Events:
- Santa Paws
- Hound Egg Hunt (Available for 2026)
- Canine Carnival (Available for 2026)
- Howl-O-Ween (Available for 2026)
‘Tis the season to snap the cutest, sweetest and sometimes, funniest photo of pooches with the big, bearded man in red. Visitors will receive one souvenir photo with Santa, a stocking full of treats, and craft activity for dogs.
This event will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 10 am to 12 pm.
Hound Egg Hunt took place at the Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, where dogs hunt for eggs filled with treats and will get their picture taken with the bunny. All dogs received a photo, treats, and raffle entry.
- Small Dogs: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Large Dogs: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This event took place on Saturday, April 12 from 10 am to 12 pm.
If you would like to participate in the next Hound Egg Hunt in 2026, please fill out the form or reach out to our Marketing Coordinators Ann Miller Patti (apatti@palatineparks.org) and Alexandra Rivera Grant (ariveragrant@palatineparks.org).
A carnival designed for man’s best friend! Patrons and their furry friends can participate in games and activities, visit your table, take home a souvenir photo, and more!
This event took place on Thursday, September 4 from 6:30 to 8 pm.
If you would like to participate in the next Canine Carnival in 2026, please fill out the form or reach out to our Marketing Coordinators Ann Miller Patti (apatti@palatineparks.org) and Alexandra Rivera Grant (ariveragrant@palatineparks.org).
At Howl-O- Ween, dogs hunt for spooky eggs filled with treats, and brave the Howling House of Terrier. Dogs can be entered in our costume contest and take home prizes. This event includes a goody bag for the eggs and a spooky selfie with your Halloween hound.
This event took place on Wednesday, October 1 from 6 to 7 pm.
If you would like to participate in the next Howl-O-Ween in 2026, please fill out the form or reach out to our Marketing Coordinators Ann Miller Patti (apatti@palatineparks.org) and Alexandra Rivera Grant (ariveragrant@palatineparks.org).
If you have any questions, please refer to our Sponsorship page and contact Ann Miller Patti or Alexandra Rivera Grant.
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