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Pop-Up Pooch Party

Hanlon Park

Updated: Jun 15, 2025

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If you’re a dog lover, fur-parent, or one of the goodest boys and girls, get your leads ready! Brisbane’s ultimate dog festival, Pop-Up Pooch Party, will have tails wagging at a fun-filled celebration of our beloved canines at Hanlon Park, Stones Corner, on Sunday June 15.

Couple with dog at Pop-Up Pooch Party Hanlon Park

Perfect for dog-owners, dog-lovers, and paw-rents looking for a memorable day out, there will be something for everyone – market & food stalls, kids' activities, talks, workshops, behavioural sessions, pamper stations, live entertainment, off-leash dog area, DIY doggy bandana and badge making space, even a Puppy Cuddle Zone that is sure to make hearts implode.  

Stalls at Pop-Up Pooch Party Hanlon Park

You can discover the latest gadgets, nutrition, health, sustainable products & toys, learn about what RSPCA Qld do, purchase a raffle ticket, and chat about adoptions. There will also be food trucks, Scout’s sausage sizzle, puppy ice cream and puppuccinos. 

Pop-Up Pooch Party Hanlon Park

Bring your Muster Dogs questions for a live Q&A with Nathan and his Border Collie Chief from 10am, before joining them for signings and a meet & greet. Alisha Todd will be performing and Chase from Paw Patrol will be making a special appearance for our littlest dog lovers.

Pop-Up Pooch Party Hanlon Park

Be sure to visit The Workshop later in the day to see who will be crowned by the RSPCA in their highly-coveted competitions including waggiest tail and best behaved (aka goodest boy or girl), as well as the Next Top Pooch Model Search.

Child & dog at Pop-Up Pooch Party Hanlon Park

You don’t even need to have a dog with you to be showered in puppy cuddles and kisses in the purpose-built Cuddle-a-Puppy area. 

Good to know - Pop-Up Pooch Party is brought to you by Brisbane City Council.

Need to know - Don’t forget to pack your own doggy doo bags!

City Parklands is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com

Pop-Up Pooch Party

Hanlon Park / Bur'uda

Stones Corner

Jun 15 8-12pm

Free

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