Greyhound Events - American Greyhound

Find an American Greyhound Event Near You!

Our volunteers are always out and about at local events with our dogs to spread the word about how awesome sighthounds really are. Many people have never seen a sighthound before, so this is a wonderful opportunity to stop on by to meet and pet one of our amazing dogs!

Check the list of events below to see where we’ll be next!

August 3

2025

St. John’s Farmers MarketJoin American Greyhound at the St. John’s Farmers Market! Our sighthound volunteers and their handlers will be at their booth and eager to meet new faces. This week, we have a special guest! Adoptable greyhound Jaka will be there from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, so be sure to come say hi!

8:00 am – 1:00 pm9660 Wicker Ave, Saint John, IN

August 10

2025

St. John’s Farmers MarketJoin American Greyhound at the St. John’s Farmers Market! Our sighthound volunteers and their handlers will be at their booth and eager to meet new faces. Be sure to come say hi! (This event is weather permitting.)

8:00 am – 1:00 pm9660 Wicker Ave, Saint John, IN

August 11

2025

Greyt Readers @ Tinley ParkJoin us for Greyt Readers at the Tinley Park Public Library!
Alongside their handler, one of our volunteer sighthounds will listen as kids in grades K-5 read out loud from a book of their choice to hone their reading skills. Note: Kids must be signed up in advance of the session, so contact Tinley Park Public Library for more information!

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm7851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park, IL

Thanks to all who attended our annual summer picnic!

American Greyhound celebrated all things sighthound on June 14, 2025 from 12-5pm CT at Woodland Park in Portage, IN. Thanks to those who joined us, including all of the wonderful dogs, in a fun day filled with food and activities!

Our summer silent auction was a success thanks to you. We are grateful for everyone who placed bids or shared the link with friends and family, and we can’t wait to show you all the gorgeous hounds who will be featured on our upcoming 2026 calendar!