Events Archive | Great Plains SPCA https://www.gpspca.org/events/ Heroes for pets. Partners for life. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:50:22 -0500 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.gpspca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cropped-gp-hearticon2026-1-32x32.png Events Archive | Great Plains SPCA https://www.gpspca.org/events/ 32 32 Dia De Los Muertos Pet Remembrance Celebration https://www.gpspca.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-pet-remembrance-celebration/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0500 https://www.gpspca.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=84098 Great Plains SPCA invites the community to honor cherished animal companions during a weeklong Día de los Muertos Pet Remembrance observance, beginning Tuesday, October 27, with our opening night reception, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Great Plains SPCA.   How to Participate: • Create an ofrenda: Bring a photo, favorite toy, or treat to place […]]]> Great Plains SPCA invites the community to honor cherished animal companions during a weeklong Día de los Muertos Pet Remembrance observance, beginning Tuesday, October 27, with our opening night reception, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Great Plains SPCA.

 

How to Participate:
• Create an ofrenda: Bring a photo, favorite toy, or treat to place on the community altar.
• Add personal touches: Include items that represent your pet’s unique personality.
• Light a candle: Invite your pet’s spirit to join you in remembrance.
• Share stories: Speak about your pet’s life and the memories you cherish.
• Reflect: Take a moment to appreciate the unconditional love your pet gave.
• Leave a gift: Donations to Great Plains SPCA will support lifesaving programs for pets and families in our community.

 

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own ofrenda items and to invite friends and family to share in this celebration of beloved pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge. Open hours for this event will mirror daily adoptions center operations, Tuesday – Sunday 11AM – 7PM.

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]]> 2026-10-27 6:00 pm 2026-11-04 7:00 pm 5424 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202 Barks & Boos https://www.gpspca.org/events/barks-boos-2/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.gpspca.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=84463 Barks & Boos is back for year three! Join us at Meat Mitch BBQ on Thursday, October 29th from 5-8PM for our annual howl-o-ween party benefiting Great Plains SPCA! Bring your pups in their Halloween best & get ready for spooktacular time! Enjoy local vendors, Meat Mitch BBQ bites, local specialty drinks, a dog costume […]]]> Barks & Boos is back for year three! Join us at Meat Mitch BBQ on Thursday, October 29th from 5-8PM for our annual howl-o-ween party benefiting Great Plains SPCA! 🧡
Bring your pups in their Halloween best & get ready for spooktacular time! Enjoy local vendors, Meat Mitch BBQ bites, local specialty drinks, a dog costume contest & more!
🗓️ Thursday, October 29th | 5-8 PM
📍 Ranch Mart Courtyard behind Meat Mitch BBQ | Leawood, KS
🐶 Dog-friendly Activities | Dog Costume Contest | Halloweenie Races
🔥 Local Vendors | Meat Mitch BBQ Bites & Specialty Drinks
🐾 Proceeds benefit local shelter pets get the resources they need!
🎟️ GA Ticket for 1 dog + their human & a food item: $20
🐕 Add-on tickets available for the popular Halloweenie Race, Costume Contest & other dog-friendly activities
🔥 Tickets will go up at the door!
Don’t wait, snag yours today

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]]> 2026-10-29 5:00 pm 2026-10-29 8:00 pm Meat Mitch BBQ Howl-o-Ween at Chicken N Pickle https://www.gpspca.org/events/howl-o-ween-at-chicken-n-pickle/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.gpspca.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=84096 Bingo, Costumes & Halloween Fun! Join us on October 31 at Chicken N Pickle North Kansas City for a spooktacular morning of Bingo and Pet Costumes! Bring your furry friend dressed in their Halloween best and enjoy a fun-filled event featuring bingo, adorable costumes, and plenty of festive community spirit. – West Beer Garden – October 31 […]]]> Bingo, Costumes & Halloween Fun!

Join us on October 31 at Chicken N Pickle North Kansas City for a spooktacular morning of Bingo and Pet Costumes! Bring your furry friend dressed in their Halloween best and enjoy a fun-filled event featuring bingo, adorable costumes, and plenty of festive community spirit.

– West Beer Garden
– October 31 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Whether you’re competing for bingo bragging rights or showing off your pet’s creative costume, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

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]]> 2026-10-31 10:00 am 2026-10-31 12:30 pm Chicken N Pickle North KC Puppies, Pilates & Brunch at Margaritaville Hotel https://www.gpspca.org/events/puppies-pilates-brunch-at-margaritaville-hotel/ Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0600 https://www.gpspca.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=84461 Make plans for a feel-good morning at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City! Join us Saturday, November 14, for Puppies, Pilates & Brunch, a special event combining beginner-friendly Pilates, adorable puppies and a delicious brunch, all while supporting animals in our community. Start with Pilates From 9 AM to 10 AM, enjoy a beginner-friendly mat Pilates class […]]]> Make plans for a feel-good morning at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City! Join us Saturday, November 14, for Puppies, Pilates & Brunch, a special event combining beginner-friendly Pilates, adorable puppies and a delicious brunch, all while supporting animals in our community.

Start with Pilates

From 9 AM to 10 AM, enjoy a beginner-friendly mat Pilates class led by an instructor from Studio7 on the green space in front of LandShark Bar & Grill. Whether you’re trying Pilates for the first time or have plenty of experience, all levels are welcome. Bring your own mat if you have one, or use one of the mats available at the event.

Stay for Brunch

From 10 AM to noon, head inside LandShark Bar & Grill for a brunch buffet with bottomless mimosas and a variety of juices. Additional beverages will be available for purchase, too.

Puppies with a Purpose
Spend time with adorable puppies from Great Plains SPCA and help make a difference for animals throughout the Kansas City area. Great Plains SPCA provides lifesaving services for animals and supports pets and their people through prevention, adoption and lifelong care. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the organization.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Tickets: $80 per person
Gather your friends and join us for puppies, Pilates, and brunch with a purpose at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City!

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