The mall near my parent's house got Santa to come visit for peoples pets - and proceeds went to the SPCA. It was so cute, until SheRa peed on Santas rug! I was kinda embarrased, but it was all part of the holiday cheer.
If you leave things in their reach (any puppy/young dog) will get into trouble.... pick things up.... put them away, they do not know the difference between their toys/chews and things like remotes/glasses/etc... they have your scent on them. You have to work on crate training if you can't secure a place for them.