May 2024 Boston Things To Do With Your Dog

Dog-friendly events for those in the Greater Boston Area. Mingle with other dog owners and enjoy the warmer weather outdoors. Save the dates!

Open Streets Boston - Dorchester, MA

May 5: Open Streets Boston (Dorchester, MA)

From Ashmont St. to Linden St. enjoy outdoor fun where traffic is closed for cars and the streets are open to connect with local neighbors and businesses. 

May 7: Yappy Hour at Dorchester Brewing (Dorchester, MA) 6-9pm 

May 29: Yappy Hour at The Anchor (Charlestown, MA) 5-8pm 

We love a good Yappy Hour! Reminder that these outdoor patios are always dog-friendly!

Yappy Hours
Spring Fest at Hood Park and Dog Mom Marketplace

May 11: Dog Mom Marketplace at Short Path Distillery (Everett, MA) 1-4pm

Local vendors and themed drinks for you and your pup! 

May 11: Hood Park Spring Fest (Charlestown, MA) 11:30-4pm

Fenced in dog park, petting zoo, photo ops, live music, food, games, and more.

Lilac Sunday Boston Womens market and Mothers Day Brunch

May 12: Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum (Boston, MA)  10-5pm 

Are you dreaming of picnics? This is one of the dreamiest setups! Get the full springtime bloom experience with a collection of over 400 lilacs. This is the only day when picnics are allowed on the grounds. 

May 12: Boston Women’s Market Spring Makers Celebration (Boston, MA)  12-5pm – Charles River Speedway

Support women-owned businesses with food, handmade crafts, artisanal goods, and more!

May 12: Mother’s Day Brunch & Pup Crafts at Park-9 Dog Bar (Everett, MA) 

Enjoy brunch from Big Pig BBQ and have fun making picture frames with your pup through “lick painting”