If you’ve ever tried to plan a summer outing with your dog in Miami, you already know the struggle.
It’s too hot for the beach by 10am, most patios don’t have shade until sunset, and half the “dog friendly” spots in this city are dog friendly in name only. So when a genuinely well done dog event lands on the calendar, it’s worth telling people about.
This Wednesday, August 26, the InterContinental Miami is hosting the Paws Patio End of Summer Paaawty on its Picante Terrace from 5 to 7pm, and it might be the most thoughtfully put together dog event Miami has seen all summer.
There’s a doggie pool for pups to cool off in, complimentary pup cups because your dog deserves a treat too, and a downtown location that makes it easy to swing by after work with the leash already in hand.
What makes this stand out from your average “bring your dog” happy hour is the setting.
The InterContinental sits right on Biscayne Bay, so you’re not just getting a patio, you’re getting a patio with a skyline and water view while your dog splashes around in a kiddie pool built just for the occasion. That’s a very specific kind of Miami magic, the kind where even a dog park moment gets a little bit of glamour.
National Dog Day itself started as a way to bring attention to shelter dogs and encourage adoption, and events like this one tend to lean into that spirit.
If you’ve been thinking about adding a dog to your life, an event like this is a low pressure way to be around other dog owners, ask questions, and get a feel for what dog ownership actually looks like in a city like Miami, heat, humidity, and all.
For the dog owners who are already deep in it, this is just a good excuse for a Wednesday outing. Bring the pup, bring a friend, grab a pup cup, and let your dog do a lap around the pool while you enjoy the bay breeze. Miami doesn’t always make it easy to include our pets in the fun. This week, it did.
Paws Patio End of Summer Paaawty runs Wednesday, August 26 from 5 to 7pm at the InterContinental Miami’s Picante Terrace.