Joybound Around Town on Broadway
Get ready for our annual Broadway Plaza street festival, celebrating the special bond between pets and the people who love them.
Social Events
Whether it’s a family game night or a holiday photoshoot with your pet, you’re invited to swing by and join the fun!
Adoption Events
Mobile adoption events bring adorable, adoptable animals out to your neck of the woods. See you there!
Upcoming Events
From mobile pet adoptions across Contra Costa County to Community Solutions assistance, Joybound hosts a wide variety of events that will get your tail wagging! Check out our calendar below for all our upcoming events.
Interested in participating in a Joybound event? Looking to host an event? Just want to learn more? Please contact our team at [email protected].
Events
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Camp Joybound (Summer Week 6)
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesPlease Note: All Summer 2026 sessions at Camp Joybound have reached capacity. Stay tuned for announcements about more upcoming dates for Joybound’s Youth Programs. Let’s inspire the next generation of animal lovers! We’re welcoming students ages 8 – 14 years old …
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Free Big Dog Adoptions (Big Dog Summer)
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesEvery Summer, we like to highlight all the reasons why people LOVE their big dogs! Could it be their aloof-yet-goofy personalities? The way the make you feel safe and protected? Something else entirely? Throughout the month of July, Joybound will …
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Mobile Adoptions at the Veranda Shopping Center
The Veranda Shopping Center 2001-2003 Diamond Blvd, Concord, California, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
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Summer Movie Night: Ratatouille
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesGrab your popcorn, your family, & even your canine companion and join Joybound People & Pets for our Summer Movie Nights throughout June, July & August. Everyone is welcome at these community film nights in Joybound’s Pavilion. Concessions, beverages, and …
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East Bay Thrift Store Crawl Kickoff
Joybound Thrift Store, Cat Lounge & Adoption Center 1950 Market St, Concord, CA, United StatesThe East Bay Thrift Store Crawl begins on Saturday, August 1 and Joybound is celebrating with a kickoff event to remember! Put on your thrifting shoes and join us at the Joybound Thrift Store, Cat Lounge & Adoption Center in …
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East Bay Thrift Store Crawl 2026
Joybound Thrift Store, Cat Lounge & Adoption Center 1950 Market St, Concord, CA, United StatesNational Thrift Shop Day, celebrated each year on August 17, is a reminder that thrift stores do far more than offer great finds at great prices. Many thrift stores are nonprofit organizations, using donated items and store sales to support …
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Clear the Shelters (Free Adult Dog & Cat Adoptions)
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesJoybound is proud to team up with NBC Bay Area, NBCUniversal, and hundreds of other shelters and rescue organizations across the country to host Clear the Shelters throughout the month of August a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that …
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Mobile Adoptions at the Streets of Brentwood
AMC Brentwood 14 2525 Sand Creek Rd, Brentwood, California, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
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Camp Joybound (Summer Week 7)
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesPlease Note: All Summer 2026 sessions at Camp Joybound have reached capacity. Stay tuned for announcements about more upcoming dates for Joybound’s Youth Programs. Let’s inspire the next generation of animal lovers! We’re welcoming students ages 8 – 14 years old …
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Mobile Adoptions at National Night Out
Broadway Plaza 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
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Walnut Creek Locust Street Festival
Locust Street Festival Locust Street and Cypress Street, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWith stops at local parks, shopping centers, and community events, we make it easy and convenient to find your perfect furry companion. Every mobile adoption event is staffed with knowledgeable team members who can help match you with the ideal …
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Monthly Team Trivia Night
FeaturedJoybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesUnleash your competitive side and your inner trivia nerd at our monthly Team Trivia Night! You’re invited to join us on the first Wednesday of every month for a night of fun at Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters! Invite your friends, …
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Summer Movie Night: Zootopia
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesGrab your popcorn, your family, & even your canine companion and join Joybound People & Pets for our Summer Movie Nights throughout June, July & August. Everyone is welcome at these community film nights in Joybound’s Pavilion. Concessions, beverages, and …
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Free Pet Vaccinations & Microchips (Location TBD)
Location TBDPlease Note: Joybound is currently finalizing the details for our August pet food pantry and vaccine + microchip clinic. Event details (including the location) will be updated by August 1. Vaccinations are an extremely important part of your pet’s health …
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Free Pet Food Pantry (Location TBD)
Location TBDPlease Note: Joybound is currently finalizing the details for our August pet food pantry and vaccine + microchip clinic. Event details (including the location) will be updated by August 8. Through our FoodShare pantry, Joybound supplies pet food to qualifying pet …
Event Opportunities
Host an Adoption Event
Request Joybound’s mobile adoption vehicle at your community event, or sponsor the adoption fees for a whole day of pet adoptions!
Request Joybount at Your Event
Hosting an event? Request a Joybound speaker or representative to bring a little bit of extra Joy to the festivities.
Sponsor an Event
Partner with us to elevate the event and your business and brand. Join us as an event sponsor and showcase your commitment to the community.
Signature Events
Unleash the LOVE Festival & Adopt-a-thon
February 7, 2026: Celebrate all things LOVE with adorable animals, food trucks, free ice cream, face-painting, music, giveaways, and more. In addition to Joybound’s adoptable animals, we host fellow animal rescue groups with their own adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens ready to join loving families.
Unleash Happiness Gala
May 30, 2026: A paws-itively unforgettable evening of tail-wagging fun and purr-worthy delights! Join us for an evening of FUN and JOY, as well as dancing, supporting Joybound People & Pets! Enjoy incredible cocktails, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, a decadent seated dinner, dessert, and a specialty chocolate experience that’s not to be missed!
Joybound Around Town on Broadway
September 14, 2025: Get ready for a day packed with live music, the always-adorable Paw-rade Walk, the Pet Wellness Festival, costume contests, and plenty of fun for people and pets alike.
