Dog Events in Villa Park, IL

Bring Fido to parade in costume, trick-or-treat at 12 local businesses, and enter a costume contest with prizes. Each $10 registration includes a special trick-or-treat bag and a $5 treat coupon. Spooky photo opportunities and plenty of Halloween fun await dogs and their people. There will be two parades this night: one at 5:30 PM and one at 6:30 PM. Participants can choose which time to register for.

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.

Bring your furry friends, family, or both for festive photos with Santa! Each session includes two digital images. All proceeds benefit Fetching Tails Foundation and its rescue dogs. Photos are provided by Pet & Me Photography.

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.

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.

Shop with Fido from local crafters and check off your gift list while enjoying photos with Santa, a caricature artist, food and drinks from the bar, and more.

This dog-friendly holiday market is the perfect place to shop small and support local businesses while getting holiday shopping done with your pup. Browse handcrafted items and pet vendors, enjoy photos with Santa, and grab a drink, coffee or food while exploring everything the market has to offer.

On select Sundays this holiday season, bring Fido and watch him strike adorable poses with Santa. The event will be held in the Lower Level Grand Court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

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.

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.

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.