Upcoming Pug Nation Events
Pug Nation’s Annual Pugtacular Spooktacular *NEW LOCATION!*
When: Saturday, October 17th, 11am-4pm
Where: Lakeside Picnic area in Alondra Park, 3353 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale CA
Get ready for a Pugtacular day of pugs, costumes, and community! Join us for one of our most anticipated events of the year, celebrating everything we love about pugs while supporting lifesaving rescue work. Enjoy vendors, a silent auction, and a crowd-favorite pug costume contest—all while meeting adorable pugs and supporting their journey to forever homes. Whether you’re a longtime pug lover or new to the breed, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Come hungry, as a food truck will be on-site with delicious bites, plus desserts and coffee available for purchase, or bring your own food and enjoy a picnic with family and friends while taking in all the Pugtacular fun.
Annual Reunion/Pug Meetup
When: Saturday, November 14th from 10am-12pm
Where: Recreation Park Dog Park, 5201 E 7th St, Long Beach CA 90804
Calling all pugs, past adopters, and pug lovers! Join us for our Annual Pug Reunion & Meetup, a special day dedicated to celebrating our rescue family—both two-legged and four-legged.
Reconnect with fellow adopters, see familiar faces, and let your pugs socialize while we celebrate the happy endings you’ve helped make possible. Whether you adopted recently or years ago, this event is all about community, gratitude, and lots of pug snorts.
Annual Sugar Pug Fairy Holiday Market and Adoption Fair
When: Saturday, December 5th from 12pm-3pm
Where: Pubble, Carson CA 90810 – Receive address when you RSVP!
Join us for our Annual Pug Market & Fair—a paws-itively fun day celebrating pugs, community, and rescue! Shop unique vendors, enjoy raffles and special activities, and spend the day surrounded by fellow pug lovers and their adorable companions.
This festive fair is the perfect place to support small businesses, connect with our rescue family, and help us continue our lifesaving work. Bring your pugs, bring your friends, and come soak up the snorts!
There will be no shortage of pugs to hug and adore! For the safety of our rescue dogs and yours, please leave your dogs at home.
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Pug Nation & Mychal’s Santa Stroll 2026
When: Saturday, December 12, 8AM Check-In, 9AM Start
Where: Hermosa Beach Pier, 1 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach CA 90254
Come meet some of our available Pugs while also supporting Mychal’s Learning Place at their 8th Annual Santa Stroll. Join hundreds of Santa’s strolling along the Strand from Hermosa Beach to Manhattan Beach and back. Enjoy vendors, pet costume contest, photos with Santa and more!
Use Stroll Sign Up button below if you would like to take part in the stroll itself!