Dog Events in Gig Harbor, WA

You can shop from local makers, enjoy festive bites and hot drinks, and bring your pup along for Santa photos. Your dog must be on a non-retractable leash and up to date on shots.

Head out to the park with your leashed pup to participate in a holiday-themed 5k run or walk. A one-mile kids dash is also available.

This annual fundraiser invites pets and families for a photo with Santa! Admission includes one family photo with Santa that will be emailed to participants digitally after the event. All dogs must be leashed and all other animals safely contained. Pictures are first come first served.

Leashed dogs are welcome only on designated Yappy Hour days; pets aren't permitted at the market during regular hours. Yappy Hour is held November 23rd and December 7th. Dogs can explore the holiday market, enjoy treats at the entrance, pose for photos with Santa and participate in a doggy fashion show and Most Festive Pup contest!

Bring your furry friends to strike adorable poses with Santa. Registration is highly recommended. Each ticket includes admission for a 10-minute photo session with your pet(s). Dogs must be on a leash. Cats and other pets must be in a carrier.

On November 29th or December 13th, experience the magic of the holidays with Fido by bringing him to the mall to meet Santa for a photo! Pet Photos will be located in JCPenney Court. Photos will be taken and available for purchase at this event. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Experience the magic of Christmas with Fido! Visitors receive a free 4x6" photo with Santa. Other photo packages will be available for purchase. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can go quickly. Hours vary by store.

Take Fido along to the leading drive-through light display in the Northwest! You'll enjoy a stunning 2-mile route with over 300 animated displays and thousands of holiday lights. Dogs must remain in the vehicle with your at all times. Pre-purchased tickets are highly recommended to guarantee admission.

Dogs are welcome on select evenings (Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & Jan. 3), when guests can stroll through the zoo’s dazzling holiday light displays with their four-legged friends in tow! Your Dog Nights ticket admits one adult and one dog (no walk-ups; dogs must be pre-registered), with rules in place for safety and comfort: dogs must be well behaved, on a non-retractable leash (max 6 feet), and current on vaccinations. There's a limit of one dog per adult guest. Select paths will be dog-friendly while other areas remain off limits, and aquariums are closed during the event.