Dog Events in Potomac, IL

Enjoy free treats for your pup, earn reward points and join the coloring contest! Plus, guests will receive holiday safety tips to keep your pets happy and healthy this season.

Celebrate the holiday season with a pet-friendly Santa photo event featuring digital pictures with Santa, a bake sale, raffles, and holiday shopping. Guests can capture festive memories, browse handmade blankets and candles, and support the organization through donations and purchases.

You and your leashed pup are invited to run alongside other participants in this 5K race on Thanksgiving morning!

Leashed dogs are welcome at this Thanksgiving walk/run that goes through the streets and neighborhoods of Crown Point. Admission includes finisher medals to the first 500 participants, donuts, and race awards to the top overall male and female and top three in each age group. Dress up for the costume contests! Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside buildings.

Kick off the holiday season with Fido by taking a stroll during one of Danville’s most magical traditions, offering festive fun for all ages! The highlight of the evening comes at 6:30 PM, when Santa himself lights the tree to officially start the holiday countdown.

Enjoy a festive downtown celebration with your pup, featuring roaming performers, face painters, free hot chocolate and holiday giveaways. Keep an eye out for Santa making a special ride through downtown in his red pickup truck!

Bring your four-legged family members for festive holiday photos with Santa! Store staff will be available to take pictures, so bring your phone or camera to capture the memories. Photos are free for customers, and reservations are required.

Take a stroll with Fido through the historic district adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, while costumed carolers fill the air with classic holiday tunes. Guests can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, period-inspired entertainment, and unique shopping at local vendors offering handcrafted gifts. Savor seasonal treats and warm beverages as you take in the sights and sounds of this magical celebration. Please note the event gets busy, as over 2,000 people are in attendance.

This dog-friendly holiday event invites families to bring their pets for festive photos with Santa. Whether posing for a Christmas card or capturing a fun seasonal memory, guests can enjoy a chance to celebrate the holidays with their furry companions.

All outdoor events at the Brown County Christkindl Market are pet friendly! Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Indiana’s unique community, the Christkindl Market brings to Brown County a traditional European holiday market full of one-of-a-kind gifts, family-friendly entertainment and Christmas spirit. There will be festively-decorated booths, live music and Santa and Mrs. Clause in attendance.

Martinsville resident Bobby Helms made "Jingle Bell Rock" famous in 1957 as the original artist of the well-known Christmas classic. That holiday spirit lives on in Martinsville with this festive event where you and Fido are invited to enjoy live music, hot cocoa, s'mores, and visiting with Santa and characters from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Listen to live music on the stage with the lighting of the Christmas tree to follow.

This dog-friendly holiday event invites families to bring their pets for festive photos with Santa. Whether posing for a Christmas card or capturing a fun seasonal memory, guests can enjoy a chance to celebrate the holidays with their furry companions.

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 pup to this photo op event for a festive day of fun! Treat your dog to free pup cups and discounts.

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.

On the second Sunday of each month, bring your dog or cat to receive affordable vaccines and basic wellness services at this event. Services offered will include rabies vaccines, nail trims, anal gland expressions, microchipping and more. Subsidized pricing will be available for clients who show proof of financial hardship or participation in a government assistance program. All cats must arrive in a cat carrier and all dogs must be on a leash.

Bring Fido for a treat and photo with Santa! This event will be held in the Family Pavilion, next to the rocket ship playground.

On select Mondays and Tuesdays, bring your furry friend and the whole family for a festive holiday photo opportunity with Santa! Pets are welcome to join in the fun and pose for a special seasonal photo. Booking is required. Santa can be fond in Dick's House of Sport wing.

Leashed dogs (non-retractable leashes only, please) and cats are welcome on select Wednesdays with an appointment to get their photos with Santa! Appointments are $10 and include one printed photo. Additional photos can be purchased for $6 each. Donations are also accepted for local shelters.

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.