Dog Events in Buffalo Grove, IL

Shop with Fido from local crafters and check off your gift list while enjoying photos with Santa, a caricature artist, food and drinks from the bar, and more.

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.

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.

Celebrate the holiday season with your pup and the Live Like Roo Foundation at this dog-friendly Holiday Pet Market featuring local vendors, holiday cocktails and coffee, photos with Santa, caricatures, and festive photo opportunities. Bring your pup to shop, socialize and enjoy a day of seasonal fun with fellow pet lovers.

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.

On select Monday nights this holiday season, capture a festive keepsake with your pet during at this special seasonal photo experience! All pets must be leashed or secured in a pet carrier. Santa will be located on level one near the Food Court. Reservations are available online.

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.

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.