Events

See our events calendar here.

Current Scheduled Events:

Let's Talk Rescue!
Saturday June 28th, 2025 11:00 AM until 05:00 AM
Location: The Glass Poppy
Map: 10931 Baltimore St NE Blaine MN 55449

Join Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) at The Glass Poppy for a community event all about rescue, compassion, and connection! Stop by to learn how to get involved with animal rescue, and explore The Glass Poppy’s unique selection of handcrafted art and gifts. Whether you’re curious about fostering, adopting, volunteering, or supporting MARS’ lifesaving mission, this is your chance to connect in person. ~ Shop local and support a community-driven cause. ~ Learn more about how Operation: Save MARS! is helping us protect our nonprofit vet clinic and rescue services.

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Meet & Greet MARS & Puppies!
Saturday June 28th, 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! Join us at Surly Brewing Co. for an afternoon on the patio! You’ll meet adoptable dogs from Midwest Animal Rescue & Services, learn about how you can support their life-saving mission, 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 excuse to sip a pint and show some love. ~ Chat with the MARS team! ~ Discover ways to foster, adopt, or volunteer ~ Support Operation: Save MARS!, the campaign to keep our vet clinic open and our mission going strong Come for the beer, stay for the tail wags. No RSVP required—just show up and bring your friends!

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Puppy Yoga
Saturday July 12th, 2025 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Location: Elm Creek Brewing Co. (763) 208-3623
Map: 11469 Marketplace Dr N Champlin MN 55316

Puppy Yoga with MARS!!

Stretch, smile, and snuggle your way to serenity! Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just showing up for the puppy cuddles, this all-level class is the perfect way to find your flow—with a little help from our furry friends. Expect gentle movement, laughter, and a whole lot of tail wags. Reserve your spot: - $35 per person (includes a pint at Elm Creek) - All ages welcome - Don’t forget your yoga mat and water bottle! Join the #MARSCommunity for a heartwarming hour of #PuppyYoga you won’t forget. #SelfCareWithPuppies

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Pints for Pets!
Saturday July 12th, 2025 12:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Location: Elm Creek Brewing Co. (763) 208-3623
Map: 11469 Marketplace Dr N Champlin MN 55316

Bring your dog, and join us in raising a pint & dollars for rescue pets! From 12-6pm on 7/12, Elm Creek Brewing Co will be donating $1 per Pint sold to Midwest Animal Rescue & Services and our mission. 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. See you there!?

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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