Hobby Horse Showcase at SHR
12:30pm-3:30pm
Saturday, Sept 5, 2026
Chicago Hobby Horse Showcase. Categories include Show Jumping, Barrel Racing, High Jump and lots of Fun Jump (practice) included.
$15 per participant ( includes 1 non-participating guest/parent ). $5 per non-participating guest. LIMIT 55 participants. Under 16 must have a parent present. NO WALK-INS, NO WAITLIST ​​​​
*Chicago Hobby Horse sportswear is available at https://www.bonfire.com/soul-harbour-ranch-animal-therapy-program-3/
*100% of the Chicago Hobby Horse proceeds benefit the SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program
*NO DOGS OR OTHER ANIMALS ALLOWED ON PREMISES
Magic of Childhood
5:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday, October 10, 2026
This magical event celebrates "The Magic of Childhood," made possible by the Festival of Children Foundation
5:00PM – 6:30PM
Tours of the Sanfilippo Estate & Magical Encounters
Guests will explore the extraordinary collections of the Sanfilippo Estate while enjoying surprise performances by strolling magicians
6:30-9:00pm
Open Bar • Plated Dinner • Inspirational Performances
World-Class Magician Showcase • Rides on the Eden Palais Carousel
Featured Magicians
Luis Carreon, John Guastaferro, Justin Purcell, Paige Thomson
Special Performances by Kodi Lee, The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Hosted at The Sanfilippo Estate:
789 Plum Tree Road | Barrington Hills, Illinois
Cocktail Attire Suggested
*Benefiting The Chicago Academy For The Arts, Soul Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program and Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
Gong Ceremony
2:00pm-4:00pm
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Experience the transformative power of a Gong Ceremony, led by instructor Teresa Woltkamp, where sound and meditation are designed for your unique
energetic frequency. Harmonize your wellness journey with the power of the Gong: the possibilities are endless!
2:00-2:30pm: Check-in, therapy animal visits, photos
2:30-3:30pm: Gong Ceremony
3:30-4:00pm: Refreshments, raffle baskets, therapy animal visits, photos
BOO in the Barn
4:00pm-6:30pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026
We are excited to host our 5th annual "BOO in the Barn" freaky fundraiser on October 24th with Barrington's favorite therapy animals at SOUL Harbour Ranch! Spooky Trail Walk, Trick or Treat stations, Craft Project, Campfire Cookout, Poke-a-Pumpkin Raffle, Raffle Baskets, Fall Backdrop Photo Op, Refreshments, Visit with MIni Therapy Horses, Therapy Dogs, Therapy Cat, Mini Pigs, Mini Donkeys & our Big Horses. BOO's in the Barn for 21 & over
COST: General Admission (18+) $25 General Admission (Under 18) $10
LOCATION: SOUL Harbour Ranch, 22093 N. Countryside Lane, Barrington IL
*All proceeds benefit the SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program 501c3
*Donations appreciated for our Lucky Unicorn Raffle!
*Would you like to sponsor this event? Email soulharbourranchatp@gmail.com
$100 Pumpkin sponsorship
$250 Ghost sponsorship (includes 2 admissions)
$500 Vampire sponsorship (includes 4 admissions)
$1000 Monster sponsorship (includes 6 admissions)
Pet Partners "Walk with Me"at the
Arboretum of S. Barrington
11am-12pm
1st Sunday May-October
Join our miniature therapy horses, therapy dogs and therapy cat (therapy animal species may vary) at our monthly "Walk with Me" program, a Pet Partners exercise initiative, at The Arboretum of South Barrington on the 1st Sunday of every month.
Pet Partners "Walk with Me"at
Deer Park Town Center
10:30-11:30am
2nd Sunday May-October
Join our miniature therapy horses, therapy dogs and therapy cat (therapy animal species may vary) at our monthly "Walk with Me" program, a Pet Partners exercise initiative, at Deer Park Town Center on the 2nd Sunday of every month. (July is dogs only)
(REMEMBER, YOU MUST RSVP AT EVENTBRITE PRIOR TO ATTENDING. Info of Events at Deer Park Town Center.
Pet Partners "Read with Me"at the
Fox River Grove Memorial Library
10am-11am
1st Saturday of the month*
Join our therapy dogs at our monthly "Read with Me" program, a Pet Partners literacy initiative, at the Fox River Grove Memorial Library on the 1st Saturday of the month (dates as specified). Students Grade 1-5 have an opportunity to read to our therapy dogs for 15 minute sessions.
*See the FRGML website for dates and to RSVP.
Pet Partners "Read with Me"at the
Barrington Area Library
10am-11am
2nd Saturday of the month*
Join our therapy dogs at our monthly "Read with Me" program, a Pet Partners literacy initiative, at the Barrington Area Library on the 2nd Saturday of the month (dates as specified). Students Grade 1-5 have an opportunity to read to our therapy dogs for 15 minute sessions.
*See the Barrington Area Library website for dates and to RSVP.
Pet Partners "Read with Me"at the
Crystal Lake Public Library
10am-11am
3rd Saturday of the month*
Join our therapy dogs at our monthly "Read with Me" program, a Pet Partners literacy initiative, at the Crystal Lake Public Library on the 3rd Saturday of the month (dates as specified). Students Grade 1-5 have an opportunity to read to our therapy dogs for 15 minute sessions.
See the Crystal Lake Public Library website for dates and to RSVP.
"Friday Live at 5!"
Every Friday 5:00 pm on our Facebook Page
Join us every Friday at 5:00pm on Facebook for our "Friday Live at 5!" Jodie and Anne are your hosts as we share video of our wonderful therapy animals, talk about what programs our therapy animals have been visiting and what we have planned coming up!. Just follow our Facebook page at SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program and tune in. The live video will start streaming automatically.