Dog Events in Chicago Ridge, IL

This dog-friendly Halloween festival features spooky games, a costume parade, and trick-or-treating at participating stores. Families can meet characters for photos and autographs, enjoy performances, explore a Halloween game area, and visit local firefighters. Costumes are encouraged.

This dog-friendly disco celebration features neon décor, themed music and lighting, special drinks, Yappy Hour deals and disco-inspired photo opportunities. Guests are encouraged to dress in neon, metallics or festive disco outfits while their pups enjoy a glowing foam party in the off-leash park. Tickets include access to the foam party, off-leash play and Pup Social’s amenities.

Come with your dogs and kids to trunk or treat at the businesses in Manor Shops and enjoy the decorated cars along the way! House of Paws and Plants will have a Halloween photo set up and treats for pups and kids.

This pet-friendly parade welcomes friendly animals of all kinds, including dogs, cats, birds, and hamsters, as well as stuffed animals. Participants can dress up their pets or decorate a wagon and join the parade, followed by a pet party, contests, judging, and prizes. Dogs must remain leashed, and other live pets must be caged and transported in a wagon. Every pet must be accompanied by at least one adult handler. Check-in will begin at 1:30 PM and the parade will line up at 2:00 PM.

This dog-friendly market brings together local small businesses offering pet treats, apparel, accessories, handmade goods, and pet services. Visitors can shop for their dogs and themselves, enjoy event-only specials and giveaways, and meet local makers. Activities include dog trick-or-treating, a costume contest, custom pet portraits, Halloween photos, canine massage, and a dog painting station. Admission includes a tote bag and contest entry.

This dog-friendly Halloween 5K features a scenic paved route and supports K9s for Veterans. Registration includes a short-sleeve T-shirt, finisher medal, doggie finisher medallion, chip-timed race bib, live results and finish-line treats for both humans and dogs.

Scarecrue's Evil on Everest is an interactive home haunt in Lombard, IL, featuring a spooky cemetery display and haunted walk-through experience. This dog-friendly outdoor attraction invites visitors to explore eerie scenes and enjoy seasonal scares. The cemetery display runs throughout the haunt season, with the walk-through open on select nights. They accept donations to Midwest Beagle Rescue group.

Bring Fido to Chicago’s premier pet-friendly black tie gala! Set at the legendary Drake Hotel, guests and their canine companions walk the red carpet, participate in live and silent auctions, and enjoy a dinner buffet and dancing. Four-legged guests will enjoy an evening of indulgences as well, including dinner served in crystal goblets at the dog buffet. Human guests be 21+ to attend the event.

Bring your furry friends, big or small, and watch them strike adorable poses with Santa! Pet Photos will be located in the lower level H+M wing. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Celebrate the holiday season with your pup and the Live Like Roo Foundation at this dog-friendly Holiday Pet Market featuring local vendors, holiday cocktails and coffee, photos with Santa, caricatures, and festive photo opportunities. Bring your pup to shop, socialize and enjoy a day of seasonal fun with fellow pet lovers.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Bring Fido to an authentic German-Style holiday market featuring vendors selling traditional German, local and international food and beverages as well as hand-crafted artisan merchandise. Leashed dogs are welcome to the outdoor areas of the market, but aren't permitted in the indoor areas or tents. Admission times vary; check their website for current hours of operation.

Leashed pups are welcome to join you in browsing these mesmerizing exhibitions, featuring immersive, large-scale installations that bring the wonder of flight to life. This interactive experience showcases inflatable artworks, light projections, and floating sculptures designed by international artists. Please note that as per Balloon Museum policies: dogs must be leashed at all times and aren't permitted in the ball pit.; medium-large sized dogs must be muzzled; the interactive space may be overwhelming for your pet, as it includes strobe lights, sounds, vibrations, and balloons popping as part of the experience. Make sure your pet will feel comfortable in this environment before bringing him along.