Dog Events in Sumner, IL

Presented by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, bring Fido to enjoy the beautiful season's colors at this annual event! Explore over 200 acres, 6.5 miles of trails and a prairie maze. There will also be yard games, vendors, crafts and more.

Enjoy a fun-filled, pet-friendly festival packed with entertainment and activities for all ages. Guests can explore local vendors, enjoy music, food trucks, a beer garden, and family attractions including face painting, inflatables, a petting zoo, and more. Animal lovers can meet adoptable dogs, visit the Bark Bar, enjoy photo opportunities and a kissing booth!

Dress up in your most creative Halloween costume and enjoy the fall fun with your entire family! This spooktacular event is a great weekend for pumpkin picking. There will be candy giveaways, a children's costume contest and a family pumpkin carving contest. Please ensure Fido is kept on a leash and that you pick up after your pup.

This annual Halloween event features local vendors, adoptables from local rescues, food trucks and more!

Spend the evening exploring downtown with Fido!Each Thursday, vehicles of all kinds gather for a lively community evening. Classic cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, and antiques line the streets as visitors stroll the square, admire the rides, and enjoy the local atmosphere.

Swing by with your leashed pup to grab some locally made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music and performances from local artists. Limited seating is available, so bringing your own lawn chair is recommended.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with your leashed pup and all your favorite fall fun activities! Admission includes access to all fall attractions like apple cannons, hayrides and a pumpkin house. Additional activities include contests, face painting, musical entertainment, food trucks and more!

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.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Visitors can enjoy the dazzling lights by driving through the park or walking with their leashed pup if the weather permits. A festive sleigh near the Family Pavilion is available for photo opportunities. While admission is free, donations are appreciated, with a collection box conveniently placed near Santa as you exit.