Dog Costume Contests
We have two fun and festive Dog Costume Contests this year, in collaboration with the City of Solvang and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Both events are free and open to the public!
SOLVANG’S HAUNTS & HAPPENINGS
What: Kids and Pets Halloween Parade and Pet Costume Contest
Location: Solvang Park (downtown off Mission Dr.)
Date: Sunday, October 11 – 11am – Contestants will do a short parade around Solvang Park followed immediately by judging and prizes. Lots of fun Halloween activities all day long provided by the City of Solvang. Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall, Most Creative, Best Human/Dog Duo, Most Funny and Most Scary. Get all the details HERE
SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – DOG WEEK
What: Dog Parade & Costume Contest
Location: Inside the gardens – location details coming soon
Date: Sunday, October 25th – 2pm – We’ll be kicking off their Dog Week with a Halloween-themed event. Prizes awarded for Best Overall, Most Creative, Best Human/Dog Duo, Most Botanical Themed and Most SB Vibes. Entry to the gardens are free every Sunday in October!
Photos with Santa Paws
PHOTOS WITH SANTA PAWS
Location: Solvang Park (downtown off Mission Dr.)
Date: Saturday, December 12th, 10 am – 12 pm
We’re back for the 3rd year in a row for our cherished Photos with Santa Paws event! Bring your dogs and family and pose with our festive therapy dogs. Find us in Solvang Park, right downtown off of Mission Drive. Santa will be there directly following our event making it easy to stay and get pics with the Big Guy too. This event is free and open to the public.
Sound Baths
Relax and Recharge at your next event with a private Sound Bath! Karen Lee Stevens, our Director of Wellness Programs and a certified Sound Healer, is now offering private Sound Bath sessions. Immerse yourself in a unique and deeply relaxing experience as Karen creates a soothing symphony of sounds using crystal singing bowls, chimes, and drums. Sound Baths offer a unique and memorable way to enhance any event, whether it’s a corporate gathering, a team-building activity, or a special occasion with friends and family.
Contact Karen at karen@therapydogssb.org for pricing information and availability. All proceeds from private Sound Baths go directly to supporting Therapy Dogs of America!