Gather your pack – your kids and your cold-nosed companions – for a pet-friendly visit with Santa this year at Purina Farms. Cold-Nosed Candids are for families and their cats and dogs to have their photos taken with Santa, have snowball fights, visit the gift shop and more.
You and your fur friends will receive one printed and one digital format of the photo per parking registration. Registration is $5 per car.
Cold-Nosed Candids will be held:
December 6, 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for families with dogs.
For families with cats only, there is a special session on December 6 from 10-11.
For families with cats and dogs there is a special session on December 7 from 10-11 (dogs in attendance cannot be cat-reactive.
(On December 13 there are photos with the Grinch for ages 21 and up only.)
Cold-Nosed Candids features:
• Photos with Santa - you and your fur friends can capture the magic of the day with a photo with Santa! A printed and digital copy will be available and is included in your parking registration.
• Gift Shop - there's something for everyone in the Purina Farms Gift Shop! T-shirts, treats, pet toys, and more!
• Frolic through the Flurries – regardless of the weather, there will be snow! Pets and kids of all ages can frolic through the snowflakes.
• Toys for Tots® and Presents for Pets* - receive a coupon to use at the Purina Farms Gift Shop when you donate a pet supply* or new, unwrapped toy for kids ages 12 and under. Spend $15 or more in the Gift Shop and use your coupon to receive 10% off!
• Plus, there will be additional festivities to enjoy!
Pre-registration online is required.
Spots are limited and no walk-ups will be allowed for this event.
For reservations, visit purinafarms.com
See even more holiday events in our Things To Do calendar!
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