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01/12/2025

From massive Christmas dog festivals to tiny-breed pawties, brunch hangs, pub crawls, and warm summer cinema nights… this month is absolutely stacked with dog-friendly fun.

Here are a few of the big ones your pup should not be missing:

✨ Big Day Out for Dogs – Melbourne’s biggest canine Christmas celebration
🎄 AAPS Christmas Market – Festive shopping that saves lives
🍻 Dogstravaganza Brunswick – Big vibes, big wags, Brunswick’s rowdiest dog party
🌿 Paws on the Lawn – Sunny lawns + relaxed festive hangs
🎥 Moonlight & Sunset Cinema – Warm nights, classic films, dogs under the stars
🍺 Christmas Puppy Pub Crawl – Craft beers, dog martinis + a festive wander

…plus Bark Park’s Christmas breed meet-ups (hello PomMas + Merry Tzumas 🐶💚).

Whether your pup is a social butterfly, a seasoned snacker, or just here for pats and photos, there’s something on the calendar for every dog.

Celebrate Christmas with your dog at Melbourne’s best festive events, meetups and outdoor cinemas this December. Christmas Events 2025.

28/11/2025

🐾🎅 Santa Paws season has landed, Melbourne!
If your dog’s been nice (or, let’s be honest… delightfully naughty), it’s time to book their Christmas photos with the big man in red.

We’ve rounded up every single pet-friendly Santa photo spot in Melbourne for 2025 — from the CBD sparkle to laid-back pet stores and everything in between.

✨ David Jones
✨ Myer Santa Paws
✨ Westfields
✨ Santa Paws pop-ups
✨ Pet stores
✨ Shopping centres across the north, south, east + west

Basically, if Santa’s taking dog photos, it’s in our list.

Discover where to get adorable Santa photos with your pet in Melbourne! From CBD to suburbs, capture perfect unforgettable holiday memories.

10/09/2025

🐕🐦🐾 Dogs, birds, bunnies — if it has fur, feathers or whiskers, it belongs here.

The Casey Pet Expo is back, and Wilson Botanic Park is about to be taken over by wagging tails, treat-hungry pups, and their humans pretending it’s for the kids.

We’re talking:
✨ Trainers showing off tricks you’ll secretly try at home
🛍️ Pet stalls that will drain your wallet in the best way
🎶 Live music, roving performers, and face paint for the little humans

📅 Sat 13 Sept | 11–3
📍 Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick

It’s free. It’s dog-friendly. And honestly? It’s where every good boy and girl will be.

Join fellow pet lovers for a family fun day out with workshops, demos, and more at Wilson Botanic Park during the Casey Pet Expo!

29/08/2025

Father’s Day without the dog? Forget it.

Melbourne’s got a line-up of events, pubs and brunch spots built for dog dads — from puppacinos and parades to ribeye specials and raffles.

These aren’t “dogs welcome if you ask nicely” venues. They’re Father’s Day celebrations where four-legged family members are the stars of the show.

Explore Melbourne’s top dog-friendly activities for Father’s Day, including scenic estates, cozy cafes, and lively pubs for the whole family.

22/08/2025

🐾 Dog Dads deserve better than socks and Bunnings Vouchers

This Father’s Day, celebrate the dads who walk in the rain, scoop the p**p, and still share the couch with a snoring fur-kid.

We’ve rounded up the best Dog Dad gifts — from quirky finds to clever gadgets and adventure gear. 🎁🐶

Find the perfect gift for every type of dog dad this Father's Day, from tech to outdoor gear. Explore the best Dog Dad Gift Ideas today!

13/08/2025

Iggy Zooms & Pug Snorts 🐾

Two breeds. Two days. One unforgettable winter weekend at Bark Park in Moorabbin.

🐕‍🦺 Saturday is all about the Italian Greyhounds – sleek, speedy, and ready to rule the turf. Expect elegant zoomies, ball pit chaos, and those famous Iggy cuddles in between.

🐶 Sunday brings the Pugs – snorts, wiggles, and more curly-tailed charm than you can handle. From dramatic flops to the ultimate Tongue Out Hall of Fame moments, it’s pure pug joy.

Safe, indoor play space ✔️
Pup pawtraits by TD Pet Studio ✔️
Warm drinks for you, puppuccinos for them ✔️

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27/06/2025

🐾 St Kilda’s losing its dog-friendly soul

In the last 6 months, we’ve lost three of our favourite spots to grab a drink with our dogs:

🍻 Freddie Wimpoles – forced to stop allowing dogs after council enforcement

🍷 Newmarket Hotel – shut down

🍺 The Local Taphouse – now banning dogs, even with a fully covered outdoor area that doesn’t lead into indoor dining

All of this in the City of Port Phillip, one of Australia’s most dog-dense councils, with around 410 dogs per square kilometre.

At the same time? Shopfronts sit empty. Businesses struggle to stay open. And locals just want a spot where they can grab a wine without leaving the dog at home.

Yes, the restrictions come from FSANZ, not the council. But councils can still step up. They can back local businesses. They can challenge outdated policies. And they can use their voice to push for change.

Because letting dogs into thoughtfully managed spaces isn’t a health crisis. The UK figured this out years ago. Germany too. Australia’s still catching up.

Australia’s ready. We just need someone brave enough to open the door.

24/06/2025

🐾 Puppy Pub Crawl is back in Collingwood!

Collingwood’s most dog-friendly arvo out is happening Sat 29 June, and it’s shaping up to be bark-tastic.

🍸 3 dog-welcoming pubs
🦴 Free treats + doggie meals
🍹 Drink specials for hoomans
🐶 Willow’s Pantry grazing platters
🐾 New friends at every stop

Starting at Yorkshire Stingo and ending at Goldy’s!, it’s a 1.5km wander with wagging tails and full glasses.

🎟️ Limited spots – don’t snooze!

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04/05/2025

🐶⭐️ Your dog has a Star Wars name. They just haven’t told you yet.

By day? Ball chaser. Sock thief. Nap machine.
By night? Jedi. Sith Lord. Possibly Jabba in disguise.

We turned the most iconic Star Wars characters into dog alter egos — and honestly, it explains everything about your pup’s weird little personality.

Swipe to meet the pack.
Then hit the LINK IN BIO for full backstories, dog breed matches and more puns than a Wookiee can carry.

This is the bark you’re looking for.

🔗 LINK. IN. BIO. 🔗

30/04/2025

🐶 Melbourne Dog Parents, May Just Got Wild.

Yoga in the bush? ✅
Craft beers with your pup? ✅
Markets, Festivals, cuddles, walkies galore? You better believe it.

This month, it’s all about events where dogs aren’t just allowed—they’re the VVIPs. So leash up, grab the treat bag, and let your pup take the lead.

👇 Tap the LINK for the full event lineup:
🐾 Markets
🐾 Socials
🐾 Walks
🐾 Festivals
🐾 Pure doggy chaos (the good kind)

Discover the best dog events in Melbourne this May—pub crawls, hikes, markets, and more for you and your four-legged mate.

29/04/2025

🥾🐕 Yoga, Trails, and Tail Wags? Yes, Please.

Wet Dog and Co (Wetdogandco) is throwing a paw-ty at the You Yangs — and you (and your dog) are on the guest list. 🎁

We’re talking:
✔️ Lazy yoga stretch under the trees (no downward dog skills needed)
✔️ 4.3km of fresh air, tail wags, and trail vibes
✔️ Coffee, chats, dog pats — all the good stuff
✔️ Free welcome pack + birthday surprises for you and your pup

It’s relaxed. It’s free. It’s basically Saturday morning done right. ✌️

Spots are limited, so don’t sit, stay — go!

Stretch, walk and celebrate at Wiggle & Mingle – a free dog-friendly hike and yoga event at You Yangs by Wet Dog Co. May 3, 2025.

28/04/2025

🍻🐶 Is it even Sunday if you’re not hopping bars with your dog?

On 4 May, the Puppy Pub Crawl is rolling through three of the best dog-friendly spots in town:

✨ Kicking things off at West Side Ale Works with craft brews and biscuit treats.
✨ Strolling into The Palace Hotel for chips, chats, and backyard beers.
✨ Wrapping it up at The Tipsy Cow with pooch ‘margaritas’ and happy hour cocktails for the humans.

Only 1km of leisurely strolling — but enough memories (and photo ops) to last way longer.

🍸 Good drinks. 🐶 Great dogs. 🤜 Top-tier life choices.

Explore dog-friendly pubs in South and Port Melbourne on the Puppy Pub Crawl! Enjoy treats, discounts, and create memories with your dogs.