Head to Manor Hill for an afternoon of adoptable cuties, live music, and farm fun, with plenty of chances to meet your next best friend while soaking in the atmosphere.

Manor Hill Farm Brewery, 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Join us for the 3rd Annual “Fall Into Fun” Bull & Oyster Roast benefiting BARCS on Saturday, October 3, from 7–11 p.m. at Marco Hunting and Fishing Club in Middle River! Enjoy pit beef, turkey, pulled pork, fresh-shucked oysters, drinks, and desserts, plus a silent auction, 50/50, Ravens, and premium bourbon raffles. Tickets are $70 per person, with tables of 10 available, and must be purchased in advance by September 18. Click for full event details and ticket information.

Marco Hunting & Fishing Club, 1307 Wilson Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220

Join our friends at Merritt Clubs Fort Avenue on Saturday, October 3, from 11 AM to 2 PM. Bring your dog to paddle, fetch, and play in the pool! A $5 cash donation per dog is required, with all proceeds benefiting BARCS shelter animals. The event will also feature vendors and information on how to adopt.

Merritt Clubs Fort Avenue, 921 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

For one day only, join our friends at Merritt Clubs White Marsh! You can choose from two time slots—10 AM to 12 PM or 12 PM to 1 PM (senior pups hour!). Bring your dog to paddle, fetch, and play in the pool! A $5 cash donation per dog is required, with all proceeds benefiting BARCS shelter animals. The event will also feature vendors and information on how to adopt.

Merritt Clubs Fort, 5301 Campbell Blvd, Nottingham, MD 21236

Join us Sunday, September 27, for Shotti’s Point Charm City’s annual Tailgate Block Party benefiting BARCS! The party starts at 12 p.m. with food, drinks, raffles, prizes, giveaways, BARCS gear, and plenty of purple pride, before the Ravens vs. Cowboys kickoff at 4:25 p.m. Don’t miss the once-a-year return of Shotti’s famous pit beef sandwiches, and check out the debut of BARCS’ annual football season T-shirt!

Shotti's Point Charm City, 701 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230

Join BARCS at the 40th Annual Lauraville Fair on Saturday, September 26, from 11 AM to 5 PM! Stop by our booth to meet the BARCS team, learn more about the animals and programs we support, pick up some helpful information, and grab some fun BARCS swag. Come say hello, show your support, and enjoy a great day at the fair while helping us continue our work for Baltimore’s animals!

Lauraville Fair, 4100 Harford Road, 21214

🍺🐶 Join us at Checkerspot Brewing Company on September 24 from 6–8 PM for the BARCStoberfest Beer Release Party! Enjoy Oktoberfest-inspired food, beer, and dog-friendly games, while supporting BARCS’ lifesaving work. Bring your friends, family, and pups for an evening of good beer, good company, and giving back.

Checkerspot Brewing Company, 1421 Ridgely St, Baltimore, MD 21230

For one day only, join our friends at Merritt Clubs Towson from 11AM-2PM! Bring your dog to paddle, fetch, and play in the pool! A $5 cash donation per dog is required, with all proceeds benefiting BARCS shelter animals. The event will also feature vendors and information on how to adopt.

Merritt Clubs Towson, 8757 Mylander Ln, Towson, MD 21286

For one day only, join our friends at Merritt Clubs Eldersburg! You can choose from two time slots: 11AM-1PM or 1:30-3:30PM. Bring your dog to paddle, fetch, and play in the pool! A $5 cash donation per dog is required, with all proceeds benefiting BARCS shelter animals. The event will also feature vendors and information on how to adopt.

Merritt Clubs Eldersburg, 1388 Progress Way, Eldersburg, MD 21784

Join us Sunday, September 13, at Liv’s Tavern for a Ravens Away Game Watch Party benefiting BARCS! Enjoy pet swag giveaways, football and dog-themed photo ops, giant Cup Pong, a football toss, doggy food specials, and more. Get a professional pet photo for just $5, enjoy drinks that give back all September long, and enter the Rescue Rewards Raffle for a chance to win some great prizes. Come watch the game, have some fun, and support BARCS!

Liv’s Tavern, 1113 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230

💦🐶 Grab your pup and make a splash at the annual Dog Swim benefiting BARCS! Join the fun at The Pool Deck at Pendry Baltimore on September 12 for an end-of-season swim with your four-legged best friend, all while supporting Baltimore’s open-admission animal shelter.

Pendry Baltimore, 1715 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231

🎳🐾 Roll on over to Four Counties 4 Paws on Saturday, September 12, from 12–4 PM at Mt. Airy Lanes and OFF Center! The BFF Waggin’ will be there with adoptable cats and dogs, alongside food and drinks, games, and local vendors for an afternoon of fun.

Mount Airy Bowling Lanes, 304 Center St, Mt Airy, MD 21771

💦🐶 Grab your pup and make a splash at the annual Dog Swim benefiting BARCS! Join the fun at The Pool Deck at Pendry Baltimore on September 11 for an end-of-season swim with your four-legged best friend, all while supporting Baltimore’s open-admission animal shelter.

Pendry Baltimore, 1715 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Bagger for BARCS Fundraiser Tournament! All proceeds benefit BARCS, helping animals in our community. Plus, the BARCS Offsite Adoption Team will be on site from 12–4 PM with adoptable animals, along with raffles, prizes, music from DJ Tony2Turnt, and plenty of food and drinks to enjoy throughout the day.

Dundalk American Legion Post 38, 3300 Dundalk Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222

💕🐱 Baltimore KittyCon 2026, presented by Cat Hospital At Towson (CHAT) is a cat-lover convention hosted by BARCS featuring adoptable cats, local vendors, interactive activities, contests, crafts, food, drinks, and plenty of feline-inspired fun. Part cat festival and part community event, it’s the perfect place to spend the day with people who understand why your cat has a dozen nicknames and their own unique personality.

Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230

Kick off KittyCon weekend with BARCS and the Maryland Double Decker Bus for the Baltimore Window Cat Tour! Cruise through Baltimore neighborhoods on an open-top double decker bus while spotting local cats lounging and people-watching from decorated windows. Tours depart from and return to Pickett Brewing Company in Pigtown, with drinks and pre-tour mingling before boarding.

Pickett Brewing Company, 1130 South Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Join BARCS and Sagamore Spirit for a special Wags & Whiskey edition of Whiskey on the Waterfront on Saturday, August 15! Enjoy live music, craft cocktails, and a leash-friendly campus, all while supporting BARCS animals. Fundraiser passes include two cocktail tickets, a $10 donation to BARCS, and a Sagamore Spirit giveaway for your pup.

Sagamore Spirit Distillery, 301 East Cromwell Street, Baltimore, MD, 21230

🎨 Did you follow along with the hilarious chaos of our Poorly Drawn Pet Portrait fundraiser on Facebook? Now it’s time to see these delightfully wacky creations up close! Join us Thursday, August 13 from 5–7 PM at Black Flag Brewing Co for an evening of laughs, paws, and portraits as we celebrate the art that made this fundraiser so memorable. Portraits will be available for purchase through a “name your own donation” system on a first-come, first-served basis.

Black Flag Brewing Company, 9315 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21046

Enjoy an outdoor 60-minute yoga session (all levels) instructed by The Mine's Sidney Nelson and music on the upper deck of the garage, then refuel and unwind with drinks and breakfast bites from Gundalow Gourmet, and others. Your ticket includes yoga session, breakfast bites, a mimosa, and a chance at some amazing door prizes. All proceeds benefit BARCS and Show Your Soft Side!

The Shops at Kenilworth, 802 Kenilworth Drive, Towson, MD

Join BARCS at Mobtown Brewing on Friday, July 25, from 12–5 PM as we celebrate Ernie the brewery cat’s birthday! Stop by our party hat-making station, shop BARCS merch, and enjoy a fun afternoon of craft beer, food, and birthday festivities while supporting the animals in our care.

Mobtown Brewing Company, 4015 Foster Ave #400, Baltimore, MD 21224

Join BARCS, Café Mezzanotte, and Tito's Vodka for Paws on the Patio this Saturday, July 18th, from 12–3 PM! Enjoy live music, a Pawppy Hour with Tito's cocktails, and pup cups for four-legged guests, all while proceeds benefit BARCS animals.

Café Mezzanotte, 760 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146

🦀 Join us on July 17 from 7–10 PM at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood for an evening of great food and fundraising for BARCS! Your ticket includes an all-you-can-eat feast featuring crabs, corn, soup, salad, pasta, and more, along with coffee, tea, and soda. A cash bar will be available, and the night will also feature raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a bake sale, all benefiting shelter animals in need.

Jimmy's Famous Seafood, 6526 Holabird Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21224

Join us at BARCS Bingo on Saturday, June 27! Doors open promptly at 1pm, and the games kick off at 2pm.

Be sure to buy your tickets online ahead of time, as this popular event is likely to sell out—no tickets will be available at the door!

American Legion Post 38, 3300 Dundalk Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222

🎨 The Poorly Drawn Pet Portrait fundraiser is coming to life in person for one night only on June 19 from 6–9 PM at Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar. After all the laughter and eclectic chaos on Facebook, you’ll now be able to see a selection of the delightfully quirky portraits up close, with artwork available for a name-your-own-donation purchase on a first come, first served basis. Please note that not all digital portraits will be available in physical form, and availability cannot be guaranteed for specific pets, as many were created remotely by volunteer artists.

Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar, 1601 Union Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21211

The 6th annual Pours for Paws, presented by Homewell Care Services and Michael Nugent of Cornerhouse Realty, will be held on Saturday, June 13 at The B&O Railroad Museum from 1 - 4 p.m. The event will include beer sipping, spirits and cocktail sampling, live music, vendor market, and games. Plus, this year you can bring your pup along to join the fun!

B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

☀️ Join us for Summer of Giving at The Worthington on June 11 from 4–6 PM! This community fundraiser series pairs local celebrities with local charities for a summer of giving back, and BARCS is honored to be the featured nonprofit for the evening. A portion of the event's sales will be donated to support shelter animals, and foster and adoption applications available on-site for anyone interested in getting involved.

The Worthington, 2900 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224

Join us Sunday, June 7 from 9 PM–12 AM at Cat’s Eye Pub for a night of live music, good vibes, and a great cause. Baltimore-based quintet Dead Dreams, born from the local basement band scene, will be taking the stage for a fundraiser benefiting BARCS.

Cat's Eye Pub, 1730 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231

Join us at Manor Hill Brewing for Meow at the Manor! On Sunday, June 7th, Manor Hill Brewing is hosting a cat-tastic celebration in honor of their barn cats, Maryann & Ginger—adopted from BARCS! The event features adoptable animals, kids' crafts, live music, tasty treats, and a special beer release, all benefiting BARCS and supporting local animals in need. Don’t miss the early release of Barn Cat’s Meow Hazy Double IPA and limited-edition shirts on Friday, June 6th!

Manor Hill Brewing, 4415 Manor Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042