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38th Annual Streeterville Dog Halloween Party

October 25, 20259:00 am - 11:00 am

Donate/Register
Kern Terrace Garden

Admission is free, but a $10 donation to PAWS Chicago is recommended.

Enter through the MCA's back gate bordering Lake Shore Park.

A tan Daschund Hound wearing large mouse ears sits on an oversized mouse trap with a large foam cheese in front of it
Two short-haired brown dogs sit dressed as Thing 1 and Thing 2, in blue wigs and red tank tops with red and white striped leg warmers.
A woman dressed as Little Red Riding Hood walking a dog dressed as the Wolf Grandma.
A Boston Terrier wearing a small fabric cake on its back gives the camera a cold stare.
A shaggy dog with a grey, tan, and white coat stares off into the distance with a Ty Beanie Baby tag around its neck.
A tan Daschund Hound wearing large mouse ears sits on an oversized mouse trap with a large foam cheese in front of it
Two short-haired brown dogs sit dressed as Thing 1 and Thing 2, in blue wigs and red tank tops with red and white striped leg warmers.
A woman dressed as Little Red Riding Hood walking a dog dressed as the Wolf Grandma.
A Boston Terrier wearing a small fabric cake on its back gives the camera a cold stare.
A shaggy dog with a grey, tan, and white coat stares off into the distance with a Ty Beanie Baby tag around its neck.

About the Event

Enjoy a pawsitively fun morning where everyone is a wiener!

Join more than 300 doggies and their people—from the Wheel of Fur-tune to a furry Italian Beef, from an UBER EATS driver to a prison break—in your most elaborate costumes for the 38th annual Streeterville Doggy (and Kitty) Halloween Costume Party and Parade, hosted at the MCA! Leashes and/or carriers are required.

The event begins at 9 am with the Doggy Parade kicking off at 9:45 am, judged by 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins and Streeterville resident and animal lover Maureen Schulman.

Have a kitty at home? Upload pics of your feline friend to our Facebook page for our Virtual Cat Costume Contest.

Rain Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025, same time.

Sponsors

The event is sponsored by MCA Chicago, Eli’s Cheesecake, SOAR, Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner, 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins, Seneca Park/Eli M. Schulman Playground and Lake Shore Parks Advisory Councils, PAWS Chicago, Kriser’s Natural Pet, Planet Paws Pet Club, Pup Social, Rocker Dog, Tails in the City, West Loop Veterinary Care, Whispers Cafe, and Yappy Dog.