NYC SHIH TZU MEETUP, THE OG

Date & Time: October 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Astoria, NY 11106

Join one of the biggest Shih Tzu gatherings around! Whether it’s your first time or you’re a regular, come hang out with fellow Shih Tzu lovers and their adorable pups. Expect lots of wagging tails, new furry friends, and plenty of photo ops.

❤️ Supporting Shih Tzus in Need

While this meetup is completely free to attend, we kindly encourage anyone who is able to consider making a donation to the Lone Star Shih Tzu Rescue. This wonderful rescue organization works tirelessly to save, rehabilitate, and rehome Shih Tzus in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide medical care, food, shelter, and a second chance for these deserving dogs.

Highlights include:

• Meeting hundreds of Shih Tzus
• Halloween costume contest with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• Group photo with all the pups
• Giveaways while supplies last
• Local pet businesses and vendors to check out

Schedule:

• 1:00 PM – Meet & mingle
• 2:30 PM – Official group photo
• 2:45 PM – Halloween costume contest