The Day Of The Dog 2025

North America’s largest dog-centric festival returns to Yaletown – and your pup is on the VIP list!

Day of the Dog is a free, pet-friendly block party celebrating the amazing bond between humans and their furry sidekicks. For one unforgettable day, Mainland Street transforms into a pup’s paradise with wild activities, adorable chaos, and endless tail wags.

🐾 Event Highlights:

  • NEW! V.I.P. Lounge – Bring Your Own Dog (we’ll handle the rest)

  • 80-Foot Pool Party – DJ, canine cabanas, and splashes galore

  • Dog Pie Eating Contest – Messy. Hilarious. Iconic.

  • Brunch for Dogs – A decadent spread of home-cooked bites

  • Snaggletooth Showcase – Celebrating Best in Show

  • 360° Photo Booth & Superhero Photo Station – Capes, masks, and wind machine included

  • Races!
    🐕 Running of the Bulls – French Bulldog Race
    🌭 You did WHAT with your WIENER? – Wiener Dog Dash
    🥖 If Baguettes Could Run – Corgi Race
    🐩 Doodle Mania – Doodle Race (all sizes)
    🏁 Fast Dog (all breeds welcome!)

  • Yoga with Adoptable Puppies – Stretch it out, find your new best friend

  • Amazement Park – Explore and sniff to your heart’s content

  • Holistic Pawpup Lounge – Chill, recharge, and get pampered

  • 100-Foot Art Installation – A tribute to our canine companions

  • Dog Blessings – Celebrate the human x dog connection

  • Win Treats for a Year – Courtesy of Tilted Barn

Plus, meet leading pet brands and exhibitors from across North America!

Don’t miss the ultimate dog party of the summer.

Grab your leash, bring your pup, and get ready to wag your tail off. 🐾