Holiday Hounds
Give your family a holiday moment they’ll remember forever.
Join Santa & the Holiday Hounds for the coziest holiday festival, treats, furry friends, crafts all in support of PADS. One day only! On Saturday, December 13th, YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre.
- Family fun, perfect for kids 5 -12.
- Every cuddle and photo help the life changing efforts of PADS (Pacific Assistance Dog Society)
- Limited spots, unlimited memories, this is Calgary’s coziest holiday event
- All the holiday features and the whole museum too!
📸Photos with Claus & Paws for a great cause!
Capture a magical moment with Santa and Calgary’s most compassionate K9’s, professionally photographed for keepsake perfection. These four-legged friends from the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) and the Calgary Police Service’s Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) are trained to comfort, support, and inspire, and they’re ready to help you make memories that last.
🎁 Specialty Milk & Cookies Bar
Indulge in a cozy treat with cookies, festive milk flavors, and warm tea & coffee for grown-up elves.
🎄 Jailed Notorious Holiday Hooligan Photo Op
Calgary Police forensics have uncovered a clue, green hairs at the scene of a holiday heist! Don’t worry Christmas wont be stolen this year! We have the Noel Ne’er-do-well caught green-handed, and now he’s doing time in our jail cell. Come snap a photo and serve up some holiday justice!
🕵️♀️ Holiday & Police-Themed Scavenger Hunts + Crafts
From sleuthing through the exhibits to crafting your own festive keepsakes, there’s something for every junior detective and holiday enthusiast.
💛 Proceeds support PADS
Your visit helps raise funds for PADS. The Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains certified assistance dogs to support individuals with physical disabilities, PTSD, and hearing loss, as well as professionals in community settings like schools and courtrooms. These highly skilled dogs perform tasks that promote independence, emotional well-being, and safety. In Calgary, PADS partners with the Calgary Police Service to place facility dogs with the Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST), where they provide comfort and stability to individuals navigating trauma and crisis.
🎟️ Don’t miss this paws-itively magical event!
Bring your family, your friends, and your festive spirit. Together, we’ll celebrate community, compassion, and the incredible bond between people and pups.
Free Parking, fully accessible facility, Calgary’s safest holiday family event.
Make holiday memories for your family and make a difference in the lives of others with PADS.
Tickets are limited and going fast, reserve your family’s spot today.
Pricing
Individual Pass: $25.00
Family Pass (3–5 people): $50.00
To help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests, visits are booked in designated time blocks. After clicking the “Buy Now” button, you will be directed to PeakPro, where you can select the time block that works best for your visit:
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10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Your chosen time block indicates when your visit begins. We encourage guests to arrive on time to make the most of their experience.
