Posted by: For folks who adore hanging out with their furry friends, some festivals and events in Broward are designed for people and pets.
Often the events include wonderful pets available for adoption.
Pet events in 2026 include
Doggy Fest
Fashionable dogs, vendors, and pooches for adoption are featured at Doggy Fest at in Fort Lauderdale.
Doggy Fest in 2026 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, and entry is free. The event includes a dog and person dress alike event.
Tarpon River Brewing, 954-353-3193, is at 280 SW Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale
Some free parking is available.
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Dog Expo in Coconut Creek
The Dog Expo features vendors showcasing products and other goods for pooches. It is 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Windmill Park, 700 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek
Dogs who attend need to be leashed and with their humans.
Extra parking is at Coconut Creek Elementary, 500 NW 45th Avenue and the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road.
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Other things to do with dogs
Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach is for the dogs
Other free and inexpensive things to do
Tarpon River Brewing
280 SW 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301
954-353-3193
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