Deep Ellum Brewing Co. has us barking with excitement. | Photo via @threewolvesk9
Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tnerat a local brewery, a place to stretch your paws, or just dining out, well bone appétit. Get ready to dig into this guide for dog-friendly spots around the Big D.
🐾 Dog parks
Barry Annino Bark Park, 2445 Canton St. Formerly known as Bark Park Central, this park offers a 1.2-acre, off-leash space in downtown Dallas.
Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Ave. This recently redesigned park has a designated, shaded space where you can take your dog’s leash off so they can run freely through agility structures.
🐾 Restaurants
Mutts Canine Cantina,2889 Cityplace W. Blvd. Bring your four-legged friends to this spacious, outdoor patio in Uptown that has a food and drink menu for humans — plus, a dog menu for furry friends.
Cane Rosso, 2612 Commerce St. This pizzeria is named after owner Jay Jerrier’s dog, so it makes sense that pups have a seat at the table here.
🐾 Breweries
Oak Cliff Brewing Co., 1300 South Polk Dr. Find a selection of local brews on tap at this large, dog-friendly taproom. There’s also a Biergarten where you can stretch your paws and soak up the sunshine as you sip.
White Rock Brewing Co., 2477 N. Beckley Ave. This local brand opened its alehouse and brewery in 2023, and it features a full menu, plenty of drink options on tap, and a dog-friendly patio.
🐾 Trails
Trinity Skyline Trail, 110 W. Commerce St. This easy, 4.6-mile walk will let you score views of the Dallas skyline as you trot along the Trinity River.
Katy Trail, 4825 Cole Ave. This 3.5-mile path was once an abandoned railroad. Today, it takes you on a scenic tour of Dallas.
Johnny Marr | Monday, Sept. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $40+ | Listen to a multi-talented solo artist who was a co-songwriter and guitarist for The Smiths.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Pick-up Pickleball | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Dallas Farmers Market | Free | Hop on one of 10 different courts to compete in this highly popular sport.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Sammons Jazz: New in Town | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Sammons Center for the Arts | $45+ | Enjoy an evening of Latin jazz, featuring the debut of vocalist Whitney James.
Thursday, Oct. 3
Skyline Cinema: Cool Off with a Classic | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5:45-7:45 p.m. | Skyline Branch Library | Free | The library will screen “Dial M for Murder,” a 1954 detective film that stars Grace Kelly.
Friday, Oct. 4
2024 Aviation Discovery Fest | Friday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Dallas Executive Airport | $45+ | This three-day festival is a celebration of air crafts, including flight demonstrations, Q+As with pilots, and dedicated zones for kids.
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