Dog Events in Winnebago, IL

Mondays from March through October are special days for dog lovers to explore the park’s beautiful gardens and grounds with their canine companions. Dogs must be friendly, well-socialized, and kept on a leash at all times, and owners should bring proof of up-to-date vaccinations. While pups are welcome outdoors, they aren't permitted inside buildings, and visitors are asked to clean up after their dogs using the provided sanitation stations. A $6 parking fee applies. Note that Monday holidays are excluded from Paws in the Park days.

Bring Fido to this annual Halloween Pet Parade, where dogs and their people can parade through town, trick-or-treat at 12 local businesses, and show off their costumes in a contest with prizes. Registration includes a special trick-or-treat bag and a $5 treat coupon. Spooky photo opportunities and plenty of Halloween fun round out the event.

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.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor scenery of the Illinois Valley and your favorite August Hill & ISC wines while hanging out on our spacious hillside. Wine flights, wine by the bottle and a snack picnic box will all be available.

This Halloween celebration features a pet parade, puppy photo-op, costume contest and pet-friendly vendors. Guests can also enjoy refreshments for purchase and plenty of festive Halloween fun for pets and their people.

Well-behaved dogs are invited to dress up and participate in a costume contest! The Snap Wagon will be on site taking photos starting at 11:00 AM. Food will be available from the La Flama taco truck and Just Us and Treats ice cream, and pet gear will be offered at discounted prices.

This dog-friendly Halloween event features a pet costume contest, pup games and festive photo opportunities. Bark Park membership isn't required, but on-site registration is limited, so advance reservations are encouraged. Dress up your pup and enjoy a morning of Halloween fun!

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.

Take your costumed pup trick-or-treating at this fun event featuring decorated trunks, treats, spooky games, activities, photo opportunities, and a pet costume contest with prizes! Costumes are encouraged but not required.

This dog-friendly fall festival features a 40-acre pumpkin patch and fun farm activities! Guests can also enjoy seasonal food and drinks, cider donuts and shopping at the farm store. Dogs must remain leashed at all times, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Dogs aren't permitted on hayrides or in the corn maze.

Bring your leashed pup for a scenic nighttime stroll through Richfield Historical Park, with a short 0.6-mile loop or longer 1.2-mile loop illuminated by luminaries, hanging lights, and jack-o'-lanterns. Gather around the bonfires, explore historic buildings and enjoy refreshments and snacks. Please refer to the website for weather-related cancellations.

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.

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.

It's holiday photo time for the pets and families! There will be two different photo backdrops to choose from. The photos are $15 each and printed on the spot.