Dog Events in Deer Park, IL

Enjoy a lakeside afternoon of music and community where guests can meet adoptable dogs, browse pet-focused local vendors, enjoy live music and games, and enter a basket raffle. There will be drink specials and food trucks. This family- and dog-friendly gathering brings animal lovers together for live entertainment and fundraising!

This dog-friendly fall market features Corgi and Dachshund races, more than 100 crafters and small businesses, a dedicated pet vendor area, raffles and caricature artists. Bring your pup to enjoy the races, browse unique handmade goods and pet products, and take part in the many activities and entertainment throughout the event.

This seasonal market brings together local artisans, farmers, growers, makers and food vendors for a welcoming community experience. Held on select dates from May through October, guests can shop fresh, locally made foods and treats, browse handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoy a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere. 2026 dates include May 31st, June 14th & 28th, July 12th & 26th, August 9th & 23rd, September 6th & 20th, and October 4th & 18th.

Dress Fido in his best costume for this fun, family-friendly Halloween event complete with a canine costume contest and prizes! Pre-registration is required. The event will be held rain or shine.

Join the festive 5k features a scenic out-and-back course through Busse Woods and is open to runners and walkers. Pre-registration includes a short-sleeve T-shirt, finisher medal, a chip-timed race bib, live race results, and finish-line treats for both humans and pups.

This dog-friendly Halloween 5K welcomes runners and walkers with their leashed pups to run or walk through the scenic, paved and generally flat course. Registration includes a short-sleeve T-shirt, finisher medal, chip-timed race bib, live results and finish-line treats for humans and dogs. Proceeds support Fetching Tails Foundation.

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.

This dog-friendly 5K run/walk features a scenic, paved and generally flat course while supporting Animal House Shelter. Registration includes a T-shirt, finisher medal, dog medal, chip-timed race bib, live results and finish-line treats for humans and dogs.