During the annual Local Life 3^rd Friday in May, celebrate your pooch at the Dog’s Night Out in Overland Park, Kansas. Dogs and their owners are asked to come down to Downtown Overland Park for a night of fun! While you listen to live music and meet adoptable dogs, look for bright orange window decals for stores and restaurants that welcome your pup during this event.

During Dog’s Night Out, you’ll receive food specials, get to participate in tastings, and take part in great sales in the area. There will also be three gift baskets full of treats for both dogs and humans up for grabs in the raffle!

Admission to the event is free, but raffle tickets are $5 each. All proceeds will go to the Great Plains SPCA.

For a full morning of fun, head over to the annual Tails on the Trails Pet Festival and Dog Swim each August in Lenexa at Ad Astra Pool and Park. During the festival, you can browse through vendor booths with all kinds of pet products and services. There will also be a pet talent show and demonstrations you can watch!

Swim times are divided by dog size with an all dog swim at 11 am. The event runs from 9 am to 1 pm.

Admission is free to the Pet Festival, but swimming will cost $5 per dog if you are pre-registered. Day-of registration is $8 per dog to swim.

Each September and October the Renaissance Festival takes Kansas City by storm. While dogs are allowed at the KC Ren Fest all the time, one weekend is scheduled to especially celebrate local pooches. The Ales and Tails weekend is full of dog-related fun for the whole family! Head over to Bonner Springs for a chance to browse through pet vendor booths and compete in the dog costume and talent contests. Contests are free to enter.

Dog admission is half price during Ales and Tails weekend, so your pooch can attend for just $5. The fair is open from 10 am to 7 pm, rain or shine!

If your dog is in need of a party, you won’t want to miss out on the Fall 4 Fur and Fun event! It's held each September at the VFW off of Pflumm Road in Lenexa. Stop by for a late morning full of snacks, games, and socializing.

Your dog won’t want to miss spending the morning with other furry friends and playing great games. Winners of the games will win prizes! Snacks and drinks will be provided for both humans and canines.

The event runs from 10 am to 12 pm and is free to attend. Dog-less humans are also invited to join in on the festivities!

Who doesn’t love a day full of dogs and beer? You won’t want to miss out on Shawnee Mission Park’s Barktoberfest each October! This is the only pet and music festival in the Kansas City area, so head to the Theater in the Park in Shawnee Mission Park for a day of music with your pet.

During the event, there will be a doggy fashion show, doggy yoga, and a wiener dog race. There will also be kid-friendly shows at the kid stage throughout the day! Don’t forget to stop by and talk to the veterinarians or get a $5 nail trim for your dog.

Admission to Barktoberfest is free for the whole family.