So Much Dog-Gone Fun in Butler County

When it comes to our pets, they’re an extension of our family. Don’t leave them at home all the time, bring them along while you explore all that Butler County has to offer.

Whether it's dining out with your pooch at a pet-friendly restaurant or brewpub, enjoying outdoor activities, or attending one-of-a-kind events, take Fido with you!

Brew Pubs

Bring your four-legged friend with you while having a beer. Several of our brewpubs like Shubrew and Helltown Taproom have outdoor space for you and your pup!

Burgh’ers Brewing and Union Brothers Brewing goes the extra mile to make your pup’s tail wag with menu items for your furry friend!

North Country Brewing Company and The Harmony Inn keeps your furry-friend hydrated with fresh water bowls while you dine outdoors.

When you bring your pup to Recon Brewing’s pet-friendly patio during the summer “Yappy Hour” promotion, you receive a 10% discount for your meal! Yappy Hour is 5-7PM at Meeder on Wednesdays and 5-7PM at Butler on Thursdays!

Pictured Recon Brewing

Restaurants

When the sun is shining and you want to soak in as much of the beautiful weather as possible, there’s nothing better than dining outdoors, especially with your dog.

Enjoy a mouthwatering meal with your pup on the patio at The Harmony Inn and then cool down with a dog-friendly patio and free vanilla ice-cream pup-cups at Legendary Neff Haus Ice Cream in Harmony.

The Sports Grille at Cranberry welcomes dogs (and cats) to enjoy a pup cup alongside their human friends. Bring your doggo with you to Saxonburg Coffee & Tea for delicious pastries and specialty drinks!

If you're getting a treat, it’s only fair your dog gets one too! Pennie’s Bake Shop & Espresso sells house-made creations your dog will love! Stop in at Derailleur Bike Shop Cafe after you trek the Butler Freeport Trail and let your fido cool off with a pup-cicle! If you’re in the Portersville area, stop by Hillview Coffee to get your dog a homemade treat from the walk-up window.

Pictured Hillview Coffee

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Activities & Events

Hit the trails or set sail with your dog at Moraine State Park. Here, you’ll find numerous activities to keep you and your canine clan busy with activities like hiking, boating, picnicking and more. Refer to our Outdoor Activities Chart in our Official Visitors Guide (page 39) for a list of all the parks in Butler County where you can take your dog.

Here in Butler County, “man’s best friend” can even go to exciting events and attractions with you! If you’re a jeep enthusiast and a dog lover, then you’ll really enjoy taking your pet to the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival held every year at Cooper’s Lake in June. Or if you want to catch the next hit on the big screen, you and your canine can cruise over to Starlight Drive-In for a night of nostalgic entertainment under the stars. If you feel like strutting your stuff with your pet or want to watch others, then don’t miss the annual Pet Parade during the Saxonburg Fireman's Carnival in mid-July.

Pictured Starlight Drive-In

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Dive into summer fun with your furry friends when you celebrate summer at Moraine State Park Regatta every August! Both of you can take to the lake with stand-up paddle boarding!

When we’re in the “dog days of summer” and your furry friend needs to beat the heat, head over to a “Pool PAWty” at Alameda Pool in Butler or the Cranberry Township Waterpark. They’ll have a great time splashing around with other dogs. But perhaps our canine friends make the biggest splash at Dock Dogs during the Moraine State Park Regatta in August.

When fall comes around, Fun Fore All Family Park hosts Howl-O-Ween, letting you bring the whole family together for a night of treats, mini-golf, prizes, and fun.

Enchanted Lights - A Magical Holiday Stroll invites you and your furry family to enjoy a leashed stroll to see a spectacular holiday light display! See their Facebook page for more details on Dog Friendly Days!

Pictured Cranberry Township Waterpark

Lodging, Boarding & Care

If you’re traveling with your dog and need a place for the whole family to stay, there’s a variety of hotels, cabins, and campgrounds that are fido-friendly!

Take a look at our Lodging Comparison Charts in our Official Visitors Guide (pages 46-51) for a detailed list of accommodations that welcome your pup with open paws. But if you’re going out on the town and can’t bring your canine friend, call My Dog’s Care Center to schedule all of your daycare and boarding needs.

Pictured My Dogs Care Center

Pamper your pet!

AO Market, Makers Market, and Bottlebrush Art Gallery carry treats and collars that are sure to make some tails wag!

Grows on Main has a section of pet-friendly plants on display, including cat grass which is the purrr-fect gift.

Pictured Bottlebrush Art Gallery