Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

Photos with Santa - Supporting MARS!
Saturday December 6th, 2025 12:00 PM until 02:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don's Roseville
Map: 1661 County Rd C West Roseville MN 55113

Photos with Santa – Benefiting Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS)

Join us for a festive holiday photo event at Chuck & Don’s in Roseville. This is the perfect opportunity to capture a special holiday memory with your pet while supporting a great cause.

All proceeds directly benefit the animals and programs at Midwest Animal Rescue & Services.

Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Chuck & Don’s 1661 County Rd C West Roseville, MN 55113

Event Details
• $10 per printed photo
• All well-behaved pets are welcome
• Photos taken on-site with a festive holiday setup
• No appointment needed — walk-ins only
• Proceeds support the rescue, care, and adoption of animals through MARS

This event is a wonderful way to celebrate the season while helping pets in need.

We hope to see you there!

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MARS Adoption Event at Blaine PetSmart!
Saturday December 6th, 2025 12:00 PM until 03:00 PM
Location: Blaine PetSmart (763) 614-3055
Map: 10451 Baltimore St NE Blaine MN 55449
See all of the animals attending this event.

MARS Adoption Event at Blaine PetSmart!

Looking to add a new canine companion to your home? Join us at Blaine PetSmart for a MARS adoption event featuring adoptable dogs ready to find their Road Home!

Location: Blaine PetSmart 
10451 Baltimore St NE • Blaine, MN 55449
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 

Come meet adoptable pets, chat with our team, and learn more about fostering, volunteering, or supporting MARS. Whether you’re ready to adopt or just want to say hello, we’d love to see you there!

Together, we help pets find their Road Home.

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Dine to Donate for MARS at Applebee’s
Wednesday December 10th, 2025 11:00 AM until 11:59 PM
Location: Applebee's - Northtown (763) 784-8086
Map: 199 Northtown Dr NE Blaine MN 55434

Join us for a delicious way to make a difference.

When you dine at Applebee’s in Blaine on Wednesday, December 10, a portion of your meal will help save lives.

Use the code “DoinGood” and 15% of your total bill will be donated directly to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) — helping pets in need find safety, love, and their forever homes.

Whether you stop in for lunch, dinner, or late-night bites, every meal counts toward our mission of giving pets their second chance. Mark your calendar and invite your friends and family to dine out for a great cause.

Eat good. Do good. DoinGood for MARS

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Domino's -- Pizza That Saves Lives
Monday December 15th, 2025 12:00 PM until Sunday February 15th, 2026 11:59 PM
Location: MARS
Map: 4084 83rd Ave. N. Brooklyn Park MN 55443

Support Midwest Animal Rescue & Services through our Domino’s Donate for Dough fundraiser!

From now through February 15, supporters can purchase a $20 Donate for Dough fundraising card that unlocks unlimited Buy One, Get One FREE large pizzas, valid through December 2026.

For every card sold:
- $10 is donated directly to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services
- Cards are valid at 149 participating Domino’s locations

This is a simple way to enjoy pizza while helping animals in need.

Purchase here: www.tinyurl.com/MARSPizzaDeal

Thank you for supporting our mission to help pets and people — where all roads lead home.

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New Year’s Eve Dinner for Rescue Pets
Wednesday December 31st, 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

Kick off your New Year’s Eve with great food and a great cause at Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room!

Join Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) on Wednesday, December 31 from 5–9 PM, where 10% of all dinner sales will be donated to support rescue pets in our care. Whether you’re starting your evening celebrations or simply enjoying dinner at a Minneapolis favorite, this is an easy, meaningful way to give back while you dine.

Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room
5–9 PM
10% of dinner sales support MARS rescue pets

Can’t make it that night? You can still support rescue pets by donating online.

Thank you for helping us start the New Year with compassion, community, and care.

MARS x Subaru at the Auto Show!
Saturday January 3rd, 2026 10:00 AM until Sunday January 11th, 2026 05:00 PM
Location: MN Convention Center (612) 335-6000
Map: 1301 2nd Ave S Minneapolis MN 55403
See all of the animals attending this event.

Twin Cities Auto Show 2026 January 3–11, 2026 
Minneapolis Convention Center

MARS is partnering with Subaru at the 2026 Twin Cities Auto Show. We will be on-site throughout the week with adoptable puppies and dogs at the Subaru Loves Pets booth. Join us to meet adoptable pets, learn about our mission, and connect with our team.

MARS Appearance Schedule

Saturday, January 3 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Sunday, January 4 
Shift 1: 9am – 1pm 
Shift 2: 2pm – 5pm

Monday, January 5 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 5pm

Tuesday, January 6 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Wednesday, January 7 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Thursday, January 8 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Friday, January 9 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm
 Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Saturday, January 10 
Shift 1: 10am – 2pm 
Shift 2: 3pm – 7pm

Sunday, January 11 
Shift 1: 9am – 1pm 
Shift 2: 2pm – 5pm

General Auto Show Hours
Saturdays: 9am – 8pm
 Monday through Friday: 9am – 8pm 
Sundays: 9am – 5pm

Location Minneapolis Convention Center 
1301 2nd Ave S
 Minneapolis, MN

Tickets and Event Details For tickets, pricing, and full event information, visit www.twincitiesautoshow.com.

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Minneapolis Home Building & Remodeling Expo
Friday January 16th, 2026 12:00 PM until Sunday January 18th, 2026 05:00 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Downtown Minneapolis Exhibit
Map: 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis MN 55403

Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) will have an informational table at the Minneapolis Home Building & Remodeling Expo, taking place January 16–18, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

This event brings together homeowners and industry professionals to explore home remodeling, building, and design ideas. Attendees are invited to visit the MARS table to learn more about our mission, programs, and ways to support local animal rescue efforts.

Additional details, including booth number, will be shared closer to the event.

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Twin Cities Home Expo
Friday April 24th, 2026 12:00 PM until Sunday April 26th, 2026 05:00 PM
Location: MN Convention Center (612) 335-6000
Map: 1301 2nd Ave S Minneapolis MN 55403

Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) will be attending the Twin Cities Home Expo April 24–26, 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center with an informational table.

The Twin Cities Home Expo features hundreds of exhibitors focused on home improvement, remodeling, and design. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the MARS table to learn more about our work, community impact, and opportunities to support pets and people through local rescue efforts.

Booth details will be announced as they become available.