Dogs Downtown
When: September 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Central Park
Find the location on our Interactive Map
Is your company or organization interested in partnering with RDA for this event?! Please reach out to Caitlin at cmatera@downtownrochestermn.com for details.
Every dog has his day, and this day is for all of them! There will be family fun "fur" everyone at Dogs Downtown! Your four-legged friends (and their humans) will have a blast with crafts, games, activities and giveaways! Take time to “paws” with your pups for this free canine-centric event.
See if your dog is ready to be a hospital therapy dog with Mayo Clinic Caring Canine's free hospital simulation room!
Grab a Dogs Downtown t-shirt, while supplies last at the Rochester Downtown Alliance booth!
Food vendors include Uni Uni Bubble Tea and Fuzzy's Italian Ice!
Event Map & Vendor List
Get involved in Dogs Downtown as a partner or sponsor.
Dog Friendly Patios
Looking to grab a bite eat? These dog-friendly restaurant patios welcome you and your four-legged companion:
- Almadina
- Bleu Duck Kitchen
- Cafe Steam (Broadway)
- Chester’s Kitchen & Bar
- Hollanberry Pannekoeken
- Olde Brick House
- Pasquale’s Neighborhood Pizzeria
- People’s Food Co-op
- The Tap House (decks excluded)
- Terza (service dogs only)
- ThaiPop
- Victoria's Ristorante
