😎 August 2026 – Pet-Friendly Events in San Diego!

Alma Unleashed: A Canine Social

📅 Sat, Aug 1

🕖 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

📍 Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio by Marriott 1047 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101

🎟 Free admission

Paws welcome! Join us for dog-friendly happy hour and enjoy 20% off at The Café & Lobby Bar when you bring your dog

21st Annual Cardiff Dog Days of Summer 8/2/26

📅 Sun, Aug 2

🕘 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

📍 Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA

🎟 $10 per dog

Enjoy entertaining dog contests, live music, food trucks, and a ticketed libation lounge, making it a perfect outing for families and pet lovers. A must-visit summer gathering for the local community and their furry companions.

Art & Beer Night Market San Diego

📅 Thu, Aug 6

🕖 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

📍 AleSmith Brewing Company

9990 AleSmith Court San Diego, CA 92126

🎟 Free admission

Bring your friends, family, and even your pup for an unforgettable day celebrating local talent and San Diego culture!

Red, White, and Booch

📅 Friday, July 3
🕚 6 PM - 10 PM
📍 1430 Vantage Court Vista, CA 92081
🎟 Free admission

Sip, socialize, and celebrate good vibes! Dress Theme: Red, White & Blue or your best country gear 🤠 Family-Friendly • Dog-Friendly

HESSFEST XVI

📅 Sat, Aug 8

🕘 11:00 AM

📍 Pier Plaza Park 900-914 Seacoast Drive Imperial Beach, CA 91932

🎟 $0 - $500

Philanthropy. Live Music. Craft Beer. Delicious Food. Children & Dog Friendly! Celebrate 16 years of Mike Hess Brewing by the beach!

Twisted Trivia at Quartyard

📅 Wed, Aug 12

🕖 6:00 PM

📍 Quartyard 1301 Market Street San Diego, CA 92101

🎟 Free admission

All Ages | Dog Friendly | Doors 6pm

San Diego's most unique bar game! It's a combination of several bar games we all know and love- trivia, Family Feud, and the world famous chugging competition.

Dog Surf Lessons

📅 Sat, Aug 15

🕖 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

📍 3902 29th St, Del Mar, CA, US, 92014

🎟 $50/person and dog pair

Teach your dog how to surf with passionate, experienced dog surfers from SoCal Surf Dogs.

Boots & Barks: August Yappy Hour at Wild Hare Bar Garden

📅 Sat, Aug 22

🕚 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

📍 Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

401 K St, San Diego, CA, US, 92101

🎟 Free admission

Saddle up for a Western-themed Yappy Hour with dog-friendly fun, happy hour specials, and a Best Dressed Cowboy Pup Contest! Admission is free and all friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.