From casual “yappy hours” to large community gatherings, there’s always something happening!
Our events are a mix of playful, social, and welcoming spaces designed to help you connect, make friends, learn, or just wag your tail. Whether you’re new to the community or a seasoned pup, there’s always room at the table (or on the dance floor) for you. Every event is built around inclusion, fun, and a shared love of good company — no pressure, just good vibes and open paws.
Check the calendar for the most up to date scheduling of meet-ups.
Unleashed
Monthly, 1st Saturday | 21+
District Eagle goes full pup mode for the community. Wear your gear and roam both floors with featured DJs and our puppy mosh pit. Yappy Hour kicks things off, followed by beats that keep tails wagging on the dance floor. No cover charge.
Barks & Bites
Weekly, Wednesday | 18+
A relaxed mid-week dinner meet-up where pups and friends gather over food and conversation at a local food hall or outdoor spot. It’s a chance to share a meal, connect with community, and enjoy some low-key time getting to know each other.
Bark at the Spark
Monthly, Friday | 18+
Join us at Spark Social House to connect and hang out in a welcoming, quieter space. Sport your gear in this casual, welcoming space and show your pup side while keeping it low key and social.
Pup Crawl
Monthly, Friday | 21+
Join the pack for a monthly pub crawl through 3–4 local bars. We’ll end at a queer-friendly venue — drinks are always optional, the focus is on socializing and connection with others, and keeping tails wagging after a long week.
Sit, Stay, Sip
Monthly, Saturday | 21+
Once a month the pack takes over a local queer bar for a night of pups, friends, and community connection. With no pressure to drink, it’s all about hanging out and turning the spot into our own pup-friendly space.
Popcorn & Paws
Monthly | 18+
Take in a flick at our laid-back pup community movie night where we gather to relax, connect, and enjoy a film together. Bring yourself, some friends, and settle in for a cozy night with the pack.
The TailWags community is active and engaged, holding a summer picnic in Rock Creek Park, walking together in the 2025 World Pride Parade in DC, and hosting many other unique events throughout the year.
Stay up to date on all our events. Subscribe in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or whatever calendar app you use with the links below.
Google Calendar Users:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=NjA5ZGZhOTM0OTRlODBhOTYzYTk1ZDU3NzM2YzM5ZTU5ZDAzMzA0ZTBjMjZkMGI1ZWJlMmFjYjE1ZjJjMTYyYkBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t
iCal (Apple) Users: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/609dfa93494e80a963a95d57736c39e59d03304e0c26d0b5ebe2acb15f2c162b%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Events far out in the future may change. The events should update automatically if you subscribed to the calendar.