Chicago Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more in Chicago.
BINGO Night w/ Chi-Town Pitties
Two lively rounds of B.I.N.G.O. at dog-friendly Templestowe Pub, benefiting bully-breed rescue Chi-Town Pitties. Bingo cards are $5 with prizes each round; all card proceeds plus 20% of bar sales are donated to the rescue. Leashed, friendly dogs welcome.
Bark to School Bash
Pup Social celebrates the last days of summer with a school-themed bash: class photos, an obstacle course, friendly games, and off-leash social time. Every pup goes home with a swag bag of treats, toys, and special partner offers.
Cruising for Canines: 11th Annual Canine Cruise
Set sail with your pup on Chicago's First Lady for a 90-minute cruise along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, benefiting Perfect Pooches Adoption Agency. Water bowls provided on board; well-socialized leashed dogs welcome (no retractable leashes).
SAYv Animal Organization's 6th Annual Yappy Hour
A dog-friendly fundraiser at The Bad Apple with drinks, bar snacks, raffles and adoptable dogs, all supporting SAYv Animal Organization. Grab your friends and your four-legged friends for a good cause.
Pilot Project Brewing: Dog Days of Summer
Celebrate the dog days of summer on the Logan Square patio every Tuesday in August. Each week spotlights a different breed — if your pup matches, score 15% off your tab — but all leashed, friendly dogs are welcome. Grab a patio spot and a local craft beer.