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Halloween Festivities with PAWS

Oct 20, 2025

Check out all of the Halloween happenings with PAWS Chicago partners this October!

Saturday, October 25

  • Streeterville Doggy & Kitty Halloween Party: This year is the 38th annual event, featuring a doggy and kitty costume contest from 9-11 a.m. in the MCA Sculpture Garden. Advanced registration is recommended, and there is a suggested $10 donation benefitting the pets at PAWS Chicago. Register online here.
  • Costume Contest at Harry Caray's at Navy Pier: From 4-5p.m., bring your pet to the pier for a costume contest with fun, Chicago-themed prizes! Costume categories include: Most Creative, Cutest, Spookiest, Best Ensemble or Pair (human/pet or pet pairs), and Grand Prize "Best in Show". Tickets are $10 and benefit PAWS Chicago. Tickets are available online here. Additionally, Boston Beer is donating $1 per beer purchased back to PAWS Chicago. 

Sunday, October 26

  • Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest: Visit Time Out Market from 1-3 p.m. for a scary cute pet costume contest and join PAWS Chicago volunteers and local, pet-friendly vendors for a festive afternoon event! Enjoy music, food, festivitites, and make a new furry friend. Registration is free and available online in advance here.
  • Halloween Party at Andros Taverna: From 1-3 p.m., bring your pet for an afternoon party including a raffle with neighborhood prizes, pup menu and a portion of sales benefiting PAWS Chicago. No tickets are necassary, but reservations are recommended and can be made here.