June 1, 2022 thru September 30, 2022 – Dog Days of Summer
Tucson Botanical Gardens opens up their doors to dogs during the summer. You and your dog can explore this urban garden from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm each day. Single day admission is $3.00 per dog or purchase a Dog Membership for $20 ($10 each additional dog). Dog memberships come with a personalized dog tag.
September 10, 2022 – Hunger Walk 2022 Green Valley
Historic Canoa Ranch provides a beautiful backdrop for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona’s annual fundraising walk. Please note only the Green Valley walk is pet friendly, pets are not allowed at the Tucson/Kino Stadium walk.
September 24, 2022 – Puttin’ on the Dog: Biscuits and Bourbon
El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort is the home for the 2022 The Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s annual fundraising gala. With a theme like Biscuits and Bourbon, it’s going to be a fun evening filled with silent and live auctions, wine and spirit pulls, and of course bourbon.
October 8, 2022 – Out of the Darkness Walk – Southern Arizona
Walk with your dog to save lives, bring hope, and honor those lost to suicide at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk this fall at Reid Park.
October 9, 2022 – 34th Annual AIDSWALK Tucson
Join us for one of our favorite pet-friendly walks and support the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation. Downtown’s Jácome Plaza Park is the perfect setting for this annual event. Join more than 10,000 supporters and many, many dogs for a Sunday morning filled with FUNdraising.
October 16, 2022 – 2022 Tucson Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Spooky Sprint
The whole family 
can get fit and have spooktacular fun at StartLine Racing’s Wicked Run in Marana. Leashed, well mannered dogs are welcome!
October 16, 2022 – Tucson Dog Magazine’s Dogtoberfest
Celebrate fall with a mega adoption event located in northeast Tucson. Enter dog costume contests, visit pet related vendors, and meet rescues with adoptable dogs at Three Canyon Beer and Wine Garden.
October 22, 2022 – 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Tucson and Green Valley/Sahuarita
Dogs become #Philanthropups at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. You and your pup can walk to raise much needed funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Location: Reid/Randolph Park
November 12, 2022 – beer+biscuits
beer+biscuits makes it’s debut in 2022 at The Tuxon’s new outdoor event space. Local dog biscuits makers will compete for the Best Biscuit Baker title. The inaugural event will feature local craft breweries and also dog beer. This event is 21+.
February 11, 2023 – Pets of Pima Parade
Friends of PACC is already planning for their 2nd annual Pets of Pima Parade. Dogs, cats, goats, and even reptiles will take over Historic Fourth Avenue in this celebration of companion pets.
March 18, 2023 – St. Pawtrick’s Day Dog Adoption Event (Vail)
The 2nd Annual St. Pawtrick’s Day Dog Adoption Event returns to The Land Between the Tracks/Vail Coffee Shop. Multiple rescue groups will be on hand with adoptable dogs. Area pet-related merchants, and a pet costume contest, too!
Be a good guest! Poppy’s prepared a checklist of everything you’ll need for your outing.
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