This Oktoberfest-inspired festival is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of pets, people, and community. Held on the Main Plaza in Boerne, it will feature local beer vendors, music, food trucks, a silent auction, rescue pet adoptions, a petting zoo, doggy dash races, and more. Every race, every costume, and every bite of food directly supports the mission to keep spay/neuter and wellness care affordable for local pets and families. hcaltx.org

Charming Pet Rescue Open House (Saturdays, 10–2)
 Meet adoptables, bring the kids (under 18 w/ parent), learn how to foster or volunteer. 8430 Flint Rock Dr., Boerne. charmingpetrescue.org

Helotes MarketPlace (First Saturdays, Old Town Helotes)
 Leashed pups welcome while you browse 150+ vendors, live music & food court (seasonal hours). helotes-tx.gov

Hops & Hounds- Worth the Drive!
 Dog-park-meets-beer-garden with off-leash zones, events, and plenty of human comforts in the Heart of San Antonio. hopsandhoundsllc.com

Joshua Springs Park & Preserve (Kendall County): 2-acre fenced off-leash areas (small/large), 400+ acres of trails, lake, picnic spots.        co.kendall.tx.us

Gunn Family Coyote Dog Park (NW Bexar): 7.5-acre park with agility course, trails, wash stations, small/large sections; check county notices for temporary closures. bexar.org

Phil Hardberger Park – East & West (SA): shaded, fenced dog parks; water fountains, small/all-dog areas, play features. philhardbergerpark.org

Boerne highlights: Bear Moon Bakery, Black Rifle Coffee Co., Free Roam Brewing Co.,  Boerne Taco House, Cibolo Creek Brewing Co., plus more on the City’s “Dog-Friendly” guide.

 Helotes highlights: Wine 101 (patio + water bowls), B-Daddy’s BBQ, plus rotating dog-friendly patios nearby. 

 SA day-trip standouts: Hops & Hounds (bar + dog park); Dos Sirenos Brewing; The Friendly Spot; etc. (policies can change—peek before you go)