UKRAINIAN VILLAGE VETERINARY CENTER
Pet-friendly fall & holiday fun
Six upcoming outings in Ukrainian Village and the Chicago area, October 24–December 31, 2026.
| Date & time | Event & location | What to expect & pet requirements |
|---|---|---|
| October 24–25, 2026 See available departure times |
Howl-O-Ween Canine Cruise Chicago’s First Lady Downtown Chicago riverfront |
A 90-minute river and lake cruise with dog treats and costume prizes. General boarding from $46. Remaining sailings are October 24 and 25. Choose a departure time on the organizer’s booking page and review fares for people and dogs. |
| October 25, 2026 Noon–4 p.m. |
Wag-O-Ween Dog Party & Market Bosly’s Backyard 4011 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago |
Dog trick-or-treating, costume fun, pet portraits and local shopping. $15/person. The dedicated event page lists noon–4 p.m.; the general events calendar still lists a 5 p.m. end time. Use the dedicated event page for current details. Advance tickets recommended; walk-ins depend on space. |
| October 31, 2026 9–11 a.m.; parade at 9:30 a.m. |
Streeterville Dog & Cat Halloween Party MCA Sculpture Garden 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago |
A costume party and parade for dogs and cats, with best-dressed prizes. Free admission. Enter through the museum’s back gate bordering Lake Shore Park. Leashes required; bring a dog toy so every dog gets a prize. |
| November 13, 2026 6 p.m.–midnight |
PAWS Chicago Fur Ball The Drake Hotel Gold Coast, Chicago |
A pet-friendly black-tie fundraiser with dinner, dancing, auctions and a dog buffet. Ticketed fundraising gala. A formal fundraising event benefiting PAWS Chicago; pets are welcome. See organizer for ticket availability and pricing. |
| November 20–December 24 / 31, 2026 Hours vary by location and date |
Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza & Gallagher Way The Loop & Wrigleyville, Chicago |
Daley Plaza: Nov. 20–Dec. 24. Wrigleyville: Nov. 20–Dec. 31. Free admission. Daley Plaza: November 20–December 24. Wrigleyville: November 20–December 31 (closed Christmas Day). Pets are generally allowed outdoors, but not inside walk-in cabins or tents. Pet policy |
| December 5, 2026 10 a.m.–2 p.m. |
Howliday Jingle Paws Romeoville Athletic & Event Center 55 Phelps Ave., Romeoville |
Holiday shopping, raffles and Santa photos supporting local pet rescue. Free admission. Listed by FestivalNet for December 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with free admission. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes and current on vaccinations. Confirm final details with the organizer. |
Plan a happy outing. Most events are geared toward dogs. Confirm schedules, prices, ticket availability and pet requirements with the organizer before attending.
Listings rechecked October 23, 2026. Ukrainian Village Veterinary Center is sharing community events; these are hosted by the listed organizers.
Listings rechecked October 23, 2026. Ukrainian Village Veterinary Center is sharing community events; these are hosted by the listed organizers.