Goodstock
2023-10-14 14:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Have you ever wanted to find ways to help others in need?

Introducing GOODSTOCK at Community Beer Company! A day of charity, beer, food, & live music.

On Saturday October 14th, we’re throwing a free concert at the brewery to bring people & charities together.

We’re filling our huge biergarten with booths from 30+ local charities. We invite YOU, our community, to come meet charities & discover how you can help their causes.

In honor of the “Woodstock” theme, we’re asking folks to dress up in their favorite 60s/70s garb! That’s right, costumes are encouraged! We’ll have cold beer & cocktails flowing, delicious food from the Community Kitchen, & killer local tunes—all with an awesome 60s/70s vibe all day long.

This event is open to the public, no ticket needed. Seriously, dressing up is encouraged. Let’s party like it’s 1969!

The Taproom and The Community Kitchen will be open from 11AM – 11PM. Event is 2PM – 9PM. The DPA Container will be open 12-7pm.

Kiddos Reading to Foster Pups
2023-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time!

Cat Extravaganza
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Dallas Market Center, 2100 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
This October 21st & 22nd join Loving Cats Worldwide at the Dallas Market Center for the Dallas Cat Extravaganza & Rescue Awareness Event in Texas!
Cat lovers unite for a family furr-iendly weekend. Support local charities and rescues and do your part. Witness an International Cat Competition, see the most beautiful cats in the world strut the cat walk, see who wins in Best in Show, learn all about cats and more, and get your own furry friend a gift from our amazing shopping village!
Our international judges will stage, reward and present these stunning felines at our family furr-iendly event! The most beautiful cats in the world will join under one roof to compete for the ultimate prize of Best Kitten, Best Cat, Best Alter and Best Household Pet.
For ticket information, click here.

Howl-O-Ween
2023-10-21 16:00 - 20:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for a spooktacular celebration. Get ready for a tail-wagging, spine-tingling good time! Dress your furry friends in their most creative, cute, or downright spooky costumes, and let them strut their stuff!

CATURDAY
2023-10-28 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
It’s the purrrfect way to start the weekend. We’re rolling out the red carpet for our feline friends, and you’re invited to enjoy a day filled with all things cat-tastic. Come and mingle with fellow cat enthusiasts, share your favorite cat stories, and meet some of the most adorable adoptable cats seeking their forever homes

DPA Trivia Night at the Container
2023-11-01 18:30 - 21:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Be a part of a fun trivia challenge and test your knowledge on various topics. Come visit DPA’s Adoption Container for the first time (or 20th), grab a drink at Community Beer Co. (they serve sodas, beer, seltzer, wine, etc.), and/or food from the Community Kitchen!
Trivia starts at 7 pm.
Partnering with Community Beer Co. and Geeks Who Drink.
Email container@dallaspetsalive.org

DPA! Soiree
2023-11-03 17:00 - 23:00 | The Hall on Dragon, 1500 Dragon Street, Suites C & D, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Tickets are live now! Get yours today by clicking here.
A marvelous evening celebrating the wonderful people, partners, and animals that make miracles happen every day! You’ll help us raise critical funds to support DPA’s life-saving work in North Texas. There will be exciting entertainment, delectable food, and drink, fabulous auctions, gratitude, and heart-warming stories, and it’s all for the animals!
Contribute to the success of the The DPA Soirée.⁠ Become a sponsor today and help us save lives! Visit the DPA Soirée website to get started or email pat@dallaspetsalive.org and click here to learn more.

Steampunk November
2023-11-11 12:00 - 2023-11-12 00:00 | Steampunk Festival, 492 Cordes Dr, Venus, TX, 76084, United States
Two day Steampunk festival that features live bands, music, dance, food trucks, and interactive cast. Where history and fantasy collide with technology. This is DPA’s second year of being THE Beneficiary. Come meet our Volunteers and Foster Animals.
Ticket Link.

Steampunk November
2023-11-12 12:00 - 17:00 | TX

Kids Reading to Foster Dogs
2023-11-17 17:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time!
When: Friday, November 17th, 2023 – 5:30PM to 7:30 PM
Where: The Dallas Pets Alive Adoption Container is located at Community Beer Company 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
Do you have a kiddo that wants to read to dogs? Sign up here!

CATURDAY
2023-11-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-13 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
It’s the purrrfect way to start the weekend. We’re rolling out the red carpet for our feline friends, and you’re invited to enjoy a day filled with all things cat-tastic. Come and mingle with fellow cat enthusiasts, share your favorite cat stories, and meet some of the most adorable adoptable cats seeking their forever homes.

CBC's Holiday Market Featuring Santa
2023-12-09 12:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for a day of Holiday Shopping and supporting small businesses. DPA will have our very own Santa ready to take pictures with your family, pups, or kiddos! For a small donation of $5 you can have a picture with Santy-Paws. This money goes to animals in need!
Our Santy-Paws will be there during the below times:

Saturday 12/9 12-5
Sunday 12/10 11-3

A minimum donation of $5 to DPA, cash, card or Venmo accepted
Pictures with Santa going towards a GREAT cause!!!! Dogs, kids, families all welcome.

Dallas International Night Market
2023-12-09 16:00 - 22:00 | Dallas International District, 5580 Peterson Ln, Dallas, TX, 75240, United States
Join us for the fun, festive, holiday-themed Night Market!
This one-of-a-kind event will celebrate the diversity of our city’s food, culture, and art. The event will feature over 50 vendors and still growing, live music, and entertainment. It is open to all ages and FREE to attend.

Kiddos Reading to Foster Pups
2023-12-15 17:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time!
Sign up here!

Kiddos Reading to Foster Pups
2024-01-19 17:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us on the third Friday of every month for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time!
BYOB – bring your own book, or we will have options for your kiddo(s) to pick from.
Sign up here.
$10 donation per child*, Link to Donate Ahead of Time We also accept cash and card at the event.
*We want every child to have the opportunity to read to our pets, therefore we have scholarships available on a case-by-case basis. Do not hesitate to ask by emailing container@dallaspetsalive.org

Dating with Pets: Singles Social & Dallas Pets Alive Valentine’s Fundraiser
2024-02-03 15:00 - 18:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us at Community Beer Co. on Saturday, February 3rd for “Dating with Pets,” a singles social & dog-friendly Valentine’s Day event & fundraiser for pet lovers!
You don’t need to be single to attend (although if you are, you may meet the love of your life who is also an animal lover, and what better way to take the pressure off meeting someone new when you have your canine friend with you). Join us and make this a date with or without your dog! Food and drinks available for purchase.
Your ticket comes with a goody bag filled with a DPA Adoption Container beer glass, a beer, a raffle ticket, Speed Dating BINGO card, dog & cat treats.
Take advantage of early bird tickets, $20, until Friday, February 2nd, 11:59PM, or $25 at the door.
We’ll have fun activities for both humans and canines:

Bone Broth for your dog
Doggy Kissing Booth
Adoptable Foster Dogs on-site
Make Valentines for the foster animals
Speed Dating BINGO (first person to finish Bingo Card gets TWO beers…one for you and one for your selected lover)
Raffle drawing at 5:30 PM

Get your tickets here.

Taylor Swift Brunch Day
2024-02-04 11:00 - 15:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
CBC is hosting a Taylor Swift themed Brunch… DPA is using this as our monthly Caturday, aka “Swift & Whiskers Sunday”
Step into the enchanting world of feline melodies at our Taylor Swift-themed cat adoption event – “Swift & Whiskers Sunday!” Join us for a purr-fect day filled with love, harmony, and, of course, adorable cats seeking their forever homes. Our whiskered superstars are ready to steal your heart, just like Taylor Swift’s chart-topping tunes!
Imagine adopting your very own “Meow-lodic Muse” or a “Purr-formance Princess” who will serenade you with love every day. Each feline resident has a unique personality that matches the diverse melodies of Taylor’s music. From playful kittens to wise and whiskered seniors, you’re sure to find a furry friend whose song resonates with your heart.
Throughout the event, enjoy T-Swift music, Swift-themed decorations, and make a “Taylor’s Tuft Toys” for our feline friends. Dive into the whimsical world of “Cat-erday Furr-ever” as our cats showcase their spirit in the container. Capture the moment in our “Meow-morable Moments” photo booth, and perhaps you’ll find your perfect feline match striking a pose worthy of a Taylor Swift album cover.
This Taylor Swift-inspired cat adoption event is a celebration of love, music, and the magical connection between cats and their forever families. Don’t miss the chance to bring home a new feline friend and create your own love story filled with purr-fect harmony!

National Peanut Butter Lovers Day
2024-03-01 16:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us in some peanut butter dog painting! With your donation of $10 to DPA for pets, your pup can create a beautiful piece of art using peanut butter.
This event is free for DPA! fosters.

Caturday
2024-03-09 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
It’s the purrrfect way to start the weekend. We’re rolling out the red carpet for our feline friends, and you’re invited to enjoy a day filled with all things cat-tastic. Come and mingle with fellow cat enthusiasts, share your favorite cat stories, and meet some of the most adorable adoptable cats seeking their forever homes.
CBC is having Vegan Fest this day as well. Vegan vendors and food stands.

Kiddos Reading to Foster Pups
2024-03-15 17:30 - 19:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for an evening where young readers become the storytellers for our foster dogs! Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to read their favorite stories to our foster pups, providing valuable socialization for our dogs and helping children develop their reading skills. Let’s create unforgettable memories, one story at a time!
Sign up today before it’s too late.

St. Pawtrick’s Day
2024-03-16 11:00 - 14:00 | The Shacks Dining & Dog Park, 5800 Windhaven Pkwy, The Colony, TX, 75056, United States

One-Year Anniversary Container Party!
2024-03-22 18:00 - 20:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us in celebrating the one-year milestone of the Container! Over the past year, this space has been the heart of numerous adoption events, training sessions, and meet-and-greets.
Let’s commemorate this special occasion together!

National Puppy Day
2024-03-23 11:00 - 18:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Join us for a day of fun and celebration in honor of National Puppy Day!

Spring Bark
2024-03-30 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Welcome the season of blooming flowers and wagging tails at ‘Spring Bark’ – a canine extravaganza where furry fun meets springtime delight! Join us for a day filled with adoptable foster dogs, doggy pools to beat the rising temperatures, and a variety of pet-themed vendors offering everything from stylish accessories to gourmet treats. Treat your four-legged friend to refreshing pupsicles, ensuring a cool and tasty experience for all. Whether you’re on the lookout for a new family member or simply want to bask in the joy of spring with your pup, ‘Spring Bark’ is the perfect place to be. Unleash the fun, make paw-some memories, and let the season of renewal bring tails and smiles aplenty!”

Or “Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at ‘Spring Bark’! Join us for a day filled with sunshine, laughter, and furry companionship. Our adoptable foster dogs are eager to meet you and find their forever homes. Dive into the fun with doggy pools to keep our four-legged friends cool, explore pet-themed vendors offering paw-some goodies, and treat your pup to refreshing pupsicles. It’s a day where dogs take center stage, and everyone is invited to embrace the joy of ‘Spring Bark.’ Come for the wagging tails, stay for the memories – let the paw-ty begin!

Queen’s Market Adoption Event
2024-04-06 12:00 - 16:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States

National Beer Day
2024-04-07 13:00 - 17:00 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
Celebrate National Beer Day with a DOG! DPA fosters who bring their fosters today get a free beer token. If you adopt from DPA TODAY you also get a free beer token.
🍺🐾 Celebrate National Beer Day with Paws and Pints! 🐾🍺
Join us for a one-of-a-kind event where we toast to our furry friends and raise a glass to celebrate National Beer Day! On April 7th from 1 to 5PM come on down to Community Beer Co. for an unforgettable day of fun, frolic, and furry companionship.
Meet and mingle with a variety of adorable, adoptable foster dogs eagerly awaiting their forever homes. Whether you’re looking for a playful pooch to join your family or simply craving some puppy love, this is the perfect opportunity to find your new best friend.
So mark your calendars and join us for a paw-some celebration on National Beer Day! Let’s raise a glass to our four-legged friends and help them find their forever homes. Together, we can make a difference – one wagging tail at a time.
Don’t miss out on the fun – grab your friends, grab a beer, and come meet your new best friend at Paws and Pints! 🐾🍺

Pipes and Drums 35th Annual Firefighter Jam
2024-04-12 18:00 - 23:30 | DPA! Adoption Container, 3110 Commonwealth Dr., Dallas, TX, 75247, United States
35th annual Firefighter Jam…family and dog friendly! There’s no cover charge, but we do suggest a $10 donation to DFD Pipes and Drums and/or a toy donation to Dallas Pets Alive.
