Events

Help us raise awareness and funds — and save lives!

Join us for one of our many events throughout the year. You’ll help us raise funds and support our ongoing efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and find loving homes for some of the most vulnerable companion animals.

You’ll also help raise awareness of the plight of stray cats in our community, while supporting our Low-cost Spay/Neuter, Pet Food Pantry, Trap-Neuter-Return, Animal-Assisted Therapy and Education Outreach Programs among others.

Upcoming Events

Adoption/Outreach Event - Pet Supplies Plus, 3757 N. Lincoln Ave.
Saturday, June 15th, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. -
Stop by the Pet Supplies Plus and meet some of our wonderful cats available for adoption. We will be there to spread the word about the work we do for the cats of Chicago and to help find some of them forever homes. 

Tats for Cats, Insight Studios, 1062 N Milwaukee Ave
Saturday & Sunday June 15th & 16th, Saturday noon - 10:00 p.m., Sunday noon - 8:00 p.m. 
Start planning for your next tattoo or piercing! 100% of the proceeds from tattoos and piercings this weekend go to Tree House thanks to Insight Studios! Learn more >>

Charity Bingo Night – Hamburger Mary’s, 5400 North Clark Street
Monday, June 17th, 8:00 p.m.

Join us for this charity Bingo night to benefit Tree House! Donations (suggested $15) are collected for each Bingo card from customers and guests. Great prizes will be given to the winner of each game. Take advantage of tasty food and great drink specials, too! Learn more >>

Helping Community Cats Workshop - Tree House Bucktown Branch
Wednesday, June 19th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. -
Learn how you can help cats in your community, and improve conditions for the cats and their human neighbors. Tree House Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) experts will discuss various topics related to stray and feral cats. Tree House Bucktown Branch, 1629 N Ashland Ave. Call: 773-784-5488 ext. 234 for more information. Learn more about our Community Cats Program >>

8th Annual Stray Cat Strut
Saturday June 22nd, day of registration starts at 9:00 a.m. at our Uptown Headquarters (1212 W Carmen) -
Sign up today to join a group of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to getting the word out about the plight of stray cats while also helping us raise funds for the construction of our new state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly Adoption Center and Low-cost Veterinary Clinic. We'll finish up this year's walk at our current Uptown Headquarters with a big post walk celebration that includes food, drinks, prizes, a costume contest, tours and more! Learn more and register today!

Windy City Feline Frenzy - Uptown and Bucktown Adoption Centers
Saturday & Sunday, June 22nd & 23rd, noon - 6:00 p.m. both days - 

Four Chicago-area shelters come together for this unique promotion to help cats find forever-homes! During this special 2-day event, cat adopters receive major discounts on adoption fees when they draw for a discount. Scoop the special litter box to find out your discount! Find out more >>

Outreach and Adoption Event - Unleashed, 5231 N. Broadway St.
Saturday, June 29th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 

We will be out at the Unleashed store in Uptown to reach out to shoppers about what we do for the cats of Chicago. Volunteers will be on hand with information and with adorable cats looking for good homes. Stop by and say hi! Find out more >>

Pride Parade - Lines up along Broadway at Montrose
Sunday, June 30th, 11:30 a.m. line up, parade starts at noon - 

Walk with us next to our decorated van this year and show your "Stray Pride"! We will be handing out candy, holding signs about the importance of adopting, and walking and dancing in the streets! The more people we have the better, and it's free to take part. Find out more >>

Outreach and Adoption Event - Unleashed, 3320 N. Western Ave.
Sunday, June 30th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - 

We will be out at the Unleashed store in Roscoe Village to reach out to shoppers about what we do for the cats of Chicago. Volunteers will be on hand with information and with adorable cats looking for good homes. Find out more >>

Save the Date

Love Saves the Day National Shelter Tour with Gwen Cooper - Chicago Party Animals, 1133 W. Fulton Market
Saturday, July 13th, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 

We are excited to be hosting New York Times bestselling author, Gwen Cooper, for a book reading and signing for her latest book, Love Saves the Day. This book tour highlights that animal welfare is ultimately about human welfare and Tree House is honored to have been selected as part of the tour. The event will also feature light snacks and a donation bar. Find out more and RSVP today >>

Rummage Sale - Tree House Uptown Headquarters 
Saturday & Sunday, July 13th & 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 

See what great deals you can find at our summer Rummage Sale! Will be taking donations one week prior to the sale if you would like to help by donating your gently used items. Find out more >>

Meow Luau - Trader Todd's, 3216 N. Sheffield
Thursday, July 18th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - 

Join us for our annual summertime benefit for the cats, luau style! Grab some friends and come enjoy an open bar and appetizers for two hours. We'll be raffling off some great prizes too! Find out more and get your tickets today >>

Windy City Pet Expo - Odeum Expo Center, 1033 North Villa Avenue, Villa Park
Saturday, July 20th 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - 

Come check out the Tree House booth and meet Shorty Rossi and Hercules from Animal Planet’s “Pit Boss”! Fun for both the two-legged and four-legged friends! Find out more >>

The Soul of All Living Creatures: An Evening Talk and Reading with Vint Virga, DVM - Chicago Party Animals, 1133 W. Fulton Market
Friday, July 26th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - 

We are thrilled to be hosting Vint Vigra for a evening lecture, questions and answers session, and reading from his book, The Soul of All Living Creatures - What Animals Can Teach Us About Being Human. The event will also feature light snacks and a donation bar. Find out more and RSVP today >>

(Check our Events Calendar for more details)

Signature Events

Stray Cat Strut - June

Strut your stuff at our 5K, walk-a-thon and help us raise awareness and funds.

Black Cat Ball - October

Join us for our evening, celebration gala bringing together staffers, supporters, and distinguished friends of Tree House.

Lights of Love - December

Honor the joy companion animals bring into our lives and memorialize those who are no longer with us.

More Events

Bingo nights, Happy Meowers, benefit concerts and more. So many ways to get involved and have a little fun!