UPCOMING EVENTS
Cat Workshops, Festivals, and Events Near You or Online
Looking for upcoming cat events? From educational workshops and TNR training to cat conventions, film festivals, and cat shows, check out these fun and informative upcoming events.
CatVideoFest
Now through 2027
CatVideoFest is a 75-minute cat video compilation shown in theaters across North America. This fun, family-friendly event also raises money for local animal shelters.
This is a touring event with dates added throughout the year
2026 Cat Writers Association Annual Conference
Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area, TX
November 6-7, 2026
The Cat Writers’ Association (CWA) is a global organization of professionals spanning journalism, book authorship, blogging, photography, illustration, broadcasting, public relations, veterinary medicine, and animal welfare. Attendees can enjoy networking mixers, the prestigious CWA Awards Banquet, and a variety of engaging social events.
This conference is a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the feline community.
Animal Shelter Workers: Skills To Help You Improve Adoption Success
Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area, TX
November 6-7, 2026
Members of the rescue community: The Rescue & Adoption/Success Two-Day Workshop in Dallas/Fort Worth will help you create adoption profiles, photos, and social media posts that inspire people to adopt!
This two-day workshop, part of the CWA Annual Conference, will show you how to help overlooked animals get noticed and turn interest into completed applications. Discounted tickets are currently available for members of the rescue community through October 28.
Live TNR Certification Online Workshop
November 7, 2026
Led by Neighborhood Cats’ experienced and knowledgable presenters, this workshop is packed with practical advice, field-tested techniques, and inspiration to help you develop your trapping skills make a real difference for community cats. If you’re new to TNR, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to kickstart your TNR journey, while experienced trappers can refresh and sharpen their techniques.
Take advantage of the interactive format and live Q&A, extensive handouts, and real-life video footage from actual projects. Attendees will receive a digital certificate after passing a brief quiz and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow TNR advocates.
👉 Sign up for TNR certification training
👉 Additional resources: https://communitycatscentral.com
Return-to-Field: How and Why Online Workshop
November 17, 2026
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? In this workshop, expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. They cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. The session is 2.5 hours, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
👉 Sign up for TNR certification training
👉 Additional resources: https://communitycatscentral.com
The Cat Fancy Association Cat Shows
Various Locations and Dates
During a cat show, felines compete to win ribbons and titles. For cats who are pedigreed, judges evaluate them based on the standards for their breed.
👉🏼 See more about upcoming cat shows Here.
Would you like to know more about what happens at cat shows?
👉🏼 Read Ginger’s article.
