2022 Twin Cities Pet Photos With Santa Paws

The howlidays are upon us, which means it’s time to snap a few festive pics with your v. good dog! Behold our merry list of ops for pet photos with Santa. Bonus points for wearing ugly sweaters, reindeer antlers, or an absurd amount of jingle bells—we ruv it all, and so does Mr. C.

Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s

Starting November 5, the whole fam can experience the magic of Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s in Woodbury or Rogers. Reservations are recommended as spots fill up fast!

Dog Photos with Santa at Headflyer Brewing

Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s stopping at HeadFlyer Brewing on Saturday, December 3 from 12-6 p.m. to take holiday photos with all the furry good boys and girls.

Pet Night with Santa at Southdale Center

Your furry fren can pose with the big guy in the red suite at Southdale Center in Edina on Sunday, December 11 from 6-8 p.m. Reserve your spot online.

Santa Paws at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative

Get on the nice list when you visit Santa Paws at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative. Take pup’s photo on Saturday, November 26 from noon-6pm or Sunday, November 27 from noon-4pm.

Make sure you get my good side! | Jill Wellington

Santa Photos with No Dog Left Behind

Bring puppers to No Dog Left Behind’s Maple Grove office to meet Santa on November 27, December 3, December 11, or December 17. For a recommended $20 donation, they’ll email you photos of the meet-and-greet.

Safe Hands Animal Rescue Santa Paws

This fundraiser for Safe Hands Animal Rescue is at the Solar Arts Building in NE Minneapolis on Saturday, December 3 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For $25, your dog, cat, or kids can pose with Father Christmas.

Pet Nights with Santa at Ridgedale Center

Furry friends can strike a pose with St. Nick at Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka. Monday nights are reserved for pets, so grab a spot online from November 21–December 5, 4–7 p.m.

Chuck and Dons Holiday Photos

Stop by a participating Chuck and Dons store to capture a picture of your pup on December 3 or December 10 from 1–4 p.m. While we can’t guarantee an appearance from Santa himself (and some stores may have The Grinch!), they’ll have props and a backdrop to create a winter wonderland.

Did we miss any photos ops? Woof at us in the comments.

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