Hey there, precious pet parents!
April is packed withย dog-friendly outings, adoption events, and community gatheringsย around San Diego. If youโre looking for fun ways to get out with your pup, here are some great events happening this month.
We arranged themย from earliest to latestย so you can easily plan ahead.
Easter Hunt Daycare Pawty
๐ Thursday, April 2 | 8 AM โ 5 PM
๐ 5361 Roswell St, San Diego, CA 92114, United States
๐ Book a full-day care to join
Turning daycare into a mini easter celebration. Practice recall with fun rewards.
San Diego Sustainable Night Market
๐ Friday, April 3 | 5 PM โ 9 PM
๐ AleSmith Brewing Company
9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego
๐ Free
Outdoor food market whereย dogs are welcome, plus adoptable dogs from A Way Home For Dogs rescue.
Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs
๐ Saturday, April 4 | 10 AM โ 12 PM
๐ Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area (Lake Balboa โ not the dog park)
๐ $15 per dog
Introducing The Barkery Easter Paw-ty โ a fun-filled morning with an exciting egg hunt made just for your pup!
Hoppy Easter Everybunny
๐ Saturday, April 4 | 10:30 AM โ 2:30 PM
๐ Hillcrest Park
1207 N Lemon St Fullerton, CA 92831
๐ Free
A day full of tail-wagging fun, including an egg hunt for pups, obstacle course, treats, photo ops, coffee, raffles, and more!
Easter Adoption Event
๐ Saturday, April 4 | 2 PM โ 4 PM
๐ 1920 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, California 90404
๐ Free
Bring your pup (s), snap a photo with the Easter Bunny, create your own spring bouquet to take home, meet some of our adorable adoptable dogs, and treat your pup to a dog charcuterie board byย @furbabeslosangeles
Spring Eggstravaganza at Potrero
๐ Saturday, April 4 | 9:30 AM โ 11 AM
๐ Potrero County Park, 24800 Potrero Park Dr, Potrero, CA 91963, USA
๐ Free
Hop on over for a morning of springtime fun! Enjoy festive crafts, hands-on activities, and say hello to our costumed bunny before the big spring egg hunt begins
Annual Egg Hunt at Stelzer County Park
๐ Saturday, April 4 | 10 AM โ 10:05 AM
๐ Louis A. Stelzer County Park, 11470 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
๐ Free and parking is only $5 per vehicle
Bring your basket and hippety-hop over to Stelzer Park for the annual Egg Hunt! Hunters will gather in the parking lot by the ranger office
Spring Egg Hunt at Borrego Springs County Park
๐ Saturday, April 4 | 11 AM โ 1 PM
๐ Borrego Springs County Park, 2580 Country Club Rd, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, USA
๐ Free
This free family event features an exciting Easter egg hunt, festive crafts, and a chance to snap a photo with the one and only Easter Bunny. Bring your baskets and your biggest smilesโitโs going to be an egg-stra special day!
Spring Harp Fest 2026
๐ Saturday, April 4 | 11 AM โ 6:30 PM
๐ Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St, La Mesa
๐ Free
Outdoor music festival whereย pets are welcome at the parkย alongside food trucks and live music.
Free Succulent Saturday
๐ Saturday, April 4 | 9 AM โ 1 PM
๐ 32151 Old Hwy 395, Bonsall, CA 92003, USA
๐ Free
30+ artisan vendors and Little Thai Cottage be here serving up their delicious food! Stroller, wheelchair, andย Dog friendly! (please be sure to have your pups on a leash!)
Easter Egg Hunt with Easter Bunny
๐ Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, Apr 5 | 11 AM โ 4 PM
๐ 23900 Temescal Canyon Road
Temescal Valley, California 92883
๐ $40
Easter Photos! Your choice of Live Bunny ๐ or Costume Bunny ๐ฐ
Easter Eggstravaganza
๐ Sunday, April 5 | 1 PM โ 5 PM
๐ 34225 Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA 92591 USA
๐ Free
Bring the whole family for a festive day of springtime fun, laughter, and treats! Donโt miss outโlet the good times roll and the Easter eggs hide!
El Monte County Park Spring Egg Hunt
๐ Sunday, April 5 | 12 PM โ 4 PM
๐ El Monte County Park, 15805 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
๐ Free and parking is only $5
Over 6,000 eggs! Remember to B.Y.O.B. (Bring your own basket.)
Doggies on the Deck โ Bichons & Blooms
๐ Tuesday, April 7 | 5 PM โ 8 PM
๐ Landiniโs Pizzeria, 1827 India St, San Diego
๐ Free
Dog friendly patio event withย treats for pups, drink specials, and a charity raffleย benefiting Bichon Rescue of OC.
Spring Fling Yappy Hour
๐ Wednesday, April 8 | 4 PM โ 6 PM
๐ Wild Hare Bar Garden, Hilton Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K St
๐ Free
Dog friendly patio happy hourย with pup treats and social time for dog lovers.
Tree Treks at Balboa Park
๐ Saturday, April 11 | 10 AM โ 11:30 AM
๐ 2180 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
๐ Suggested $5 donation
Educational park walk whereย leashed dogs are welcome, offering a chance to explore San Diegoโs trees and trails.
Paws to Read โ Logan Heights Library
๐ Saturday, April 11 | 10 AM โ 11 AM
๐ Logan Heights Library, 567 S 28th St
๐ Free
Children read toย therapy dogs from San Diego Humane Society.
Puppy Yoga with Kaneโs K9s Animal Rescue
๐ Saturday, April 11 | 11 AM โ 12 PM
๐ Bay City Brewing Co, 3760 Hancock St
๐ Suggested $20 donation
Yoga class surrounded byย rescue puppies, with proceeds supporting the rescue.
San Diego Super Adoption Event
๐ Saturday, April 11 | 12 PM โ 4 PM
๐ North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St
๐ Free
Meetย adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittensย from 10+ rescue groups
Paws & Patriots โ Service Animal Social Hour
๐ Thursday, April 16
๐ MCAS Miramar EFMP, Bauer Rd Building 2525
๐ Free (military community only)
Interactive event withย service dogs in trainingย designed for relaxation and education.
Paws for Mushie
๐ Saturday, April 18 | 11 AM โ 2 PM
๐ Victory Vineland Rec Center 11117 Victory Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91606
๐ Free
Be a part of Mushieโs reunion story by celebrating with us and grabbing Mushieโs signs, car magnets, pins, and goodie bags for you and your pets.
Annual Spring Market
๐ Saturday, April 18 | 10 AM โ 9 PM
๐ Promenade Temecula
(in front of Edwards Movie Theater)
40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591
๐ Free
One of our favorite traditions of the year is almost here - our Annual Spring Market at Promenade Temecula ๐ธ
Sit & Stay Saturdays
๐ Saturday, April 18 | 9 AM โ 10 AM
๐ Pet Wants Mira Mesa, 6906 Miramar Rd Ste B2
๐ Free
Casualย coffee meetup for pet parents and their dogs.
Traciโs Paws โ13 Going on 30โ Pawty
๐ Tuesday, April 21 | 6 PM โ 9 PM
๐ Scuderie Italia, 1525 Garnet Ave
๐ Ticketed fundraiser
Yappy hour celebration supportingย pet food and veterinary care programsย with treats for dogs.
San Diego EarthFest
๐ Saturday, April 25 | 11 AM โ 5 PM
๐ Balboa Park Boulevard & Presidents Way Lawn
๐ Free
Earth Day festival withย 100+ exhibitors, food trucks, wellness classes, and dogs welcome.
Paws 4 Pets Walk 2026
๐ Saturday, April 25
๐ Bonelli Park, San Dimas
๐ Registration required
Charity walk raising funds forย shelter animals and rescue programs.
Collective Comedy โ Dog Friendly Stand Up
๐ Wednesday, April 29 | 7 PM โ 8:30 PM
๐The Collective PB, 1261 Garnet Ave
๐ Free entry
Weekly stand up comedy show whereย dogs are welcome on the patio.
De Stress With Pups
๐ Wednesday, April 29
๐Geisel Library, UC San Diego
๐ Free entry
Therapy dogs visit campus so guests canย relax and interact with certified comfort dogs.