Woofstock at Keyport Minipark
2025-06-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Keyport Mini Park, 55 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ, United States
Come out and meet us at WOOFSTOCK. A GROOVY time for you and your furry friends!
Join Us for a Tail-Wagging Good Time!
Bring your family, friends, and pups out for a fun-filled evening at the Keyport MiniPark.We’ll be joining other local rescues for a celebration of dogs and community, featuring:
A Street Market ? Live Music? A Fun Dog Contest? Rescue Groups from Around the Area? Meet our Gentle Giant Ambassadors & Learn About Our Work
Whether you’re looking to connect with fellow dog lovers, support animal rescue, or just enjoy a great day outdoors, we’d love to see you there!

Happy Pet Expo
2025-06-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Fairleigh Dickinson University, 285 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Calling all pet lovers! Come visit us at the Happy Pet Expo at Fairleigh Dickinson University Ferguson Recreation Center.
Stop by our booth to chat with fellow dog lovers, grab some fun info and meet our Danes!

https://www.instagram.com/happypetexpo
https://www.facebook.com/HappyPetExpo

Ice Cream Social at Dairy Maid - Colonia NJ
2025-06-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
You’re invited to an Ice Cream Social!Come cool off with some ice cream, meet our wonderful volunteers, and say hello to a few of our lovable Great Danes.Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!
We’ll be there on June 20th, July 11th, August 15th and September 5th.
Bring a friend, bring your love for Danes, and come enjoy a fun (and delicious!) time with us!

Broadway Barks at Shubert Alley
2025-07-12 15:00 - 18:30 | Shubert Alley, West 45th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Our volunteers and Danes will be at Shubert Alley for Broadway Barks #27 in July. We’d love for you to stop by and see us while you enjoy a fun day. We’ll be there from 3:00 – 6:30PM
Shubert Alley is a pedestrian walkway located in Manhattan and runs from W 44th street – W 45th street, connecting 7th & 8th Ave.

Broadway Barks is a Nonprofit organization founded by Bernadette Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, an annual event that helps shelter animals find their fur-ever homes.

Ice Cream Social at Colonia Dairy Maid
2025-07-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
You’re invited to an Ice Cream Social!Come cool off with some ice cream, meet our wonderful volunteers, and say hello to a few of our lovable Great Danes. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!
We’ll be there on June 20th, July 18th, August 15 and September 5th.
Bring a friend, bring your love for Danes, and come enjoy a fun (and delicious!) time with us!

Ice Cream Social at Colonia Dairy Maid
2025-08-15 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
You’re invited to an Ice Cream Social!Come cool off with some ice cream, meet our wonderful volunteers, and say hello to a few of our lovable Great Danes. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!
We’ll be there on June 20th, July 18th, August 15th and September 5th.
Bring a friend, bring your love for Danes, and come enjoy a fun (and delicious!) time with us!

Meet & Greet at Petco - Piscataway
2025-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Come to Petco to meet our wonderful volunteers, and say hello to our lovable Great Danes. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!
We’ll be there on August 17th from 12:00 – 3:00PM
Bring a friend, bring your love for Danes, and come enjoy some time with us!

Somerset Patriots - Bark in the Park
2025-09-03 18:30 - 21:30 | TD Bank Ball Park, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807, United States
Join Us at Bark in the Park!
MAGDRL will be at Bark in the Park, and we’d love to see you there! Stop by our booth to meet our incredible ambassador dogs, learn more about Great Danes and rescue efforts, and find out how you can support our mission. We’re always looking for passionate volunteers to get involved. Come say hello, ask questions, and show your love for these gentle giants!
April 22nd – Hartford Yard Goats
May 27th – Akron RubberDucks
Sept 3rd – New Hampshire Fisher Cats
https://www.milb.com/somerset/tickets/bark-in-the-park
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CANCELLED Meet & Greet at Raymour & Flanigan
2025-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Raymour & Flanagan, 200 Rte. 17 North, Paramus, NJ, 07652, United States
CANCELLED
Come meet some of our gentle giants and learn more about Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League!We’re teaming up with Raymour & Flanigan for a meet & greet event. Our volunteers—and of course, a few of our ambassador Great Danes—will be there to say hello, share information about our rescue work, and answer any questions you may have about adoption, volunteering, or how to support the Danes in need. Whether you’re a longtime Dane lover or just curious about the breed, we’d love for you to stop by and say hi! Big dogs, big hearts—come see for yourself!

BARKtoberfest at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
2025-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
BARKtoberfest! The Zoological Society of New Jersey will be hosting the 8th Annual BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event & Marketspace at the Berson Family Center Parking Lot at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo! Come meet our wonderful volunteers and adorable Danes for lots of happy wags and information while supporting local animal shelters and rescue groups. This event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

St. Paul's Ministry Blessing of the animals
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 714 Herbertsville Rd., Brick, NJ, 08724, United States
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League will be attending the Blessing of the Animals. Blessing ceremony will offer individual blessings for all pets in attendance. This event is free to the public. In past years, there have been dogs, cats, snakes, bearded dragons, chickens, hamsters, and horses receive blessings. We’d love to meet you there!

Holiday Photos
2025-11-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Poochie Doo Pet Grooming, 149 N Broadway, South Amboy, NJ, 08879, United States
Join us for a joyful photo event hosted by Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League! Get holiday photos you’ll treasure forever.
Whether you’re posing with your 4 legged friends, your family, your 2 legged friends, neighbors or the whole gang—we’d love to see you there!
Scooby Doo will be there for photos today.All proceeds help support our Great Danes in need.

Holiday Photos
2025-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Poochie Doo Pet Grooming, 149 N Broadway, South Amboy, NJ, 08879, United States
Join us for a joyful photo event hosted by Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League! Bring your two-legged and four-legged friends and get a holiday photo you’ll treasure forever.
Whether you’re posing with your pup, your partner, your family, your neighbors, your friends…or the whole gang—we’d love to see you there!
The Grinch will be there for photos today!All proceeds help support our Great Danes in need.

Super Pet Expo
2026-01-09 15:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
FUN
Exciting edutainment for pet lovers​
Shopping
Shop the best pet products from over 150+ local and national exhibitors
Play
Leashed, friendly pets are always welcome!
Adoption
Meet adoptable pets and speak with representatives from local rescue organizations to learn about the adoption process.
Education
Meet and greet pet experts with a variety
of specialties, including training, nutrition and health
WHERE?

New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave.
Edison, NJ 08837

Petco of Piscataway Meet & Greet
2026-04-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Great Dane Meet & Greet
Stop by and meet some gentle giants!
We’ll be at Petco in Piscataway with a few of our Great Dane ambassadors for a casual Meet & Greet. It’s a great chance to say hello, spend a little time with these amazing dogs, and learn more about the breed and the work our rescue does.
Our volunteers will be happy to answer questions and chat about life with Great Danes. Whether you’re a longtime Dane fan or just curious about these big, lovable dogs, we’d love to meet you.
Come by, say hi, and get to know some wonderful Danes!

Bark in the Park *Somerset Patriots* Game
2026-04-14 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-26 16:00 - 21:00 | TD Bank Ball Park, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807, United States
Bring your dog to the ballpark for one of our Bark in the Park Nights.
Games include:
Pre-game Pooch Parade around the warning track of the field
Professional pet photographs on the concourse
“Yappy Hour” hang out during the game
Water stations available on concourse
Engage with pet-related vendors and organizations
Opportunity to be chosen for in-game promotions
Dogs do not require a ticket

CANCELLED - Happy Pet Expo 26
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Happy Pet Expo, Parsippany PAL, 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany, NJ, 07054, United States
We apologize for canceling this event.
The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League will be at the Happy Pet Expo — come say hi!
Stop by to meet some of our gentle giant ambassador Danes, chat with our volunteers, and learn a little about rescue. Bring the kids and enjoy some Great Dane smiles while you’re there. We’d love to see you!

Petco in Piscataway Meet & Greet
2026-05-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Come meet some gentle giants!
Join us for a Great Dane Meet & Greet at Petco in Piscataway, where you’ll have a chance to meet a few of our wonderful ambassador Danes and learn more about the breed and the work our rescue does.
It’s a great chance to say hello, spend a little time with these amazing dogs.
Our volunteers will be happy to answer questions and chat about life with Great Danes. Whether you’re a longtime Dane fan or just curious about these big, lovable dogs, we’d love to meet you.
Come by, say hi, and get to know some wonderful Danes!

Colonia Dairy Maid Ice Cream Meet & Greet
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
Join us for a sweet meet & greet! 🍦🐾
Come hang out with our Great Danes, learn more about the rescue, and enjoy a treat while you’re at it. Our ambassador Danes will be there soaking up attention and showing off just how wonderful these gentle giants are.
Bring the kids, bring your questions, and bring your love for dogs—we’d love to see you there!

Petco of Piscataway Meet & Greet
2026-06-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Great Dane Meet & Greet
Stop by and meet some gentle giants!
We’ll be at the Petco in Piscataway with a few of our Great Dane ambassadors for a casual Meet & Greet. It’s a great chance to say hello, spend a little time with these amazing dogs, and learn more about the breed and the work our rescue does. Bring the kids—they love meeting these big, friendly dogs!
Our volunteers will be happy to answer questions and chat about life with Great Danes. Whether you’re a longtime Dane fan or just curious about these big, lovable dogs, we’d love to meet you.
Come by, say hi, and get to know some wonderful Danes!

Colonia Dairy Maid Ice Cream Meet & Greet
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
Join us for an ice cream meet & greet! 🍦🐾Stop by, enjoy a treat, and spend some time with our Great Danes. Our ambassador dogs will be there making new friends and showing off their sweet personalities.We’d love to see you—bring the family and say hello!

Petco of Piscataway Meet & Greet
2026-07-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Great Dane Meet & Greet
Come meet some gentle giants!
Join us for a Great Dane Meet & Greet at Petco of Piscataway, where you’ll have a chance to meet a few of our wonderful ambassador Danes and learn more about the breed and the work our rescue does.
Our volunteers will be there to answer questions, talk about Great Dane care, and share information about our rescue. Whether you’re a longtime Dane lover or just curious about these amazing dogs, we’d love to see you. Bring the kids—they love meeting these big, friendly dogs!
Stop by, say hello, and spend a little time with some truly big personalities!
We look forward to meeting you!

Broadway Barks
2026-07-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Shubert Alley, West 45th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Broadway, big paws, and Great Danes—what could be better? Stop by Shubert Alley and see us at Broadway Barks to meet our gentle giants, say hello to our volunteers, and learn all about our rescue. We can’t wait to meet you!
Shubert Alley, between 44th & 45th Streets, between 7th & 8th Avenue
Viewing/Pet Visitation:    3pm – 5pm
Show:    5pm – 6:30pm

Dog Royalty Day Seaside Heights
2026-07-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Seaside Heights North Beach located at Seaside Boardwalk and Kearney Ave Seaside Heights, New Jersey 08741, Seaside Boardwalk and Kearney Ave., Seaside, NJ, United States
This year, the Seaside Heights BID is partnering with some great local organizations to raise donations and awareness for the rescue animals ne need. Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc. , The Pittie Project, and Jersey Shore Animal Center will be on the boardwalk with some of their furry friends. Come say hello during our Dog Royalty Day or donate today to help rescue rehabilitate animals in need.

Colonia Dairy Maid Ice Cream Meet & Greet
2026-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
Ice cream + Great Danes = a pretty perfect day 🍦🐾Come meet some of our gentle giants, learn about the rescue, and grab something sweet while you’re here.All are welcome—especially kids and dog lovers!
