Our Events

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Throughout the year, we plan a variety of inspiring events that highlight the work we do.


Graduations
– Events held in February/March, June and October to recognize several of the newly formed partnerships of an assistance dog and a person with a disability.


Open Houses
 – Quarterly presentations for those who would like to learn more about Can Do Canines.


The Fetching Ball Gala
– A wonderful evening held each winter, celebrating Can Do Canines.


Can Do Woofaroo
– Our family-fun festival is held in September and includes a variety of exciting activities.


We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events. Click on a listing to view more details.

Latest Past Events

Open House: May 17, 2025

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 17, from noon to 2 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on May 17. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. The two presentations are each repeated and offered three times throughout the event. The later sessions tend to be a …

Free

Spring Graduation

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope

Due to a larger number of clients graduating this spring, we are holding our first dual graduation. You are invited to join us at Can Do Canines for either the morning (11 a.m.) or afternoon (3 p.m.) event ... or both! You can view a list of the clients and dogs that will be part of each ceremony on our website Graduation page. Then, if you would like to attend and celebrate our newest grads, please RSVP on that page.

Open House: March 8, 2025

Can Do Canines 9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday, March 8, from 12-2 p.m., at our campus. Potential clients, volunteers, or anyone who might be interested in supporting the organization is invited to attend to learn how an assistance dog changes the life of a person with a disability. There is no pre-registration for this event, so please join us on March 8. You will be asked to share some contact information at our registration table upon arrival. To request a sign language interpreter for the Open House, please contact Laurie at lcarlson@candocanines.org or call 763-331-3000 at least two weeks in advance. We'll do …

Free