Join the Pet Walk for live music, canine games, and a pet costume contest at Milwaukee's lakefront.
Pet Walk at Veterans Park is a lively event where pets and their humans come together for a morning of fun and community. With live music from Cadence Drive and engaging activities like lure courses and a Pupcasso art station, there's plenty to enjoy. The Vendor Village offers local favorites, and the New Belgium beverage tent ensures refreshments are on hand.
The event kicks off with a 5K run, followed by a walk, making it accessible for all fitness levels. The highlight for many is the pet costume contest and talent show, where creativity shines. Whether you're there for the games, the music, or just to enjoy a day out with your pet, it's a delightful way to support the Wisconsin Humane Society.
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(Check back often as new activities are listed frequently!) Event Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lakefront (Next to the Gift of Wings Kite Store at 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202) Route: View the route here (coming soon!) Park map: View the festival layout here (coming soon!) 8:30 am: Registration & prize pick-up begins 8:30 am - 12:00 pm: Festival fun for the whole family Demo Area featuring the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center, See Spot Play and Great Lakes Search and Rescue K9s Live Music from Cadence Drive Lure courses hosted by Fromm Family Foods, Pupcasso art station, and FREE canine carnival games Face painting for pets and humans, games, and prize wheel giveaways Food & drinks (including the New Belgium beverage tent and Tito’s DIY bloody mary station!) Shop local favorites and meet community organizations in our extensive Vendor Village Pet Walk photo op 50/50 raffle and contests 9:45 am: Welcome & pre-race countdown at the Start line arch 10:00 am: 5K timed run starts! Walkers follow after runners 11:30 am: Free Pet Costume Contest and Talent Show Trick Contest No pre-registration necessary, just meet a staff member at the Entertainment Stage at 11:15 AM to sign up! 50/50 raffle winner will be drawn immediately following the Talent Show. 12:00 pm: Pet Walk festival ends
