Bark, Brew & Tattoo
2025-07-19 11:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Out of the Pits will be one of the beneficiaries for this years Bark, Brew & Tattoo event. We will be there with a few of our adopt-a-bull dogs, info, and OOTP merchandise for sale. This year is a two-day event and we will be there both day so by sure to stop on by!
This is a great event to come out and enjoy. For more information about this organization and event please visit: https://www.barkbrewtattoo.org/

Sip, Savor & Swirl Wine Tasting Event
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Galway Rock Vineyard & Winery, 998 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake, NY, United States
Join Galway Rock Vineyard & Winery and Out of the Pits for an unforgettable evening at Sip, Savor & Swirl—a wine tasting event dedicated to supporting OOTP!
Enjoy a delightful night featuring:
•Local Wine Tastings
•Charcuterie Board & Dessert
•A Fun Selfie Booth
•Delicious Treats from the Dog Den Bake Shop
•OOTP Merchandise and Lottery Board Raffle
•Complimentary Wine Glass & Goody Bag

Date: Thursday, August 7th
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: 998 Saratoga Road, Ballston Lake, NY
Tickets: $55 per person
Register by July 24th at outofthepits.store

Bring your friends, sip great wine, and support our Pit Bulls!

Yappy Hour at Ravenswood
2025-08-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Ravenswood Grill & Tavern, 1021 NY 146, Clifton Park, NY, United States
We’re joining Yappy Hour at Ravenwood Grill & Tavern again!! This time we will be there on Sunday August 17th!
We will be there from 11am-3pm to hang out with everyone and their four-legged friends.
Come enjoy the fun with your friendly pup on the patio.
We will have raffles, 50/50 and merchandise for sale, and a donation based table with all proceeds benefiting Out of the Pits.

Ravenswood is donating $1 for every pint sold while we are there.

Tattoo & Rescue
2025-08-30 13:00 - 18:00 | Blackbird Tattoo, 390 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY, United States
🖤 Tattoo & Rescue 🐾
This August, we’re turning ink into impact.
📍 Where: Black Bird Tattoo – 390 Columbia Tpke Rensselaer NY
📅 When: August 30th, 1PM–6PM
Come get a flash art tattoo ($80–$150) and know that 50% of the proceeds go directly to Out of the Pits, helping our dogs receive the vet care, food, and love they deserve.
What’s happening:

🎨 Flash art tattoos from talented artists
🎁 Raffles with awesome prizes
🐶 Meet our adorable adopt-a-bull dogs
🛍️ Out of the Pits merch to rep your support

Come out, get inked, and help rewrite the future for these amazing dogs. Because every dollar raised helps them heal, feel safe, and find love.

Wags & Wax Candle Making Class
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Orange Brewing, 450 N Pearl St, Albany, NY, 12204, United States
🕯️✨ Wax On, Paws Up! 🐾🍻
Join us for a candle-making paw-ty you won’t want to miss! On September 5, 2025, from 6–8 PM, we’re taking over Fort Orange Brewing for a night of craftiness, supporting Out of the Pits.
🎟️ Tickets are just $40—includes all materials, one fabulous candle made by YOU, and the warm fuzzies of helping pit bulls in need. You have to snag your spot by August 29!
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Whether you’re a candle connoisseur or a wax rookie, come get your pour on and light up lives—one flicker at a time. 💫🐶

Crusin' for Canines
2025-09-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Dutch Apple Cruise, 141 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12202, United States
We’re cruising down the Hudson River on Dutch Apple Cruise to raise money for our OOTP dogs. We set sail on Sunday September 14th at 4pm sharp so make sure to get there early. Boarding starts at 3:30pm!

There will be OOTP merchandise, music from Steel Street Rose band, raffle baskets and a couple adoptable dogs!

Visit here to purchase your ticket(s).

Rescue Fundraiser Jam by Helderberg Meadworks
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Helderberg Meadworks, 6144 State Route 30, Esperence, NY, United States
Join us for an epic day of music, metal, and rescue as we raise funds for two amazing causes: Out of the Pits and Rottie Empire Rescue! Whether you’re a dog lover, a metalhead, or just looking for a great time for a great cause, this event is for you.

Live Performances By:Shawn Shreds – Shredding solos that melt facesRockwood Band – Classic riffs & high-octane rockEyes Of Odin – Thunderous power and raw energyHaishen – Heavy, progressive and unrelenting
PA & Sound provided by Raven Events NY – Making sure every riff hits hard and every lyric is heard loud and clear!

Special Appearance by:Paul Crosby of Forged in Fire – Meet the master of metal himself!

Food & Vendors:
Curvy Girls Food Truck – Serving up killer eats all dayRaffles + prizes all day longMore to be announced!

A portion of proceeds goes directly to Out of the Pits and Rottie Empire Rescue to help dogs in need.
Rock out. Chow down. Support rescue

Pints for Pit Bulls at Northway Brewing Co
2025-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Northway Brewing Co, 1043 US Route 9, Queensbury, NY, United States
Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Northway Brewing Co as we raise our glasses for Out of the Pits!
📅 Date: Sunday September 28 from 1pm-4pm
📍 Location: Northway Brewing Co, 1043 US Route 9, Queensbury NY
Enjoy craft brews, raffles, pup-friendly fun, Taco Kings Food Truck, OOTP merchandise, and pet portraits from Pets by AKD. Every pint poured helps change a life because Northway Brewing is donating $1 for every pint sold!
🐶 Whether you’re a pit bull parent, dog lover, or just in it for the beer, come raise a glass for a great cause.

Friendly dogs are welcome!

Community Pint Night at Frog Alley Brewing
2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Frog Alley Brewing Company, 108 State Street, Schenectady, NY, United States
Come join Out of the Pits as we go head to head with another local non-profit to raise funds for our cause! Each beer purchased will receive a token, and the token can be given to the organization of your choice. At the end of the night, the group with the most tokens wins! Each token counts as $1, and the winner has their total matched by Frog Alley.

We will be there with OOTP merchandise and information on our rescue, so come hang out with us!

Halloween Costume Photos
2025-10-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Pet Supplies Plus EG, 501 Columbia Tpke, Rensselaer, NY, United States
Out of the Pits is hosting Halloween pictures for you furry friends! Come to Pet Supplies Plus in East Greenbush on Sunday October 12th from 12pm – 4pm to get your Halloween photos taken!
We will have a beautiful themed background set up. For a $10 donation, you will receive a framed photo. All proceeds benefit the dogs of OOTP!

Saturday October 12, 12pm-4pm
Pet Supplies Plus – East Greenbush – 501 Columbia Tpke Rensselaer NY

Make sure to come by in your best Halloween Costume!

Pictures for Pitties
2025-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Round Lake Preserve, 401 NY-67, Mechanicville, NY, United States
Join us on Thursday, October 16th, to support Out of the Pits Rescue!

Nikole Reed will be hosting mini photo sessions, with all proceeds benefiting the rescue

Session Details:
$100
10 minutes
5 digital images
solo pet portraits, couples with pets or kids (no more than 2) and pets welcome (no families or parties larger than 4)
You must book in advance by going to Nikole Reed Photo Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nikolereedphoto/?hl=en

*if you have more than 2 dogs you must book TWO time slots back to back*

Special Offer: Bring any item from their wish list and receive an additional 5 images for FREE!

• laundry detergent
• clorox
• puppy pads
• sturdy leashes
• bully sticks
• sensation harness
• lupine or premier martingales (without plastic fastener)

Pints for Pit Bulls at Northern Barrell
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Northern Barrell, 16 N Main St, Voorheesville, NY, 12186, United States
We will be at Northern Barrell on Saturday October 18th from 1pm-4pm for a Pints for Pit Bulls fundraiser! Your $5 donation to OOTP at the door gets you $1 off domestic drafts at the bar. There will be raffle baskets, 50/50 and OOTP product for sale.

Come join us for drafts, fun and raising money for the Out of the Pits dogs!

Football for Furballs
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Dawn’s Victory Cafe, 10 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY, United States
We have a fun filled football Sunday for you! Join us at Dawn’s Victory Cafe in Albany on Sunday October 26th from 1pm-4pm for football and an Out of the Pits fundraiser!
For your $5 donation to OOTP you will get free pizza! We will also have raffle baskets, 50/50, football squares and OOTP merch for sale to raise money for the OOTP dogs. Dog Den Bake Shop will be selling homemade dog treats. Come watch football and support a local rescue and businesses!

Pancakes with Pit Bulls
2025-11-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Gateway Diner, 899 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
Join us at the Gateway Diner for an adoption clinic and pancake fundraiser! Our adoption clinic will be held from 12pm-2pm on Saturday November 8th.

Anyone who orders Pancakes on November 8, The Gateway will donate $2 towards OOTP. And there’s more, too busy on November 8? That’s alright! You can stop in during the entire month of November and donate to OOTP to help support our many foster pups health, food and more until they are put into their furever home.

Craft Fair For Canines
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Lisha Kill Reformed Church, 2131 Central Ave, Schenectady, NY, United States
Join OOTP for our annual Craft Fair for Canines!!
Come check out an assortment of local craft vendors, purchase some OOTP gear, baked goods and try your luck at some raffle baskets.

This event is free to enter and a great day to start your holiday shopping!

This year our event will be from 10am-2pm at the Lisha’s Kill Reformed Church located at 2131 Central Ave Schenectady NY

Please email Nicole at events@outofthepits.org if you are interested in being a vendor. We have a limited number of vendor spaces available.

Pet Holiday Pictures & Adoption Clinic
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Pet Supplies Plus EG, 501 Columbia Tpke, Rensselaer, NY, United States
Stop by Pet Supplies Plus in East Greenbush on Saturday December 13th from 12pm-4pm to get your pet’s holiday photos done!
We will have a beautiful holiday themed backdrop that you can choose to add in the Grinch to your photo if you wish.
You will receive a framed photo for your $10 donation with all proceeds benefiting the OOTP’s Pit Bulls Helping the Community Program.

It get’s better, from 1pm-3pm we will have some of our adopt-a-bull dogs there! Be sure to check out our Facebook page as we get closer to see which dogs will be there.

Bowling for Bullies
2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | East Greenbush Bowling Center, 570 Columbia Tpke, East Greenbush, NY, United States
Join OOTP for a night of bowling and fun while raising money for our dogs!
On 1/10/26 from 7pm-9pm at East Greenbush Bowling Center we will be having a bowling fundraiser with all proceeds being donated to OOTP. Each purchase includes 2 hours of unlimited bowling and shoe rental. There will also be raffle baskets, 50/50 and OOTP merchandise for sale. Grab your friends or the family for a fun night out with OOTP!

You can purchase a full lane (for up to 6 people) for $125 OR purchase a single bowler for $25 and you will be placed on a lane with others.

There are limited lanes available so please pre-register at outofthepits.store.

Puttin' on the Ritz Gala
2026-03-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Ave, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Out of the Pits Annual Puttin’ on the Ritz Gala
Franklin Terrace Ballroom
126 Campbell Ave
Troy, NY
5pm – 10pm
21+ only please

Join us for a night to celebrate the breed we love and raise money to continue our mission and save dogs. We will have a silent auction, cocktail hour with open bar, dancing and more! There will be a cash bar after the first hour and a sit down dinner.

Tickets purchased before Jan 1 will automatically be entered in the drawing for the door prize!
Purchase your tickets here: https://www.outofthepits.store/product-page/gala-ticket
