A paws-on guide to dog-friendly happenings around Tampa Bay.

Hey Tampa Bay dog people—this week is packed with everything from tasty food trucks and trivia nights to pups-and-people events that feel extra special. Whether you want a laid-back outing or something a little more sparkly (hi, disco), there’s a spot for you and your best friend. Let’s sniff out the best plans for April 7–12!

Editor's Pick

If you’re looking for a “wait, that sounds adorable” kind of plan, Dogs & Dolphins Cruise is our top pick. It’s a 90-minute adventure built around dolphin magic, with your pup along for the fun as part of the experience. Plus, it’s hosted right at The Dog Bar’s event lineup—so you can make it a full dog-parent day from start to wag.

New This Week

Tuesday, April 7

Pebbles Food Bank - Pebbles Food Bank at SPCA Tampa Bay helps keep pet food available for families facing unexpected hardship, so it’s a compassionate mission that supports dogs and cats across Pinellas County.

📍 SPCA Tampa Bay

🕒 2:00 PM

Salsa, My Love? - Salsa, My Love? is the kind of night that turns your regular hang into a fun, social vibe—perfect when you want to enjoy the energy of The Dog Bar with your pup by your side.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Aloft Element Yappy Hour - Aloft Element Yappy Hour pairs a pet-friendly rooftop happy hour with Good Boy Vodka, and your drink supports HSTB and the animals—so it’s a win for your pup and your good karma.

📍 Aloft Tampa Midtown

🕒 5:30 PM

Bingo Night - Bingo Night at The Dog Bar is a classic “bring your best team” kind of evening, with multiple rounds so you’ve got plenty of chances to win prizes while your dog watches you strategize.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Trivia Night at Two Shepherds Taproom! - Trivia Night at Two Shepherds Taproom is a weekly brain-burner with a dog-friendly twist—come with your furry teammates and aim for those gift-card-winning top teams.

📍 Two Shepherds Taproom

🕒 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, April 8

Member Appreciation Wednesday - Member Appreciation Wednesday makes it extra sweet for regulars, with members getting 25% off their bar tab every Wednesday—an easy win for dog parents who love a deal.

📍 Two Shepherds Taproom, 4813 N Grady Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Madeira Beach Wednesday Market - Madeira Beach Wednesday Market is a seasonal market vibe, ideal for breaking up the week with a breezy outing and plenty to look at with your pup in tow.

📍 15000 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

🕒 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Garden Tea Party - Garden Tea Party at The Vinoy Tea Garden sounds like a sweet, elegant afternoon with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay—expect tea, treats, and mingling with adoptable pets.

📍 The Vinoy Tea Garden

🕒 2:00 PM

HAPPY HOUR at MUTTS - Happy Hour at Mutts & Martinis is a great midweek reset for dog parents—grab a drink, soak up the vibe, and enjoy the company of your pup and fellow locals.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Johnny Nevada's - Johnny Nevada’s brings Mexican street food favorites to The Dog Bar, and it’s especially exciting since the tamales are highlighted as debuting just the week before—so you can be part of the fresh-favorite buzz.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ladies Night at Mutts - Ladies Night at Mutts & Martinis is a fun, social evening where you can dress up the vibe and still keep it pup-friendly—because good times should come with tails.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

FIGHT Act Awareness Event - The FIGHT Act Awareness Event at Dog Bar is a meaningful night out, featuring speakers and a focus on strengthening federal laws against animal fighting—plus you’ll be there with your dog in support.

📍 Dog Bar St. Pete

🕒 6:00 PM

🎉🐾 Boss Lady Bingo at Mutts & Martinis 🐾🎉 - Boss Lady Bingo at Mutts & Martinis brings the bingo excitement with a little extra flair—come ready to play and cheer on your furry teammates.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday, April 9

Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel Adoption Event - Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel Adoption Event is a great meet-and-greet for prospective adopters, letting you spend time with adoptable dogs and kittens ready to find their forever homes.

📍 VW of Wesley Chapel

🕒 10:00 AM

HAPPY HOUR at MUTTS - Another Happy Hour at Mutts & Martinis—ideal if you want a low-key hang where your dog can tag along for the good company and easygoing atmosphere.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wraps & ’Ritas Thursday at Mutts & Martinis - Wraps & ’Ritas Thursday is a tasty-sounding combo night at Mutts & Martinis, pairing snackable wraps with a fun drinks vibe for an easy weeknight plan.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Brunch Munch - Brunch Munch is a new food truck drop, serving up Southern soul food and brunch-style cravings—so it’s a great excuse to grab something tasty and make it a “treat yourself + bring your pup” day.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Bingo Night at Two Shepherds Taproom! - Bingo Night at Two Shepherds Taproom runs every Thursday (with a special exception for the 4th Thursday), and it includes FREE play plus Yappy Hour going ALL night long.

📍 Two Shepherds Taproom

🕒 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday, April 10

HAPPY HOUR at MUTTS - Happy Hour at Mutts & Martinis on Friday is a perfect “we made it!” moment—show up, relax, and let your pup enjoy the social energy.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PetCo Adoption Day – Westshore - PetCo Adoption Day – Westshore is all about helping pets while you shop, with an in-store adoption day plus a Pet Pantry collection so you can donate supplies in the moment.

📍 PetCo – Westshore

🕒 4:00 PM

Johnny Nevada's - Another round of Johnny Nevada’s at The Dog Bar means you can keep chasing those masa-and-tamale vibes from the roving red and black truck—ideal for dog parents who like their plans with a side of flavor.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ladies Night at Mutts - Ladies Night at Mutts & Martinis gives you another chance to bring the group energy—think fun atmosphere, good people, and your dog along for the festivities.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

FT Xtreme Tacos 6-9 - FT Xtreme Tacos is a fun food-focused stop at Two Shepherds Taproom—show up for the taco vibes and bring your pup along for the hangout energy.

📍 Two Shepherds Taproom, 4813 N Grady Ave, Tampa, FL 33614, USA

🕒 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Disco Drag Night - Disco Drag Night at The Dog Bar sounds like pure sparkle-and-laughs energy, with Monique Love bringing the disco drama and turning the bar into a glittery dance-party moment.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Boot Scoot & Pooch Line Dancing at Mutts - Boot Scoot & Pooch Line Dancing is where you go from couch to dance floor—line dancing with your pup’s presence in the mix makes it feel like a true community event.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday, April 11

Dogs & Dolphins Cruise - Dogs & Dolphins Cruise is the ultimate “cute pups + big wow” combo, promising dolphin magic and a fun day out where your dog gets to be part of the adventure.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Dunedin Downtown Market - Dunedin Downtown Market is a fun Saturday stroll option, great for dog parents who like browsing local vendors and soaking up small-town beach energy.

📍 349 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698

🕒 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Carrollwood Market - Carrollwood Market is a Saturday market stop that’s perfect for a casual outing—wander the vendor lineup and keep your pup close as you explore.

📍 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa, FL 33618

🕒 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Vaccine Clinic - SPCA Tampa Bay’s Vaccine Clinic is a practical, community-minded event offering services like rabies, DAPPL, and microchips for eligible pets—perfect for dog parents who want to get care handled.

📍 SPCA Tampa Bay

🕒 10:00 AM

🎟️ $20

Pinellas County Gator Club, Friends of Strays & Jeeves Law Group Adoption and Scholarship Event - This adoption and scholarship event at Mutts & Martinis sounds like a heartwarming community mission—show up to meet adoptable pets and support the partnering groups’ efforts.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

OneBlood Mobile Drive - OneBlood Mobile Drive is a community-focused stop at HSTB, where donating blood helps save lives and supports the Humane Society’s mission right in the neighborhood.

📍 HSTB Shelter & Gazebo

🕒 11:00 AM

Pups & Pilates @ FS8 - Pups & Pilates at FS8 is a fun fitness-and-cuddles combo, with puppies greeting you and popping up during the class—no Pilates experience needed for this one.

📍 Fs8 Studio St Petersburg

🕒 12:00 PM

🎟️ $30

Johnny Nevada's - Come back for Johnny Nevada’s tamales and other Mexican street food favorites—this time it’s another chance to catch that roving red-and-black truck energy at The Dog Bar.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kendra Scott Giveback - Kendra Scott Giveback blends shopping and wagging tails, letting you browse jewelry while spending time with adoptable dogs looking for their forever home.

📍 Kendra Scott (Tampa)

🕒 2:00 PM

PetCo Love Adoption Day – Westshore - PetCo Love Adoption Day – Westshore is a national adoption-day vibe with a local purpose, including a Pet Pantry donation drive so you can help pets and pet parents at the same time.

📍 PetCo – Westshore

🕒 2:00 PM

Sunday, April 12

Pets in the Park Night - Pets in the Park Night is a go-to outdoor-style event listing with more details posted on The New Barker—check the page to see what’s planned and how to join in with your pup.

🕒 12 P

BEAGLES & BASSETS MEET UP - Beagles & Bassets Meet Up is tailor-made for breed lovers, bringing together two adorable groups for a social hang where your dog can sniff out new friends.

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Seminole Heights Sunday Market - Seminole Heights Sunday Market is a year-round option, so it’s a reliable pick when you want a weekend market outing that doesn’t disappear with the seasons.

🕒 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunday Market St. Pete - Sunday Market St. Pete is hosted at St. Petersburg High School, making it a straightforward, community-style destination for a morning stroll with your dog.

🕒 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Downward Dog for a Cause - Downward Dog for a Cause is a feel-good yoga fundraiser at the Humane Society, starting with a class and then continuing with coffee, OJ, mimosas, and a visit from adoptable pets.

📍 Humane Society of Tampa Bay

🕒 9:00 AM

$25 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS

📍 Mutts & Martinis, 2900 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

🕒 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pups, Brunch, & Bottomless Mimosas! - Pups, Brunch, & Bottomless Mimosas is exactly what it sounds like—bring your pup for Sunday brunch fun and sip mimosas while you wait for the next delicious bite.

📍 Two Shepherds Taproom

🕒 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

FT Williamsburg Cucina 12-3 - FT Williamsburg Cucina (12–3) is your midday food-truck moment at Two Shepherds Taproom—perfect for a relaxed Sunday plan with your dog by your side.

📍 Two Shepherds Taproom, 4813 N Grady Ave, Tampa, FL 33614, USA

🕒 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Downtown Dogs - Downtown Dogs is a fun in-store meetup with adoptable pets and giveaways, making it an easy way to support a local pet store while meeting potential new family members.

📍 Downtown Dogs

🕒 12:00 PM

Wave Rider Rotisserie - Wave Rider Rotisserie is one of those mystery-meets-mouthwatering lineup updates—check back soon for more details and plan around whatever deliciousness is coming next.

📍 The Dog Bar, 2300 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL

🕒 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sunday Market St. Pete - Sunday Market St. Pete (at St. Petersburg Distillery) is a fun twist on the usual market outing—pair your browse time with the distillery setting for a lively Sunday plan.

🕒 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dog Owner Tip

💡 Spring allergies hit dogs too. If your pup is scratching more than usual after park visits, a quick paw rinse helps.

Thanks for reading Good Boy Guide—now go make some tail-wagging memories! We’ll be here next week, hoping your inbox stays off-leash and your dog stays on cloud nine.

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