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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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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Joybound Around Town in Danville
FeaturedProspect Park Hartz Avenue & Prospect Avenue, Danville, California, United StatesJoybound People & Pets is thrilled to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its flagship event: Joybound Around Town on Broadway (formerly known as Animals on Broadway)! 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.
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Mobile Adoptions at Broadway Plaza’s Back to School Celebration
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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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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Pet Loss Support Meeting
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesPets are family — and losing a member of your family can be an extremely painful and traumatic experience. Thankfully, meeting with a pet loss support group may be able to help. In a nurturing, small group, you are encouraged …
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Concord Chamber of Commerce Mixer
FeaturedJoybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesJoybound is hosting August’s Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Mixer! Connect with Chamber staff, Ambassadors, Joybound Board members, and members of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. This is a great opportunity to network, catch up with friends, …
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Mobile Adoptions at the Pleasant Hill Night Market
Chilpancingo Park 200 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, 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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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 Headlands Brewing Walnut Creek
Headlands Brewing (Walnut Creek) 2999 Oak Road A, Walnut Creek, 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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Wednesday Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Joybound
Joybound People & Pets 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, California, United StatesGet a behind-the-scenes look at Joybound! An informative volunteer docent or staff member will guide you through parts of Joybound not open to the public, including our clinic, dental suite, and animal care facility. Learn about our history, rescue efforts, …
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Berkeley Humane’s Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Berkeley Humane 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, 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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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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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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Mobile Adoptions at F&M Bank
F&M Bank (Walnut Creek) 785 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, 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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Mobile Adoptions at the Diablo Valley Farmers Market
Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market North Wiget Lane & Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, 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 …
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.
