Cold-Nosed Candids with Santa at Purina Farms

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Sunday, December 8, 2024

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 while they frolic through the snow provided by the Bubble Bus!

Cold-Nosed Candids will be held December 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

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, we will have snow! Pets and kids of all ages can frolic through the snowflakes provided by the Bubble Bus.

• 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. Admission is free; there is a $5 fee per vehicle for parking.

Spots are limited and no walk-ups will be allowed for this event. 

CAT OWNERS: 10-11 a.m. will be reserved for cats only each day of the event. Cats will only be allowed to participate during this time frame.

For reservations, visit purinafarms.com

 

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