Looking for a holiday outing your dog can join? We found three local options with published pet-welcoming details, from an early Thanksgiving walk to a visit with Santa.
Use this as a starting point for your plans, then check the organizer’s page before leaving home. Dates, booking options, and event arrangements can change. All times below are local Arizona time.
Phoenix: Arizona Biltmore Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30–9 a.m.
Arizona Biltmore Conference Center, 2400 E Missouri Avenue, Phoenix.
The Arizona Biltmore’s organizer listing describes a 4K walk and run and explicitly welcomes leashed dogs on the course. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. This is a ticketed event, so review the registration details and current ticket options before planning to attend.
Choose this outing only if the distance and setting suit your dog. There’s no need to turn a holiday walk into a race. Read the official Arizona Biltmore Turkey Trot listing for the event instructions.
Scottsdale: Pet Nights at Kierland Commons
November 30, December 7, and December 14, 4–7 p.m.
Center Plaza at Kierland Commons, 15210 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Kierland Commons lists dedicated Pet Nights as part of its Santa photo season. A visit with Santa is free, while photo packages are available for purchase. The center recommends reserving a time.
If a Santa picture is on your wish list, this is a chance to plan a specific pet-friendly visit rather than assume every session has the same arrangements. Check the official Santa schedule and reservation link, and confirm any pet-handling requirements before you arrive.
Gilbert: Pet Nights at SanTan Village
November 16, 23, and 30, plus December 7 and 14, 4–7 p.m.
Children’s Play Area near Dillard’s, SanTan Village, 2218 E Williams Field Road, Gilbert.
SanTan Village’s schedule welcomes domestic pets on a leash or in a carrier. It also says pets may visit during regular Santa operating hours, in addition to the listed Pet Nights. Visits are free; photo packages cost extra, and reservations are recommended.
Use the official SanTan Village Santa page to choose a session and check the latest schedule.
A few things to decide before you go
- Check that the outing fits your dog’s comfort around people and other pets.
- Bring your usual walking equipment, water, and waste bags.
- Keep the organizer’s directions and booking confirmation together on your phone.
- Make a simple plan to leave early if your pup isn’t enjoying the outing.
If you’d like a grooming visit before the occasion, choose Fluff Bar in Biltmore, Scottsdale, or Gilbert. Event attendance and grooming appointments are booked separately.
Event details checked against organizer sources on November 2, 2026. Fluff Bar is not the organizer of these events.