Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest for PAWS Chicago brings a costume party to Harry Caray's Navy Pier on Saturday, October 31 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It falls on Halloween itself, and tickets run $12.51. Plan a costume; it's that kind of night. It is listed as family-friendly. Within three days of it, 84 more Halloween events happen around Chicago.
Date & Time
Saturday, October 31 · 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
UTC-05:00
Location
Harry Caray's Navy Pier | Chicago, IL
TicketsUSD 12.51
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When
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (on Halloween itself)
Where
Harry Caray's Navy Pier, 700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, United States
Tickets
$12.51
Length
About 2 hours
Ages
Family-friendly
Type
Halloween Costume Party
Dress code
Costumes encouraged
Details
Plan your costumes, pack up your pets, and join us at Harry Caray's Navy Pier for our annual Pet Costume Contest benefitting PAWS Chicago! About this Event
Harry Caray’s Navy Pier invites you to celebrate spooky season this year with your pet in tow. Join us Saturday, October 31st from 11:30am-1:30pm for our annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest benefiting PAWS Chicago! Whether they’re furry, feathered, or full of scales – this year, all pets are welcome to participate in this fun-filled contest and compete for a chance to win in one of the following categories:
Most Creative
Cutest
Spookiest
Best Ensemble or Pair (human/pet or pet pairs)
Grand Prize "Best in Show"
Winners in each category will take home fang-tastic prizes including:
A pair of tickets for a dog-friendly ride on the SeaDog speedboat (courtesy of City Cruises)
Passes for the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel(courtesy of Navy Pier)
A gift certificate to Harry Caray’s Navy Pier, and more!
The Grand Prize winner for "Best in Show" will also receive a Navy Pier Stay-Cation Package, complete with a one-night stay at the Sable Hotel, breakfast for two at Lirica, two tickets to a Chicago Shakespeare Theater performance of your choosing, anddinner at Harry Caray’s Navy Pier.
Hosting the fur-ightfully fun event is none other than Candace Jordan, returning as our paw-some emcee and one of three judges for the contest. Entry is just $10 per pet, with all proceeds going to PAWS Chicago. Spectators—both human and pet—can attend for free!
Sponsored by Tito's Vodka, The Sable Hotel & Lirica, SeaDog by City Cruises, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier, and Harry Caray’s, this event is sure to be a tail-wagging good time for a great cause!
DONATE TO PAWS CHICAGO If you'd like to make an additional contribution or support PAWS Chicago, please click below to donate via our fundraising page:
While participation in the costume contest is limited, your generous support through this page will help us make an even bigger impact.
Event Location
Harry Caray's Navy Pier, 700 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, United States
