Denver is a dog friendly city.  Perhaps its the beautiful weather or the mountain backyard we have... but whatever the correlation Denver is a dog loving city.  So much so that SPIRE, the 42 story glass residential tower downtown built in a dog park on the 3rd floor.  No need to leave the building when the thunderstorms hit or after a late night out on the town.

So it seems only natural that Denver would also have a number of events geared towards our best friend starting this weekend at the Denver Botanic Gardens.  Here are some details...

Denver Botanic Gardens premiers a new kind of event, geared toward "man’s best friend" and their owners. This dog-centric affair features pet-friendly vendors, informational booths and enough treat stations to keep tails wagging throughout the day. Our family-friendly event allows dogs and dog owners to play, socialize and enjoy the weather as the season transitions from spring to summer.

  • Elizabeth Bublitz with Pawfriendly Landscapes will be teaching her very popular class, "How to Create a Beautiful Pet Friendly Yard." This class will begin at 10 a.m. Registration is required and the class has very limited space. Sign up today!
  • Enter the dog contests such as Best Trick and Best Dog Owner Look Alike. Contest will begin at 11 a.m. Please fill out the registration form and select the category that best fits your dog. Deadline extended--All registration forms are due to specialevents@botanicgardens.org by Thursday, May 20 by 5 p.m.
  • Come learn how your local police dogs are trained and work closely with police officers. Session begins at noon.

The Gardens has a tradition of greeting canine visitors with a treat, as you can see from these photos of some of our furry friends at the old Gatehouse in 2008. These days, neighborhood dogs and their owners drop by the Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center for a doggie treat.

Date:
Saturday, May 22

Time:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location:
Top level of the parking structure at York Street (no part of the event will take place inside the Gardens).

Admission:
$5 Adult
$4 Adult Member
$4 Gardens Neighbors
$3 Child (3-12)
$2 Member Child
Purchase tickets online. Tickets will also be available at the event on Saturday, May 22.

Great Value! An added bonus for all human attendees is admission purchased for Botanic Bow Wow includes one regular admission ticket into the Gardens to be used anytime before June 30. Dogs (except service dogs) are not allowed in the Gardens.