Calling All Pooches to Take Photos with Santa

For a massive dose of holiday cuteness, bring your pups to take a photo with the “big guy” at Santa Paws on Dec. 20.

The Northbrook Park District’s event will include a goodie bag with dog treats and a five-minute time slot for photos for each participating dog.

"Northbrook has a large community of dog owners that we are delighted to serve,” Recreation Supervisor Matt Papale said. “We offer a variety of festive events for the whole family in December — from Skate with Santa to our annual holiday party for seniors and a production of ‘A Christmas Chaos’ on stage — and we wanted to make sure pooches also had their chance to have a fun time!”

Santa Paws takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Village Green Center, 1810 Walters Ave. in downtown Northbrook. Dog owners are required to register at nbparks.org/event/santapaws. The event is free for Northbrook Dog Park members and $7 for non-members.

Dogs only. Owners must ensure dogs are on a secure leash, and bring their own phone or camera for photos.

Northbrook staff, including a certified dog trainer, will be available to assist with capturing the perfect shot.

Established in 1927, the mission of the Northbrook Park District is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services, parks and facilities through environmental, social and financial stewardship.