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!

2010 Summer Concert Series

2010 Summer Concert Schedule

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July 2010

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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Lake Forest July 4th Parade

Bring your family, friends, and of course your pooch to one of Orange County's fabulous pet friendly events!

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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Sunday, July 11th

SurfinPaws Surfing Dog Jam HB

Surfing event...all dogs welcome! All profits go to the OCSPCA

9am to 10pm

Huntington Dog Beach
Goldenwest/PCH
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

www.surfinpaws.com

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Saturday, July 17th

Canine Angel Service Team's 3rd Annual Walk with the Angels

Dog Walk & Family Fun Day!

Central Park
6630 Lake View Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

9am to 1pm
Walk starts at 10am, rain or shine

www.canine-angels.org

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Paws for a Cause 5k, 5k Dog Run & 1k Kids Fun Run

Mile Square Park
Fountain Valley, California

6:30am registration

Event Features Include:

• 5K Run
• 5K Dog Run/Walk
• 1K Kids Fun Run
• Dog Costume Contest with great Prizes
• Community Expo with Entertainment
• Ziba Pledge Contest with great Prizes
• Live Music
• Agility, Flyball and Frisbee Dog Demonstrations

6:30 AM Registration & Vendor Booths open & Turn in Pledge Money

7:45 AM Opening Ceremonies with Live Music

8:00 AM 5K, 5K Dog Run/Walk Start

9:30 AM 1K Kids Fun Run Start

10:00 AM Dog Costume Contest

9:00 – 11:30 AM Finish Line Festivities, Raffle and Opportunity Drawing, Awards Presentation

For more information visit www.pawsforcauseoc.org

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Thursday, July 29th

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 2010

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 dog friendly galleries make this a fun pet friendly event!

Thursdat, August 12th

Fullerton's Dog Days of Summer

If your pooch kisses like there’s no tomorrow, eats like he has just gotten off a diet, or stirs up a hurricane when he wags his tail, the Fullerton Museum Center would like to have a talk with you.

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and talents are being sought for the museum’s annual “Dog Days of Summer” talent show and competition.

The pet friendly event will be held at the outdoor Fullerton Market, located on Wilshire Avenue, between Harbor Boulevard and Pomona Avenue. Doggie competitions and entertainment will be held from 5-8 p.m.;the market runs from 4-8:30 p.m.

Owners may sign their dogs up for the competitions the day of the event. In addition to the competitions, a variety of dog- and pet-related groups and services will sponsor booths at the event.

For information call (714) 738-6545 or follow this link for more info

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5th Annual Pet Fair in the Park
Sponsored by the Surf City Animal Response Team (SCART)

Mile Square Park
1t6400 Brookhurst Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA
9:30am to 2:00pm

Stop by this pet friendly event to learn about disaster preparedness for pets and their families. Pet microchipping, dog agility demonstrations & much more

Follow this link for more info

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Saturday, August 21st

Costa Mesa's Bark Park Bath'Stille Day

9am - 3pm

Come enjoy Bark Park & then have your dog washed (Fee to help keep Bark Park Operating)

Pet Vendors - Join us for the fun!

Costa Mesa's Bark Park
890 Arlington Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Corner of Arlington & Newport Blvd.

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 2010

Laguna Beach's 13th Annual Pet Parade & Chili Cook-Off

Where: Tivoli Too Grounds
Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Admission: $5.00 - Children under 10 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 Handsome Male
Prettiest Female
Cutest Pet "Baby" (12 months or younger)
Best Costume
Most Gorgeous Senior Pet (10 years or older)

For Pet Registration and Chili Contest Registration call (949) 497-2474

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Surf City Surf Dog

Huntington Dog Beach
Goldenwest & PCH
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

The 2nd Annual Surf City Surf Dog Event benefiting local animal charities

Surfing, doggie expo, contests, 40+ exhibitors...grab your surfboard, pup and join in the fun at this one of a kind pet friendly event!

www.surcitysurfdog.com

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3rd Annual WINES - 4 - CANINES
Benefiting Cuddly Canines Rescue

Villa del Sol Courtyard
305 North Harbor Boulevard
Historic downtown Fullerton, CA

7:00-11:00 P.M.

A fun-filled evening, with all proceeds benefiting Cuddly Canines!

• Wine-tasting, delicious hor'dourves
• Amazing Raffle Prizes
• Fabulous Live & Silent Auction Items
• Prize Wheel
• Free Gift Bags

Tickets go on sale August 1st, with only 200 tickets available, so please buy early!
$50 in advance, $60 at the door

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Date TBA

'Vegas in Newport' Fundraiser
Benefiting The Animal Assistance League of Orange County

5:00pm to 9:00pm
The Village Crean, Newport Beach

Enjoy a dazzling evening of Vegas style entertainment
Catered dinner at a stunning Newport mansion
Entertainment provided by the spectacular Phil Shane
$75 per person or $500 for a table of 8

Follow this link for more information

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Thursday, September 23rd

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.

Seal Beach’s 15th Annual 2010 Wag ‘N Walk

LOCATION: Eisenhower Park (adjacent to the Seal Beach Pier)

TIME: 10:00am-3:00pm

Seal Beach’s 2010 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 pet friendly 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 information on Seal Beach's Wag 'n Walk visit www.sbacc.org

Irvine’s 9th Annual Pet Trek

Grab your walking shoes and your canine companion for the Ninth Annual Pet Trek!

LOCATION:
Woodbridge Park
Alton Parkway & Lake Road
Irvine, CA 92604

TIME: 8:00am to 12:00pm

The 3 kilometer pet friendly event 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.

October 2010

A Tail of Two Cities ~ "Caribbean Skulldoggery"
Benefiting the animals at the Pro-humane San Clemente – Dana Point Animal Shelter and featuring West Coast Strayz

Location:
Talega Golf Club
900 Avenida Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673

Please join us for an evening of FUNdraising under the stars at The Talega Golf Club in San Clemente. Caribbean attire and Pirates welcome. Live, Silent Auctions and Opportunity Drawings will begin at 5:00 pm. Ticket price of $100.00 will include delicious Hors D'oeuvres & Dinner, 2 drink tickets and entertainment provided by the live sounds of "West Coast Strayz".

PRICE: $100 per person.

More Information: events@petprojectfoundation.org or call (949)-595-8899

13th Annual Walk for the Animals

HUNTINGTON BEACH…The Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OCSPCA), with supporting sponsors, is proud to announce the 13th Annual 5K/2K Walk for the Animals. This pet friendly event will be Sunday, October 3rd at 9:00am in Central Park East (Golden West & Talbert Avenues behind the Central Library) in Huntington Beach. Snoopy will be Grand Marshall of this years event and Tyson the skateboarding Bulldog will be showing off his talents. Well-mannered dogs, on leashes, are encouraged to attend. Please no puppies under six months.

Activities following this pet friendly event include:

~ Woof Gang flyball dogs

~ Mini Agility Course

~ Pet Contests

~ Free T-shirts, Doggie Scarves & Goodie Bags to first 350 registrants

~ 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 26th and $25.00 thereafter. Kids 12 years and under, free. Teams of five or more pay $15.00 each if pre-registered by September 26th. Registration forms can be obtained after August 15th from the Orange County SPCA (714) 374-7738; email, ocspca@verizon.net, or from the website: www.orangecountyspca.org

Registration on the day of the event starts at 7:30am...don't miss one of Orange County's best pet friendly events!

Sunday, October 10th

23rd Annual San Clemente Seafest

Come to beautiful San Clemente and enjoy a day at the beach and the cool waters of the exquisite Pacific Ocean at our Annual San Clemente Seafest held on the Sunday, following the first Wednesday in October.

The Seafest is a pet friendly event featuring a Chowder Cook-off, Fisherman’s Lobster, Killer Dana Surf Contest, Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show, Entertainment provided by the Gemtones and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation all taking place at the historic San Clemente Pier area.

Follow this link for more information

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Date TBA

The Walk to Defeat ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Aldrich Park
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92612

5k Walk, Registration Opens at 8:30 a.m., the walk starts at 10:00a.m.

Best Dressed Dog Contest...Walk with your pup at this pet friendly event!

Call 714.285.1088 or visit www.alsaoc.org

Third Annual Old Town Tustin Artwalk

10:00am to 4:00pm

The Tustin Preservation Conservancy, the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts and the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation Department will co-sponsor the Third Annual Art Walk in Old Town Tustin.

This pet friendly event will feature artists displaying and selling their work along El Camino Real and Main Streets. There will be live music along the route and a wine bar from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2010 Haute Dog Howl'oween 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 starting at 2:30pm: $10 per dog to be in the parade benefits local animals, environmental and youth projects. 600+ 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 2010

Barks of Love “Home for the Holidays” Boutique & Adoption Event

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Dragonfly Shops and Gardens
260 N Glassell Street
Old Town Orange, CA 92866

Help homeless dogs find their furever homes this holiday season!

Please join us for this fantastic fundraiser. Furry friends welcome.

• Jewelry, art, clothing and home decor vendors
• Doggie accessories
• Gifts for pets and people
• Gourmet food and treats
• Kid's crafts and cookie decorating
• Holiday pet photos
• Pet specialists & demonstrations

Adoptable dogs will be in attendance!

www.barksoflove.org

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Thursday, November 4th

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!

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Saturday & Sunday, November 6th & 7th

Pet Days at The OC Marketplace

Pet Wellness Information
Adoptions
Spay & Neuter Information
Specialty Rescue Groups
Pet Related Vendors
And much more!

This event will be held during the weekend swap meet at The O.C. Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. To become a vendor please email Kathy at ocpetdays@yahoo.com. OC Pet Days will feature a food drive to benefit local animal charities in Orange County to feed our homeless animals, please bring a can/bag of cat or dog food (please no expired or opened food).

Admission is FREE.

Please note: personal pets are not allowed at this event

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Friends of Lake Forest Animal's Pet Extravaganza

Pittsford Park
21701 Pittsford
Lake Forest, CA 92630

11:00am to 3:00pm

Free goodie bags for the first 200 guests

• Great gift ideas for pets and pet lovers
• Police K9 demonstration
• Face painting
• Pet contests
• Live Band
• On Site Pet ID Tags
• Animal Adoptions
• Pet Bakery
• Pet Sitters
• Pet Communicator
• Bird & Reptile Booths

Collection bins will be available to accept pet food for FOLFA's on-going pet drive. Old cell phones (working or not) also accepted. Each donation will earn a raffle ticket. The more you bring will increase your chances of winning a fabulous door prize at this fabulous pet friendly event!

www.folfa.org

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Saturday, November 6th

GSROC's Centinela Feed Adoption Event

11:30AM to 3:30PM

Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies
2320 Harbor Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Bring your old cell phone to benefit the dogs!! BIG BAKE SALE!!

Come and meet our wonderful dogs available for adoption, and say hi to our team of great volunteers. New dogs arrive every week, come out and shake paws with a special friend. Don't forget to pick up your GSROC merchandise, more ways to help the DOGS!!

The K9K Pet Cancer Awareness Walk

10:00 am start

Shoreline Village Lighthouse Peninsula
320 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802

You and your furry best friend will love this pet friendly event. Come out to beautiful Long Beach (Shoreline Village and Catalina Landing Areas) for this unique event. This walk around the harbor 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 Nov. 1. $30 after
Follow this link for more info

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Seal Beach Animal Center's Paws for a Cause

Come to the Seal Beach Animal Care Center from 10am to 2pm to put paws to a canvas for a fun day including a bake sale, opportunity drawing, and pictures with Santa. There is a $15 registration fee per artist with all proceeds going directly to the care center. Call (562) 430-4993 for more info or view the flyer

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Thursday, November 25th

R.U.F.F. Thanksgiving Dinner

11am to 2pm

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 2010

Muttropols' Holiday Open House and Pet Portraits

We appreciate you! Please join us for a fun customer appreciation event and holiday pet portraits with professional photographer Patricia Marin. Champagne, cider, and tray passed treats for doggies and humans will be served at this pet friendly event!

4pm to 8pm

Muttropolis Newport Beach
Fashion Island Mall
865 Newport Center Drive
949.717.MUTT

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Thursday, December 2nd

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!

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Friday, December 3rd

Laguna Beach's 54th Annual Hospitality Night

5:00pm to 9:00pm

The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 54th 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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German Shepherd Rescue of OC's Annual Holiday Boutique

12:00pm to 4:00pm

6302 Vatcher Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

GSROC invites you to attend the Annual Holiday Boutique fundraiser. Come start your holiday shopping while supporting our homeless furry kids. We have received brand new wonderful donations like collectable ornaments, household items, beautiful women's jewelry, baby items, unique antiques and more. This time we will have more vendors attending than ever before, and you will find everything from handmade soy candles, skin care and make-up, handmade kids accessories, handmade leather dog leashes and collars, amazing deals on women's clothing's, accessories, and more. Bring your family & friends and have some fun while helping the DOGS. Cash or check only.

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"Help us Help Them Cut-a-thon" benefiting Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets

Jesse Daniel Salon
17331 17th St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 508-8555

12:00 - 4:00pm

All cuts donation only ($10 min. requested). All proceeds will be going directly to Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets. Come help us raise money for these homeless animals and possibly give them a forever home! On site pet adoptions. No appointment necessary. Raffle prizes, music, food and fun!

Corona del Mar’s Annual Christmas Walk & Festival

The 32nd 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 & 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 & 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
(949) 673-4050

The Pet Rescue Center’s Holiday Open House

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Alicia Pet Care Center and The Pet Rescue Center Open Holiday Open House and Fundraiser!

Complimentary Pictures with Santa for Families & Pets, Interactive Educational Booths, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Food & Desserts, Meet the Doctors of Alicia Pet Care Center, Training Exhibition By Vladae "The Russian Dog Wizard." Enter to WIN a Wii or an HD Flip Video Camera! Admission to pet friendly event is FREE & ALL proceeds raised benefit The Pet Rescue Center.

25800 Jeronimo Road, Suite 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1313

A Home for the Holidays
Irvine Animal Care Center Adoption Event

10am to 3pm

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 fourth annual Home for the Holidays adoption event. More than 20 rescue groups will bring about 500 homeless dogs, cats & rabbits. Santa Claus will also be available for photos with children and pets. There will be vendors, food, a raffle, bake sale & much more. It will be a fun and festive pet friendly event for the entire family!

View the flyer

102nd Annual Newport Harbor Boat Parade

California's largest and one of the nation's most well established Holiday boat parades...the 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: Nightly at 6:30pm
Where: Newport Harbor/Balboa Island
Price: Free!

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