Illustration of Santa in a red knitted suit reading a paper list with a small child beside a lit tree and fireplace (Winter Celebration at Pine Grove Park)

Winter Celebration at Pine Grove Park

Visitors can experience illuminated winter scenes created by local businesses and community organizations. The park grounds feature over 30 lighted displays, commercial hanging lights, and dedicated photo stations. Children can also bring their Christmas wishlists to drop into a special Letters to Santa mailbox.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free for all ages.

Hours

5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night.

Ages

All ages

Parking

Parking is available on-site at no charge.

Going?

Location

Pine Grove Park · 1204 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron, MI Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and relaxed

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Choose to drive or walk through the park, whichever suits your group, since the lighted scenes can be experienced either way.
  • Use the free on-site parking to avoid paying for a spot during your visit.
  • If children want to write Santa, bring a letter or wishlist and leave it in the red mailbox near the concession stand and bath house.
  • Drop off Santa letters by December 14, when the mailbox is scheduled to leave Pine Grove Park.
  • Include a return email address with the letter so Ella Elf can send a response before Christmas.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Letters to Santa mailbox at the park from Nov. 27 through Monday, Dec. 14; letters with a return email get a reply from Ella Elf before Christmas.

Links & Contact

Run by Port Huron Parks and Recreation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can we drive through, or do we have to walk?

You can do either. The lighted winter scenes can be seen from your car or on foot as you go through the park.

What is there to see?

There are more than 30 holiday displays made by local businesses and organizations. There are also more lighted displays and photo stations.

How does Letters to Santa work?

Children of all ages can write Santa a letter or a Christmas wishlist and drop it in the mailbox at the park. Letters with a return email address get an email reply from Ella Elf before Christmas.

Where is the Santa mailbox?

The red mailbox is near the east side of the concession stand and bath house at Pine Grove Park.

How can a business or group take part?

Businesses and groups can become Winter Celebration sponsors. They register through the Port Huron Recreation Department.

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