Dog Events in Highwood, IL

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.

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.

This dog-friendly holiday makers market features handmade gifts, personalized keepsakes and unique finds for people and pets, including furry, scaly and feathered friends. Guests can enjoy pet- and people-friendly treats, meet Santa Paws for a festive photo and meet adoptable dogs from For Good Rescue and cats from Gutter Cat Adoption.

Get ready to capture paw-some memories with Fido on select Monday nights this holiday season! All pets must be safely secured in a carrier or on a leash, and please enter through the Southwest entrance closest to Maggiano's. Animals will journey straight to Santa's set on the lower level of H&M Court.

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.

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.

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.