Annual Events, Birthdays & Field Trips
Each season, Purina Farms hosts special annual gatherings. From egg hunts to trick-or-treating, families can celebrate their favorite holidays at Purina Farms. All of our celebrations are family-friendly, and some are even dog-friendly. Take a field trip to Purina Farms or host a Paw-ty!
2024 Annual Events
Paws 4 Books
CHAMP Therapy Dogs will be present for your child to read to in a quiet library-type environment. Purina Farms will provide books of various scholastic levels, but please feel free to bring their favorite books along.
Young students often demonstrate increased anxiety when reading. However, research shows that reading to dogs can help motivate children by increasing relaxation, reducing blood pressure, lowering stress and offering a safe environment to practice reading.
UPCOMING DATES:
Guests may arrive up to 30-minutes after listed start time.
October 18, 3:30-4:30pm
November 1 & 15, 4-5pm
December 6 & 20, 4-5pm
January 3 & 17, 4-5pm
Pints and Puppies Blood Drive
Join us at the Purina Event Center for a Pints and Puppies blood drive through the American Red Cross. Donate blood. Pet adoptable puppies. Feel good. It’s that simple!
All donor slots will be by appointment only - no walk-ins allowed.
Donors will receive a specially-designed event hooded long-sleeved shirt (while supplies last).
Upcoming Appointments:
February 15 | 12-5 p.m.
July 30 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
November 19 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Open Practice Sessions
Open Practice Sessions inside the Purina Event Center provide dog owners a chance to hone their skills and take their game to the next level. You and your dog(s) can practice agility, conformation, obedience and rally. First dog will be $12, each additional dog is $8. Trainers will not be provided. Advanced registration is required. No on-site payment will be available.
Available Dates:
November 19
November 26
Cold-Nosed Candids
Gather your pack (cats and dogs!) for a for a pet-friendly event this December 7 & 8, 10AM to 2PM at Purina Farms. You and fur friends can capture the magic of the day with a photo with Santa! Plus shopping will be available at the Purina Farms Gift Shop with t-shirts, treats, pet toys, and more! Receive a coupon to use at the Purina Farms Gift Shop when you donate a pet supply or new, unwrapped toy for kids ages 12 and under. Regardless of the weather, we will have snow! Pets and kids of all ages can frolic through the snowflakes provided by the Bubble Bus.
Advanced parking reservations required. A $5 (per car) parking fee includes free admission and giveaways!
Field Trips
Field trip bookings will open on January 1 for the same calendar year. Inquiries will be taken on a first come first serve basis.
Thousands of St. Louis-area school children travel to Purina Farms every year on field trips. The educational emphasis of Purina Farms makes it perfect for integrating into the curriculum of preschool and elementary school students.
Capacity is limited, reservations are required and must be made two-weeks in advance. If you are planning on ordering food from the concession stand for your group, orders must be placed two-weeks in advance. We cannot promise the availability of day-of orders.
Can't make it out to see us in person? Take a tour of Purina Farms from the comforts of your home or classroom. Virtually meet all the wonderful animals that call Purina Farms home and the canines who perform as part of the Purina Incredible Dog Team. Hear from the Purina Farms team of pet lovers on the unique characteristics of each pet featured during the field trip and discover interesting facts about their abilities, personalities and care.
For more information, call us M-F anytime between 9:30a.m – 3:30p.m. at 1-888-688-PETS (7387) or email us at purinafarms@purina.nestle.com.
Birthday Pawties
Celebrate your special day with a Birthday Pawtie at Purina Farms! Schedule your all inclusive experience with your own private pavilion, exclusive seating at the Incredible Dog show, VIP wagon ride, food, drinks, and more!
Capacity is limited, reservations are required and must be made two-weeks in advance. Food orders must also be placed at least two-weeks in advance.
Also introducing virtual birthday greetings from your friends at Purina Farms. We’ll email you a video of our birthday song featuring the animal residents of Purina Farms and include a personalized message in the email with our well wishes. Although the greeting is free, we encourage making a $10 donation to the APA of Missouri, one of our animal welfare organization partners, if you are able.
For more information, download the inquiry form linked below and send in an email to purinafarms@purina.nestle.com For additional questions call us M-F anytime between 9:30a.m – 3:30p.m. at 1-888-688-PETS (7387).
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