Dog Events in Mooseheart, IL

This Thanksgiving-themed, dog-friendly 5K features a scenic course along the Danada Trail and welcomes runners and walkers of all levels and their leashed pups. Participants receive a chip-timed race entry, turkey-themed finisher medal, soft cotton T-shirt, age-group awards and free photos.

Enjoy a festive downtown celebration with your pup, featuring roaming performers, face painters, free hot chocolate and holiday giveaways. Keep an eye out for Santa making a special ride through downtown in his red pickup truck!

Bring your four-legged family members for festive holiday photos with Santa! Store staff will be available to take pictures, so bring your phone or camera to capture the memories. Photos are free for customers, and reservations are required.

On select Monday nights, capture paw-some memories with Fido for the holiday season! Each pet will receive a holiday goodie bag featuring a treat, festive bandana and toy, while supplies last. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier. Please use Entrance #1 near Macy’s and remain in the Macy’s court with your pet. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Dogs are welcome to join the festive fun on select dates during Illumination Dog Admission Nights. Enjoy a stroll along the trail to admire dazzling light displays throughout the gardens. A separate dog admission ticket is required for each pup, in addition to a standard Illumination ticket. Daytime general admission does not include access to the evening event. The event is held on Wednesday, December 2, 9, and 16, and Friday, January 1.

Bring your Wiener dog out to a hockey game! Each Wiener dog must have two humans present for the race, one to release and one to catch. Only Wiener/Dachshund breed dogs are permitted.

Puppy Hour is a fun, free weekly playtime for puppies and their owners at Central Bark.