Celebrating 158 Years of Caring for AnimalsÂ
Saturday, April 18, 2026Â
Noon to 5pmÂ
San Francisco SPCA
Alabama Street (between 15th and 16th Streets)
Bring your dog. Bring your friends. Bring your favorite humans.
Everyone is welcome at our Birthday Block Party!
Paw-ty like it’s 1868 and join us for an afternoon packed with tail wags
and community right outside our campus on Alabama Street.
What to Expect
- Off the Grid food trucks and beverage stations Â
- Live entertainment throughout the dayÂ
- Hands-on crafts for kids and creative minds of all agesÂ
- Local vendors featuring animal-friendly goodies for both humans and petsÂ
- Pet portraits drawn on site so your best friend can be immortalized in artÂ
- SF SPCA activity stations where you can learn about our services and programsÂ
Visit all activity stations and you’ll receive an SF SPCA tote bag as a thank you for celebrating with us.
Off the Grid food trucks
and beverage stations
Live entertainment
throughout the dayÂ
Hands-on crafts
for kids and creative minds of all agesÂ
Local vendors
featuring animal-friendly goodies for both humans and petsÂ
Pet portraits
drawn on site so your best friend can be immortalized in artÂ
SF SPCA activity stations
where you can learn about our services and programs
Visit them all and you’ll receive an SF SPCA tote bagas a thank you for celebrating with us.
RSVP Today to Get a Commemorative PinÂ
Admission is free, but RSVP in advance to let us know you’re attending and receive a special commemorative SF SPCA Birthday Block Party Pin at the event. It’s our little birthday gift to you, and a perfect keepsake to mark 158 years of caring for animals.Â
Paws and People Look-Alike Contest
Do you and your pup share the same hairstyle?
The same fashion sense? The same unique vibe?
Sign up for our Paws and People Look-Alike Contest and show the world how you’re a perfect match.
Categories include:
- Best Dressed Duo
- Best Hair Team
- Overall Matching Twins
Support The Celebration
Our Birthday Block Party celebrates the programs, people, and community that make our work possible. If you’d like to support the SF SPCA and help fuel the care, services, and lifesaving work behind the party, please donate today. Â
Every gift helps us continue showing up for animals and the people who love them.Â
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors who help make this
community celebration possible.
Top Dog
Boop Troop
3 Fish Studios
Petszel
Rescue Dog Wines
Royal Auto Group
San Francisco Giants
Sports Basement
Party Animal
CCS Fundraising
Earthbath
Zoox
Interested in sponsoring the SF SPCA Birthday Block Party?
View our sponsorship opportunities and learn how you can be part of the celebration.Â
Questions about sponsorship?
Please reach out to Aubree Schmidt at aschmidt@sfspca.org Â