Garney Holiday Market
2025-11-19 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 1700 Swift St. Suite 200, 1700 Swift St. Suite 200, North Kansas City, Missouri, 64116
Shop for a cause at the Garney Holiday Market!
Garney Construction is hosting a festive in-office Holiday Market featuring 12 local nonprofits showcasing their missions and selling unique products. Employees and community members are invited to shop, connect, and give back. Wayside Waifs will be there with adorable puppies ready for playtime and cuddles!

Puppy Party at Leopold Gallery
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Leopold Gallery, 324 W 63rd Street, Kansas City, United States
Join us for a puppy party on November 15 at Leopold Gallery! Bring items from our Wish List to support the shelter pets. You can see the Wish List here.

America Recycles Day - T-Mobile Center
2025-11-14 08:00 - 12:00 | T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri, 64106
Join us for this pawsome recycle event at T-Mobile Center. Wayside will have puppy cuddles from 10am – 11am on November 14. T-Mobile is hosting a donation drive for the shelter pets for items from Wayside’s Wish List.
Click the link below to learn more about the recycling program and which items you can bring.

HamBINGO at Hamburger Mary's
2025-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Hamburger Mary’s KC, 3700 Broadway Blvd #110, Kansas City, 64111
Join us for a fun night at Hamburger Mary’s for Charity HamBINGO on October 15. Bring your friends, play a few rounds, win some amazing prizes to raise funds for the shelter pets.
All proceeds provide life-saving medical and behavioral care, nutritious food, and love to thousands of abandoned and neglected animals.
The event starts at 7pm but we encourage guests to arrive early. Make reservations to secure your spot – this event sells out fast.
Be sure to select the Wayside Waifs date of October 15, when making your reservations.

Families In Action
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00
Families who love helping animals will work together on a volunteer project such as making cat toys or dog treats. Each visit also includes a short tour of adoptable animals! Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Projects may vary depending on shelter needs and will not include direct contact with the animals.
Projects might include:

Making dog and cat toys
Folding laundry
Reading to current Waifs
And more!

The next Families In Action Day is Sept. 30th! Sign-up now to join the fun!

Strutt With Your Mutt
2025-09-28 07:30 - 11:30 | Brookside Boulevard
Strutt With Your Mutt is the largest and longest-running 3k/5k event for dogs and their people in Kansas City. Recently voted one of the top 10 run/walks in KC, more than 1,500 dogs and their people will strutt in the beautiful Brookside neighborhood on Sept. 28 for a morning filled with furry fun, photo ops, dog costume contest, kid’s dash, vendor village shopping with 30+ booths, and much more! Start a team today and support Wayside Waifs‘s life-saving mission, which will serve nearly 30,000 pets and people this year.
REGISTER NOW!

PAWSITIVE VIBES
2025-09-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Diametric Brewery, 949 NE Columbus, Lee's Summit, Missouri, 64086
Check out this suPURR fun event hosted by Diametric Brewery and Charboneau Lorance Real Estate Group!

There will be a limited number of Pawsitive Vibes Pint Glasses available as well as 4 packs to-go. $10 gets you a custom glass, your first pour and a portion of the proceeds goes directly to support the shelter pets at Wayside Waifs. There will be lots of raffle prizes and yard games as well! Did we mention pups? Join the fun on Saturday, September 13!

Do Good Co. Annual Sale!
2025-09-09 11:00 - 18:00 | Do Good Co., 413 E 18th Street, Kansas City, United States
Shop, Save,& Help the Shelter Pets!
Did you know that Do Good Co. is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that sells vintage and gently loved clothing to raise money for Wayside Waifs & Kids TLC. If you are in the mood for a little shopping next weekend Do Good Co. is hosting their annual alley sale! They are also looking for volunteers to help during the sale, email me if interested.

Tom's Town Wags & Whiskey
2025-09-01 - 2025-10-31 | Tom’s Town, 1701 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Tom’s Town Wags & Whiskey is back! This September & October, every pour of Tom’s Town Double Oaked Bourbon, Pendergast’s Royal Gold Bourbon, and Tom’s Town Straight Rye Whiskey benefits the animals at Wayside Waifs. Tom’s Town is also donating a portion of every bottle sale.

Wayside Day at Raising Cane's
2025-08-28 10:00 - 21:00 | Raising Cane’s Chicken Kansas City
Join us Thursday, August 28 at any Kansas City Raising Cane’s
location to support Wayside Waifs.
How it works:
• Mention Wayside Waifs when you order in person
• Or use code RCFUND96 when ordering online or in the Cane’s app
Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to help pets in need.

Poorly Drawn Pets
2025-07-29 08:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00

Families in Action!
2025-07-01 17:30 - 18:30
Looking to spend time as a family while enriching the lives of animals? Bring your family and come volunteer at Wayside Waifs on Tuesday, July 1 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. This event is for children eight to twelve years old and their adults. Learn more and sign up (registration is required) at this link.

Puppy Party at Do Good Co.
2025-05-24 13:00 - 15:00
Join us at Do Good Co. for a Puppy Party on May 24, 1-3pm.
All proceeds will benefit the shelter animals at Wayside Waifs.
Learn more about Do Good Co. and their mission here!

Virtual Kitten Shower
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00
Hard to believe that FIVE years ago we held our FIRST kitten shower! This years Virtual Kitten Shower is Saturday, May 24 and we need your help! We already have litters of kittens and nursing moms with kittens in foster care and need supplies to care for them.

You’ll enjoy watching kittens frolic and play on our Kitty Cam and we’ll be sharing stories and highlights about the cats and kittens in our care. Once the kittens are ready to play we will share the kitty cam link on our social media on Saturday.

Shop the Kitten Registry here https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32U6JZTSR1GJO?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawKa3U1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE5R2c5Y0RuYmIyVmhHbkZDAR7xgTnR4NxWx6HstM2qXD-6tBSD9yxZsZtOg0ix65uZpI9kDoezeIll-LsqeA_aem_3nem4QYEAg8DgrJVPJuJpQ

Thank you for your support to help these kittens and nursing moms grow and heal! We are so grateful!

Sip & Support at Do Good Co.
2025-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | 3901 Martha Truman Road , Kansas City, 64137, United States

Mardi Paws - 2025 Fur Ball Gala
2025-05-10 17:30 - 22:00 | Overland Bark Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
It’s Mardi Paws – where the beads are flying, tails are wagging, and the spirit of New Orleans is alive!
Bid on treasures in our silent auction, sip on a Purr-icane at one of 18 open Bourbone Street bars, and raise your paddle during the live auction to snag the top prize before the krewe rolls on. Don’t miss the Paw-rade, where costumed pets and their human companions will strutt their stuff in style.
Click the link below to learn more and secure your table for Mardi Paws – the 2025 Fur Ball Gala!

FREE Bark Park Etiquette Seminar
2025-05-03 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-03-06 17:30 - 18:30 | 3901 Martha Truman Road , Kansas City, 64137, United States
Bark Park Etiquette Seminar – FREE with Molly Lienemann, CPDT-KA

Have you ever wondered if your dog is cut out to be a dog park dog? Do you and your pup frequent dog parks and wish you had tips for having a better experience with your best buddy? Do you have questions for a trainer about how to navigate dog park challenges?
If you want to meet other people who bring their dogs to the dog park and get answers, then this fun seminar is for you!
Attendees can receive 20% off your next annual membership to Wayside Waifs’ Bark Park!
Recommended donation of $10.

Register here: https://waysidewaifs.org/programs-services/behavior-training/

FREE Basics of Dog Training Seminar
2025-04-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-03-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | 3901 Martha Truman Road , Kansas City, 64137, United States
Basics of Dog Training Seminar- FREE with Molly Lienemann, CPDT-KA

Join us for this one-hour seminar about all things dog training! We’ll take a deep dive into how we train dogs and why we train them that way! Learn what science has to say about dog training and see how we can meet our dogs where they’re at to improve our relationship. This seminar includes instruction on training a few basic commands as well! This is a one-time seminar for humans only- no dogs. Class is free with a suggested $10 donation.

Register here: https://waysidewaifs.org/programs-services/behavior-training/

Ask-A-Trainer Day at Wayside's Bark Park
2025-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | 3901 Martha Truman Road , Kansas City, 64137, United States
Are you struggling to deal with your dog’s behavior? Do you have questions for a dog trainer? Want to learn more about dog play and body language?
Come visit with our shelter trainers while your dog plays in the park!
Trainers will be available for questions during this time. Come and go as you please. You don’t have to stay the entire time.
Recommended donation of $10 to fund our park.
Register here: https://waysidewaifs.org/programs-services/behavior-training/

Bark at the Park - KC Royals vs. Orioles
2025-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | KC Royals Stadium, Kansas City, MO
The Kansas City Royals Bark at the Park night – benefitting Wayside Waifs and presented by Underdog Fantasy – is Friday, April 4. The packages include 1 dog ticket and 1 human ticket, and you’ll receive one theme item with your purchase.
Join the fun and cheer for the Royals with your furry bestie. Proceeds from the Bark at the Park event tickets benefit the shelter pets at Wayside Waifs. Learn more and get your tickets using the link below. We can’t wait to see you!
Get your special event tickets here: https://www.mlb.com/royals/tickets/specials/bark-at-the-park

Drive-thru Vaccination Clinic
2025-03-23 09:00 - 13:00 | 3901 Martha Truman Road , Kansas City, 64137, United States
Wayside Waifs will hold a low cost, drive-thru vaccination clinic on Sunday, March, 23 from 9am-1pm, or while supplies last. This is a first-come, first-served clinic. More clinics are scheduled and you can learn more on our website – https://waysidewaifs.org/programs-services/outreach/

Charity Bingo at Hamburger Mary's KC
2025-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Hamburger Mary’s KC, 3700 Broadway Blvd #110, Kansas City, 64111
Calling all BINGO lovers! Join us for sassy and hilarious Charity Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s!
We fill up for almost every charity bingo event, so we encourage you to make reservations. That’s the only way to ensure you have a table.
*Note: To be seated at a table during charity bingo events there is a $15 minimum purchase per person at the table mandatory purchase.
*To play bingo, a $10 donation to the charity will get you a book of 10 bingo cards. 100% of the donation goes to the charity. No cash prizes are given to game winners. Winners of each game are given a prize from the prize table which are donated to the charity.

https://www.hamburgermarys.com/events/charity-bingo-2
Questions? Contact Emily Sanger, esanger@waysidewaifs.org or 816.812.9882

Low Cost Vaccination Clinic
2024-10-05 08:30 - 12:00 | 3901 Martha Truman Road , Kansas City, 64137, United States
Let’s get your pets vaccinated and protected! Join us for this upcoming drive-thru vaccination clinic!

Learn more here: https://waysidewaifs.org/programs-services/outreach/

Strutt With Your Mutt
2024-09-29 07:30 - 10:30 | Brookside Boulevard
Strutt with us on Sunday, September 29 in beautiful Brookside! This 3k Walk – 5K run is the biggest pet festival in KC and all funds will provide safe rescue, live-saving medical and behavioral care, nutritious food, shelter, and lots of love and treats to thousands of homeless animals. In addition to the walk/run, there will be vendor village featuring more than 30 local vendors, and a pet costume contest! Don’t miss this tail wagging good time!
YOU can save them by registering to Strutt with us! Bring your furry bestie and let’s save lives and give homeless and neglected pets a second chance at life!
Registration is now open! Click here to register!

Low Cost Vaccination Clinic
2024-09-21 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-08 08:30 - 12:00 | 3901 Martha Truman Road , Kansas City, 64137, United States
Let’s get your pets vaccinated and protected! Join us for one of these upcoming drive-thru vaccination clinics!

Learn more here: https://waysidewaifs.org/programs-services/outreach/

HAMBINGO!
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Hamburger Mary’s KC, 3700 Broadway Blvd #110, Kansas City, 64111
Join us for a fun night of HamBINGO benefiting Wayside Waifs! Bingo cards are $10 and we will be selling raffle tickets for prizes! CASH ONLY.
Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes before bingo starts to order some drinks/food and purchase bingo cards!
Online Reservations are highly encouraged, go here to learn more: https://www.hamburgermarys.com/kc/hambingo/
