We couldn’t help but notice that September has gone to the dogs! Celebrate man’s best friend with one of these canine-themed activities. This weekend, your pup can get a bath for a good cause, and your tykes can attend a free performance of "Go, Dog. Go!" at the Children's Library & Learning Center.

AAC Children's Theatre Presents: "Go, Dog. Go!" at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library & Learning Center: See a special performance of Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theatre performance of this fun and adventurous show! 10 a.m. Sept. 6. For info: (501) 978-3870, CALS.org. FREE!

Dog Wash at Kroger in the Heights: It’s another chance to get your best friend clean and support the Humane Society of Pulaski County! 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $15. Sept. 20. For info: (501) 227-6166, WarmHearts.org.

Dog Wash at Trinity United Methodist Church: Get your pooch clean and help the Humane Society of Pulaski County! All proceeds go directly to the care and support of homeless and injured animals in the central Arkansas. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 6. $15. For info: (501) 227-6166, WarmHearts.org.

“Go, Dog. Go!” at the Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre: Find out where the dogs are going and why they are going so fast, as the Children's Theatre presents this captivating adaptation of P.D. Eastman's famous canine extravaganza. Watch the stage explode with a delight of color, motion, music, and dogs. 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Sept. 19-Oct. 5. $12.50 for children and adults; $10 for AAC members. For info: (501) 372-4000, ArkansasArtsCenter.org.

Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club Dog Show at Hot Springs Convention Center: Dog fanciers from around the country come for a fun competition that includes conformation, and obedience and rally trials. 5-9 p.m. Sept. 26; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28. For info: (501) 321-2277, HotSprings.org. FREE!