It’s time to treat your pup to some stellar canine-centric events.
Sure, you could head to the local dog run for a great time (shout-out to Carl Schurz Park for revamping the large dogs’ playpen).
But if your dog has been a very good boi, why not spoil him (or her) with one of these fun experiences, from batter up to belly rubs at a Long Island Ducks game to a DJ-ed dance party for a good cause.
Bark in the Park
Puppies, peanuts and pop flies, what could make for a better summer eve? On Tuesday, Sept. 9, bring your dog to Fairfield Properties Ballpark (3 Court House Drive, Central Islip) for a baseball game that pits the Long Island Ducks against the Lexington Legends.
Fans are encouraged to bring leashed dogs to enjoy the ballgame at no additional cost. Throughout the night, expect dog-themed promotions, music clips, sound effects and a Ducks Drawstring Bag, courtesy of VCA Animal Hospitals, for the first 1,500 fans to arrive at this popular annual animal event.
Tickets are $17 to $19; gates open at 5:35 p.m.
Paw Play Days
Head to Hudson Yards (Public Square & Gardens, 11th Avenue and Hudson Blvd. East) for free dog meetups on Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Wells Fargo, these Monday night opportunities to socialize, sit and stay for a while will also give animal lovers the chance to learn more about and support local animal adoption organizations.
“This year, we’re proud to partner with Animal Haven and Rescue City to help local pets find their forever home and spread a lot of joy in the process,” said Stephanie Fink, senior vice president of marketing, partnerships and events for Hudson Yards.
At each event, dog daycare, grooming and boarding company Dog City will run a prize wheel, The Farmer’s Dog will dish out free dog food samples, and attendees are encouraged to join in adoption parties with Dylan’s Candy BarN®, hosted in partnership with Rescue City and Animal Haven with the goal of placing dogs in their forever homes.
July’s event was a big hit, with over 75 people and around 90 dogs in attendance, so don’t let your pup have FOMO.
Bark After Dark
From the American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog (101 Park Ave.) comes this fun-fur-all (do you see what we did there?) event on Friday, Aug. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“For August’s Bark After Dark we invite you and your pet to take an art walk through our galleries, enjoying the gorgeous canine art on the walls while also recreating iconic artworks with a canine twist,” said Sarah Moshenberg, learning and engagement manager at the museum, noting that every Friday is Furry Friday at the AKC Museum of the Dog, where pups are welcome to accompany their humans.
Cost is $20 per adult and $5 per dog.
The Big Fix Summer Party
Korean K9 Rescue adoption service’s annual summer soirée takes place Sunday, Aug. 10, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Wild East Brewing Co. (623 Sackett St., Brooklyn) and will be quite the party for a cause.
“We created the Big Fix to celebrate the joy dogs bring into our lives, and to raise funds for our life-saving rescue programs,” said Gina Kim-Sadiku, executive director, Korean K9 Rescue. “Every drink poured, and every raffle ticket sold, helps fund South Korea’s first mass spay/neuter hospital,” she continued.
To date, the nonprofit has rescued thousands of dogs from the dog meat trade, puppy mills and high-kill shelters. At the event, guests will be treated to Wild East’s suds, a vegan Szechuan buffet from Spicy Moon NYC, dog-friendly vendors, swag bags, raffle prizes and pup and human treats. You can also smile for the camera with custom professional digital photo booth pictures from the Ways of the Dog, dance it up with DJ Dionne Vandenberg, and, of course, scope out adorable adoptable dogs.
Tickets cost $40 a person (dogs included) for general admission and $70 for a VIP ticket, which includes extra swag in your goodie bag.
Dog Wedding Experience
It’s a tail as old as time: Two dogs fall in love. Now, amorous pups can commit to holy mutt-rimony in Manhattan at the swanky Kimpton Hotel Eventi (851 Sixth Ave.).
“We believe pets are part of the family, and our new dog wedding celebrations are a playful and joyful way to honor that bond,” said David Entenberg, the hotel’s general manager.
The two-hour package starts at $1,099 and includes a private dog wedding ceremony officiated by Entenberg, all decor — think: a balloon arch, photo backdrop and props — as well as formal attire for the dogs, personalized dog wedding vows from Kimpton’s poet-in-residence, a dog wedding cake and champagne toast for human guests.
Plus, you and your crew may also cross paths with Liza the Boston Terrier, the property’s director of pet relations.
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