Chicago Dog-Friendly Events
Discover meetups, festivals, yappy hours, and more in Chicago.
Streeterville Doggy & Kitty Halloween Costume Party & Parade
The 39th annual Streeterville Doggy (and Kitty) Halloween Costume Party & Parade at the MCA Chicago Sculpture Garden. Bring your pet dressed in its Halloween best for a festive morning parade. Admission is free; registration required. All pets must be on leashes or in carriers. Bring a pet toy or accessory for the prize swap benefiting PAWS Chicago.
K9 University 4th Annual Halloween Pawty
K9 University's 4th Annual Halloween Pawty — a dog-friendly costume party with games, treats, and prizes for the best-dressed pups.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest for PAWS Chicago
A Halloween pet costume contest at Harry Caray's Tavern on Navy Pier, with proceeds benefiting PAWS Chicago. Dress your pup in their best costume, enjoy festive fun, and help support homeless animals.
IPH Fall Fest Dog Howl-o-Ween Costume Party & Parade
Island Party Hut's Fall Fest on the Riverwalk hosts a Dog Howl-o-Ween costume party and parade. Dress your pup up all day, with costume parades at 2pm and 5pm, plus fall festivities along the Chicago River.
Barks & Brews Halloween: Rescue Puppy Yoga at Midwest Coast Brewing
Rescue Puppy Yoga meets Halloween at Midwest Coast Brewing. Flow through a yoga session surrounded by adoptable rescue puppies, then enjoy a craft brew. Costumes encouraged; proceeds support rescue.
Copilot Dog Training - Day of the Dead Celebration
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Copilot Dog Training. A festive, dog-friendly Day of the Dead celebration for you and your pup.
Puppy Play at K9 University
A supervised puppy socialization and play session at K9 University Chicago. A great chance for young dogs to burn energy, learn good play manners, and meet other pups in a controlled indoor environment.
Chicago Pet Rescue Adoption Event
Meet adoptable, foster-based dogs and other pets from Chicago Pet Rescue at Petco in Norridge Commons. Stop by to learn about adoption, fostering, and volunteering — your new best friend may be waiting to meet you.