11th Annual Unleash the Holiday Cheer!
This festive family and pet gathering features dog adoptions, holiday crafts, and live swing and jazz performances by Sax Diego and the San Diego Community Jazz Band. Attendees can take professional photos with Santa, purchase holiday treats, and watch the dog costume contest. Each ticket includes a personal-size popcorn and entry into a prize drawing.
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When
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Holiday treats are available for purchase, and every ticket includes a personal-size popcorn.
Pets
Pets are welcome.
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Tips & Advice
- Order a dog costume contest entry ticket by November 30; contestants cannot enter at the event.
- Bring the required military, dependent, or veteran identification if checking in for a gift.
- Order extra prize-drawing tickets separately if you want additional entries.
- Bring a pet along if you want to take part in the pet-friendly gathering.
Special Events & Promotions
- Military members and veterans who bring qualifying identification can receive an unwrapped gift at check-in.
- Dog costume contest entrants must order entry tickets by November 30; entries are not accepted at the event.
- Extra prize-drawing tickets can be ordered separately.
Links & Contact
Run by Traci's Paws, Inc.
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. The gathering welcomes pets and includes dog adoptions and a dog costume contest.
Can dogs enter the costume contest on the day of the event?
No. Contest entry tickets must be ordered by November 30, and entrants will not be accepted at the event.
What can attendees do at the gathering?
Browse dog adoptions and holiday crafts, hear live swing and jazz, take professional Santa photos, enjoy holiday treats, and watch the dog costume contest.
What does each ticket include?
Each ticket includes personal-size popcorn and an entry into the prize drawing.
What should military members and veterans bring to check in for a gift?
Bring a qualifying military, dependent, or veteran ID. A DD-214 with a driver’s license or an NGB Form 22 is also accepted.
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