Check out Urban Dog’s Calendar of NYC Dog Friendly Events.
(Humans welcome too.)
Please note: not all events listed on our calendar allow dogs, but those that don’t are certainly intended for dog lovers. These events could include such things as museum exhibits, charity events, art openings, and performance events.
For a calendar view, click here.
If you are the organizer of an event or happening and want us to include it on our calendar, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to accommodate you if possible. Put Urban Dog Calendar Event in your email’s subject line.
Bark After Dark: St. Pawtrick’s
Once a month, when the sun goes down, the dogs come out to play!
Bark After Dark is our after-hours series where art, dogs, and community come together for a lively, themed evening. Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Each month brings a fresh twist, so no two nights are the same. It’s where culture and canine companionship collide—for the coolest night in town.
But, get your tickets early! These events typically sell out and we cannot guarantee there will be space the day of the event.
All attendees will be required to sign a waiver before entry.
Special for March 13: St. Pawtrick’s Day
Join us for our annual celebration when all dogs are Irish! Don your green and enjoy our special exhibition, The Life of a Show Dog: Celebrating 150 Years of Westminster before it closes later in the month.
This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above.
Must Love Dogs and Comedy
Get ready to laugh and sniff each others' butts!
Join Jolie Dudley and Must Love Dogs and Comedy for a night full of laughs, howls, comedy, and canines as we raise money for a local animal rescue organization!
This is a dog-friendly event recommended for audience members ages 18+. Well-socialized dogs that are people and dog-friendly and up to date on all vaccinations as per NYC law are welcome to attend and will be on leash during the event.
Family Day: The Life of a Show Dog
Scamper over to the AKC Museum of the Dog on Sunday, March 15th from 12-2pm for Family Day: The Life of a Show Dog. Enjoy our special exhibition in a kid-friendly atmosphere with engaging family activities. Sniff out all of the answers to our scavenger hunt, herd art supplies while making a crafty, dog-themed creation, and perk up your ears for our dog storytime.
All activities are free for Members and included with General Admission tickets. Advanced registration is appreciated. Scavenger hunt and crafting will be available through the duration of the event, storytimes will take place at 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
Wooftop Wednesdays
Join us for the ultimate Doggy Rooftop Mixer in the Bronx!
Treat yourself and your pup to:
Happy Hour Specials
A Tail-Wagging Doggy Menu
Stunning Rooftop Views
Fur-iday Night Flix: Air Bud
Movie night at Boris and Horton is here!
We're celebrating BARK Madness by showing Air Bud at the cafe during our After Dark Hours Friday March 20.
Come hang out, enjoy our special movie night themed menu items, and celebrate all things basketball with a fun night out with your pup by your side!
Regular $5 entrance applies
Breed Spotlight: Bullmastiff
Get to know a dog breed at the AKC Museum of the Dog!
Each month we are highlighting one of the 200+ recognized breeds in the American Kennel Club. You’ll learn the history of the breed as well as key characteristics of their anatomy and coat that help them meet the standard. Activities include art-making, stories and books, a collectable breed fact sheet, and an opportunity to meet a live dog.
March’s Breed Spotlight: Bullmastiff
Saturday, March 21, 12-2pm
Fearless at work, docile at home, the Bullmastiff is a large, muscular guarder who pursued and held poachers in Merry Old England; merry, we suppose, for everyone but poachers. Bullmastiffs are the result of Bulldog and Mastiff crosses. The Bullmastiff isn’t quite as large as his close cousin the Mastiff. Still, standing as high as 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 100 and 130 pounds, this is still a whole lot of dog. After the first impression made by the Bullmastiff’s size, it is the large, broad head that conveys the breed’s essence: the dark eyes, high-set V-shaped ears, and broad, deep muzzle all combine to present the intelligence, alertness, and confidence that make the Bullmastiff a world-class protector and family companion. Coats come in fawn, red, or brindle. These are biddable and reliable creatures, but as with any large guarding dog, owners must begin training and socialization early, while the puppy is still small enough to control.
This event is free for Members and included with General Admission. Please be sure to purchase your General Admission tickets for the date of the event.
Exhibition Opening: Scotland, The Brave Dogs
Exhibition Opening: Scotland, The Brave Dogs
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
On Thursday, March 26th, the AKC Museum of the Dog opens Scotland, The Brave Dogs.
From the rolling Borderlands to the rugged Highlands, dogs have been an essential part of Scottish life for centuries. As tireless herders, skilled bird dogs, steadfast hunters, and cherished companions, they worked shoulder to shoulder with their people, embodying Scotland’s deep-rooted bond with man’s best friend.
For more information, see our exhibition page.
The exhibition runs March 26 – July 5, 2026.
Canines in Six Musical Portraits
Canines in Six Musical Portraits
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Canines in Six Musical Portraits: A Dog is a Machine for Loving performed live at the Museum.
The sound of a dog’s bark is instantly recognizable. In English, it’s “woof woof.” In Spanish, it’s “guau-guau.” In Japanese, it’s “wan-wan.” But what is it in music, specifically through the piano? For that we turn to Alec Hall’s A Dog Is a Machine for Loving.
This piece is what happens when a composer spends a decade listening—really listening—to the dogs in his life. Over the course of six movements, we are introduced to a cast of unforgettable canine characters. There’s Mabel, whose contented moans inspire tender pet names from the pianist; Merckx, who somehow has Schubert hiding in his bark; Buddy and Piper, whose sniffing and yapping get transcribed note-for-note into the piano; and Mathilda, whose play-fighting with a frisbee escalates just a little too far. Along the way, there are the freely roaming dogs of Sagres, Portugal—whose late-night chorus sparked the whole project—and the buzzing soundscape of two New York City dog parks.
The piece was written for a speaking pianist, but in this performance the roles are divided: Ning Yu takes the piano, while Vinson Cunningham, staff writer for The New Yorker, handles all the speaking—narrating, lecturing on canine behavior, scolding, cooing, and carrying on full conversations with the dogs on the recordings. The piano, meanwhile, acts as a kind of translator, converting the actual acoustic pawprint of each dog’s voice into playable music. The result is funny, tender, surprising, and genuinely unlike anything else in the concert hall.
Where better to showcase this piece than the Museum of the Dog—one of the only venues in the world devoted entirely to celebrating our longest companions. Guests are warmly invited to linger after the performance for a reception with composer Alec Hall and the performers. It will offer a chance for humans and dogs alike to continue the conversation, compare notes, and perhaps provide a bark or two of appreciation.
Members at the Individual level and above sign in for a discounted rate.
Please note: dogs are welcome but as this is a performance piece, we ask that dogs be kept quiet throughout the duration of the performance. If your dog is continuously disruptive, you will be asked to step away from the performance area.
Ning Yu is a Chinese-American pianist who has performed across four continents as a soloist, chamber musician, and theater collaborator. She has given dozens of world premieres by composers including Tristan Murail, Steve Reich, and Terry Riley, and has performed with ensembles such as Bang on a Can All-Stars, ICE, and Yarn/Wire. Her solo albums Of Being and Iron Orchid on New Focus Recordings have received wide acclaim. She teaches piano and chamber music at the George Washington University.
Alec Hall is a composer and Guggenheim Fellow. His operas, mixed-media works, and concert music draws on the sounds of everyday life and beyond: Chinese factories, online fitness classes, psychoanalysis, and dogs, among other topics. He studied with Tristan Murail at Columbia University, where he earned his doctorate. His music has been commissioned and performed worldwide, and his debut portrait album was released on the Kairos label in 2025. He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Qubit, an experimental music company that has produced some of the most innovative programming in New York City for the past 15 years.
Vinson Cunningham joined The New Yorker as a staff writer in 2016. Since 2018, he has served as a critic for the magazine, writing about theatre, television, and more. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for criticism in 2024, and was awarded the George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism for 2021-2022. And, in 2020, he was a finalist for a National Magazine Award for his Profile of the comedian Tracy Morgan. He teaches at the Yale School of Art and Columbia University’s School of the Arts, and is a co-host of Critics at Large, The New Yorker’s weekly podcast about culture and the arts. His début novel, “Great Expectations,” came out in 2024.
Wooftop Wednesdays
Join us for the ultimate Doggy Rooftop Mixer in the Bronx!
Treat yourself and your pup to:
Happy Hour Specials
A Tail-Wagging Doggy Menu
Stunning Rooftop Views
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Breed Spotlight: Alaskan Malamute
Get to know a dog breed at the AKC Museum of the Dog!
Each month we are highlighting one of the 200+ recognized breeds in the American Kennel Club. You’ll learn the history of the breed as well as key characteristics of their anatomy and coat that help them meet the standard. Activities include art-making, stories and books, a collectable breed fact sheet, and an opportunity to meet a live dog.
February’s Breed Spotlight: Alaskan Malamute
Saturday, February 21, 12-2pm
An immensely strong, heavy-duty worker of spitz type, the Alaskan Malamute is an affectionate, loyal, and playful but dignified dog recognizable by his well-furred plumed tail carried over the back, erect ears, and substantial bone. Everything about Mals suggests their origin as an arctic sled dog: The heavy bone, deep chest, powerful shoulders, and dense, weatherproof coat all scream, ‘I work hard for a living!’ But their almond-shaped brown eyes have an affectionate sparkle, suggesting Mals enjoy snuggling with their humans when the workday is done. Mals are pack animals. And in your family ‘pack,’ the leader must be you. If a Mal doesn’t respect you, he will wind up owning you instead of the other way around. Firm but loving training should begin in early puppyhood. That said, a well-behaved Mal is a joy to be with, playful, gentle, friendly, and great with kids.
Bark After Dark: Lunar New Year
Once a month, when the sun goes down, the dogs come out to play!
Bark After Dark is our after-hours series where art, dogs, and community come together for a lively, themed evening. Enjoy music, special activities, and playful surprises designed for both people and pups—all set against the backdrop of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind collection. Each month brings a fresh twist, so no two nights are the same. It’s where culture and canine companionship collide—for the coolest night in town.
But, get your tickets early! These events typically sell out and we cannot guarantee there will be space the day of the event.
All attendees will be required to sign a waiver before entry.
Special for February 20: Celebrate Lunar New Year
Our annual celebration of Lunar New Year highlighting dog breeds that originated in Asia. Wear festive red and bring your energy!
This event is FREE for Members at the Individual level and above.
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Pub Trivia
Pub Trivia! (Pup Trivia!?) at Boris & Horton
Part of Boris and Horton After Dark on Thursdays, Must Love Dogs and Comedy’s Jolie Dudley hosts for all the tail wagging questions.
Get your friends together and come join the fun! You could will $25 off your tab, or a round of mini drinks on us!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Drag for Dogs - A Valentines Rescue Brunch
Drag for Dogs is BACK with a Valentine’s Rescue Brunch for the books, and trust us, you do not want to miss this one. We’re bringing the heat to Spicy Moon Bowery for an unforgettable afternoon in support of a great cause.
Not only will this event raise funds to help rescue and rehabilitate more dogs, but we’re also splitting ticket proceeds with the Ali Forney Center to support LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness right here in NYC. Two missions. One iconic brunch.
This takes place February 15 from noon to 4:00. Spicy Moon Bowery is located at 265 Bowery in Manhattan.
Love at First Bark
SECOND SEATING AT 7:30 PM
A romantic dinner with your dog! We're serving up a seated three course meal for you and for your dog! Candles, romance, puppy love galore, it's the Valentine's Date you won't want to miss!
Tentative menu includes a soup starter, succulent cut of brisket with a potato mash main, and a strawberry tres leches dessert! For pus we'll have a starter, simple beef and potato main, and pup cup dessert!
We can't wait to serve you, grab your table while they're still available!
Puppy Love: A Dog-Friendly Valentine's Day Event
Join the gang from Must Love Dogs and Comedy at the Zoom Room in Chelsea February 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 for a Valentine’s Day celebration chock-a-block full of activities, adoptable dogs, and beer and wine!
The event benefits Badass Animal Rescue.
The Zoom Room is located at 159 West 25th Street in Chelsea.
L’Amour Le Woof
This special evening features a seated dinner experience for you with delicious courses and a dog-friendly dinner for your pup, all in Château Le Woof’s cozy, dog-welcoming space. It’s the perfect way to share a memorable Valentine’s night with your favorite human and furry companion.
Château Le Woof is Queens’ dog-friendly cafe, located at 31-01 Vernon Boulevard in Astoria.
My Furry Valentine at UES
Come to the UES to celebrate our favorite furry loved ones Valentine’s Day weekend!
Bring your pup and watch a screening of two of our favorite furry friend movies! Meet and mingle with other pup owners while sipping on specialty cocktails and eating ice cream!
Portrait drawings of you and your pup at the bar will be available for purchase as well as pup ink prints!
Doors open at 5PM with movies showing at 7PM and 9PM.
USE is located at 1707 Second Avenue in Manhattan.
Love at First Bark
FIRST SEATING AT 5:00 PM
A romantic dinner with your dog! We're serving up a seated three course meal for you and for your dog! Candles, romance, puppy love galore, it's the Valentine's Date you won't want to miss!
Tentative menu includes a soup starter, succulent cut of brisket with a potato mash main, and a strawberry tres leches dessert! For pus we'll have a starter, simple beef and potato main, and pup cup dessert!
We can't wait to serve you, grab your table while they're still available!
Must Love Dogs and Comedy
Get ready to laugh and sniff each others' butts!
Join Jolie Dudley and Must Love Dogs and Comedy for a night full of laughs, howls, comedy, and canines as we raise money for a local animal rescue organization!
This is a dog-friendly event recommended for audience members ages 18+. Well-socialized dogs that are people and dog-friendly and up to date on all vaccinations as per NYC law are welcome to attend and will be on leash during the event.
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Pub Trivia
Pub Trivia! (Pup Trivia!?) at Boris & Horton
Part of Boris and Horton After Dark on Thursdays, Must Love Dogs and Comedy’s Jolie Dudley hosts for all the tail wagging questions.
Get your friends together and come join the fun! You could will $25 off your tab, or a round of mini drinks on us!
Pawco’s Valentines Paw-ty
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pawco at a playful, pup-friendly soirée in partnership with beloved NYC café, Boris & Horton. Come unwind, connect, and celebrate love in all forms (dogs welcome—but not required!) To show their love for animals, Pawco will be donating food and event proceeds to support Hope for Cleo Animal Rescue and their mission to help animals find safe, loving forever homes. Whether attending solo, with friends, or with your dog, expect a fun night filled with Valentine’s cheer, feel-good moments, and plenty of tail wags.
This event takes place February 12 from 6:00 to 9:00.
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Puppy Bowl Watch with Best Friends Animal Society and Get Joy
Come watch the puppy bowl at Boris and Horton! Come hang with your friends, support Best Friends Animal Society and enjoy as Team Ruff will take on Team Fluff on the biggest showdown yet!
Light snacks and sodas included in ticket price, additional superbowl-themed food and drink menu will available for purchase! Pup cups and goodie bags from Get Joy for all the dogs!
Winter Pawlympics
Winter Olympics “Pawlympics” Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton to watch the Winter Olympics, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm and they’ll stream primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Puppy Love - Dog-Friendly Yoga
Puppy Love Dog-Friendly Yoga!
Love is in the air! Join local yoga instructor (and dog lover) Jessica McDevitt for a heart-opening flow at Boris & Horton that blends mindful movement with our shared love for dogs.
Class takes place on February 10, starting at 6:30.
Winter Pawlympics Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremonies Watch Party
Join Boris & Horton as we kick things off with an Opening Ceremonies watch, Pawlympics-style—come cheer, sip, snack, and meet the first wave of global competitors. There will be an agility obstacle set up all night starting at 4pm, and we'll stream the opening ceremonies primetime coverage starting at 8pm! Come hang, have a drink, register your pup for a parade of "paw-thletes" and celebrate this international event!
Paws on the Page: The Inspiration and Art of Dogs of the World
Join the Museum of the Dog for a presentation and meet and greet with Lili Chin, the author and illustrator of Dogs of the World: A Gallery of Pups From Purebred to Mutts. The presentation will include a conversation with established NYC behaviorist Dr. Andrea Y. Tu, DVM, DACVB, from the Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group.
Lili will chat about how an obsession with drawing dog breeds for a viral poster series culminated in Dogs of the World, a recent finalist in the DWAA competition. Following the presentation there will be a Q&A with time to ask about the book as well as dog health and behavior. The presentation and Q&A will be followed by a book signing. Copies of Dogs of the World will be available for purchase in the AKC Museum of the Dog Shop.
This program takes place on a Furry Friday, so bring your pups along! Admission is free for Members and included with General Admission. Reserve your tickets now!
Dogs of the World is the newest book by artist and author, Lili Chin, published by Ten Speed Press, Penguin Random House. This beautiful chunky compendium features over 600 joyful and iconic dog illustrations which include the hundreds of beloved American Kennel Club breeds, as well as lesser-known landraces, village dogs and street dogs from different geographical regions of the world. Dogs of the World is a loving and accessible guide to the diversity of our canine companions.