Jack London PUP Crawl, 2026

Our own Jack London Improvement District is hosting another great event and we’re thrilled to be participating! Join us for a dog-friendly, dog-centric, daytime bar and food crawl throughout the Jack London District! Oakland’s Jack London neighborhood is a notoriously dog-friendly destination, so we’re taking it up a notch and planning a mega-dog-friendly crawl this Spring! Mark your calendars for our first ever Jack London Pup Crawl on Saturday, April 18th.This brand-new dog-centric bar and food crawl will take over Oakland’s waterfront brewery, bar, and restaurant scene for one day only. Explore your favorite neighborhood bars and restaurants and enjoy discounted cocktails, beers, and bites, all while having your furry friend in tow! This event is free to attend with RSVP, BUT we highly encourage you to make a donation here on Eventbrite to help support local animal shelters! We will be donating proceeds to Oakland Animal Services. It’s the perfect way to give back to the community while having an awesome day with your four (and two) legged pals! How It Works Step 1: RSVP for free right here on Eventbrite! Ticket holders must be 21+ Step 2: Check in between 1-5:30pm on Sat. April 18 at 333 Broadway to pick up your wristband and printed event map. Step 3: Plan your own route! Visit participating bars, breweries, and restaurants offering exclusive one-day-only discounts on food and drinks, all within walking distance. Participating businesses TBA! Step 4: Complete the digital scavenger hunt on the TownTrek app to win prizes and discover new spots throughout the district. Winners will win some awesome ~mystery prizes!~ Only attendees with official Jack London Pup Crawl wristbands will have access to drink and food specials. RSVP to secure your spot! What to Expect Drink and food specials from your favorite Jack London venues Activations from local dog-centric businesses A digital scavenger hunt with fun local prizes An afternoon of free, walkable, dog-friendly festivities right here in the Town! Event Details Date: Saturday, April 18th Time: 1:00-6:00PM (Check-In 1:00-5:30PM) Location: Various locations around the Jack London District, Oakland Check-in: 333 Broadway Cost: Free with RSVP Ages: 21+ (minors only allowed to tag along to select businesses) Dogs must stay on leash at all times! Participating Businesses Alta Vina Wine Bar Everett and Jones BBQ Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Hesher’s Pizza & Taproom Kuidaore Handroll Bar NIDO’s BackYard Noka Ramen & Bar Oakland United Beerworks Original Pattern Brewing Co. Pawsitively Bay Area The Pizza Pantry plank Rosenblum Cellars Slainte Irish Pub Xingones Cantina Bring your well-behaved pup, your well-behaved friends, and an empty belly to enjoy plenty of food and drink—translation: bark bark! woof woof! aaaahhhwoooo! Presented by the Jack London Improvement District Questions? Contact rachel@jacklondonoakland.org Get tickets here!