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

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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!

We'll be there to chat about rescue, share ways you can get involved, and connect with fellow animal lovers. While we won’t have adoptable pets on site, we’d love to talk with you about our mission and how you can make a difference for animals in need.

Mission Statement: Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals who were once lost, left behind and forgotten, through connecting, healing, and empowering our community.

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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

oin us at Surly Brewing Co. for a fun-filled afternoon on the patio! Meet adoptable dogs from Midwest Animal Rescue & Services, learn how you can get involved, and maybe even find your new best friend.

Whether you're a long-time MARS supporter or just love dogs and local brews, this event is the perfect way to spend your Saturday. Chat with the MARS team Discover ways to foster, adopt, or volunteer and support our mission!

Come for the beer, stay for the snuggles. No RSVP needed—just stop by and bring your friends!

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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!

Location: Eagles Post #3208 9152 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Date: Tuesday, July 29
Time: 5:00–6:30 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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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

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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!

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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!

For the first time ever, we’re hosting a dog-friendly for a night of laughter, community, and compassion, all in support of our mission.Hosted by the hilarious Joe Cocozzello and featuring a top-notch lineup of local comedians including:

Matt Dooyema
Wendy Maybury
Miss Shannan
Karen Pickering
John DeBoer

This evening promises good vibes, great beer, and even better company (Canine Companions included with VIP Tickets).
Location: Sisyphus Brewing – 712 Ontario Ave W, Minneapolis, MN 55403 -
Date: Saturday, August 9 -
Doors: 7:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
Ages: 21+

Mission Statement: Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals who were once lost, left behind and forgotten, through connecting, healing, and empowering our community.

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