Community Events

Events & Activities

We're organizing events, fundraisers, and shelter support activities throughout the La Porte community. Check back for announcements and get involved when the opportunity arises.

📣 Major Fundraiser Announcement

🏷️ Kennel Name Plate Sponsorships — 2027

Sponsor a kennel at the La Porte Animal Shelter for 2027! Your name placed right on a kennel. Full details coming soon — stay tuned!

What's Ahead

Building a Calendar of Community Support

Friends of La Porte Animal Shelter is in the process of organizing its first calendar of community events. Our planned activities include supply donation drives, community fundraisers, volunteer days, and public educational outreach — all centered on supporting the La Porte Animal Shelter and the animals in its care.

These events are for everyone in La Porte — whether you're a lifelong animal advocate, a first-time volunteer, or simply a neighbor who wants to give back. We'll have something meaningful for you to be part of.

Upcoming Events

What We're Planning

Dates and full details will be announced as events are confirmed. Become a member to stay informed and be first to know.

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2027 Kennel Sponsorship Program

Sponsor a kennel, leave your mark.

Help us provide a little more for the animals and community we serve! Your sponsorship is more than a name plate on a kennel door — it represents a full year of support for animals in need and helps Friends of La Porte Animal Shelter continue providing programs, medical assistance, adoption support, and community services.

🐾 Your name displayed on a kennel at the La Porte Animal Shelter
📅 Sponsorship covers the full 2027 year
💛 Directly supports shelter animals & community programs

Sign Up Today!

Reserve a kennel for 2027 — complete the sponsorship form below to sign up.

Open Sponsorship Form

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser — Gift Cards & Rolls

Did someone say steak?! Details coming soon on how to order.

Fundraiser Items: Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards & Fresh Rolls
Location: Texas Roadhouse (Pasadena — Spencer Hwy & Red Bluff)
Status: Details coming soon on ordering!

We'll be hosting a Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser featuring gift cards and their famous fresh baked rolls! Every purchase directly supports the animals at the La Porte Animal Shelter. Stay tuned for official details on how to place your orders!

Vendor Booth at Main Street Trade Days

Friends of La Porte Animal Shelter Goes to Market

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Main Street Trade Days, La Porte, TX

We'll be setting up a vendor booth at Main Street Trade Days! Come visit us and show your support for the La Porte Animal Shelter. Are you a crafter or would you like to volunteer? Contact Amanda Medford for information on how to participate.

🎨 Crafters & Volunteers Welcome! See Amanda Medford if you are a crafter or want to volunteer for this event.

Pumpkins and Paws Blessing of the Pets flyer

Pumpkins & Paws — Blessing of the Pets

Pet Blessings by Pastor Stacy Garces & Free Photo Ops in the Pumpkin Patch!

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: Blessing of the Pets: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Patch open 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Location: First United Methodist Church — 9601 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571

Bring your pets out for 'Blessing of the Pets' with Pastor Stacy Garces at the First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch! Enjoy free photo ops with your pets amidst the pumpkins.

6th Annual Back the Blue BBQ Festival & 5K Fun Run flyer

6th Annual Back the Blue BBQ Festival & 5K Family Fun Run

Honoring All the Brave Men and Women in Law Enforcement — Theme: "We've Got Your Six!"

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Burke Activity Center — 500 W. 13th St., Deer Park, TX 77536

Friends of La Porte Animal Shelter is excited to participate in the 6th Annual Back the Blue BBQ Festival & 5K Family Fun Run! A great day for the whole family honoring law enforcement officers. Come out and visit our booth!

Festival Highlights

BBQ Cookoff
5K Fun Run
Kids Zone & Face Painting
Vendor Booths
Classic Car Show
Silent Auction & Raffle Drawings
Live Entertainment & Static Displays

Treats on the Trail — Cleared for Candy

Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at the runway!

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: La Porte Municipal Airport

The annual Treats on the Trail is coming to the runway! Join La Porte Parks & Rec, La Porte Police Department, and La Porte Municipal Airport for Halloween fun. Grab your costumes, running shoes, and candy bags for treats, snacks, a 3K runway run, and a Haunted Hangar for those brave enough to enter.

Presented By

La Porte Police Department
City of La Porte
La Porte Municipal Airport
The Fun Fest / City of La Porte Parks & Recreation

Why It Matters

Why Our Events Help the Shelter

Every event we host creates direct, tangible value for the shelter, the animals, and the community.

Better Animal Care

Supplies and funding from events go directly to improving the daily lives of shelter animals.

Stronger Community Bonds

Events build relationships between La Porte residents, creating lasting networks of support.

Greater Awareness

Public events raise the shelter's visibility, bringing it new supporters and advocates.

A Growing Volunteer Base

Events are one of the best ways to introduce new people to the shelter and inspire them to get involved.

Stay Connected

Don't Miss What's Coming

Become a member of Friends of La Porte Animal Shelter and stay up to date on every event, drive, and community activity we organize. Members are the first to know — and often the first to help.

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