Chasing Golden Moments: The Ultimate Guide to Twin Cities Pet Events This Summer (2025)
- Lauren
- May 31
- 15 min read
Updated: 16 hours ago
Hello, summer, is that you? Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Twin Cities Pet Events This Summer, your one-stop shop for all the new and returning events for you and your pets in the area. Summer in Minnesota means pet-friendly festivals, art fairs, and benefit events. It also means lots of group walks, hikes, and adventures. Whatever you and your pup like to do, this guide will fill you in on all the best events happening around Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities area!
The Ultimate Guide to Twin Cities Pet Events This Summer
Categories:
Pet-Friendly Art Fairs & Festivals
Dog Sports & Activities
Pet-Focused Events:
Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN
Organized by: Luce Line Brewing
"Start your Saturday off right with a tail-wagging adventure! Join us at Luce Line Brewing for a group dog walk, kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a scenic stroll with fellow dog lovers and their pups, then relax back at the brewery with a cold craft beer or your favorite brew from our weekend coffee pop-up. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Before or after the walk, fuel up at Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to noon."
Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 1 - 4 pm
Brühaven, Minneapolis, MN
Organized by: Dogs of MSP
"Dogs of MSP connects people, places, and pups. We're BACK and we hope you can join us for our June Meet Up. After a long hiatus, we’ve missed sharing stories, celebrating your pups, and being part of your daily dog-loving lives. We want to reconnect with old friends and just the same, we look forward to meeting new friends! This is a free event where you can grab a drink with friends, pet some adorable dogs, and meet new people in your community. Even if you don't have a dog, we encourage you to come hang out with people who love dogs! We do not plan to sell our merch at this event because we want to devote as much time as possible to connecting with you and your pups, as that is what is at the heart of this community. Dogs are are welcome inside the taproom as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Please do not bring retractable leashes or reactive or aggressive dogs. Dogs of MSP strives to enrich lives and promote positivity through a community that celebrates our love of dogs."
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 6 - 7 pm
Orono Dog Park, Elk River, MN
Organized by: Elk River Parks & Recreation
"Bring your furry friend and beat the summer heat at our Dog Days of Summer events! Dog Days is the perfect social hour for your pup at Orono Dog Park. Dogs can run and play, make new friends, and enjoy the sunshine while their humans relax and connect with fellow dog lovers. All friendly, vaccinated dogs are welcome! Thank you to our event sponsors, Chuck and Dons and Spikes & Houles Feed, Seed, & Pet Supply, for making our Dog Days events a blast!"
Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN
Organized by: Luce Line Brewing
"Start your Saturday off right with a tail-wagging adventure! Join us at Luce Line Brewing for a group dog walk, kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a scenic stroll with fellow dog lovers and their pups, then relax back at the brewery with a cold craft beer or your favorite brew from our weekend coffee pop-up. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Before or after the walk, fuel up at Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to noon."
Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 am - 2 pm
Kaposia Dog Park, South St. Paul, MN
Organized by: Minnesota Boxer Rescue
"Join MNBR for our BIGGEST dog event of the year! Many fun games like Bingo are going to be played. There is also a silent auction and raffles. There will be many vendors to check out as well. We also supply water tubs for the dogs."
Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN
Organized by: Luce Line Brewing
"Start your Saturday off right with a tail-wagging adventure! Join us at Luce Line Brewing for a group dog walk, kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a scenic stroll with fellow dog lovers and their pups, then relax back at the brewery with a cold craft beer or your favorite brew from our weekend coffee pop-up. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Before or after the walk, fuel up at Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to noon."
Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 am - 3 pm
Snail Lake Regional Park Pavilion, Shoreview, MN
Organized by: Greyhound Pets of America Minnesota (GPA MN)
"Greyfest is a wonderful event dedicated to celebrating, remembering, and partying with the best hounds out there! We will be in the location we've used for several years in the past, Snail Lake Pavilion in Shoreview, which features large covered areas with picnic tables, and plenty of outside space to bring your own blanket. This is an event at which there will be 75-100 greyhounds. Large and medium breed dogs other than greyhounds are welcome, but please use caution if you plan to bring a small dog. Remember, not all greyhounds are small-dog friendly. All dogs must be leashed."
Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 8 am - 2 pm
Isanti County Fairgrounds, Cambridge, MN
Organized by: Isanti County 4-H
"Join us for our Dog Fun Show! Open to all Minnesota 4-H'ers enrolled in the Dog Project. 4-Hers outside of Isanti County must have properly ID'd their dog in 4-H Online by May 15th, and attach a paper copy of their vet signed ID to be left with their registration. This show will be judged under Minnesota 4-H dog show rules. Awards will be given after the conclusion of each class."
Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN
Organized by: Luce Line Brewing
"Start your Saturday off right with a tail-wagging adventure! Join us at Luce Line Brewing for a group dog walk, kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a scenic stroll with fellow dog lovers and their pups, then relax back at the brewery with a cold craft beer or your favorite brew from our weekend coffee pop-up. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Before or after the walk, fuel up at Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to noon."
Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN
Organized by: Luce Line Brewing
"Start your Saturday off right with a tail-wagging adventure! Join us at Luce Line Brewing for a group dog walk, kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a scenic stroll with fellow dog lovers and their pups, then relax back at the brewery with a cold craft beer or your favorite brew from our weekend coffee pop-up. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Before or after the walk, fuel up at Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to noon."
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 6 - 7 pm
Orono Dog Park, Elk River, MN
Organized by: Elk River Parks & Recreation
"Bring your furry friend and beat the summer heat at our Dog Days of Summer events! Dog Days is the perfect social hour for your pup at Orono Dog Park. Dogs can run and play, make new friends, and enjoy the sunshine while their humans relax and connect with fellow dog lovers. All friendly, vaccinated dogs are welcome! Thank you to our event sponsors, Chuck and Dons and Spikes & Houles Feed, Seed, & Pet Supply, for making our Dog Days events a blast!"
Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN
Organized by: Luce Line Brewing
"Start your Saturday off right with a tail-wagging adventure! Join us at Luce Line Brewing for a group dog walk, kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a scenic stroll with fellow dog lovers and their pups, then relax back at the brewery with a cold craft beer or your favorite brew from our weekend coffee pop-up. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Before or after the walk, fuel up at Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to noon."
Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 5 - 9 pm
Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA), Minneapolis, MN
Organized by: MIA
"Dogs can’t come into the museum, but they’re always welcome in our courtyard—as long as you pick up after them! Put your dog’s face on a bandana and fight over who’s going to wear it first. Make a metal mutt with WOW Mobile Metal Lab. Trivia Mafia quizzes visitors to find the true pup professionals. And what’s Dog Day without pup cups from MN Nice Cream?"
Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN
Organized by: Luce Line Brewing
"Start your Saturday off right with a tail-wagging adventure! Join us at Luce Line Brewing for a group dog walk, kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a scenic stroll with fellow dog lovers and their pups, then relax back at the brewery with a cold craft beer or your favorite brew from our weekend coffee pop-up. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Before or after the walk, fuel up at Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to noon."
Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Luce Line Brewing, Plymouth, MN
Organized by: Luce Line Brewing
"Start your Saturday off right with a tail-wagging adventure! Join us at Luce Line Brewing for a group dog walk, kicking off at 10am. Enjoy a scenic stroll with fellow dog lovers and their pups, then relax back at the brewery with a cold craft beer or your favorite brew from our weekend coffee pop-up. All well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Before or after the walk, fuel up at Luce Line Café, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to noon."
Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN
Organized by: Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board
"Join us for the 5th annual Loring Park Dog Show. We hand out a ton of prizes for all the unique dogs we get to meet! Your dog can compete for the waggiest tail, best costume, silliest trick, and more! The dog show will be held at the stage area near the tennis courts. Registration begins at 6:30 pm, and competition will start at 6:45 pm. Many vendors will be on-site to participate! Everyone is welcome to come and cheer on all the dogs of Loring Park who compete for the 2025 5th annual dog show awards! A movie will follow at sundown, 8:33 pm."
Thursday, August 2, 2025, from 10 am - 12 pm
Thresher Fields Dog Park, Eagan, MN
Organized by: City of Eagan
Admission: Free to Attend
"Let’s celebrate our canine friends! Meet up with other dog lovers for a fun evening at Thresher Fields Dog Park. Visit with vendors, learn about the Off Leash Dog Area, and participate in other pup-friendly activities."
Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5 pm - 7 pm
Aquatore Park, Blaine, MN
Organized by: City of Blaine
Admission: Free to Attend
"Bring your favorite four-legged friend to visit with companies and non-profit groups specializing in dogs. The event will feature nail trimming for a fee and dog merchandise for sale at the vendor booths. You and your dog can each enjoy an ice cream while you sit back and listen to the music from The Backyard Band. There will be a food truck on site for the event. Free dog licenses are available on site from the Blaine Police Department, with proof of vaccinations."
Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 5 - 9 pm
Wildlife Science Center, Stacy, MN
Organized by: Wildlife Science Center
Admission: Adults - $15, Kids (ages 5-17) - $10, Under 5 - Free
"It's time again for our annual celebration of summer, the Midsummer Night's Dream! Join us for an evening of wolf howls, raptor tales, amazing food, and drink. Enjoy food from Her Munchie’s Time LLC. We are also thrilled to welcome our good friends who are providing the beverages, and Evergreen Coffee Roaster, who will have coffee and more. Doors open at 5 pm. Come roam and watch animals, try your hand at howling, and relax by the fire."
Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6 - 7 pm
Orono Dog Park, Elk River, MN
Organized by: Elk River Parks & Recreation
"Bring your furry friend and beat the summer heat at our Dog Days of Summer events! Dog Days is the perfect social hour for your pup at Orono Dog Park. Dogs can run and play, make new friends, and enjoy the sunshine while their humans relax and connect with fellow dog lovers. All friendly, vaccinated dogs are welcome! Thank you to our event sponsors, Chuck and Dons and Spikes & Houles Feed, Seed, & Pet Supply, for making our Dog Days events a blast!"
Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1, 2025
Minnesota Renaissance Festival Grounds, Shakopee, MN
Organized by: The Minnesota Renaissance Festival
"Enjoy your favorite fido friend at the Woofstock weekend. It will be a pooch pal party with contests, races, treats and more! Experience a Howlin’ Hurrah!"
Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 9 am – 2 pm
Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, MN
Organized by: RAGOM - Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest
"Something BIG is coming… Are you ready? Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 14, 2025, and get ready for Goldzilla—RAGOM’s unforgettable Fun Fair and Walk for Rescue! Walk alongside fellow Golden lovers. Enjoy a day packed with exciting activities. Meet adorable Goldens and Golden mixes. Support a mission that saves lives. One of the biggest Golden Retriever events in America, Goldzilla is more than just a day of fun—it’s a chance to make a real difference. Every dollar raised helps rescue and rehome Golden Retrievers in need. Stay tuned for event details and registration—this is one GIGANTIC event you won’t want to miss!"
Pet-Friendly Art Fairs & Festivals:
Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8, 2025
Edina, MN
Admission: Free
"Launched in 1966, the Edina Art Fair has been rated top 50 best art fairs in the nation by Sunshine Artist and ranked #1 in MN and #32 out of the Top 100 Fine Art Fairs by the Art Fair Source Book. It was awarded Best Community Event by Edina Magazine in 2014 and 2017, received the Mayor's Award for Outstanding Community Involvement in 2013, and voted Best Community Event by Minnesota Monthly Magazine in 2016."
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Hennepin County Government Center North Plaza, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"Take a break during your lunch hour and get outside! Enjoy some fresh air at North Plaza over your lunch hour while enjoying other fun and free activities such as live music, food giveaways, and dog rescues (Underdog Rescue MN)."
Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 15, 2025
West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"Stone Arch Bridge Festival returns to the west side of the Mississippi River. The Stone Arch Bridge is committed to providing a platform for artists to sell their work and the community to gather safely. More than 200 artists and culinary artists will participate with a broad spectrum of artistic mediums."
Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 1 - 6 pm
Bloomington Civic Plaza, Bloomington, MN
Admission: Free
"Join us for the Bloomington Pride MN Festival—a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and community! This family-friendly event brings together over 3,000 attendees for a day filled with live performances, food trucks, vendor booths, kids' activities, and more! Let’s celebrate love, equality, and belonging together! Mark your calendar and bring your friends, family, and allies. Featuring live music, entertainment, local vendors, community organizations, kid-friendly activities, and a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere."
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Hennepin County Government Center North Plaza, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"Take a break during your lunch hour and get outside! Enjoy some fresh air at North Plaza over your lunch hour while enjoying other fun and free activities such as live music, food giveaways, and dog rescues (Twin Cities Pet Rescue)."
Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largest FREE Pride festival. Highlighting the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on 3 stages, featuring over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses."
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Hennepin County Government Center North Plaza, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"Take a break during your lunch hour and get outside! Enjoy some fresh air at North Plaza over your lunch hour while enjoying other fun and free activities such as live music, food giveaways, and dog rescues (Save-A-Bull)."
Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"Minnehaha Falls Park, one of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks, features a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, and river overlooks, attracting more than 850,000 visitors annually. Minnehaha Falls Art Fair was voted by artists in the Sunshine Artist Magazine as the 49th Best Art Fair in the United States and the 2nd Best Art Fair in Minnesota! The event will feature approximately 150 artist booths, along with music, crafts, food, and more. Details will be announced here as they are available."
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Hennepin County Government Center North Plaza, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"Take a break during your lunch hour and get outside! Enjoy some fresh air at North Plaza over your lunch hour while enjoying other fun and free activities such as live music, food giveaways, and dog rescues (Twin Cities Pet Rescue)."
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Hennepin County Government Center North Plaza, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"Take a break during your lunch hour and get outside! Enjoy some fresh air at North Plaza over your lunch hour while enjoying other fun and free activities such as live music, food giveaways, and dog rescues (Save-A-Bull)."
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 11:30 am - 1 pm
Hennepin County Government Center North Plaza, Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
"Take a break during your lunch hour and get outside! Enjoy some fresh air at North Plaza over your lunch hour while enjoying other fun and free activities such as live music, food giveaways, and dog rescues (Twin Cities Pet Rescue)."
August 2025 (Dates TBA)
Green Barn Garden Center, Isanti, MN
Organized by: Green Barn Garden Center
Admission: $7 per person
"We have grown sunflowers for over 25 years, along with many other field crops. The sunflowers are black oil type, used for bird seed. We also grow cut flower types in smaller quantities. In recent years, we have had more calls to visit the field for photos and to enjoy. With the increased interest, we created a parking area in the field in 2019 with a self-serve donation box to help with signage and maintenance of the space. Due to increased demand, we began staffing the field in 2020 and offering more amenities for the safety and comfort of visitors. We began an admission charge so we can continue opening the field and add features each year, and increase our sunflower acreage! We use our irrigated land to allow a healthy, uniform crop to enjoy."
August 16th - September 28th, 2025, 9 am - 7 pm, Rain or Shine
Open weekends (Sat. & Sun.) plus Labor Day, September 2nd & Festival Friday, September 27th, 2024
Minnesota Renaissance Festival Grounds, Shakopee, MN
Admission: Varies
"Bring Your Dog – The Festival Is Dog Friendly! No other pets will be allowed on Festival grounds. There is a Dog Gate at both King’s and Queen’s Gate entrances."
Pet-Related Benefit Events:
Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 am - 1 pm
Animal Ark, Hastings, MN
Benefitting: Animal Ark
"Our annual 3K Walk brings two & four-legged friends and families together for Fun, Food, & so much more. Great vendors to discover, food trucks, cocktails, beer tasting, wine sampling, goodie giveaways, dog games & a fabulous silent auction, too! PLUS, all dog adoption fees will be waived, and cat adoptions will be 25% off for adoptions initiated on June 7th and 8th, excluding puppies and kittens."
Dog Sports & Activities:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Any Minnesota State Park
Admission: Free
"On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone - no vehicle permits needed!"
TBD
Organized by: Hiking Dogs Co.
Led by: @lucy.goosey018
TBD
Admission: Free (sign up here)
TBD
Organized by: Hiking Dogs Co.
Led by: @lucy.goosey018
TBD
Admission: Free (sign up here)
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