hour & Puppy Paint & Sip
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Location: The Monica Tucson
40 E Congress St, Ste 150
Tucson, AZ 85701
Shop local vendors, enjoy a Pacifico or your favorite beverage to celebrate National Dog Day. Spaces are limited for Puppy Paint & Sip.
August 29 2026 – Mutts & Movies
Time: 6:30 pm Doors Open | 7:00 pm Movie Begins
Location: Canine CoLab Recreation & Rehabilitation Center
360 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
Cost: $5 per person
Enjoy a movie with your best canine friend(s). Limit 2 dogs per person. For movie title, contact Canine CoLab.
Water and popcorn provided.
October 10, 2026 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s Tucson & Green Valley
Time: 8:00 am (Registration)
9:30 am (Walk begins)
Location: Reid Park (22nd & Country Club side)
900 S. Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
Benefitting: Alzheimer’s Association
Cost: Donations
One or three mile walk options.
October 17, 2026 – Town of Marana Fall Festival
Time: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Marana Heritage River Park
12375 N Heritage Park Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
Hosted by: Marana Parks & Recreation
Cost: Free
Family friendly activities. Town of Marana events are Dog Friendly. “Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and picked up after. We recommend any dogs that attend Marana events are comfortable in large crowds.” #MaranaDogLife
October 25, 2026 – Dogtoberfest Adopt-a-Thon
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Three Canyon Beer & Wine Garden
4999 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
Hosted by: The Tucson Dog
Cost: Free
November 14, 2026 – Dogs-n-Donuts 8-Year Anniversary Celebration
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Dogs-n-Donuts
7743 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85710
Hosted by: Dogs-n-Donuts
Cost: Free
Pet Vendors, activities, rescue groups with adoptable dogs, Anniversary specials.
November 14, 2026 – Bark in the Park – Oro Valley
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Steam Pump Ranch
10901 N Oracle Rd
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Host: Oro Valley Parks & Recreation
Cost: Free
Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Parkinson’s Moving Day Walk
Time: 9:00 am – noon
Location: Reid Park
900 S Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
Host/Beneficiary: Parkinson’s Foundation
Cost: Donations
Moving Day is an inspiring and empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.
November 15, 2026 – Out of the Darkness Walk – Southern Arizona
Event Time: noon – Check-in
Walk Begins: 1:00 pm
Location: Reid Park – Festival Area
Host/Beneficiary: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Cost: Donations
Raise funds and awareness of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
December 5, 2026 – Town of Marana Holiday Festival
Time: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6:00 pm
Encore Tree Lighting: 8:30 pm
Location: Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex
11555 W Civic Center Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
Hosted by: Marana Parks & Recreation
Cost: Free
Holiday Festival + Tree Lighting with family friendly activities. Town of Marana events are Dog Friendly. “Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and picked up after. We recommend any dogs that attend Marana events are comfortable in large crowds.” #MaranaDogLife
Be a good guest! Poppy’s prepared a checklist of everything you’ll need for your outing.
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