Saturday, December 7 from 4:00 to 6:30 P.M.
Tree House Humane Society
Join us for our annual Whisker Wonderland celebration as we honor loved ones of past, present, and future this holiday season. Hosted at our shelter, our festive lineup includes a children’s choir performance, family activities, and complimentary appetizers and beverages, including a hot chocolate bar and roast-your-own s’mores station on the terrace. Plus, purchase tickets for our raffle for a chance to win cat-themed prizes! Gather together with friends, family, and fellow pet lovers as we illuminate the shelter with hundreds of lights and celebrate the holiday season!
Registration for Lights of Love is free with a suggested donation or a canned pet food item for our community pantry.
Whisker Wonderland
Doors Open at 4:00 p.m.
Explore our Whisker Wonderland and enjoy family-friendly activities, including holiday crafts, seasonal games, temporary ‘cattoos,’ photo opportunities, and much more!
4:15 p.m. | Behind-the-scenes shelter tour (additional tours at 5:00 and 5:45 p.m.)
4:15 p.m. | Book reading of Oscar and Emmy Get Rescued and Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas (additional readings at 5:00 and 5:45 p.m.)
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Choir performance by Uniting Voices Chicago
5:30 p.m. | Lights of Love program and tree lighting
6:00 p.m. | Raffle winners announced (must be present to win)
6:30 p.m. | Doors close
Craft your own custom inspirational bracelet with our friends at Little Words Project at Lights of Love! Each bracelet is designed to uplift, inspire, and be shared with loved ones, all while supporting a mission rooted in kindness.
For just $25, you can create something unique at Lights of Love, but spaces are limited—one bracelet per person. Be sure to secure your spot at check-in! Don’t miss out on this meaningful opportunity and one-of-a-kind gift.
Getting There
Lights of Love will be hosted at Tree House Humane Society. We are located at 7225 North Western Ave in Chicago’s West Rogers Park neighborhood.
Free parking will be available in the Holy Child Jesus Parish lot on the corner of W. Jarvis Ave. and N. Claremont Ave. The Tree House lot will be reserved for accessible parking only. Ample free street parking is also available near the shelter. Find more information on parking and getting to Tree House here.
Make a Lights of Love tribute gift today
Honor a loved one during our annual Lights of Love celebration. Your gift paves the way for a brighter future for cats. Make a donation today to illuminate our shelter and show your support.
OUR SPONSORS
By sponsoring our events, these generous individuals and organizations show up in a big way for Team Tree House. Thank you to our generous sponsors: The Smith Family, Newport One, Ravenswood Animal Hospital, and Daspin & Aument LLP
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING?
Can your product or organization help make our event even better? Would you like to support one of our events financially so we can do even more good for our cats? You’re in the right place!
