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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.


January 29, 2026 – Paws & Pucks

University of Arizona Wildcats Men’s Hockey vs Grand Canyon University

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Tucson Convention Center (TCC)

260 S Church Ave

Tucson, AZ 85701

Benefitting: AZ Rescue Life

Cost: $17 and up per person; $5 per dog (purchase at TCC Box Office)

Your pup is invited to the Annual Paws & Pucks hockey game. The $5 dog ticket supports AZ Rescue Life. Bonus: this year Dogs-n-Donuts will hand out Goody bags to the first 100 pups.

Dog Tickets must be purchased at the TCC box office. Humans can purchase their tickets at the Box Office or online.


January 31, 2026 – 4th Annual Tie Dye Run

Location: Rillito Regional Park

4558 N 1st Ave

Tucson, AZ 85718

Time: 8:30 am

Benefiting: Arizona Burn Foundation

Cost: $30 and up

Open to all ages and fitness levels, this family and pet-friendly race (walk, run or jog!) raises critical funds to support ABF’s burn survivors and their families.

Every step helps us continue to provide emotional support and financial resources to survivors as they move from surviving to thriving.


February 21, 2026 – Mega Adoption Event at Foothills Community Market

Time: 10 am – 3 pm*

Rescues Present: 10 am – 1 pm

Location: Foothills Community Market

7325 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Hosted by: Foothills Community Market

Cost: free to attend

Costume contest, pet-related vendors.


March 1, 2026 – Bark’N Berry 1 Year Anniversary Celebration

Time: noon – 5 pm

Location: 6121 E Broadway Blvd, Suite 138

Tucson, AZ 85711

Hosted By: Bark’N Berry

Cost: Free to attend

Celebrate Bark’N Berry’s first anniversary.


March 7, 2026 – Walk to End MS Walk Tucson

Time: 8:30 am (Site Opens)
9:40 am (Ceremony Starts)
10:00 am (Walk Kickoff)

Location: Reid Park
900 S. Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716

Benefiting: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Cost: Donations

Well-mannered, well socialized, leashed dogs welcome.


March 8, 2026 – The Tucson Shamrock Half Marathon

Time: 7:30 am

Location: Brandi Fenton Park

3482 E River Rd

Tucson, AZ 85718

Hosted By: StartLine Racing

Cost: $45 and up

Half Marathon, 10K, 5K – competitive or Fun Run. You pick! Special thanks to our friends at StartLine Racing for including dogs in the majority of their events. Exercise is important for all family members!


March 8, 2026 – Pets of Pima Parade: Welcome to the Wizard of Paws

Time: 10 am – 2 pm

Location: 4th Avenue District

Hosted by: Friends of Pima Animal Care Center

Cost: free to attend

Fundraise and walk in the Parade. Adoption zone and vendor area.


March 29, 2026 – Woofstock 2026

Time: 10 am – 3 pm

Location: Ft Lowell Park

2900 N Craycroft Rd

Tucson AZ 85712

Cost: Free to attend

Woofstock, The Tucson Dog Magazine’s signature Spring event returns. Contests, Low Cost Vaccinations, Adoptable Dogs and more!


April 4, 2026 – 2nd Annual Tucson Hippity Hop
Half

Time: 7:00 am

Location: Brandi Fenton Park

3482 E River Rd

Tucson, AZ 85718

Hosted By: StartLine Racing

Cost: $25 and up

Half Marathon – 10K – 5K – Cottontail Dash

Special thanks to our friends at StartLine Racing for including dogs in the majority of their events. Exercise is important for all family members!


April 18, 2026 – Southern Arizona Heart Walk

Time: 7:30 am (Festivities begin)

8:45 am (Walk begins)

Location: Reid Park
900 S. Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716

Benefitting: American Heart Association

Cost: Donations

This year’s walk is going to be epic with a special focus on how pets keep us heart healthy. Special Puparazzi Photo booth. Local pet treat company, Dogs-n-Donuts, is hosting a team. Let’s get active and support this pawsome cause. Funds raised stay in Southern Arizona.


Be a good guest! Poppy’s prepared a checklist of everything you’ll need for your outing.

Poppy's Event Checklist: 
Leash
Pet Waste Bags
Good Manners
Current on Vaccinations
Training Treats

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