This year even the family pooch can get into the holiday spirit with a free Santa photo during Winterfest in Burien on Saturday, Dec. 5.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., stroll holiday-bedazzled streets brimming with free activities ranging from kids' crafts to photos with Santa or his reindeer, hot treats and in-store specials.

Santa will take a break from toy making to pose for free photos at two different locations: John L. Scott Real Estate, 930 S.W. 152nd St., for humans and the Mark Restaurant & Bar, 918 S.W. 152nd St., for dogs.

Festival-goers can also cuddle up to one of the jolly old elf's reindeer for a free picture at Goodie Gumdrops, 816 S.W. 152nd St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa will also pop back into Goodie Gumdrops for photos from Dec. 2 through Dec. 23 weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and on weekends.

Another returning activity is free holiday crafts for kids at Collins Chiropractic, 619 S.W. 152nd St. Meanwhile, the adults can explore wine tasting across the street at Vino Bello, 636 S.W. 152nd St.

Winterfest offers an opportunity to save gas, time and money on holiday shopping with in-store specials and gift-wrapping at local shops.

Burien is the place to find one-of-a-kind presents ranging from affordable fine wines to the best in kitchenware, hand-beaded jewelry, cute and comfortable shoes, facials and more.

Take a bite out of the chilly weather with hot treats like cocoa and spiced cider served at various businesses. Rest those weary feet with a free hayride from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or horse and carriage ride from 2 to 5 p.m.

Winterfest is sponsored by John L. Scott Real Estate, Moss Chiropractic, Prudential Northwest Realty Associates, Taproot Church and the Discover Burien Association, a nonprofit organization that works on the economic development, promotion and marketing of the city.

The event centers in downtown Burien and in Olde Burien on Southwest 152nd Street between First Avenue Southwest and Tenth Avenue Southwest.

For more information on Winterfest, call 206-941-7199 or go online to www.discoverburien.com.