Skokie|Local Event
Pups & Purrs Café
Event Details
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bring your favorite furry friend to Pups & Purrs Café, a fun outdoor pet picnic and community festival in Downtown Skokie benefiting Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.).
Your Picnic Pack includes admission for one person and one pet, a picnic-style meal from a participating Downtown Skokie restaurant, and access to an evening of pet-friendly activities, music, giveaways, vendors, and community fun. Additional guests and pets may be added during registration.
Enjoy:
- Picnic seating
- Live music
- Pet selfie station
- Paw print art
- Giveaways and samples
- Pet vendors and shopping
- Food, drinks, and treats available for purchase
The festival takes place in the outdoor event space behind Take Flight Spirits, RJ Breaks, and Kneads and Wants Bakery. Enter through the alley off the Lincoln Avenue parking lot at Warren Street.
A portion of proceeds benefits Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.), helping local animals find safe, loving homes.
Pets must remain leashed and supervised at all times.
Purchase your Picnic Pack and join us for a summer evening celebrating pets, community, and Downtown Skokie!