Guidelines for Dog Night at Winterlights
Newfields asks that all guests and their dogs adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a safe visit at Winterlights:
- DOGS MUST HAVE A TICKET TO PARTICIPATE IN DOG NIGHT. SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
- Dogs are welcome to visit Winterlights and must enter and exit Newfields campus through The Garden Entrance.
- Dogs only! Animals other than dogs are not permitted to attend Winterlights at Newfields.
- Dogs will not be permitted inside Lilly House or the Indianapolis Museum of Art building as part of attending Winterlights.
- Service animals, as defined by the ADA, are the sole exception.
- No more than one (1) dog per adult guest is permitted at Winterlights at a time.
- No dogs younger than four (4) months or dogs in heat will be allowed on Newfields campus.
- Dogs must be socialized and have updated vaccinations and registrations.
- Dogs must be under the physical and voice control of the guest at all times. No unattended dogs are permitted.
- Dogs should have a well-fitted collar and tags readily displayed.
- For clarity, physical control means the use of non-retractable leashes that are no longer than six (6) feet.
- Dogs and guests are asked to stay on marked pathways through Winterlights.
- Guests should not allow dogs to enter or climb on any art, water features, fountains, or plant beds.
- Guests are responsible for any food or beverage their dog may consume at Winterlights. Pup cups available for purchase at Newfields contain dairy. Newfields is not responsible for illnesses or reactions a dog may experience from consuming a pup cup, or any other food or beverage, at Winterlights.
- Guests are responsible for their dog’s behavior at Winterlights. Newfields is not responsible for injury or illness. Guests assume liability for damages suffered by anyone who is bitten by a guest’s dog while on Newfields’ property.
- If a dog is seen acting aggressively towards other guests, Newfields staff and volunteers, or other dogs, the dog must be removed from Winterlights immediately.
- Guests, with or without dogs, should ask other guests before approaching or interacting with unknown dogs. Similarly, guests with dogs should control interactions with other guests, especially when minor children may be involved.
- Guests are asked to clean up after their dog and dispose of any waste in a marked trash receptacle.
- Newfields reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to ask any guest and their dog to leave if these guidelines are not followed.
