City of West Hollywood’s Free ‘Picasso Pets’ Event Returns to West Hollywood Park on Saturday, April 4

The City of West Hollywood's Picasso Pets event will feature a wide range of "paws-on" activities and festivities in the park, including local pet care organizations, adoption areas, a makeover station, an "Ask the Trainer" booth, and more. The free Picasso Pets event will provide an opportunity for pet parents to participate in pet-friendly activities and receive event souvenirs while supplies last.

The Picasso Pets event will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard. Event activities begin at 11 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m.

Pets must always remain leashed and under the control of their humans. No ruff housing! Cats are welcome to attend! For the safety of your feline friend, we encourage cats to be placed inside a carrier, pet backpack, pet stroller, or wearing a harness and leash. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to the Doheny Room located on the second floor of the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center (which is adjacent to the surface level of West Hollywood Park).

Although the popular caricature drawing activity has met registration capacity, there will be an on-site wait list sign-up beginning at 11 a.m. at the event information booth. Admission from the waitlist is not guaranteed and will depend on availability of caricature artists.

The City of West Hollywood has long prioritized animal welfare. In 1989, it became a "Cruelty-Free Zone" and adopted no-kill policies while promoting pet adoption through community events. The City continued leading on animal rights, becoming the first in North America to ban cat declawing in 2004, supporting humane farming standards in 2008, opposing puppy mills in 2009, and banning fur sales starting in 2013.

More recently, the City has focused on addressing cat overpopulation through humane and effective solutions. It adopted a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, launched a spay/neuter initiative in 2019, and expanded free local TNR services in 2022 - Community Cats - further demonstrating a commitment to the well-being of stray or feral cats in the community.

For more information about Picasso Pets, please contact Susana Salazar, the City of West Hollywood's Recreation Coordinator, at (323) 848-6479 or at [email protected]. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

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