Events for Dogs

If you’re looking to spice up your dog’s social life, there are some great dog events in Detroit year-round!

events for dogs
  • People for Palmer Park hosts a Doggie Fashion Parade during their Winterfest celebration each year.
  • The Riverfront Pack Walks are sponsored by Canine to Five and take place along the river and up the Dequindre Cut. They take place on Sundays, monthly in the winter and weekly in the summer.
  • Drinking with Dogs is a monthly event sponsored by Canine to Five in the warmer months. Meet up with other dog owners and drink some hooch with your pooch on Detroit’s dog-friendly patios! See the updated Drinking With dogs schedule here.
  • In the Fall, the Michigan Humane Society sponsors the Mega March for Animals, a 2 mile walk on Belle Isle State Park to raise money for MHS services.
  • If you want to regularly meet up with other dog enthusiasts, Meetup has a list of groups and eventsthroughout the year.