Event Description
This December, Wild River Dog Park transforms into a sparkling Christmas wonderland for four magical days of festive fun. Bring your pup, your friends, and your family to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, the Wild River way.
From meeting Santa in his snowy grotto to exploring a festive market filled with local makers, enjoying pup-safe treats, and taking part in seasonal interactive activities, every corner of Wild River will be packed with Christmas magic, wagging tails, and memories to last a lifetime.
📅 Dates: Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th, Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st December 2025
📍 Location: Wild River Dog Park, Ballynahinch
⏰ Times: 10:30am – 12:30pm | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: £17 + booking fee per car
What’s Waiting for You
🎅 Santa Paws Grotto – Meet Santa and capture the perfect festive photo with your pup.
☕ Pup-Safe Treats & Drinks – A magical seasonal bar serving doggy “hot chocolates” and festive flavours.
🎁 The Giving Tree – Pick a tag and donate to rescue dogs, helping make their Christmas brighter.
❄️ Winter Play & Photo Fun – Photo ops, and interactive festive challenges.
🛍️ Festive Market Lane – Browse stalls of dog treats, handmade gifts, and Christmas goodies.
🎄 Plus All-Day Christmas Magic
✨ Interactive activity stations
✨ Cosy festive food & drink
✨ Seasonal photo spots & fairy lights
✨ Live music & entertainment
✨ Snow flurries and surprise festive moments
🎟️ Tickets are £17 plus ticket fee per car and include entry to the full Winter Wonderland experience. Extra treats, festive keepsakes, and Santa photo packages will be available to purchase on the day.
✨ Santa Paws: Wild River’s Winter Wonderland, where Christmas magic meets wagging tails.
📜 Santa Paws Rules
To keep everyone safe and happy at Santa Paws: Wild River’s Winter Wonderland:
🐾 Dogs on lead at all times – no slip leads or extendable leads.
👨👩👧 Children and dogs must be supervised at all times.
🎟️ Play Parks not included – entry does not cover our off-lead play or private parks. These must be booked separately and spaces will be very limited. visit wildriverdogpark.co.uk to book. Hit book now, search for seasonal sessions and pick your preferred play session and time.
💡 Please be mindful – if your dog struggles in busy environments, this event may not be suitable for them.
