Orange County's Pet Friendly Events

More Pet Friendly Events in Orange County...summer concerts, yappy hour, mutt mingles...treat yourself and your pooch to a fabulous time!
July 2008
Thursday, July 3rd
Laguna Beach's First Thursdays Artwalk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the First Thursday of EVERY month from 6 - 9 p.m. for a festive cultural evening.
Many galleries are pet friendly!
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Friday, July 4th
Lake Forest July 4th Parade - America the Beautiful
Join the Orange County Animal Shelter Coalition's Lake Forest July 4th Parade entry. This is a wonderful opportunity to get out the SCAS's message of support for a pro-humane animal shelter in South Orange County.
Bring your family, friends, and of course your pooch to one of Orange County's best pet friendly events! Transportation will be provided to keep them from getting hot paws in the July heat.
Parade starts at 10:00am at the corner of Toledo Way & Ridge Route (in front of El Toro High School) and ends at the corner of Lake Forest Drive & Serrano Way (Heritage Hill Historical Park).
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San Clemente Art Walk Downtown San Clemente comes alive with local artists and live music! This is a collaborative event between the San Clemente Art Association, the City of San Clemente and the Downtown Business Association. The Art Walk is held from 6pm - 9pm on the LAST THURSDAY of the month from MAY - SEPTEMBER.
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August 2008
Thursday, August 7th
Laguna Beach's First Thursdays Artwalk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the First Thursday of EVERY month from 6 - 9 p.m. for a festive cultural evening.
Many galleries are pet friendly!
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Date - TBA
3rd Annual Pet Fair in the Park Sponsored by the Surf City Animal Response Team (SCART)
17732 Goldenwest Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 10:00am to 2:00pm
Stop by this pet friendly event to learn about disaster preparedness for pets and their families. Free goodie bags for the first 1,000 participants who sign in.
Thursday, August 28th
San Clemente Art Walk Downtown San Clemente comes alive with local artists and live music! This is a collaborative pet friendly event between the San Clemente Art Association, the City of San Clemente and the Downtown Business Association. The Art Walk is held from 6pm - 9pm on the LAST THURSDAY of the month from MAY - SEPTEMBER.
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September 2008
Date - TBA
11th Annual Walk for the Animals
HUNTINGTON BEACH…The Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OCSPCA),with presenting sponsor Ralphs, is proud to announce the 10th Annual 5K/2K Walk for the Animals. This pet friendly event will be Saturday, September 8 at 9:00am in Central Park West (new location, Central Park Drive off Edwards Street) in Huntington Beach. Emceeing the walk will be Maryanne Dell, pet columnist for the Orange County Register. Well-mannered dogs, on leashes, are encouraged to attend. Please no puppies under six months. Activities following this pet friendly event include: ~ Entertainment by Disc Dogs in Southern California ~ Entertainment by the Woof Gang flyball team ~ Sponsor and Vendor booths ~ Silent auction and door prizes and lots more fun! All funds raised from the Walk help support the organization’s programs including veterinary care for sick and injured animals; subsidized spay/neuter, feral cat rescue; cruelty prevention through humane education in the classroom; and pet-assisted therapy. Over 500 participants enjoyed last year’s festivities. Registration is $20.00 before September 1st and $25.00 thereafter. Kids 12 years and under, free. Teams of five or more pay $15.00 each if pre-registered by September 1st. Registration forms can be obtained from the Orange County SPCA (714) 374-7738; email, ocspca@surfside.net, or from the website:
www.orangecountyspca.org
Registration on the day of the event starts at 7:30am. CONTACT: Stacy Sweeting Co-Chair OCSPCA (714) 374-7738 ocspca@surfside.net
One of Orange County's Best Pet Friendly Events! __________________________________________________________________ Date - TBA
Laguna Beach's 12th Annual Pet Parade & Chili Cook-Off
Where: Tivoli Too Grounds Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm Admission: $5.00 - Children under 12 Free
Proceeds of this Pet Friendly Event to Benefit:
Friends of the Sea Lion Laguna Beach Animal Shelter Blue Bell Cat Foundation
CHILI CONTEST: Enter your best chili recipe and bring your appetites. A panel of local judges will select the best chili of the year awards. PET PARADE AWARDS: Most Talented Most Handsome Male Prettiest Female Cutest Pet "Baby" (6 months or younger) Best Costume Most Gorgeous Senior Pet (10 years or older) Most Beautiful Rescue Pet
For Pet Registration and Chili Contest Registration call (949) 497-2474
__________________________________________________________________ Thursday, September 25th
San Clemente Art Walk Downtown San Clemente comes alive with local artists and live music! This is a collaborative event between the San Clemente Art Association, the City of San Clemente and the Downtown Business Association. The Art Walk is held from 6pm - 9pm on the LAST THURSDAY of the month from MAY - SEPTEMBER.
October 2008
Seal Beach’s 2008 Wag ‘N Walk
LOCATION: Eisenhower Park (adjacent to the Seal Beach Pier) DATE: TBA TIME: 9:00am-12:00pm
Seal Beach’s 2008 Wag 'n' Walk will begin at Eisenhower Park located at the foot of the Seal Beach Pier, and participants will receive prizes based upon the amount of pledges raised. The event also includes entertainment, sponsor booths, opportunity drawings, food, beverages and prize presentations. We hope you will join us for a fun filled day with your four-legged friends at one of Orange County's Best Pet Friendly Events! Wag ‘n’ Walk benefits The Seal Beach Animal Care Center, a non--profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1986. The Center is supported solely by donations, grants and fundraisers. Proceeds raised from events such as Wag 'n' Walk allow the Center to provide a safe haven for the homeless animals that come through our door until a new forever home can be found. Individual Registration: $25.00 Fee includes 1 Event T-shirt
Family Registration: $40.00 Fee includes 2 Event T-shirts
For more information please
follow this link
Date - TBA
Irvine’s 7th Annual Pet Trek
Grab your walking shoes and your canine companion for the Sixth Annual Pet Trek!
LOCATION: Heritage Park 14301 Yale Avenue Irvine, CA 92604
TIME: 8:00am to 12:00pm
The 3 kilometer walkathon features educational displays, goodie bags, T-shirts, photos, prizes, entertainment and more. Money raised from the event will help feed, house, provide medical care and find homes for the more than 3,000 homeless, abused and neglected animals the Irvine Animal Care Center cares for each year. Visit the IACC website at
www.irvineshelter.org
or call (949) 724-7741 to register and request a pledge form. The registration fee is $25 per individual, $40 per family or $50 per team, which includes all event activities.
Yappy Hour Wednesdays! Noah’s Essentials & The Cliff Restaurant 577 S Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm (weather permitting)
Enjoy ½ price bottles of wine and appetizers at The Cliff while your pal samples free gourmet dishes from Noah’s such as lamb stew and turkey meatloaf…a beautiful Laguna Beach sunset makes this a pet friendly event not to be missed!
 Wag's & Wiggle's BARK N BOO HALLOWEEN PARTY!
DATE: TBA
LOCATION: Wags & Wiggles 23171 Arroyo Vista Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 (949) 635-9655
This FREE Party is sure to be the Howl Around Town. Everyone is welcome: curent clients, old clients, friends, local residents, whoever. We are so excited to have you all over. We will have fabulous Games and Ghoulish Goodies for Parents and Dogs. It will be held in the Wags & Wiggles Training Center - Rancho Santa Margarita Location from 6-8pm on Saturday, October 20th. Call us or email us if you know you are coming so we can get a rough headless count but last minute victims (I mean party goers) are welcome too. Come sniff out your fellow Wags & Wiggles Enthusiasts. Worried about finding a costume? Here are some ideas: The Barking Bride, Growling Groom, Miss Canine 2008, Pooch Prisoner, Hawaii Hound, Mummified Mutt, Witchie Poo, Pimp Dog, Dogula & of course the old favorites Spiderdog & Supermutt.
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Hogs for Dogs Motorcycle Show Benefitting C.A.R.E ~ Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Capistrano Harley-Davidson Calle Perfecto Business Park 32421 Calle Perfecto
Entries $25 Admission Adults $5, 11-17 $2
Follow this link for more info!
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The Barkery’s Howl-oween Costume Contest
TIME: Noon to 4:00pm
LOCATION: The Barkery 322 Marine Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92662 (949) 675-0364
The Barkery's Annual Howl-oween costume contest with a photographer available for the pooches with the smiles!! Free Pupcakes and lots of fun. Visit
www.barneysbarkery.com
for details or just come and join in!
Date - TBA
Muttropolis' Howl-oween Pooch Party
TIME: 11:00am to 4:00pm
LOCATION: Muttropolis - Fashion Island 865 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 717-MUTT
Celebrate Halloween with your four legged friends this year at Muttropolis' Howl-oween Party to benefit the Irvine Animal Care Center. Pets can enjoy "barks and crafts", doggie games and "mutts" more. Fun and unique costumes and accessories realized here!
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Howl'oween Dog Parade & Pet Adoption Fair (Long Beach)
This is the World's largest Halloween pet event. LONG BEACH - parade on 2nd St. Livingston Park vendor & adoption fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: $10 per dog to be in the parade benefits local animals, environmental and youth projects. 550+ costumed dogs in last year's parade! Vendors and rescue groups still sought. Contact JustinRudd@aol.com for details. 12 rescue groups and 53 vendors, so far! Entry forms are now online:
www.Howloween.info
November 2008
Thursday, November 6th
Laguna Beach's First Thursdays Artwalk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the First Thursday of EVERY month from 6 - 9 p.m. for a festive cultural evening.
Many galleries allow your pooch to peruse their artwork, making this a great pet friendly event!
Date - TBA
The K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk
10:00 am start
Irvine Regional Park 1 Irvine Park Road (were Jamboree Road ends in the foothills of Saddleback Mountain)
You and your four-legged best friend will love this pet friendly event. Come out to beautiful Irvine Regional Park for this unique event. This walk through tree-lined paths will thrill both you and your pet. Participate in our 3K (1.8 miles) walk and your entire registration fee will be donated to the Animal Cancer Foundation to help fund cancer prevention and treatment research. Bring your friends and family to cheer you on, or participate in the walk themselves! Fees: $25 before Oct. 1. $30 after
Follow this link for more info
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A Tail of Two Cities ~ An Evening with the Pawparazzi Benefitting the San Clemente - Dana Point Animal Shelter
LOCATION: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Ritz Carlton Hotel Dana Point 25135 Park Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629
PRICE: $150 per person. Tables of 10 $1,500. More Information: events@petprojectfoundation.org or call (949)-595-8899
Thursday, November 20thR.U.F.F. Thanksgiving Dinner
11am to 3pm
A pet friendly event benefitting RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends)serving abandoned, ill and injured animals in Orange County for over 15 years
Tivoli Terrace 650 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Call for reservations (949) 340-2239 $35 prepaid per adult $40 at door $15 under 12 Cash, check or credit card will be accepted at the door
December 2008
Date - TBA
Santa Paws (Mission Viejo)
Saddleback Valley Humane Society’s 17th annual fundraising pet friendly event featuring pet photos with Santa! Polaroid and digital photos available. 10 am to 3 pm
Santa's Workshop Corner of La Paz & Chrisanta Mission Viejo, CA (949) 262-5859
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Laguna Beach's First Thursdays Artwalk
Join member galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the First Thursday of EVERY month from 6 - 9 p.m. for a festive cultural evening.
Many galleries allow your pooch to peruse their artwork, making this a great pet friendly event!
Sunday, December 7th
Corona del Mar’s Annual Christmas Walk & Festival
The 30th Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk & Festival is one of the oldest special events the Chamber is proud to present. It is absolutely a can't miss pet friendly event filled with holiday festivities for family, friends and associates. Each year the Walk brings together thousands of fun-loving people into the Village of Corona del Mar for entertainment, food, prizes and games in true holiday spirit. Complete with High School bands, Fireman's BBQ, carolers, bouncy houses, Santa Visits restaurant tasting and a grand opportunity drawing full of local prizes. The merchants of Corona del Mar invite you and your pooch to visit the village and their individual businesses on this spectacular day! FREE to the public December 02, 2007 11:00AM - 4:00PM (949) 673-4050
Friday, December 5th
Laguna Beach's 52nd Annual Hospitality Night
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 51st annual “Hospitality Night,” when Forest Avenue is cordoned off and shops stay open until 9 p.m. to welcome holiday revelers. Don't miss one of Laguna Beach's best pet friendly events! Santa Claus will light up the historic pepper tree in front of Laguna Beach City Hall at 6 p.m.
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Muttropolis’ Jingle Mutt Mingle!
Grab your pooch and join Muttropolis for a fun evening of mutt mingling and holiday cheer at our Jingle Mutt Mingle & Open House. Enjoy egg nog and hot apple cider and Christmas cookies while your pup munches on gourmet all natural treats. This pet friendly event will benefit the Irvine Animal Care Center. Find out more at www.irvineshelter.org6-9 pm
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Santa Paws Photos Benefiting RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends) 11am to 4pm
PetsMart 26761 Aliso Creek Road Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 643-2285
Bring your pets and your kids, too Meet Santa and have your photo taken with him Come join RUFF at our annual Santa Paws event!
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100th Annual Newport Harbor Boat Parade
California's largest and one of the nation's most well -established Holiday boat parade, Newport Harbor Christmas Boat parade. The boat parade sees over 100 illuminated vessels cruise through the harbor of Newport Beach, CA. Bring your pups to this beautiful pet friendly event and enjoy a walk around Balboa Island where you'll also enjoy the Ring of Lights waterfront home and business decorating competition. When: TBA - nightly at 6:30pm Where: Newport Harbor/Balboa Island Price: Free!
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A Home for the Holidays Irvine Animal Care Center Adoption Event 10am to 5pm
Irvine Animal Care Center 6443 Oak Canyon Road Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 724-7741
Give the greatest gift of all this Holiday Season...a home and a future to a homeless pet! The Irvine Animal Care Center is excited to host its first annual Home for the Holidays adoption event. We are looking for wonderful, forever homes for our 60+ dogs and more than 200 cats, and will be offering special rates for the event. Also, several other local rescue groups will be bringing an additional 75 dogs and puppies. Santa Claus will also be available for photos with children and pets. There will be vendors, food, and our great pet toy booth too. It will be a fun and festive pet friendly event for the entire family. We look forward to seeing you!
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