Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

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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Dark Beer Fest with MARS Kittens
Sunday December 21st, 2025 4:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: Fair State Brewing
Map: 2506 Central Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418
See all of the animals attending this event.

Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) will be attending Fair State Brewing Cooperative’s Dark Beer Fest on Sunday, December 21. This annual event features a variety of dark and barrel-aged beers, including several timed tappings and specialty offerings throughout the day.

MARS will be onsite from 4:00 to 6:00 PM with adoptable kittens for attendees to meet.

Fair State will be donating $1 per pint sold during the event to support the rescue’s ongoing work in helping pets and families in our community. This event is open to the public. Standard brewery policies apply.

To learn more about Dark Beer Fest, visit: https://fairstate.com/event/dark-beer-fest-2025-12-21/

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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.