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.
October 22, 2026 – Pups at the Pitch – UA vs Colorado University
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Murphy Field at Mulcahy Stadium
2300 E 15th St
Tucson, AZ 85719
Cost: $7 and up.
October 24, 2026 – Desert Days 2026
Time: Race: 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Festival/Market/Car Show: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Saddlebrooke Two
38759 S Mountain View Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85739
Cost: Cost: $25 race | $39 festival
October 24, 2026 – Tucson Walking Club
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Udall Park
7200 E Tanque Verde
Tucson, AZ 85715
Cost: Free
October 24, 2026 – Howl-o-Ween Costume Party
Time: Noon – 2:00 pm
Location: Pet Supplies Plus Oro Valley
10540 N La Cañada Dr
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Cost: Free
October 24, 2026 – Tucson Subaru’s Make a Dog’s Day & Adoption Event
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Udall Park
4901 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
Cost: Free
Adoptable pets from Pima Animal Care Center. Local vendors and trunk-or-treat!
October 25, 2026 – Tucson Wicked Half
Time: 7:00 am – Half Marathon
7:10 am – Spooky Sprint
7:45 am – 10K
8:00 am – 5K
9:00 am – Awards (approx)
Location: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
3482 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
Cost: $25 and up (based on race type and registration date)
9th Annual Wicked Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Spooky Sprint!
October 25, 2026 – Town of Marana Barktober Fest
Time Slots: 9:30 am, 10:20 am, 11:10 am, or Noon.
Location: Crossroads Park Splash Pad
7548 N Silverbell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
Cost: $5 per dog
Pups are closing out the Splash Pad for the season.
Pre-registration for a time slot is required; each time slot is limited to 15 dogs. All registered dogs must have a current license and be up to date on vaccinations.
October 25, 2026 – Dogtoberfest Adopt-a-Thon
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Udall Park Amphitheater
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
Hosted by: The Tucson Dog
Cost: Free
October 25, 2026 – Trick-or-Treat the Avenue
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Costume Contest: 1 pm
Location: Historic 4th Avenue
Hosted by: Fourth Avenue Merchants Association
Cost: Free
Pets can enter our fang-tastic costume contest! Come show off your costume and celebrate Halloween on the Avenue!
October 25, 2026 – Creating Memorial Boxes & Ofrendas
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: A Loyal Companion
4758 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85712
Hosted by: A Loyal Companion
Cost: Free, but donations to A Loyal Companion Foundation appreciated.
Registration required. Celebrate the bond you shared with your pet
and create memorial boxes and ofrendas.
Space is limited.
October 25, 2026 – Pours & Paws
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Arizona Wine Collective
4280 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85718
Hosted by/Benefitting: Sol Dog Lodge
Cost: $25 – three premium Arizona wine pours and a charcuterie nosh.
October 29, 2026 – Dogs N Denim 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: McClleland Park | The University of Arizona
650 N Park Ave
Tucson AZ 85719
Cost: Free | VIP seating $10.00
University of Arizona FITS397 students create upcycled dog apparel and host a fashion show. Models are service dogs and mobility-challenged dogs. Local pet-centric vendors.
October 29, 2026 – Puppy Halloween Costume Contest
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Sonora Moonshine Co.
124 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson AZ 85701
Cost: Free
Sonora Moonshine’s annual Puppy Halloween Costume Contest is taking over the patio.
Bring your four-legged bestie dressed in their Halloween best and let them show off their costume while you enjoy cocktails, tacos, and a live DJ set on the patio.
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place! Prizes are for the puppers not the hoomans
Whether your pup is spooky, funny, or just ridiculously cute, we want to see them strut their stuff.
October 30, 2026 – Howl-o-Ween at Total Wine Park Place
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Costume Contest: 6:00 pm
Location: Total Wine Park Place
5870 E Broadway Blvd Ste 448
Tucson AZ 85711
Cost: Free | Registration required
Celebrate Halloween Eve with Dogs-n-Donuts and Total Wine Park Place for a howlin’ good time.
Doggie treats and beverages, plus adult beverages and snacks for their hoomans. Registration required.
RSVP coming soon. 21+ event.
October 30, 2026 – Trunk or Treat
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
7474 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson AZ 85710
Cost: Free
October 31, 2026 – Tucson Walking Club
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Old Main | University of Arizona Mall
Cost: Free
October 31, 2026 – Bark & Barrel Artisan Market
Time: noon – 5:30 pm
Location: Old Pueblo Cellars
10088 N St Patrick Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
The pups are taking over the October Artisans Market with a Pet Parade and Howl-o-ween focus. Rescue Me Marana will have adoptable dogs on site. Shop local vendors at dog friendly Old Pueblo Cellars. Shop & sip.
November 2026
November 1, 2026 – Bark & Browse
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Udall Park – Ramada # 7
7200 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715
Hosted by Steve Souchek State Farm.
Vendors, photo booth, puppy ice cream and more.
November 1, 2026 – Photos with Santa Paws
Time: noon – 3:00 pm
Location: Sol Dog Lodge
11862 N Tangerine Business Loop
Marana, AZ 85658
Festive photo op at Sol Dog Lodge.
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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