K9 Cinemas in Plano will host a Christmas party with a fun/ugly sweater theme Saturday and a New Years celebration next Saturday. Both are at 8 p.m. and include a pasta bar catered by Maggianos, extended play time for the pooches and a holiday-themed movie. 1192 Greenway Drive. The Christmas party is $35. The New Years party, $40, includes bubbly for a toast. 469-431-1077. See the rules and other details at k9cinemas.com.

Still need to see Santa? Four-leggers can visit him at:

Half Price Books flagship store, 5803 E. Northwest Highway, from 6 to 10 p.m. through Monday. And the League of Animal Protectors will be wrapping gifts for donations from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Instead of a charge for photos, donations will be collected for the North Texas Food Bank. hpb.com.

Rooster Home & Hardware from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Kids and pets are welcome. 10233 E. Northwest Highway, #409 (in Northlake Shopping Center). Free, and its BYOC (bring your own camera). 214-343-1971. facebook.com/roosterhomeandhardware.

Pet Extravaganza in Carrollton from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. 1500 W. Hebron Parkway, Suite 114. Photo prices start at $20, and you can have them made into gift items. To reserve a spot, call 972-492-9111. Walk-ins are also welcome. facebook.com/llethepetfurtographer.

Orscheln Farm & Home in Weatherford from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Two-legged little ones are welcome too. 102 College Park Drive. $5 for photos, with proceeds going to Parker Paws. 817-694-5718. facebook.com/parkerpaws.

Pet Supplies Plus in Arlington, 3801 S. Cooper St., from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, benefits Friends of Arlington Animal Services. Costumes will be available, and other pets and two-leggers are welcome too. Photos are two for $5, three for $15, four for $20 will be emailed. facebook.com/faastx.

PetSmart stores from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. You can take your own photo or have an associate take one with your camera. Check in using their app for photo filters and 500 free Treats points, and make sure you use #petsmartparties and tag them at @PetSmart when posting. Free. Find stores at petsmart.com.

More Santa/holiday photo ops: Legacy West in Plano from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and the Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth through Tuesday (see site for times).

You can also bring four-leggers to the Unbranded pop-up shop downtown through Saturday, the Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington through Sunday, the Texas Motor Speedway Gift of Lights in Fort Worth (must be leashed when visiting Santa), Prairie Lights Drive-Through Holiday Light Park in Grand Prairie (must remain in car), Vitruvian Lights in Addison and the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shops.

Also on the schedule

Homegrown Hounds Dog Deli and Bakery in Las Colinas invites four-leggers to make a Christmas paw print ornament during store hours through Sunday. 5620 N. OConnor Blvd. $20. 888-929-2697. facebook.com/snackinwaggin.

Fidos Field Days at Dinosaur Valley State Park are featuring obstacles and play stations for you and your pup to explore. The sessions will work the part of your dog's brain that is associated with getting tasks done and teach him or her to be more responsive to commands. Bring a collar with leash (no retractables), water, a bowl, dog treats and a positive attitude. At 1 p.m. Saturday and Jan. 4. Theyll meet at the Solar Pavilion. 1629 Park Road 59 in Glen Rose. Free with park admission. facebook.com/dinosaurvalleypark.

Speaking of Half Price Books: The Animal Rescue Crusaders of Texas will be wrapping gifts for donations from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Plano location, 2440 Preston Road. facebook.com/arcrescuetx.

DFW Labrador Retriever Rescue Club is also wrapping gifts for donations this weekend at the Orvis stores in Dallas, Fort Worth and Southlake. Find addresses at orvis.com. dfwlabrescue.org.

Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue will host an ugly Christmas sweater party on the enclosed patio at Lake House Bar & Grill from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. 7510 E. Northwest Highway. They will receive 15% of sales, and all breeds are welcome. facebook.com/lsbcr.

More meet and greets (dogs are welcome at all): The Humane Society of North Texas at the PetSmarts in Arlingtons Lincoln Square and on Texas Sage Trail in Fort Worth, both from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. ... Tails From the Heart Rescue at the Hollywood Feed in Frisco from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Dallas Street Dog Advocates at the Hollywood Feed in Murphy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Chihuahua Rescue & Transport at the Pet Supplies Plus on Legacy in Plano from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Straydog at the EarthWise Pet in Frisco from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ... The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas at the Hollywood Feed in Richardson from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Three Dog Bakery in Fort Worth from noon to 2 p.m. and the Petco in Frisco from 1 to 3 p.m., all on Saturday. ... Rockwall Pets at the Petco in Rockwall from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. ... And the SPCA of Texas is at NorthPark Center on the first level, between Macys and Dillards through Monday. This one is for the adoptables and two-leggers only.

Also dog-friendly this weekend: the Dallas Jingle Bell Run, which includes an award for the most festively dressed dog, on Friday and the Stocking Stroll in downtown Dallas on Saturday (check the map to see which stops will have special stocking stuffers/treats for dogs).

Mansfield is offering a Bark Ranger certification class at Oliver Nature Park. In addition to talking about outdoor safety and how you and your pet can become park stewards, they will create a keepsake. Upon completion of the training, you and your pet will receive a certificate, an honorary Bark Ranger dog tag, a collapsible bowl and treats. Then they will hit the trails to show off your new skills. Dont have a dog? You can participate with a shelter dog. From 10 to 11:15 a.m. Monday. One dog per registered adult, and they must be on a fixed leash. Bring a current rabies certificate. $12. Register at olivernaturepark.com.

Ears up

A franchisee plans to open a new location of Mutts Canine Cantina by next fall in Allen, on the northwest corner of Watters Creek Boulevard and Montgomery Boulevard. Like the Uptown original and the Fort Worth and coming-soon Austin locations, there will be play areas for small and large dogs and a patio with food service, including a doggy menu. The city has been without a dog park since the recent closing of Canine Commons in the Village. MuttsCantina.com.

Dallas Animal Services is encouraging animal lovers to share their home during the holidays as part of its Silent Night at the Shelter promotion. The campaign hopes to find temporary homes for 50 large adult dogs before the end of the year. To get started, visit DAS main shelter at 1818 N Westmoreland Road and tell a staff member that youre interested in fostering an adult dog for the campaign or attend a foster orientation. The shelters hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. All foster dogs will return to DAS in early January for one of the largest adoption events of the year. To view adoptable pets, visit dallasanimalservices.org.

Carrolltons Advanced Care Veterinary Services is seeking participants for a national study of the effectiveness of stem cells in treating large dogs. Dogs must weigh 70 pounds or more and have arthritis in up to two joints of the knee, hip, elbow or shoulder. Participation will consist of three visits (screening, injection and a one-month follow-up exam), and participants will receive free study-related medical care (X-rays, bloodwork, etc.) and, upon completion, a BarkBox. Learn more at dogstemcellstudy.com.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar invites guests to build a gingerbread house for $5.95. Each kit comes with precut edible gingerbread walls and roof pieces, icing to keep it all together and gummy and chocolate candies for decorating. All of the proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity. Through Dec. 31 at all their locations, which have pooch-friendly patios. lazydogrestaurants.com.

Dog & Kitty City is selling tickets for its annual raffle, with two grand prizes of pairs of tickets on Southwest Airlines. Other prizes include restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets and more. Winners will be drawn Feb. 11 during a party at Social Pie, 5855 Maple Ave. (dont have to be present to win). Browse and buy ($5 each) at dognkittycity.org.

Coming up: Hair of the Dog parties at the Mutts Canine Cantina locations in Dallas and Fort Worth on Jan. 1.

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Addition to our lists: the Tipsy Oak in Arlington

Dog-friendly patios

Note: Dog-friendly dining is outdoors and can depend on several factors, including the weather, how busy the restaurant is and who is working. Call ahead if you need to know for sure whether they can accommodate you. Please send additions or changes to twoldt@dallasnews.com.

* means it has received the citys dog-friendly patio variance (available in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Carrollton, Fairview, Arlington, Flower Mound, Frisco, Lewisville, Euless and McKinney). The rules: Dogs must stay off furniture, be leashed and under control and wear a rabies tag. They cannot eat off the establishments dishes; they may be given water in a disposable container.

Weatherized means the patio is tented and/or uses heat lamps when it gets chilly.

Click here for a Google Sheets version of this list. Many thanks to pack member Stephanie Meeks for putting it together.

Alcove Wine Bar*: 2907 State St., Dallas, 214-871-2200

AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main St., Dallas, 214-742-5362

America Gardens: 2833 Morton St., Fort Worth, 972-802-2242

Americas Best Coffee: 1211 Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817-473-8455

Angelinas Mexican Restaurant*: 4851 Main St., The Colony, 972-625-5372

Antebellum Ale House: 321 E. Oak St., Weatherford, 817-341-6625

Antonio Ristorante: 4985 Addison Circle, Addison, 972-458-1010

Anvil Pub: 2638 Elm St., Dallas, 214-741-1271

Ascension Coffee: 1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-741-3211

Asian Mint*: 5450 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-904-1055

Back 9: 4060 Belt Line Road, Addison, 214-272-7028

BackYard on Bell: 410 N. Bell Ave., Denton, 940-243-4990

Banditos: 6615 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-750-6100

Barcadia* (except when crowded): 1917 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-821-7300

Barley House*: 5612 SMU Blvd., Dallas, 214-824-0306

Barrel & Bones*: 2801 Plano Parkway, The Colony, 469-353-8810

Bartaco: 6130 Luther Lane, Dallas, 469-405-8226

Bavarian Grill: 221 W. Parker Road, Plano, 972-881-0705

bbbop Seoul Kitchen: 828 W. Davis St.* , Dallas, 469-248-3702

Becks Prime: 5931 Forest Lane* , Dallas, 972-661-8681

Bellagreen: 8041 Walnut Hill Lane (The Hill), Suite 810, Dallas, 972-639-5164

Beto & Son: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 108 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-249-8590

BFF Asian Grill and Bar: 2150 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100, Arlington, 817-385-0760; and 1601 E. Debbie Lane, Suite 2105, Mansfield, 817-473-7233

Bird Cafe: 155 E. Fourth St. (Sundance Square), Fort Worth, 817-332-2473

Bistro 31: 87 Highland Park Village, #200, Dallas, 214-420-3900

Blatt Beer & Table: 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, 469-372-2080

Blue Mesa: 14866 Montfort Drive, Addison, 972-934-0165

Bolsa* (weatherized): 614 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-367-9367

BoomerJacks (weatherized): The chains patios in Bedford, Grapevine, Murphy, North Arlington, South Arlington, Fort Worth Cityview, North Fort Worth and West 7th welcome dogs, and most are big, lined with TVs, have outdoor bars and are cooled and heated.

Bowen House: 2614 Boll St., Dallas, 214-484-1385

Bowlounge*: 167 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 214-741-7737

BrainDead Brewing*: 2625 Main St., Dallas, 469-286-9005

Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery: 3301 McKinney Ave.* , Dallas, 214-754-4940; and 5560 W. Lovers Lane* , #260, Dallas, 214-351-3339

Brewed: 801 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-945-1545

Brewn Blues Coffee House: 841 N. Tarrant Parkway, #100, Keller, 817-485-0909

Brix Bar & Grill*: 1410 K Ave., #1109A, Plano, 972-509-2749

Bryan Street Tavern: 4315 Bryan St., Dallas, 214-821-4447

Buffalo West: 7101 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-732-2370

Buffalo Wild Wings: 1400 S. Loop 288, #110, Denton, 940-387-0924

Burguesa Burger: 710 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, 214-748-7376

Buzzbrews: 2300 Victory Park Lane* , Dallas, 214-871-2301; 5815 Live Oak St.* , #102, Dallas, 214-370-5815; 4154 N. Central Expressway* , Dallas, 214-826-7100; ; and 2801 Commerce St.* (in Deep Ellum), Dallas, 214-741-2801

Cadillac Pizza Pub: 112 S. Kentucky St., McKinney, 972-547-3833

Caf Brazil*: Great people watching, and its open 24/7. 3851 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-461-8762

Cafe de France: 17370 Preston Road, Dallas, 972-733-3400

Cafe Gecko: 5290 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-9884; 6145 Windhaven Parkway* , Plano, 972-797-7726; and 1381 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, 972-373-4359

Cafe Istanbul: 7300 Lone Star Drive, Suite C160 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 972-398-2020

Cajun Place: 190 E. Stacy Road., Suite 1320 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4550

Campisis: 1520 Elm St., Dallas, 214-752-0141; and 2115 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 469-402-2603

Campuzano Mexican Food*: 2618 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-526-0100

Cane Rosso: 2612 Commerce St.* , Dallas, 214-741-1188; 7328 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-660-3644; 1301 S. Broadway St.* , Carrollton, 214-731-6402; and 815 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-9222

Cantina Laredo: 4546 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-0962

Capitol Pub*: 2401 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-887-9330

Caves Lounge: 900 W. Division St., Arlington, 817-460-5510

Cedar Springs Tap House*: 4123 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 100, Dallas, 214-377-7446

Celebration*: 4503 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-5681

Celt Irish Pub*: 100 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-562-2929

Chadra Mezza: 1622 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, 817-924-2372

Chan Thai: 312 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-948-9956

Charlies Creole Kitchen: 2129 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-821-8890

Chat Room: 1263 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-8319

Chef Point: Four-leggers are welcome on the covered patio at this foodie favorite located in a gas station. 5901 Watauga Road, Watauga, 817-656-0080

Chelsea Corner: 4830 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 469-726-2211

Chicken Scratch/the Foundry* (weatherized): 2303 Pittman St., Dallas, 214-749-1112

Chill Sports Bar: 814 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-310-0004

Chino Chinatown: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 110 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-513-7457

Chop House Burger*: 1501 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-2747

Chop Shop Sports Garage: 2661 Midway Road, Suite 109, Carrollton, 972-525-4753

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