Thursday will be a dog day of summer at the Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, during the Bark & Beer event.

Pet owners and animal lovers are invited with their dogs to meet in the mall parking lot where they will enjoy light bites and beer from The Doghouse, along with live music and gourmet dog treats.

Each attendee will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.

Admission is $25 per person, which includes appetizers and two drink tickets plus party favor bags for anyone who brings a dog. The event, from 6 to 8 p.m., is put on by the mall and K9 Connection and will benefit MN Paws. Tickets can be purchased here.