PAST events
2025 EVENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH FROM 6-9PM
Halloween Parade & yappy hour
Thursday, October 30th 2025 from 5:30-8PM
Meet us at The Prado at 5:30 PM sharp to kick off the parade, where our costumed canines will strut their stuff down the streets, visiting participating local businesses for tasty treats.
Meet at Paul Revere Mall @ 5:30
Parade Route: Fire station, Table Mercato, Heart and Sole, Luna, Sabé, Loft & Vine, Boston Barber & Tattoo Co., Shake the Tree, Polka Dog
If you would like to avoid the crowd, you can visit the stops in any order at your own pace
SEPTEMBER 26 FROM 6-9PM
a night in the park
Friday, September 26 2025 from 6-9pm | Prince Street Large Dog Park
Early bird tickets are for sale now for $50!
Indulge in delicious offerings from some of our neighborhood's favorite spots. Enjoy refreshing beverages, great music, and take part in our exciting raffle and silent auction with amazing prizes!
OCTOBER 5 @ 1PM
Old North Church’s Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 5 2025 at 1pm | Old North Church Courtyard
JULY 24TH FROM 5-7PM
SUMMER POOL PARTY
IN THE PARK
July 24th from 5-7pm | Prince St Park
Get ready to beat the dog days of summer—literally! We are partnering with Red Dog Pet Resort and Spa and Boston Animal Hospital to throw the ultimate Pool Party in the Park, and your pup is invited. Join us in the Prince St Park for an evening of splash-worthy kiddie pools and everyone favorite treat: whipped cream pup cups. Come cool off, play hard, and celebrate summer like dogs do best—soaked, spoiled, and smiling.
Both the small and large dog parks will have pools. This is a free event but a $5 donation is suggested.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH FROM 5-7PM
PUP PORTRAITS
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 from 5-7pm | Prince St Park Top Level
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Prince St Park for our Pups & Portraits Fundraiser! Two talented caricature artists will be on-site ready to capture your furry friend’s personality in a one-of-a-kind sketch.
$20 donation per portrait to cover the costs of the artists, all additional funds raised will be allocated to the park’s winter maintenance fund.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH FROM 5-7PM
Loft & Vine
Shopping Event
Thursday, June 12th 2025 from 5-7pm | Loft & Vine 120 Salem St.
Join us for an evening of sips, snacks, and shopping at Loft & Vine! RUFF members enjoy an exclusive 20% discount and a chance to win a curated dog-themed raffle. Even better—Loft & Vine will donate a portion of tonight’s proceeds to support the park!
While we know Loft & Vine has the best treats, this one’s just for the humans—please lave Fido at home.
NO RSVP NEEDED
2024 EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 FROM 10-11:30AM
SANTA PAWS
December 6 2024 from 10-11:30AM | Prince Street Large Dog Park
Suggested Donation: $15
Join us for Santa Paws and capture your pup's perfect holiday photo with Santa! Santa's making his list and checking it twice—but dogs everywhere are still debating if eating the couch counts as naughty or creative interior design. Naughty or nice, all pups are welcome to Santa Paws!
A suggested donation of $15 will go directly to benefit the dog park.
This will be an on-leash event and off-leash play will not be available during the event.