Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

Howl-o-Ween
Friday October 10th, 2025 5:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Location: Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park (763) 424-8000
Map: 10126 W River Rd Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Celebrate Howl-o-Ween with your favorite pup at the new Mississippi Gateway Regional Dog Park!

Free activities for dogs:

Snap spooky shots at Pawtography
Get a 3-minute caricature (just bring a photo!)
Treat your pup to Pup Cups Run wild in the off-leash area
Enjoy live music while you hang out
Grab a cold one from Heavy Rotation Co.
Enjoy eats from La Cocina

The first 100 pups will receive a treat bag courtesy of Stone Mountain Pet Lodge.

Please read the dog park rules HERE. This event DOES NOT require you to buy a pass from Three Rivers.

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Adoption Event
Saturday October 11th, 2025 10:00 AM until 02:00 PM
Location: Bloomington Luther Subaru (612) 326-3859
Map: 500 American Blvd W Bloomington MN 55420
See all of the animals attending this event.

Find Your New Best Friend at Subaru Loves Pets
Calling all animal lovers—this is your chance to meet your future family member. We’re teaming up with Luther Bloomington Subaru for a special adoption event filled with wagging tails, wet noses, and second chances. Many dogs of all ages and sizes will be on site, each waiting for their happily-ever-after.

Extra special news: For every pet adopted during the month of October, Subaru will make a donation to the MARS mission—helping us save even more dogs and cats in need. That means your adoption goes twice as far.

Join us, bring a friend, and help make October the month of happy tails and new beginnings. Together, we can write more MARSRoadHome stories.

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Meet MARS @ Autumn Brew Review 2025!
Saturday October 11th, 2025 1:30 PM until 05:00 PM
Location: Boom Island Park
Map: 724 Sibley St NE Minneapolis MN 55413

We’re excited to be part of Autumn Brew Review, Minnesota’s oldest craft beer festival! Spend the perfect fall day enjoying unlimited samples of craft beverages—beer, cider, THC seltzers, non-alcoholic options, and more—poured by the people who make them.The festival also features live music, games, shopping, competitions, and a full lineup of local vendors.

MARS will be there to share our mission, answer your questions, and connect with community members who want to make a difference for pets in need. While we won’t have dogs on-site, we’ll have plenty of ways for you to learn how to get involved with MARS and help more animals find their Road Home.

For full event details, tickets, and the list of breweries and vendors, visit the official Autumn Brew Review website: mncraftbrew.org/autumn-brew-review

We hope to see you there!

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Central Bark Anniversary Costume Party
Saturday October 18th, 2025 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Central Bark (Oakdale) (651) 528-6974
Map: 3115 Hadley Ave N Oakdale MN 55128

Howl-O-Ween or Bark-O-Ween? That is the question.

Either way the answer is an Open House Dog Costume Party to celebrate our three year boo-thday! Come for fun, prizes, and food. Our friends from KCM Eggrolls food truck will be on hand, as will Bridgeman's with a FREE ice cream stand once again.

Delicious dog treats available from Treat Me Too, and a pet info kiosk by Hometown Veterinary Partners (aka Silver Lake). Come celebrate with us!

[Dogs must be leashed and social please. We ask you to fill out a general release form online or at event. Proof of rabies, dhpp, and bordetella vaccinations req'd.]

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Trunk or Treat
Friday October 24th, 2025 4:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: Just Love Coffee (763) 999-4178
Map: 11611 Theatre Dr N Champlin MN 55316

Get in the Halloween spirit with Just Love Coffee, Hometown Veterinary Partners, iDo Nails, and more! We're hosting a fun event with costumes, candy, and a chance to connect with the community.

See you there!

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Dog & Owner Costume Contest!
Friday October 24th, 2025 6:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Broken Clock Brewinig Co.
Map: 1712 Marshall St. NE Suite 100 Minneapolis MN 55413

Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative x Pet Central Animal Hospital: 3rd Annual Dog & Owner Costume Contest!

Brock Clock's taproom will transform into a runway for you and your furry best friend to strut your stuff. Whether you’re twinning, going all-out with a theme, or showing off something spooky, we can’t wait to see your creativity!

Event Details:

Sign-up: 6 PM
Judging begins: 7:00PM SHARP!
Prizes for best in show!
Entry requirement: Both owner and pup must be in costume to participate.

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Dinner for Rescue Pets!
Wednesday October 29th, 2025 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Stanley's Northeast Bar room (612) 788-2529
Map: 2500 University Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418

DINE. DONATE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Join us at Stanley’s NE Bar Room for a night that supports pets in need! 10% of all sales will be donated to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) to help pets who are lost, left behind, or forgotten.

~ Grab a burger.
~ Raise a glass.
~ Help rescue animals — all just by showing up.

Can’t make it in person? Consider making a donation for what you would have spent, if you could have joined us!

Let’s eat for a cause — and save lives, one plate at a time.

Halloween Pet Photo Shoot
Friday October 31st, 2025 4:30 PM until 06:30 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Roseville
Map: 1661 County Rd C West Roseville MN 55113

Bring your four-legged friend in costume (or as they are!) for a spook-tacular Halloween photo shoot with Midwest Animal Rescue & Services!

What to Expect:
~ Professional Halloween-themed photos of your pet
~ Fun, festive atmosphere to celebrate the holiday
~ A chance to support Midwest Animal Rescue & Services while showing off your pet’s best look!

Costumes encouraged, but not required. Whether your pet is a pumpkin, a superhero, or simply their adorable self, we can’t wait to capture the cuteness.
Spread the word and invite your friends! Every photo helps us continue our mission of rescuing and rehoming pets in need.

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MARS Holiday Wine Fundraiser
Saturday November 1st, 2025 12:00 AM until Saturday November 15th, 2025 11:59 PM
Location: Midwest Animal Rescue & Services

We’re kicking off the holidays with something truly special — a way to give back while you sip!

From Nov. 1st-15th, 10% of every wine purchase from our fundraiser link will be donated directly to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) to help pets in need find safety, care, and forever homes.

Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts or restocking your own favorites, every bottle makes a difference.

Shop here: One Hope Wine
Online Fundraiser runs Nov. 1–15
Out-of-state supporters can order too — so share this far and wide!

Not a wine drinker? You can still make a difference! Donate directly here: https://www.midwestanimalrescue.org/info/donate

Let’s raise our glasses to compassion, community, and saving lives — one pour at a time. Please drink responsibly and partake at your own comfort and discretion.

https://onehopewine.com/?ref=roushwinelovers&sub_id=fpbknyud

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CPR & First Aid for Dogs + Cats
Saturday November 8th, 2025 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: MARS
Map: 4084 83rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Click Here to Sign up

Canine & Feline CPR and First Aid Certification Fundraiser for MARS
Learn lifesaving skills for pets and support MARS at the same time!

Registration Fee: $74.95
Includes:

Official 2-year certification in Canine & Feline CPR and First Aid
Subscription to our Online Animal Emergency Resource Center (2 years)
Your choice of the 88-page, full-color manual:
eBook (view only, non-printable) – included
Printed copy – add $24.95
Businesses and groups may request a professional, frame-ready certificate and window decal to display certification

What You’ll Learn
Our program follows the industry-standard method of animal CPR and is designed to give you confidence until veterinary care is available.

Topics include:

Safety when handling sick or injured animals
How to perform emergency triage and recognize life-threatening conditions
Restraining and transporting animals safely
Providing first aid while en route to veterinary care
Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, CRT) and knowing normal vs. abnormal readings
Building and using a pet first aid kit
Managing common emergencies: wounds, poisoning, burns, choking, and more
Performing CPR on dogs and cats (PetCPR+ Certification valid for 2 years)

Tip: Bring a stuffed animal to practice your skills on during class (optional, but recommended).

Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved to award CEUs:

3 CEU for veterinary professionals
3.5 CEU for CCPDT dog trainers
3 CEU for IAABC 3 CEU for NADOI
3 CEU for PACCC
3 CEU for Pet Sitters International members

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Dine to Donate with MARS at Texas Roadhouse
Thursday November 13th, 2025 3:30 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: Texas Roadhouse - Coon Rapids (763) 862-3389
Map: 2780 Main St NW Coon Rapids MN 55448

Join us for a delicious night out — all to support rescue pets!

One week before Give to the Max Day, you can kick off the season of giving by treating yourself (and your family) to a Texas-style dinner that gives back.

How it works: 
Show the fundraiser flyer (digital or printed) when you dine at the Coon Rapids Texas Roadhouse on November 13, and 10% of your total food purchases will be donated to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS).

Every meal helps pets in need find their Road Home.

Why it matters: 
From community veterinary care to rescuing pets at risk, every dollar raised allows MARS to continue serving both ends of the leash. Your night out helps save lives!

Details: 
Texas Roadhouse 
2780 Main Street NW,
 Coon Rapids, MN 
Phone: 763-862-3389

Can’t attend but still want to help?  Make a Give to the Max Day donation here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Mars

Thank you for supporting MARS and helping pets get the second chances they deserve!

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Give to the Max for MARS: Together, We Save Lives!
Thursday November 20th, 2025 12:00 AM until 11:59 PM
Location: MARS
Map: 4084 83rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park MN 55443

On Thursday, November 20th, join us for Give to the Max Day, Minnesota’s biggest day of giving! At Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS), every gift makes rescue possible.

From emergency medical care to warm foster homes and forever families, your support changes lives.

Together, we’ve given thousands of pets a second chance—and with your help, we can save even more.

How you can help:

Donate on November 20th and maximize your impact.
Share our campaign with friends and family—every share helps us reach new supporters. Celebrate with us online as we share real rescue stories and updates throughout the day. Your generosity fuels hope, healing, and forever homes.

Let’s show what we can do together.

Donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Mars
Or here: https://www.midwestanimalrescue.org/info/donate

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GTMD Kickoff: Coffee for a Cause
Thursday November 20th, 2025 7:00 AM until 09:00 AM
Location: Just Love Coffee (763) 999-4178
Map: 11611 Theatre Dr N Champlin MN 55316

Start your morning and Give to the Max Day with MARS at Just Love Coffee Café in Champlin!

Join us Thursday, November 20 from 7AM–9AM as Just Love Coffee donates 10% of all sales to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services.

Your morning cup will help pets find their Road Home! Stop by for your favorite coffee, meet our team, and help kick off Minnesota’s biggest day of giving.

Location: Just Love Coffee Café – Champlin, MN 
Address: 11611 Theatre Dr, Champlin, MN 55316 
Date: Thursday, November 20 
Time: 7AM–9AM 
10% of all sales donated to MARS

Together, we’ll turn every cup into care for pets and people who need it most.

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End Give to the Max Day with MARS at Dave & Buster
Thursday November 20th, 2025 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Location: Dave & Buster's (763) 493-9815
Map: 11780 Fountains Way Maple Grove MN 55369

End Give to the Max Day with MARS at Dave & Buster’s!

Join Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) for a fun night out to celebrate Give to the Max Day! We’re wrapping up this statewide day of giving with an evening full of food, games, and community at Dave & Buster’s in Maple Grove.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 
Location: Dave & Buster’s Maple Grove 
11780 Fountains Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369

When you present the MARS flyer at the time of your purchase, 20% of all food, non-alcoholic beverages, and game play will be donated back to MARS to support pets and people in need.

This is a great way to give back, have fun, and help us continue our mission of finding homes for pets who were once lost, left behind, and forgotten.

Download, show or screenshot the flyer, bring your friends, and come celebrate Give to the Max Day with MARS!

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Dinner for Rescue Pets!
Wednesday November 26th, 2025 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM
Location: Stanley's Northeast Bar room (612) 788-2529
Map: 2500 University Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418

Puppy Yoga with MARS!
Saturday November 29th, 2025 11:00 PM until 12:00 PM
Location: Adoption Center (763) 503-4990
Map: 4084 83rd Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Puppy Yoga at MARS Start your weekend with a dose of pure joy.

Join us for Puppy Yoga at MARS — a fun, beginner-friendly class where you’ll stretch, smile, and relax alongside adorable rescue puppies.

Whether you’re an experienced yogi or trying it for the first time, this class is about connection, laughter, and community. Best of all, your participation supports Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) in our mission to give every pet their Road Home.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 29
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: MARS Adoption Center 4084 83rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Tickets: $20 per person; https://givebutter.com/marsyoga
Space is limited — reserve your spot today.

What to Bring

Yoga mat and water bottle
Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a little puppy-kissed
A smile and love for animals!

Additional Information
The puppies featured in our photos will be slightly older (and even more playful) by the time of class.

All ages are welcome, but minors must attend with an adult.

If you’re unable to attend, you can still support the animals by making a donation or sharing this event with friends.

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Photos with Santa - Supporting MARS!
Saturday December 6th, 2025 12:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Roseville
Map: 1661 County Rd C West Roseville MN 55113

Photos with Santa – Benefiting Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS)

Join us for a festive holiday photo event at Chuck & Don’s in Roseville. This is the perfect opportunity to capture a special holiday memory with your pet while supporting a great cause.

All proceeds directly benefit the animals and programs at Midwest Animal Rescue & Services.

Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don’s 1661 County Rd C West Roseville, MN 55113

Event Details
• $10 per printed photo
• All well-behaved pets are welcome
• Photos taken on-site with a festive holiday setup
• No appointment needed — walk-ins only
• Proceeds support the rescue, care, and adoption of animals through MARS

This event is a wonderful way to celebrate the season while helping pets in need.

We hope to see you there!

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MARS Adoption Event at Blaine PetSmart!
Saturday December 6th, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Blaine PetSmart (763) 614-3055
Map: 10451 Baltimore St NE Blaine MN 55449
See all of the animals attending this event.

MARS Adoption Event at Blaine PetSmart!

Looking to add a new canine companion to your home? Join us at Blaine PetSmart for a MARS adoption event featuring adoptable dogs ready to find their Road Home!

Location: Blaine PetSmart 
10451 Baltimore St NE • Blaine, MN 55449
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 

Come meet adoptable pets, chat with our team, and learn more about fostering, volunteering, or supporting MARS. Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to say hello, we’d love to see you there!

Together, we help pets find their Road Home.

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Dine to Donate for MARS at Applebee’s
Wednesday December 10th, 2025 11:00 AM until 11:59 PM
Location: Applebee's - Northtown (763) 784-8086
Map: 199 Northtown Dr NE Blaine MN 55434

Join us for a delicious way to make a difference.

When you dine at Applebee’s in Blaine on Wednesday, December 10, a portion of your meal will help save lives.

Use the code “DoinGood” and 15% of your total bill will be donated directly to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) — helping pets in need find safety, love, and their forever homes.

Whether you stop in for lunch, dinner, or late-night bites, every meal counts toward our mission of giving pets their second chance. Mark your calendar and invite your friends and family to dine out for a great cause.

Eat good. Do good. DoinGood for MARS

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MARS x Subaru at the Auto Show!
Saturday January 3rd, 2026 10:00 AM until Sunday January 11th, 2026 05:00 PM
Location: MN Convention Center (612) 335-6000
Map: 1301 2nd Ave S Minneapolis MN 55403
See all of the animals attending this event.

Twin Cities Auto Show 2026 January 3–11, 2026 
Minneapolis Convention Center

MARS is partnering with Subaru at the 2026 Twin Cities Auto Show. We will be on-site throughout the week with adoptable puppies and dogs at the Subaru Loves Pets booth. Join us to meet adoptable pets, learn about our mission, and connect with our team.

MARS Appearance Schedule

Saturday, January 3 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Sunday, January 4 
Shift 1: 9am – 1pm 
Shift 2: 2pm – 5pm

Monday, January 5 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 5pm

Tuesday, January 6 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Wednesday, January 7 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Thursday, January 8 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Friday, January 9 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm
 Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Saturday, January 10 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Sunday, January 11 
Shift 1: 9am – 1pm 
Shift 2: 2pm – 5pm

General Auto Show Hours
Saturdays: 9am – 8pm
 Monday through Friday: 9am – 8pm 
Sundays: 9am – 5pm

Location Minneapolis Convention Center 
1301 2nd Ave S
 Minneapolis, MN

Tickets and Event Details For tickets, pricing, and full event information, visit www.twincitiesautoshow.com.