Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

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

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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.
Here’s why you’ll love it: 10% of all candle sales go directly to our Mission to help pets in need Browse beautiful candles & handcrafted goods
~ Meet friendly faces from the rescue community and learn how you can get involved
~ Perfect opportunity to grab gifts (or treat yourself!) while supporting a life-saving cause
~ Whether you stop by to shop, chat, or just enjoy the atmosphere, every candle purchased helps bring a rescue pet closer to their forever home.
Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and let’s make this a day to remember!

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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!

~ On Wednesday, 8/27 from 5–9pm, Stanley’s will be donating 10% of all sales to our Mission.

~ MARS is on a mission to give hope and homes to animals who were once lost, left behind, or forgotten.

~ Every bite and pint you enjoy helps them continue rescuing pets and supporting the people who love them.

Grab your friends (and your pup), hit the patio, and toast to 15 years of community, compassion, and wagging tails!

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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!

Location: Eagles Post #3208 9152 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Date: Friday, September 5th
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM

Come grab a drink, win some meat, and help raise funds for Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS)! Proceeds from each raffle support our mission to save more lives and serve more people and pets in need.

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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!

Beer Release – “The Road Home”
We’re thrilled to celebrate the release of The Road Home, a refreshing Fruit Punch Sour brewed with Sauvignon Blanc grape, passionfruit, orange, and guava juices. Bright, tropical, and full of flavor, it’s the perfect pint to enjoy while supporting a great cause.

Adoptable Puppies on Site
Come meet some adorable pups looking for their forever homes. This is your chance to find a new best friend while enjoying a fun night out.

Drink for a Cause

$1 from every pint of The Road Home will be donated to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS)
$3 from every specialty pour of The Road Home will also benefit MARS
25oz crowlers will be available to take the flavor (and the support) home with you!

Come sip, smile, and support rescue pets. Together, we can raise a glass—and hope—for animals in need.

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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

Community BarkBQ: Vendor Fair & Donation Drive
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: 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:

Free admission
Free lunch, chips, and dessert (vegetarian option available in limited quantities)
Vendor Fair featuring local businesses and makers
Children’s Book Reading
Free Yoga Class
People & Pet Donation Drive

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.

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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).

When you bring this flyer or mention “MARS” while dining, 20% of your bill will be donated to help rescue pets find their forever homes.

Q.Cumbers offers a fresh, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring:

Crisp salad bar
Homemade soups
Fresh bakery items
Fruit and dessert selections
Hot entrées

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.

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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!

Location: Eagles Post #3208 9152 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Date: Friday, September 19th
Time: 5:30–7:00 PM

Come grab a drink, win some meat, and help raise funds for Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS)! Proceeds from each raffle support our mission to save more lives and serve more people and pets in need.

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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:

Meet & greet with 18 cats and kittens looking for homes
A fun, welcoming “cat party” atmosphere
Adoption counselors on-site to answer questions
The chance to find your new furry best friend!

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

Don’t miss it — 3 hours, 20 cats, endless love!!

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 Pets

Join 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.

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