The Holiday Barkzaar returns to Coconut Grove on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM at The Barnacle Historic State Park. Bring your pups, your family, and your friends to a dog-friendly holiday market that supports Paw Patrol Animal Rescue and The Barnacle Historic State Park.
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11 AM to 4 PM
Where: The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
Admission: $7. Kids 5 and under enter free.
Info and Santa Paws photo discounts: https://www.thebarnacle.org/barkzaarshop
What’s happening:
- Dog Play Zone with kiddie pools, by The Dog from Ipanema
- Dog lure course, run by Happy with Dogs and sponsored by Chewy Vet
- Santa Paws photos with Lorena Cora Pet Photography, sponsored by HealthySmiles Pet Dental. Photos are discounted for a limited time when purchased in advance.
- Pup Cup Showdown eating competition, with a $100 Wynwood Dog Food gift card for the winner
- Best holiday costume, pet and human lookalike, and best trick contests
- Casting call for Paws in Town Winter Dog of the Season
- Dog Rescue Tent, sponsored by Wynwood Dog Food
- Doggy yoga with Tiffany Ann Yoga at noon
- Holiday ornament decorating and Letters to Santa Station, sponsored by Pet Supermarket Coconut Grove
- Ugly sweater workshop with Gueyita Mexicana (sign up on their website)
- Stuff the SUV with Williamson Cadillac. Bring pet food, toys, blankets, and accessories for local rescues.
- First Aid Tent with Royal Vet
- Holiday mocktails and cocktails by Shake and Stir and a dog hydration station sponsored by Your Pet Attorney. (Must be 21 and over with ID.)
- Live holiday music with Marco Barrios and food from Chef Norlan, Cafe Vidita, Acai Way Organic, and Sugar Therapy Sweets
- Over 25 local pet vendors with fresh food, treats, collars, bows, clothes, leashes, supplements, and more
Every vendor, sponsor, and entry supports Paw Patrol Animal Rescue and The Barnacle Historic State Park. You will definitely be on Santa’s Nice List after this!
Tentative schedule (subject to change):
- 11:00 AM: Park opens. Dog lure course, off-leash area, music, pet vendors, ornament decorating, Letters to Santa, Donation Drive, food, and drinks until 4:00 PM
- 12:00 PM: Doggy yoga
- 12:30 PM: Pup Cup Showdown
- 1:00 PM: Holiday costume, pet and human lookalike, and best trick contests
- 1:30 PM: Santa Paws arrives
- 3:30 PM: Santa Paws leaves
- 4:00 PM: Park closes
Dog policy: All well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be on leash except in designated off-leash areas. The park requires a waiver at the front door. Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination and be up to date on shots. No puppies under 4 months.
Parking: Parking is available at the Playhouse lot across from The Barnacle and around the Grove. You can also take the pet-friendly Freebee to the Grove Playhouse parking lot. Download the Ride Freebee app to request a ride.
Bring your blankets, your appetite, and your pup to enjoy the music, bay breezes, and a great cause.
Event venue
The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133, United States
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