Dog Events in Homer Glen, IL

Pups are welcome to enjoy roaming the 16 miles of hiking trails around the Arboretum several times a year on select days! Dogs must be leashed at all times and have updated vaccinations and registrations. For the safety of both your pet and the natural environment, dogs aren't permitted off the marked trails. Please clean up after your pet; bags are available at the Visitor Center.

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.

Two Bostons hosts a free holiday event at all locations where pets can pose for photos with the Grrrinch, with pictures taken on their owners’ phones. Pets can also create a festive paw print painting to take home. No registration is required, and multiple pets are welcome as long as they're safely leashed or otherwise secured.

Two Bostons hosts a free holiday event at all locations where pets can pose for photos with the Grrrinch, with pictures taken on their owners’ phones. Pets can also create a festive paw print painting to take home. No registration is required, and multiple pets are welcome as long as they're safely leashed or otherwise secured.

Two Bostons hosts a free holiday event at all locations where pets can pose for photos with the Grrrinch, with pictures taken on their owners’ phones. Pets can also create a festive paw print painting to take home. No registration is required, and multiple pets are welcome as long as they're safely leashed or otherwise secured.

Two Bostons hosts a free holiday event at all locations where pets can pose for photos with the Grrrinch, with pictures taken on their owners’ phones. Pets can also create a festive paw print painting to take home. No registration is required, and multiple pets are welcome as long as they're safely leashed or otherwise secured.

Two Bostons hosts a free holiday event at all locations where pets can pose for photos with the Grrrinch, with pictures taken on their owners’ phones. Pets can also create a festive paw print painting to take home. No registration is required, and multiple pets are welcome as long as they're safely leashed or otherwise secured.

Two Bostons hosts a free holiday event at all locations where pets can pose for photos with the Grrrinch, with pictures taken on their owners’ phones. Pets can also create a festive paw print painting to take home. No registration is required, and multiple pets are welcome as long as they're safely leashed or otherwise secured.

This Thanksgiving-themed, dog-friendly 5K features a scenic course along the Danada Trail and welcomes runners and walkers of all levels and their leashed pups. Participants receive a chip-timed race entry, turkey-themed finisher medal, soft cotton T-shirt, age-group awards and free photos.

On select Monday nights, capture paw-some memories with Fido for the holiday season! Each pet will receive a holiday goodie bag featuring a treat, festive bandana and toy, while supplies last. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier. Please use Entrance #1 near Macy’s and remain in the Macy’s court with your pet. Reservations are recommended but not required.

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.

Dogs are welcome to join the festive fun on select dates during Illumination Dog Admission Nights. Enjoy a stroll along the trail to admire dazzling light displays throughout the gardens. A separate dog admission ticket is required for each pup, in addition to a standard Illumination ticket. Daytime general admission does not include access to the evening event. The event is held on Wednesday, December 2, 9, and 16, and Friday, January 1.

Puppy Hour is a fun, free weekly playtime for puppies and their owners at Central Bark.