Elf! at The Barkyard Theatre at The Barnacle Historic State Park

Happy Pawlidays! It's time for the finest of howliday traditions- watching Elf! in our favorite holiday jammies!

Join us on at the Barkyard Theatre at The Barnacle series Friday, December 17, at 6:30 PM with your well-behaved pups to watch Elf! and for a friendly cutest howliday pajamas contest!

We're starting a little earlier now than usual, so note the new time- 6:30 pm! The howliday pajama contest will be judged at 7:00 PM.

Prize for cutest howliday pajamas will be awarded 1 year of Scenthound Coral Gables' e-scent-ials membership for free, a $420 value. This includes 1 e-scent-ial per month for 12 consecutive months, and also includes a bath, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, nail clipping, and a thorough towel dry. Brush-out, blow-dry and/or haircuts are additional, discounted 25% for members.

Runner up will win a $50 gift certificate to our favorite dog-friendly restaurant in the Grove, Kush Coconut Grove!

There will also be raffle prizes by Formaggi e Vino, Bullie Bites Dog Treats, Yard House, Gueyita, and more,

This is a safe and family-friendly event presented by The Barnacle Society and Equipaws Pet Services. All proceeds will go to rebuilding the coral rock wall that was damaged by Hurricane Irma.

Price of admission is $20 per adult. Kids 10 and under are $10. Each person may bring a maximum of two dogs with them. Dogs must have current rabies vaccination and license (tag on collar), and be well-behaved, ex. no excessive barking or aggressive behavior. Aggressive dogs may be asked to leave. Gates open at 6:30 PM.

Attention ticket holders for the rescheduled A Nightmare Before Christmas: your tickets will be honored for this event. Please bring your tickets and show them to the ranger upon entry. We will have a list as well. Thank you!

Due to the rise of the Delta variant, moviegoers must socially distance themselves six-feet apart on the lawn. You are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs. A limited amount of chairs are also available on a first come, first served basis.

Concessions are available for purchase from Formaggi e Vino, Dulce Dough Cookie Co., and Bullie Bites Dog Treats!

There is a 75 person limit for this event. Two dogs maximum per person. Make sure to purchase your tickets quickly as they will sell out!

The Barnacle Historic State Park is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and events are sponsored by The Barnacle Society, Inc., a non-profit organization created for the preservation and financial support of this historic site.

For accessibility and inclusion for visitors with disabilities, please call 305-442-6866.

For information specific to this event contact: Flavia Berti at [email protected]; or by calling 305-794-3733.

Please note: Attendees must sign a dog waiver, and all dogs must remain on leashes while in the park. Leashes cannot be more than 6 feet long. Pet parents are responsible for picking up after their fur babies; Equipaws Pet Services will provide biodegradable poop bags.

*All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued. Should we need to postpone due to inclement weather, the alternate date is tbd.

This event is not associated with the Canine Film Festival's Movie Night with Your Dog.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Miami, United States