3rd Annual Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon

Schedule

Sat Feb 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Joybound People & Pets | Walnut Creek, CA

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Join us for a festival featuring adorable adoptable animals & unexpected delights! Plus a new Fun Run/Walk benefiting Joybound this year!
About this Event

Joybound presents Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon

FREE Community Festival plus Fun Run/Walk benefitting Joybound People & Pets! Details below.

Just a few days before Valentine’s Day, we’ll be celebrating all things LOVE! Join us for a fun festival that features adorable adoptable animals and unexpected delights.

  • Meet adoptable cats and dogs from partner shelter organizations across Northern California
  • Enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, and artisan marketplace.
  • Free ice cream, glitter face painting, popcorn, and giveaways!
  • Interactive craft stations, games, and temporary and permanent tattoos.
  • Live music from local bands.
  • Explore how you can help animals in need by fostering, volunteering, or donating.
  • Ask the expert: Get advice from our trainers and veterinarians.

DETAILS

Fun Run/Walk details:

  • Takes off at 10:00 am from Joybound People & Pets Campus located 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Participants can complete a 1-mile easy-paced walk with or without their pets or a 3.1 mile/5k run without pets
  • Cost: $25 adults and $15 for youth - includes event shirt!


Festival & Adopt-a-thon details:

  • From 11:00am-3:00pm at Joybound People & Pets Campus
  • Cost: FREE


Register for the Fun Run/Walk by selecting your entry ticket.

The Fun Run/Walk is $25 for adults and $15 for youth to participate. The Festival & Adopt-a-thon is FREE to attend. RSVP to join either or both!

This event is family friendly.


We can’t wait to see you there!

Joybound is pleased to offer the Festival & Adopt-a-thon event at no cost to our community and supporters. We kindly ask that you which will further support our mission to unleash happiness for more people and pets. Learn about exciting new developments at Joybound, including all of our programs to support the connection between people and pets through a lifetime partnership.


Join the pack! Your registration will get you the latest on Joybound events, amazing adoption stories, and ways to support our furry friends. You can adjust your preferences (or opt out) whenever you like.


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Joybound Fun Run/Walk

Info: Fun Run/Walk will take off at 10:00 am for participants to complete either: 1-mile easy paced walk with or without pets or 3.1 mile/5k fun run without pet. The Fun Run/Walk is $25 for adults and $15 for youth to participate.


🕑: 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Festival & Adopt-a-thon

Info: Community festival featuring Joybound adoptable animals and partner animal shelters! Plus live music, food trucks, beer/wine and beverage garden, games and activities, crafts, free treats, and more.


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Where is it happening?

Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 28.52

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