Calendar of Events 2026
Best in Yard: Pet Day Pawty! - Sat, April 11, 145 3rd St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 12-4
Best in Yard: Pet Day Pawty! - Sat, April 11, 145 3rd St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 12-4
Pet lovers, this one’s for you!
Bring your dogs, cats, and pets of all kinds to Kingston Yard on April 11 for a fun-filled celebration of National Pet Day, presented by Pawsitivity Pet Spa!
Enjoy a pet parade, costume and photo contests, and explore pet-focused vendors. Whether you’re showing off your furry friend or just soaking up the fun, this family-friendly event is perfect for animal lovers of all ages. For more information or to register, visit https://www.kingstonyardcr.com/petdaypawty
Photo Contest: You must submit a photo of your pet at Kingston Yard, including restaurant patios, on April 11th during the event. Photo submissions will be accepted from 12-3pm. Awards will be given out in the following categories: most photogenic, most unphotogenic, funniest, best smile, and best trick.
Costume Contest: Sign up is open day of from 12-1pm. Judges will be roaming the yard from 1-3pm choosing their winners. Awards will be given out in the following categories: most creative, best group, judge's pick.
Pet Parade: Line up will begin at 2pm with the parade starting at 2:30pm. The parade will be led by a representative from Pawsitivity and will go down 1st Street, turn left on 1st Avenue, and come back into Kingston Yard along the parking garage, ending onstage. Judges will be watching registrants as they cross the stage. Partcipating pets must be well behaved, be on a leash or contaned, and be up-to-date on their vaccinations. Wagons are accepted. Prizes will be given out in the following categories: cutest, best behaved, pet/parent look alike, most unique pet, best personality, fluffiest, and best talent.
All awards will be given out at 3:30pm
Dog Days at Drexel - Sat/Sun, July 18/19 - more details soon!
Best in Yard: Pet Day Pawty! - Sat, April 11, 145 3rd St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 12-4
Rescues, shelters and lots of pet shopping vendors! Arts and Crafts and education also. Rockstar will be at the event again this year and we hope you stop by and chat with us, meet some of our adoptables and play grab bags for some fundraising fun!
Paws and Planet Charity Dog Show - Sunday, August 2nd - Carol Stream Town Center - 10am to 3pm
Paws and Planet Charity Dog Show - Sunday, August 2nd - Carol Stream Town Center - 10am to 3pm
Join us for a day of paws, pets and planet friendly fun at the Paws and Planet Charity Dog Show! A community event that supports pet care, family education and eco-friendly initiatives, all while celebrating our furry friends!
Rockstar will be this event again this year and we hope you join us and other rescues and shelters and pet vendors for a day full of fun. We will have our grab bags for fundraising as well as some of our adoptable dogs. Stop by and visit with us!