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Events at The Dogs’ Spot
Winning Ways Equine and Canine Sports Massage & All Creatures Chiropractic
Monday, November 9, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Dog’s Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique
1701 Iron St, North Kansas City MO
Winning Way Equine & Canine Sports Massage and All Creatures Chiropractic will be onsite to provide massages by appointment. Contact 816-507-325 to schedule your dog’s massage today! Contact 913-444-2633 to schedule chiropractic care.
Pet Loss Grief Support Group
This group meets monthly, the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Sunday, November 15
The Dog’s Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique
1709 Iron St, North Kansas City MO
This group is open to anyone who has lost a beloved animal. We typically meet every third Sunday of the month at 1:00 at The Dogs' Spot. Together, we share stories, support one another, and navigate the deep grief that comes with such a meaningful loss. You are not alone here—this is a safe, understanding space to remember, heal, and cope at your own pace.
Santa Paws Holiday Mart
November 28, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Dogs’ Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique
1701 Iron Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Mark your calendars for The Dogs’ Spot’s Fifth Annual Santa Paws Holiday Mart - Kansas City’s ONLY Pet-themed makers’ mart! Shop a curated selection of local vendors who craft, among other things, the perfect present for all the pet lovers on your list (including yourself!), and schedule a photo with Santa and/or a massage for your pup! Vendor applications are now open.
Local Sport Events
NACSW NW1, NW2 Trials Saturday November 7
NW3 Sunday, November 8
National Agricultural Hall of Fame
630 N 126th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Trial host: Brookside Pet Concierge. Trial Host Contact Info: Barbara Miller, bkspet@gmail.com, text 816 694 9296.
Draw period opens Monday, September 21 at 11:00 am Central time.
Local Events
Barks & Boos
October 29, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meat Mitch BBQ
3620 W 95th St,
Leawood, KS 66206
Barks & Boos is back for year three! Join us at Meat Mitch BBQ on Thursday, October 29th from 5-8PM for our annual howl-o-ween party benefiting Great Plains SPCA!
Bring your pups in their Halloween best & get ready for spooktacular time! Enjoy local vendors, Meat Mitch BBQ bites, local specialty drinks, a dog costume contest & more!
Boos, Barks, and Badges Halloween Parade
October 31, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
William B. Howard Station Park
240 SE Main St,
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Start the day with a Costume Contest at Green Street at 9:30 am. Bring the whole family, along with your furry friends of course, to participate in a walking parade at 10 a.m. from City Hall to Howard Station Park. Enjoy games, face painting, a gigantic bubble party from Bubbletastic, and trick-or-treat at participating businesses until noon!
Ales & Tales
November 5, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thompson Barn
11184 Lackman Rd
Lenexa, KS 66219, USA
The annual Ales & Tails fundraiser for Pawsitive Tails is so much more than a fun night out. It's an opportunity for our community to come together and help us continue saying YES to dogs who desperately need us. Dogs who have been abandoned, neglected, injured, or simply forgotten.
And we couldn't do it without some pretty amazing people!
LET'S MEET OUR BREWERS!
We are so excited to welcome the incredible breweries who are generously sharing their time, talents, and delicious brews to help make Ales & Tails 2026 a success!
City Barrell Brewing Co., KC Bier Co., Transparent Brewing Company, Stockyards Brewing Co., Transport Brewery, ExBEERiment Brewing
AND you don't want to miss the food! BBQ by Dunn Up BBQ and it's incredible!
KC Pet Fest 2026
November 6, 4pm - 8pm
November 7, 9am - 8pm
1701 American Royal Ct,
Kansas City, MO 64102
More than a traditional pet expo, KC Pet Fest is an interactive festival experience designed to celebrate all pets — dogs, cats, reptiles, small animals, and more. Attendees can explore curated pet vendors, live demonstrations, educational sessions, adoption opportunities, entertainment, and hands-on activities built specifically for pet owners.
Full Weekend Pass for 16 and up $17
Children 7 and under are FREE both days
Kid Any Day Pass for 8-15: $5
*Kids tickets are available for pickup and purchase at the box office before and during the event. To purchase discounted tickets before the event, please visit the Municipal Box Office. To purchase discount tickets during the event, please visit the American Royal.
Each ticket comes with an activity token that can be used for on-site activities like the raffle, craft zone, and more!
Holiday Photo Shoot
November 15, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Paws and Purrvisions
6241 Brookside Plaza,
Kansas City, MO, 64113
We will close out the year with a diverse and festive Holiday themed photoshoot! Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, Winter Solstice, and anything else you might celebrate this winter. Click on the sign up link to pick the time slot that works best for you.
Each session is $25 and you will receive two complementary picture downloads from your gallery. There will be options to download more photos and purchase additional products if you choose.
Mulled wine and cookies will be provided!
Photos with Santa
November 22, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Mixed Mutt & Company
108 S Liberty St,
Independence, MO 64050
Calling all **merry mutts, jolly little floofs, tiny reindogs, Christmas sweater models, Santa beard sniffers & very good boys and girls** — Santa Paws is coming back to Mixed Mutt & Company!
Eventbrite sign up link coming soon.
Photos with Santa Paws!
December 5, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Imagine Furever Ranch
20720 W 47th St,
Shawnee, KS 66218
Bring your furry friend to meet Santa Paws and capture the paw-fect holiday memory! Whether your pup has been naughty or nice, Santa can’t wait to pose for a festive photo with them!
$25 suggested donation – all proceeds help care for the senior dogs who call The Ranch home.
Come spread some holiday cheer, snap a keepsake photo, and support a great cause — our senior pack will thank you with extra tail wags
Santa Paws in the Park
December 5, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Loose Park Rose Garden and Mall
5200 Wornall
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Bring your pups and get into the howl-iday spirit at one of Kansas City’s favorite pet-friendly traditions! This free event features a festive pet parade around the Loose Park Rose Garden, holiday costume contest, photos with Santa, pup cups, holiday photo ops and props, Chiefs Cheerleaders, and more. Plus, visit the Furever Tree throughout the month to honor the memory of beloved pets who’ve passed.
Photos with Santa benefiting KCREGAP
December 6, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Woof’s Play and Stay Leawood
10750 El Monte St,
Leawood, KS 66211
The hounds and humans had so much fun we’re making it a yearly event!
$20- Photos with Santa & the whimsical KCREGAP elves.
$10- Nail trims & grinds.
All proceeds go to KCREGAP!
Paws & Claus! Pet Pictures with Santa
December 12, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, and December 13, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tail Waggin' PetStop
1818 Wyandotte St,
Kansas City, MO 64108
Bring your pets for pictures with Santa!
For a $20 donation, your family and pets will be immersed in a winter wonderland, holiday-themed set design for a festive photoshoot. You'll leave with 1 printed picture & all digital pictures will be sent the following business day, just in time for the holidays. Please note you can bring your entire family for your pictures! All pet types are welcome to come.
PLEASE NOTE: a scheduled appointment is required and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments will be offered 12pm-3pm on Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th. Head here to get your ticket, and your confirmation email will contain the link to schedule your 10-minute photoshoot appointment! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pawsclaus/event/claus2026/
All money raised will be donated to Pet Resource Center.