Spring is in the air! It’s the perfect time in Central Florida to enjoy the outdoors. It’s warming up, but not yet HOT. The flowers are blooming, but the mosquitoes are still at bay. So what are you waiting for? Get it while it’s good!
*We’re constantly adding events, so if you know of one that isn’t listed, please reach out and let us know!
🐶= Dog Focused (Event is focused on dogs, and they are encourage to attend)
🐾= Dog Friendly (Event is not focused on dogs, but dogs are welcome)
❤️= Dog Lovers (Event is focused on dog lovers, but you can’t bring your pup)
⭐️= Recently Added
🐶3/2- Saturday– Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Conway- 1 Year Celebration (10am-5pm)
Join the WGB Conway team for their one year anniversay celebration and adoption event! There will be raffles, samples, pet portraits, Koha food demonstration, games and more. The Pixel fund will be there with lovable, adoptable pets. There will also be activities for the kids.
🐶3/2- Saturday – Spring Doggo Fling (12pm-5pm)
Hosted by Rocky’s Retreat, in partnership with Diversity K9, The Peaceful Peacock, and WeLa Nutraceuticals, this is a pup party you won’t want to miss. Bring your well-behaved/social pup and enjoy an $8- 45 minute yoga class with the team that brought you Orlando’s original Poses for Pups Yoga! Then, enjoy free training consultations with Diversity K9, open house info and tours throughout Rocky’s Retreat, Wela CBD oil for pets and people, pet vendors, local art, food truck refreshments & more!
🐶3/2- Saturday– Bark & Brew Festival (2pm-7pm)
Hosted by the City of Oviedo Parks & Recreation, in partnership with sponsors 103.1 the Wolf and Bud 94.1, presents this awesome pup and craft beer focused event. Admission is free, and they’ll have craft beer & gourmet cheese tastings for $10. The event line-up includes vendors, dog events, and more! Entertainment provided by 103.1 the Wolf and Bud 94.1. Click the link above for more details.
🐾3/2- Saturday– Girl Power Pop-Up (9am-2:30pm)
It’s Women’s History Month, after all! Stop by Se7en Bites to celebrate and shop local artisans and makers on the back patio! Another great opportunity to support women owned and operated small businesses. Social pups on a leash are welcome! Click the link above for full list of vendors.
🐶3/9- Saturday– PetFest 2019 (10am-3pm)
Hosted by Windermere Parks & Rec, and the Savvy Sitter, this free event will have a “Doggy Fun Zone” with games like a peanut butter eating contest! There will also be Police K9 demonstrations, food trucks, and live music.
🐶 3/11- Monday- College Park Yappy Hour (5-8pm)
K Restaurant & Woof! Orlando team up to host this monthly yappy hour. Grab a seat on the porch and enjoy the live music along with dog themed food and drinks.
🐶 3/17- Sunday- Yappy Hour w/ Pet Rescue by Judy(1-4pm)
Hosted by the Lucky Lure, this monthly event is Yappy Hour is intended to bring dogs and dog lovers together to socialize, bond and form new bonds through dog adoption. Donate items and get a free drink from the Yappy Hour cocktail menu during the event! Take this opportunity to give back with item donations like old blankets, towels, pillows, old rx bottles, dog food, leashes, collars, crates, kennels, toys, etc. Financial donations are also accepted. More details in the link above.
🐶 3/23- Saturday– Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival (1-6pm)
Pet Rescue by Judy bring you the 8th Annual Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival! Located in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford (in between West End Trading Co. and Celery City Craft), this is a craft beer festival that you bring your dog to. Enjoy a multitude of beer, interact with other pet lovers, and most importantly help raise funds for local pet do-gooders Dolly’s Foundation and Pet Rescue by Judy!
🐶 3/28- Thursday-Pet Photo Shoot Fundraiser (5-7pm)
Orlando Brewing and AGold Photography have teamed up again to deliver this fundraiser benefitting The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Slots should be booked in advance and fill up quickly, so click the link above to snag a spot for your pup.
🐶 3/30- Saturday– Pints 4 Paws (11am-3pm)
Hosted by Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips Citrus, head over to Dead Lizard Brewing Company and grab a pint while your pup meets new friends! A $10.00 Donation per person is encouraged to participate, as this is a fundraiser for Pet Rescue by Judy, Florida Little Dog Rescue, Polka Dogz, Greyhound Pets of America, and Huskey Haven. Raffles, giveaways, corn hole, vendors, and lots of PUPS!
🐾3/31- Sunday– Orlando Flea (12pm-4pm)
Your favorite indoor makers market returns with 35 local and regional artisans, crafters, and succulent-slingers. Join us for shopping, food, music, and (stiff) drinks inside a lovely two-story downtown oasis. Family and dog-friendly! Coffee + Desserts // Jewelry // Tees // Pins // Plants // Handmade Goods // Skin Care // Jewelry // Letterpress
Photo: @delanodoodles