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Some dogs were born for the runway, and some would rather heckle from under the table.
New York has room for both this week. Fall weather is settling in, and a lot of the calendar comes down to taking the stage or finding a good seat while someone else does.
If you've got a song in you, there's Karaoke Cocktail Club at Barrow's Intense Tasting Room on Wednesday and Karaoke Game Night on the rooftop at Rosa's At Park on Thursday. If you'd rather laugh, Must Love Dogs and Comedy is at Boris & Horton on Friday with Korean K9 Rescue, and Holy Hand Grenade Comedy Night brings free stand-up to Barrow's Intense on Saturday.
The tentpole of the week is Paws on Parade at Bryant Park on Saturday, with the AKC Museum of the Dog. There are trick demos, working K-9s, and live music all afternoon, and a brass band leads the pup parade around the park at 15:45. Freddy's Dog Fashion Show is the same afternoon, with prizes, raffles, and adoptable dogs from Badass Animal Rescue.
If wellness is more your thing, Rescue Puppy Yoga at The Puppy Sphere runs three sessions on Saturday. Beyond that, there are group walks, a hill workout in Central Park, a foster training open house, an Oktoberfest block party in Hoboken, a book fair at Barrow's Intense, and Best in Show screening outdoors in Van Cortlandt Park.
There's a lot to choose from, but you already know whether yours is the runway type or the heckler.
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Wednesday September 16th
Karaoke Cocktail Club @ Barrow's Intense Tasting Room, on Wed, 16 Sep, 19:00
Barrow's Intense trades its usual ginger-beer tastings for a mic and a crowd that's ready to use it. Dogs are already regulars in this Brooklyn tasting room, so yours gets a front-row seat for your big number.
Spritzing with the Stars: Dancing With the Stars Watch Party @ Sojourn Social, on Wed, 16 Sep, 19:30
Themed drinks and food turn a Dancing With the Stars episode into a night out on the Upper East Side. Your dog can settle in on the enclosed back patio while you cheer on your favorite pair; book on OpenTable and add "DWTS" to your reservation note.
Culture Lab LIC's Annual Gala @ Culture Lab LIC, on Wed, 16 Sep, 19:00–22:00
Live art, a silent auction and food vendors fill an outdoor courtyard for Culture Lab LIC's annual fundraiser. Leashed dogs are welcome in the open-air space, which gives them room to take in the crowd at their own pace while you bid.
Domino Park Trivia @ Other Half Brewing Domino Park, on Wed, 16 Sep, 19:00–20:00
Other Half's riverside taproom becomes a battle of wits for one quick hour of trivia. Dogs are welcome here, so yours can hold down the table while your team argues over the answers.
Vanderlei Pereira Trio @ Cellar Dog, on Wed, 16 Sep, 19:00–23:00
A Brazilian jazz trio sets the tempo in Cellar Dog's underground games hall and music lounge. Leashed dogs are allowed inside, which makes this a rare indoor live-music night your dog doesn't have to miss.
Wednesday Night Hill Training @ The Boat House, Central Park, on Wed, 16 Sep, 18:00–19:30
An evening hill session kicks off from the Central Park Boat House, with the effort going to Forever Home rescue. Dogs are welcome to join in, so your training partner can be the one who never skips a rep.
Dog Foster Training Open House @ Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, on Wed, 16 Sep, 18:30–20:00
Best Friends Animal Society opens the doors in East Harlem for anyone curious about fostering, whether you're a first-timer or brushing up on your skills. Hands-on care and handling practice builds the confidence you'll need before bringing a foster dog home; RSVP is required.
Thursday September 17th
Dog Days of Summer Reception @ AKC Museum of the Dog, on Thu, 17 Sep, 18:00–19:30
The AKC Museum of the Dog stays open after hours for a reception among its dog-centric exhibitions, with refreshments to go with the art. Dogs come along too, so yours gets to wander a museum devoted entirely to them.
Karaoke Game Night @ Rosa's At Park, on Thu, 17 Sep, 18:00–21:00
Karaoke, games and happy hour specials take over the rooftop at Rosa's At Park in Mott Haven. On a rooftop nicknamed the "Wooftop," dogs are part of the crowd, so yours can take in the open air while you work up the nerve to sing.
Dog Friendly Trivia @ Boris & Horton, on Thu, 17 Sep, 18:30–20:30
Trivia night at NYC's original dog café comes with breaks built right into the game. Those pauses give your dog a chance to reset between rounds; playing is free, dogs come in through the side entrance for $5, and you'll need to register ahead.
Puppy Party @ JustFoodForDogs, on Thu, 17 Sep, 18:30–19:30
A trainer leads this hour-long puppy social in a sanitized, supervised space on the Upper West Side. It's a controlled environment where your puppy can build confidence around other dogs; RSVP by emailing [email protected].
Friday September 18th
Must Love Dogs and Comedy @ Boris & Horton, on Fri, 18 Sep, 19:30–21:00
Boris & Horton hands the mic to stand-up comics for a 90-minute set, with Korean K9 Rescue on site and an adoptable dog in the room. Well-socialized, leashed dogs sit in with their owners and part of every $20 ticket goes to the rescue; there's a two-item café minimum, and the show is recommended for ages 18+.
Lil Luv Dog Hot Girl Dog Walk @ 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, on Fri, 18 Sep, 11:00–12:00
A Plentea matcha tasting comes first, then Woof Wellness founder Sophie Hessler leads an easy group walk through Brooklyn Bridge Park. Pup cups and treats are included, and the relaxed pace lets dogs meet the pack without any pressure.
Bark and Brew Espresso Bar @ Good Girl, on Fri, 18 Sep, 10:00–14:00
Bark and Brew kicks off a weekly Friday espresso bar residency inside Good Girl, a neighborhood grocer and kitchen in Park Slope. Your dog is welcome at your side from the first session, so it's an easy new stop to work into your Friday walk.
Furry Fridays @ AKC Museum of the Dog, on Fri, 18 Sep, 11:00–18:00
Every Friday, the AKC Museum of the Dog lets leashed, well-socialized dogs into its galleries during regular hours. Touring a museum about dogs with your own dog beside you is a rare kind of outing; reserve a time slot in advance.
Paws and Pints @ Sixpoint Brewery, on Fri, 18 Sep, 17:00–20:00
Every Friday, Sixpoint's Brookfield Place beer garden hosts a dog happy hour with free pup cups and treats. Dogs stay outside in the beer garden, where there's open-air space for them to settle in while you finish your pint.
Starlight Cinema: Best in Show @ Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, on Fri, 18 Sep, 17:30–20:00
Van Cortlandt Park's Parade Ground screens Best in Show outdoors, with music and crafts from 17:30 before the film starts at last light. The open field gives dogs plenty of space to settle in comfortably while you watch the dog show world get skewered on screen; the rain date is 8 Oct.
National Cheeseburger Day @ Avoca, on Fri, 18 Sep, 11:00–late
Avoca celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with a giant, juicy cheeseburger from late morning into the afternoon and beyond. Dogs are welcome to join, so your walk can end with a burger instead of a detour home first.
Saturday September 19th
Paws on Parade 2026 @ Bryant Park, on Sat, 19 Sep, 12:00–17:00
Bryant Park and the AKC Museum of the Dog fill the afternoon with trick demonstrations, working K-9s, live music and a pup parade around the park at 15:45, led by a brass band. Leashed dogs can lounge on the lawn while you bring questions to on-site trainers; register each dog for free (no human tickets needed), and the first 100 check-ins get a tote and bandana.
Brooklyn Books & Booze Author Book Fair 2: The Bookening @ Barrow's Intense Tasting Room, on Sat, 19 Sep, 11:00–17:00
Authors fill Barrow's Intense for a six-hour book fair, with the tasting room's ginger beer close at hand while you browse. Dogs are regulars in this room, so yours can wander the tables with you while you pick your next read.
Freddy's Dog Fashion Show @ Freddy's Bar & Backroom, on Sat, 19 Sep, 14:00–18:00
Freddy's Bar turns into a runway for its annual dog fashion show, with prizes, raffles and a live performance. It doubles as a fundraiser and adoption event with Badass Animal Rescue, so you can meet adoptable dogs between looks and apply ahead at badassanimalrescue.com/adopt.
Holy Hand Grenade Comedy Night @ Barrow's Intense Tasting Room, on Sat, 19 Sep, 20:00–23:00
Barrow's Intense turns its tasting room over to stand-up for a free Saturday night of comedy. Dogs are part of the regular crowd here, so it's a comedy night out that doesn't require a dog sitter.
F.I.D.O. Coffee Bark with NYC Council Members @ Long Meadow, Prospect Park, on Sat, 19 Sep, 08:00–10:00
F.I.D.O.'s morning Coffee Bark gets a special edition in Prospect Park to mark the City Council's passage of the SCOOP Act. Owners can take their off-leash hours questions straight to the Council Members behind the laws, with coffee and free waste bags on hand.
9th Street Block Party @ Social Tees Animal Rescue, on Sat, 19 Sep, 12:00–14:00
Social Tees Animal Rescue brings adoptable dogs and a merch table to the 9th Street Block Party in the East Village. It's a relaxed way to meet rescue dogs out in the neighborhood, and anything you pick up at the merch table helps fund the rescue.
Rescue Puppy Yoga @ The Puppy Sphere, on Sat, 19 Sep, 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00
The Puppy Sphere's Lower Manhattan studio pairs a yoga class with a room full of puppies from partner breeders and rescues. It's a class where the puppies set the agenda; tickets are $70, with sessions at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00.
Community Dog Walk @ HOKA Flatiron, on Sat, 19 Sep, 08:00–09:00
HOKA Flatiron starts the weekend with an easygoing leashed group walk around the neighborhood. The early hour means quieter streets for dogs to find their stride with the pack, and treats are waiting back at the store; RSVP required.
Party in the Park: Trio Under the Triboro @ Socrates Sculpture Park, on Sat, 19 Sep, 12:00–17:00
Live music, art-making and food vendors spread across Socrates Sculpture Park's waterfront for an afternoon community celebration. Leashed dogs are welcome here any day of the year, so there's plenty of room for yours to settle in while the music plays.
Korean K9 Rescue Yappy Hour @ Spicy Moon Bowery, on Sat, 19 Sep, 13:00–17:00
Korean K9 Rescue takes over Spicy Moon's Bowery location for an afternoon yappy hour that doubles as a fundraiser. At heart it's an adoption social, a low-key setting for meeting rescue dogs and the people working to find them homes.
Oktoberfest Block Party @ Hoboken Biergarten, on Sat, 19 Sep, 12:00–19:00
Hoboken Biergarten kicks off Oktoberfest with a block party on Grand Street between 14th and 15th, this year with tables, chairs and more Oktoberfest drafts and sausages. With the party out on the street, dogs have plenty of space to settle in under the table while you work through the drafts.
Paint With Pups! @ Le Doggie Cafe, on Sat, 19 Sep, 13:00–15:00
Le Doggie Cafe becomes an art studio for a two-hour painting session in Williamsburg. Your dog stays right beside you in a café built around dogs, so the afternoon is as much about the company as the canvas.
Free Bronx Pet Food Pantry + Wellness & Vaccine Clinic @ The Point CDC, on Sat, 19 Sep, 10:00–14:00
Animal Farm Foundation, Bronx Dog Haven and their partners team up with NYC ACC for a free pet food pantry, supplies and a wellness and vaccine clinic in Hunts Point. It's a no-cost way to keep your dog fed and up to date on care without leaving the neighborhood.
Sunday September 20th
Paddle Pups Kayak Tour @ Urban Paddle, on Sun, 20 Sep, 12:00–13:00
Urban Paddle takes you and your dog out on New York Harbor for an hour-long guided kayak tour. Dogs up to 90 lbs paddle free with their own life jacket, so the two of you get the skyline from the water together, and 10% of proceeds go to a local animal shelter.
Smorgasburg @ Prospect Park, on Sun, 20 Sep, 11:00–18:00
Smorgasburg's Sunday market trades Williamsburg's waterfront for Breeze Hill in Prospect Park. Unlike the Saturday market, this one lets dogs in, and the open hillside gives you room to step back from the crowd when yours needs a breather.
Hocus Pocus @ Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, on Sun, 20 Sep, 13:00
Rooftop Cinema Club starts spooky season early with an afternoon screening of Hocus Pocus above Midtown. It's billed as a "Wooftop" screening, so your dog settles in beside you for all 95 minutes of witchy chaos.
Mixtape Bingo @ Vacations, on Sun, 20 Sep, 18:00
Vacations runs music bingo every Sunday downstairs in the Lunker Lounge, its upstate-inspired ground-floor bar. Dogs are allowed inside as well as up on the rooftop, so yours can hang by your stool while you wait for the next song on your card.
Astoria Puzzle Meet Up @ The Ditty, on Sun, 20 Sep, 13:00–16:30
Astoria Puzzles brings its monthly meetup to The Ditty for a slow Sunday afternoon of jigsaws, with every puzzle provided. The bar's covered back patio welcomes dogs, a calm spot for yours to settle in while you hunt for edge pieces; no RSVP needed.
Paws & Pours @ Café St. Marks, on Sun, 20 Sep, 07:00–22:00
Café St. Marks in St. George opens its doors to pets all day on Sundays, pouring coffee in the morning and cocktails by evening. Your dog gets to be part of the Sunday routine from first coffee to last round, every week through October.
Tuesday September 22nd
Pet First Aid and CPR Workshop @ Boris & Horton, on Tue, 22 Sep, 18:30
Waggytime's Holly DeRito once used CPR to save a dog pulled from the Prospect Park pond, and she teaches this hands-on first aid class at Boris & Horton. You'll practice CPR, choking response and wound care on a real CPR training dog, then take home your own first aid kit; the class fee covers the $5 entry if your dog comes along.
Remember the Titans @ The Ditty, on Tue, 22 Sep, 20:30
The Ditty's Tuesday movie night lands on Remember the Titans, a sports classic that plays best with a crowd. The bar's covered back patio welcomes dogs, a relaxed spot for yours to settle in comfortably through the final whistle.
Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow's Intense Tasting Room, on Tue, 22 Sep, 19:00–21:00
Randee Dawn's monthly reading series brings Megan Frampton, Carol Gyzander, Micaiah Johnson and Mia V. Moss to Barrow's Intense to read from their current work. Dogs are regulars at this tasting room, so yours can curl up at your feet through the readings.
Karaoke, stand-up, a pup parade through Bryant Park, a dog fashion show, and puppy yoga. Your dog has a full week ahead, so get out there and pick one.
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