Illustration of Santa waving from a log cabin porch in a snowy forest with a lantern path leading families to him (Pet Photos with Santa)
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Pet Photos with Santa

Visitors can bring their family pets out to meet Santa Claus at the dog park. Guests bring their own cameras to capture holiday card pictures. All well-behaved pets are welcome to take part in the meet-and-greet.

Nov 29 – Dec 12, 2026 Free; open to the public.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

10 am - 12 pm on both sessions.

Pets

Pets are welcome. Dogs must be on leashes, and all other pets must be contained.

Location

NMB Park & Sports Complex Large Dog Park · 150 Citizens Circle Little River, SC 29566, North Myrtle Beach, SC Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and pet owners

Vibe

Festive and relaxed

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your camera so you can capture a holiday-card photo with Santa; cameras are not provided.
  • Keep dogs on leashes throughout the visit, as the event asks that all dogs remain leashed.
  • Contain pets other than dogs during the event, as the posted rules require them to be contained.
  • Bring only well-behaved pets so they are suitable for the Santa meet-and-greet.
  • Choose one of the two listed sessions to plan your visit around the event schedule.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free and open to the public.
  • Santa appears at both sessions: November 29 and December 12.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at Pet Photos with Santa?

Pets can meet Santa Claus at the Large Dog Park, and visitors can take Christmas card photos.

Can I bring any kind of pet?

All well-behaved pets are welcome. Dogs must be on leashes, and other pets must be contained.

What should I bring for the photo?

Bring your own camera to take your Christmas card photo.

Is there more than one opportunity to attend?

Yes. There are two sessions, on November 29 and December 12.

Can I take part if I want to support the event?

Event sponsorship enquiries can be directed to Brandy Cloos at brcloos@nmb.us.

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