Leader Dog Events

Our year-round events engage the community and support our programs, which provide life-changing services free of charge to people who are blind or low vision.

September 24, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Women’s Luncheon Rochester, Michigan

We’ve seen firsthand how one gathering can spark something big. That’s why we’re once again bringing women together for an afternoon where ideas flow, friendships grow, and inspiration takes the lead.

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Leader Dogs for the Blind Women’s Luncheon promotional graphic featuring a steaming coffee cup held in two hands and surrounded by autumn leaves. Text includes “Empowerment • Independence • Impact” and “Presented by Chief Financial Credit Union.”

November 23, 2026 6:00 pm

Light Up Leader Dog Leader Dog Downtown Training Center

Light Up Leader Dog is a holiday gathering to connect the local community to Leader Dog.
A vibrant display of colorful Christmas lights surrounds a circular logo that reads

January 17, 2027 9:00 am

Frozen Paw 5K Rochester, Michigan

Join us for the Frozen Paw 5K, a spirited run through the heart of Downtown Rochester, Michigan.

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A logo for the Frozen Paw 5K event, featuring a blue paw print surrounded by icicles, with a snowy background and text indicating its organization and sponsorship.

March 12, 2027 8:00 pm

Dinner in the Dark The Palazzo Grande, Shelby Township, Michigan

Dinner in the Dark is Leader Dog’s signature fundraising event where guests will enjoy a remarkable dinner and raise funds to transform the lives of individuals who are blind or low vision.

Presenting Sponsor

Dinner in the Dark graphic featuring the event logo and a slate background with a gold place setting peeking through the bottom corner. The logo is in black and white and features a silhouette of a guide dog and white cane.

June 6, 2027 9:00 am

Bark & Brew 5k Rochester, Michigan

Join us for the Bark & Brew 5K, celebrating the start of summer with a scenic walk/run through Rochester, MI.

Presenting Sponsor

A promotional graphic for the Bark & Brew 5K event, featuring a stylized dog and running shoe against a wood-textured background.

Interested in Sponsorship?

Join us as a sponsor of our signature events and help create opportunities for people who are blind or low vision to thrive and live independently.

Contact The Sponsorship Team