Pawtriot Yappy Hour
Second Wednesday of the month starting in June @ 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Pemberton Garden
Happy (or Yappy if you prefer!) Hour is the opportunity for pet owners and their dogs to socialize with pets who love Philadelphia’s National Park. Events will be held once a month starting in June in the garden next to the Pemberton building off Chestnut Street. Each month will have an activity created with your puppers in mind. During the program, they can even take the oath and become an official B.A.R.K. Ranger at Independence National Historical Park.
Refreshments will be available for dogs and their humans.
Event details:
Date: Second Wednesday of the month (June 11, July 9 and August 13)
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Pemberton Building Garden – located off Chestnut Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets located along cobblestone path.
Cost: Free
Reminders:
- This is a social event for pets and owners, so we ask that only well-behaved dogs who get along with other dogs/humans participate in the event.
- Dogs must be on a leash the entire time they are on park grounds.
- Any incidents that occur from the actions of the pet or owner will be the sole responsibility of the pet owner
Doughnuts with Dogs
Sunday, May 18, 2025 and Sunday, September 7, 2025 @ 8 am, at the Pemberton Garden
There is nothing better on a Sunday morning than a cup of coffee and the taste of a doughnut while enjoying Philadelphia’s National Park… unless of course you bring your pup! Doughnuts with Dogs is a chance for pet owners and their dogs to socialize with other folks and pets who love our National Park. The morning events will be held in the garden next to the Pemberton building off Chestnut Street. During this event, your dog will have the opportunity to take the oath and become an official B.A.R.K. Ranger at Independence National Historical Park.
Coffee and Doughnuts will be available for the humans with special treats for the dogs
Event details:
Date: Sunday, May 18th and Sunday, September 7, 2025
Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Location: Pemberton Building Garden is off Chestnut Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets, along a cobblestone path.
Cost: Free
Reminders:
- This is a social event for pets and owners, so we ask that only well-behaved dogs who get along with other dogs/humans participate in the event.
- Dogs must be on a leash the entire time they are on park grounds.
- Any incidents that occur from the actions of the pet or owner will be the sole responsibility of the pet owner.
