# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pet Night with Santa
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Bring your pet to Merle Hay Mall to have their photo taken with Santa! Pets of all kinds and their families are welcome to take part in this photo opportunity with Santa. The Christmas Train will also be running.

Stop by Just Paws Gourmet and Hiking Dog when you come for your picture for holiday specials. 

Photo package purchase is optional at the time of the event.

To schedule an appointment, visit https://www.thesantapeople.com/merle-hay-mall-santa-visits-des-moines-iowa .

A few guidelines: 
•	All animals must be leashed. Those animals that cannot be controlled by a leash must be contained in an appropriate cage or crate.
•	No wolves or wolf-dogs hybrids will be allowed. No pet wild animals (examples: lions, tigers, bears, raccoons, snakes, etc.), farm animals (examples: calves, lambs, baby goats, etc.), snakes or lizards over 6 ft. in length, and no venomous animals will be allowed to enter the building.
•	Pet owners will be responsible for immediately cleaning up any "messes" created by their animals.
•	Merle Hay Mall and the Santa Experience has the discretion to turn away any animal that does not fit the guidelines listed above, or any animal that appears to be aggressive toward people or other animals.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pet-night-with-santa/200029217288846
- **Event Categories**: dog, pictures-with-santa, food-drinks, trips-adventures, trekking, holiday, christmas
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 62

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310
- **lat**: 41.63177
- **long**: -93.70188
- **full address**: 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pet Night with Santa being held?
  - **A:** Pet Night with Santa takes place on Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Tue, 09 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm at 3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pet Night with Santa?
  - **A:** Pet Night with Santa is organized by Merle Hay Mall.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pet Night with Santa is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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