Dog Day of Summer

Weekend safe family fun and dog friendly event in Philadelphia


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Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 11 AM - 4 PM


About Dog Day of Summer

This one has gone to the dogs! Celebrate our four-legged friends Saturday, August 17th, 2024 11AM-4PM with an afternoon of pet-friendly vendors and activities. Don't have a dog? Don't fret! This is a family-friendly event for four and two-legged guests!

*This is not a street closed event*


Family fun and games in Philadelphia

On Cotton Street:

Puppy Park & Agility Course - Have your pets test their strength as they weave and wiggle their way through hurdles, obstacles, turf, a misting tent, and our favorite…the doggie seesaw.

Peanut Butter Puppy Paint - Bring your pups to paint (or lick) their very own portrait with pet safe paint and peanut butter. Who knows what masterpieces will be created.

Canine Caricatures - Dan’s Toonz will be sketching caricatures of pet parents and their furry friends throughout the event. Stop by Cotton Street to take home the memory - cartoon style!

Dog Day Giveaway - Stop by the MNYK Tent to enter for your chance to win! Included is a free annual membership to Bark Social, a $25 gift card to City of Paws Pet Care, a $100 gift card to All Canines, a free walk service from Walk This Way, a MNYK gift certificate, tons of swag, and more!


In Canal View Park:

Dog Day Photo Booth - Accessorize and step into the inflatable Dog Day Photo Booth in Canal View Park to take home a pawesome portrait of you and your dog.


At City of Paws Pet Care:

11AM-4PM - Puppy pool party, giveaway bags to first 50 customers, Brixxy & Co. Bandana pop-up, pet food vendors, pet photography, and more.


At Pet Friendly Dog Bakery:

11AM-1PM - Doggie Bandana and Tank Top Dye Activity ($10-$15)

1-4PM - Paw Print Activity where pups will leave a permanent paw print on Pet-Friendly’s planters. All participants will receive a 10% coupon on their next purchase.

11AM-4PM - The store will unveil a new butterfly selfie mural in the play yard. All day pool party feat sprinklers, toys, free pup cups, and samples of new dog beers, wines, and seltzers.


At Jamestown Avenue:

All Canines Academy Table - training course, hurdles, sniffing box, and Reliable Recall Kit Giveaway: All the tools needed to train a reliable recall.

The Animedic Table - complimentary ice cream pup cups

Emerge Fitness Table - Fitness challenge with prizes to win and At Home Workout Kit Giveaway: a box full of everything needed to complete a home workout


At Bark Social:

1 - 3PM - Pet Portrait Painting! No artistic ability or experience is required. Each canvas will be pre-sketched. Pre-registration is required here.


At Lucky's Last Chance:

11AM-4PM - Pet-friendly ball pits, bubble machines, glamour shots, and more on Conarroe St.


At Bark Play Love:

11AM-4PM - Giveaways, swag, & more!


At Walk this Way & Orbit Art Gallery:

11AM-4PM - Dog swag, frisbee giveaways, and a full display of dog prints by Ryan Fowler


At Minor Details:

Custom on the spot drawings - $35 for a 6x6 watercolor


At PA Realtor Christine Ertz | Real of Pennsylvania:

Bad B Dog Training pop-up with dog trainer Kim Borbone and rescue dogs on site for demonstrations.


At The Goat's Beard:

1-3PM: Sampling of Unter Dog & Philly Standard


Pet hospitals, Philadelphia vets, cbd treats, dog walking, and other dog vendors

Char and Whiskers

Lovable Lucy

Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency

The Ruff House Dog Center

The Sparkly Puppy Butt

Mark’s Happy Pets

The Laurels

Alisan Road Mercantile

Scenthound

Sweet Nostalgia Scents

Philadelphia Paws & Claws

M&M Mobile Bar

Milo's Way

Paws n Boots

Blueberry Fields Artisan Soap

Super Pups Doggy Daycare

Lily Lough Jewelry

Dazzeled Dogs

Man and His Mutt

My Lil Buddy Dog Ice Cream Mix

Mohrdoesart

Petmedic Urgent Care

Rugged Paw

Bow Wow Weddings

Two Cats + A Dog Co.

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

Ajenfashions

Dog Essentialz

Rox Falls Vet


Happy Hour cocktail drink specials in Philadelphia / Philadelphia food and drink events

Bark Social

Bayou Bar and Grill - Free pup cup with every vodka strawberry lemonade purchase

Chabaa Thai Bistro

Cresson Inn Manayunk

Lucky's Last Chance

Mia Ragazza - Featured Tito's Special

The Goat's Beard - Featured Tito's Special and sampling of Unter Dog & Philly Standard from 1-3PM

Yanako

And more!


Visitors Info & Map

Where can I park?

All lots will be open.

How do I get there?

Driving: There are two exits off of I-76 that take you into Manayunk: Exit 338 (Belmont Ave/Green Lane) and Exit 340A (Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive).

Public Transportation: You can ride SEPTA right into Manayunk. For schedules and fare rates, contact SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 or on the web at www.septa.org for more information.

Trail Directions: Stay active and eco-friendly by biking to Dog Day of Summer! Take Kelly Drive from Center City or the Schuykill River Trail from all parts of the Philadelphia region, or visit the Bike Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for more details and biking maps.


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