Events
 See our events calendar here. Current Scheduled Events: Great Summer Tailgate @ Texas Roadhouse Tuesday July 22nd, 2025 5:00 PM until 07:30 PM Location: Texas Roadhouse - Coon Rapids (763) 862-3389 Map: 2780 Main St NW Coon Rapids MN 55448 Join us for a free Great Summer Tailgate event! The fun will be in the parking lot of Texas Roadhouse and Lowe's on and will include: • Bounce Houses • Free hot dogs and lemonade • Face painting • Balloon Palooza • Fire, Police, and Ambulance vehicles • Local Vendors (with free giveaways) • Local Crafters • Kid's Games • Dessert Food Trucks
Click here for more information Learn About Rescue at YMCA Coon Rapids Friday July 25th, 2025 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM Location: Emma B Howe YMCA (763) 785-7882 Map: 8950 Springbrook Dr NW Coon Rapids MN 55433 Stop by our table at the YMCA Coon Rapids on Friday, July 25 from 8:30–11 AM during their community volunteer event! Click here for more information Puppy Cuddles & Learn about Rescue Saturday July 26th, 2025 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM Location: Surly Brewing Co. Map: 520 Malcom Ave SE Minneapolis MN 55414 See all of the animals attending this event. Craft Beer and Puppies? Yes, Please! Saturday, July 26th | 12–4 PM Surly Brewing Co. | Minneapolis, MN J
Click here for more information Meat Raffle @ Eagles Post #3208! Tuesday July 29th, 2025 5:00 PM until 06:00 PM Location: Eagles Post #3208 (952) 854-3044 Map: 9152 Old Cedar Ave S Bloomington MN 55425 Join MARS at the Eagles Post #3208 Meat Raffle! Support rescue pets just by showing up for some good ol’ fashioned fun! Click here for more information Dinner for Pets w/ Stanley's NE Bar Room Wednesday July 30th, 2025 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM Location: Stanley's Northeast Bar room (612) 788-2529 Map: 2500 University Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 Need dinner plans mid-work week? Look no further! 10% of all sales is being donated to MARS on Wednesday 7/30 from 5-9pm! See flyer here Click here for more information MARS at the Big Minneapolis Anime Convention Saturday August 2nd, 2025 10:00 AM until Sunday August 3rd, 2025 05:00 PM Location: MN Convention Center (612) 335-6000 Map: 1301 2nd Ave S Minneapolis MN 55403 Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is excited to be part of the Big Minneapolis Anime Convention—Minnesota’s ultimate celebration of anime, cosplay, and community! We’ll be there all weekend with a booth (no adoptable pets this time) to connect with fellow animal lovers, share our mission, and showcase how rescue and fandom can go hand-in-paw. Stop by our table to learn how you can get involved—whether through fostering, adopting, volunteering, or supporting our nonprofit vet clinic. We’ll also have exclusive MARS merch and info on how anime fans can become real-life heroes for pets in need. Come for the cosplay, stay for the cause!
Click here for more information Good Laughs for a Good Cause Comedy Show! Saturday August 9th, 2025 7:30 PM until 09:30 PM Location: Sisyphus Brewing (612) 444-8674 Map: 712 Ontario Avenue West #100 Minneapolis MN 55403
Join us for an unforgettable night of stand-up comedy at Sisyphus Brewing—with a heartwarming twist!
Click here for more information Pancakes & Puppies! Saturday August 16th, 2025 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM Location: Down The Street Nutrition Map: 1432 85th Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55444 See all of the animals attending this event. Join us for Pancakes & Puppies! We're flipping pancakes for a cause! Come out to Down the Street Nutrition on Saturday, August 16th from 9am to Noon to support Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS)! 30% of all sales go directly to MARS! Bring your appetite and your big hearts! Let’s raise some dough (literally and figuratively) to help rescue pets find loving homes. Click here for more information Great Summer Tailgate @ Texas Roadhouse Tuesday August 19th, 2025 5:00 PM until 07:30 PM Location: Texas Roadhouse - Coon Rapids (763) 862-3389 Map: 2780 Main St NW Coon Rapids MN 55448 Join us for a free Great Summer Tailgate event! The fun will be in the parking lot of Texas Roadhouse and Lowe's on and will include: • Bounce Houses • Free hot dogs and lemonade • Face painting • Balloon Palooza • Fire, Police, and Ambulance vehicles • Local Vendors (with free giveaways) • Local Crafters • Kid's Games • Dessert Food Trucks Click here for more information Let’s Talk Rescue & Buy Candles! Saturday August 23rd, 2025 12:00 PM until 05:00 PM Location: The Glass Poppy Map: 10931 Baltimore St NE Blaine MN 55449 Come spend your Saturday surrounded by good vibes, great scents, and even greater causes! Join MARS, The Glass Poppy, and Nordeast Candle Co. for a cozy afternoon dedicated to helping rescue pets. Click here for more information Dinner & Pints for Pets at Stanley's NE Bar Room Wednesday August 27th, 2025 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM Location: Stanley's Northeast Bar room (612) 788-2529 Map: 2500 University Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418
Join us at Stanley’s – and support rescue pets while you dine! ~ Looking for midweek dinner plans? Join us at Stanley’s NE Bar Room with great food, cold drinks, and a great cause!
Click here for more information Meat Raffle @ Eagles Post #3208! Friday September 5th, 2025 5:30 PM until 07:00 PM Location: Eagles Post #3208 (952) 854-3044 Map: 9152 Old Cedar Ave S Bloomington MN 55425 Join MARS at the Eagles Post #3208 Meat Raffle! Support rescue pets just by showing up for some good ol’ fashioned fun! Click here for more information Rescue on Tap: The Road Home & Puppies! Thursday September 11th, 2025 4:00 PM until 07:00 PM Location: Nouvelle Kitchen & Brewing Map: 4124 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis MN 55422 See all of the animals attending this event. Join us for an evening where good beer and good causes come together!
Come sip, smile, and support rescue pets. Together, we can raise a glass—and hope—for animals in need. Click here for more information Community BarkBQ: Vendor Fair & Donation Drive Sunday September 14th, 2025 12:00 PM until 04:00 PM Location: Brookdale Dog Park (763) 276-9880 Map: 7650 June Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55443
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and community at the Community BarkBQ! This family-friendly, pet-friendly event brings together neighbors, local vendors, and animal lovers to support Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS). What to Expect:
Sponsored by WeatherTek, this event helps MARS continue its mission of serving both pets and people — finding homes for animals who were once lost, left behind, and forgotten, while building a stronger community. Bring your family, your friends, and your pets — and enjoy an afternoon of connection, good food, and giving back. Click here for more information Buffet Fundraiser at Q.Cumbers – Support MARS Wednesday September 17th, 2025 4:00 PM until 08:00 PM Location: Q. Cumbers (952) 831-0235 Map: 7465 France Ave S Edina MN 55435 Join us on Wednesday, September 17 from 4–8pm at Q.Cumbers in Edina for a buffet fundraiser benefiting Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS).
It’s the perfect way to enjoy a wholesome meal with family and friends while supporting a cause that changes lives. Dine in and give back—your meal helps us continue our mission of rescuing and rehoming pets in need. Click here for more information Meat Raffle @ Eagles Post #3208! Friday September 19th, 2025 5:30 PM until 07:00 PM Location: Eagles Post #3208 (952) 854-3044 Map: 9152 Old Cedar Ave S Bloomington MN 55425 Join MARS at the Eagles Post #3208 Meat Raffle! Support rescue pets just by showing up for some good ol’ fashioned fun! Click here for more information Meow Mixer at MARS! Saturday September 20th, 2025 11:00 AM until 02:00 PM Location: MARS Map: 4084 83rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park MN 55443 See all of the animals attending this event. Join us at MARS on Saturday, September 20th from 11 AM – 2 PM for a one-of-a-kind Cat & Kitten Pop-Up Party! We’re bringing together 20 (or more!) adorable cats and kittens for you to meet, cuddle, and maybe even take home. Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to hang out in pure cat bliss, this is the purrfect way to spend your Saturday. What to expect:
Adoption applications can be started in advance or filled out on-site. Even if you’re not adopting, stop by and soak up the purrs — because what’s better than a Saturday surrounded by cats? https://www.midwestanimalrescue.org/info/adoption Dinner & Pints for Pets at Stanley's NE Bar Room Wednesday September 24th, 2025 5:00 PM until 09:00 PM Location: Stanley's Northeast Bar room (612) 788-2529 Map: 2500 University Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55418 Dinner for Rescue PetsJoin us at Stanley’s NE Bar Room for an evening that helps pets in need. On Wednesday, September 24th from 5:00–9:00 pm, Stanley’s will be donating 10% of all sales to benefit Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS). Your meal and drinks will directly support our mission of rescuing, caring for, and rehoming pets who are lost, left behind, or forgotten. Event Details:
Every order makes a difference. Come enjoy a night out and help save lives!
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