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With Kids in Port Huron, MI

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  • Lakeside Park in

    Lakeside Park

    4.5(2,513)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2513 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Lakeside Park is a waterfront park at 3670 Gratiot Ave in Port Huron, MI, with picnic areas, barbecue grills and a volleyball net. Picnic tables provide space for meals, while the playground includes slides and swings. A seasonal splash pad adds another option for children, though its availability depends on the season. The park welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings as well as picnics. Practical amenities include public restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Parking options include free street parking, paid street parking and a paid lot, so visitors have both free and paid options to consider. Credit and debit cards are accepted. For those checking visitor feedback, Lakeside Park has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 2,513 reviews. Its listed facilities bring waterfront access, outdoor play and picnic amenities together in one park.

  • Lighthouse Park in

    Lighthouse Park

    4.7(2,176)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 2176 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Lighthouse Park at 2900 Conger St in Port Huron, MI brings together a beach, playground, picnic areas, and the 1800s Fort Gratiot lighthouse. The lighthouse is the park’s historic feature, while the beach and play areas provide other reasons to visit. Playground equipment includes slides and swings, and the park welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids’ birthday gatherings. Picnic tables and barbecue grills support meals at the park, and public restrooms are available. Dogs are welcome, too. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Both free and paid parking are listed, with lot and street options available. Lighthouse Park has a Google rating of 4.7 from 2,176 reviews; its listed features center on beach time, play, picnics, and the historic lighthouse.

  • Pine Grove Park in

    Pine Grove Park

    4.7(1,860)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1860 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Pine Grove Park is at 800 Prospect Pl in Port Huron, MI. Its amenities include picnic tables, a barbecue grill, and public restrooms, with space suited to picnics and children’s birthday gatherings. Children are welcome, and the play area includes playground slides and swings. For visitors planning a meal outdoors or time at the playground, these are the park’s main practical features. Beyond the playground, Pine Grove Park has a baseball field and cycling lanes. Dogs are welcome, and visitors have both free parking-lot and free street-parking options. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also listed. The park has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 1,860 reviews. Together, its picnic facilities, play equipment, and recreation amenities offer several ways to use the park during a visit to Port Huron, MI.

  • Fort Gratiot Lighthouse in

    Fort Gratiot Lighthouse

    4.8(1,587)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 1587 reviews (Google rating)

    Museum

    Fort Gratiot Lighthouse at 2802 Omar St in Port Huron, MI is listed as a museum. Built in 1829 at Fort Gratiot to protect shipping at Point Edward, the lighthouse has a documented connection to the area’s shipping history. Its Google listing carries a 4.8 rating from 1,587 reviews. The site welcomes children and lists kid-friendly activities, along with discounts for children and families. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. Restrooms, including a unisex restroom, are available, but there is no restaurant on site. Parking options include on-site parking, with both free and paid lot and street parking listed. Accepted payment methods include checks, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. These practical amenities accompany a historic lighthouse whose original purpose was to protect shipping.

  • Thomas Edison Park in

    Thomas Edison Park

    4.7(1,461)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1461 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Thomas Edison Park is a park at 682–1454 Thomas Edison Pkwy in Port Huron, MI. Its listed amenities include cycling lanes, picnic tables, a children’s play area, and playground swings. The park welcomes children and dogs, and it is suitable for picnics. These features give visitors several options for a visit, whether the plan is to cycle, bring children to the play area, or gather around a picnic table. Free parking is available in both a parking lot and on the street. The park also has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking, useful details for visitors planning how to arrive. Its Google listing reports a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 1,461 reviews. For a park visit in Port Huron, MI, the documented features center on play, cycling, and picnicking, with dogs welcome as well.

  • Blue Water River Walk in

    Blue Water River Walk

    4.7(1,183)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1183 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Blue Water River Walk is a park at 51 Court St in Port Huron, MI, with a mile-long river walk and trail. Its features include a converted ferry dock, a fishing pier and public art, bringing several distinct elements together along the walk. The trail supports hiking, including kid-friendly hikes, and the park welcomes both children and dogs. For visitors planning a walk, the stated mile-long length gives a clear sense of the route’s scale. Picnic tables and suitability for picnics make the park an option for a meal outdoors as well as a walk. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and the park lists both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Blue Water River Walk has a Google rating of 4.7 from 1,183 reviews.

  • Jimmy's Frozen Custard in

    Jimmy's Frozen Custard

    4.6(581)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 581 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream

    Jimmy's Frozen Custard is an ice cream shop at 1334 24th St in Port Huron, MI. Dessert is a listed highlight, and coffee is also available. The shop has a casual atmosphere, with attributes that describe it as hip and recently popular. It is listed as suitable for solo visits and groups, welcomes children, and fits a quick stop. Its Google rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 581 reviews, and its price level is listed as 1. Service options include a drive-through, takeout, delivery, and no-contact delivery. There is no table service, and a restroom is not available, which are useful details when planning a visit with children or a group. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted, giving customers several ways to pay.

  • Zebra Lounge in

    Zebra Lounge

    4.0(574)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 574 reviews (Google rating)

    Bowling alley

    Zebra Lounge is a bowling alley at 522 Quay St in Port Huron, MI, with an on-site bar and food service. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, and the business welcomes families, children and groups. Beyond bowling, its listed activities include bar games, trivia nights, live music and live performances. It is also a place to watch sports, with beer, wine, cocktails and liquor among the drink offerings. Food options include comfort food, small plates and dessert, with lunch, dinner and late-night food available. Food is served at the bar, and happy-hour offerings cover both food and drinks. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are listed, along with counter and table service. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs. Reservations are accepted, and free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Zebra Lounge has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 from 574 reviews.

  • Huron Lightship Museum in

    Huron Lightship Museum

    4.7(500)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 500 reviews (Google rating)

    Historical place museum

    The Huron Lightship Museum at 800 Prospect Pl in Port Huron, MI is a historic floating lighthouse that retired in 1970. Now open to the public for seasonal tours, the museum gives visitors a way to see the retired lightship. Tours are offered on site, and there is a gift shop. The museum welcomes children and charges an admission fee, with discounts available for active military members. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 500 reviews. Practical details matter when planning a visit. Free street parking and wheelchair-accessible parking are available, but the museum does not have a wheelchair-accessible entrance. There is no restroom or restaurant on site, and no wheelchair-accessible restroom is listed. Public tours are seasonal rather than year-round, so the museum’s seasonal operation is an important consideration when making plans.

  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in

    Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

    3.9(499)· Google3.9 out of 5 from 499 reviews (Google rating)

    Ice Cream

    Dairy Queen Grill & Chill at 1220 Military St in Port Huron, MI combines soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes with the burger-and-fries menu of a fast-food chain. The ice cream shop serves lunch, dinner, and dessert, with counter service and a casual atmosphere. It is listed as a spot for a quick bite and solo dining, as well as a place that welcomes families and groups. Its Google rating is 3.9 stars from 499 reviews. Customers can dine in, use outdoor seating, order takeout, or choose delivery. A children’s menu is available, and the business welcomes children. Practical amenities include a restroom, free parking in a lot, and free street parking. The entrance, parking, and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. These options cover both a meal stop and a visit for dessert.

  • Lighthouse Beach in

    Lighthouse Beach

    4.7(468)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 468 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Lighthouse Beach is a park at 3550 Gratiot Ave in Port Huron, MI. Its listed facilities support picnics and visits with children, with picnic tables, a barbecue grill, and a play area that includes swings and slides. Public restrooms are also available. The park welcomes children and is listed as suitable for children’s birthday gatherings, making its picnic and playground facilities relevant for families planning time together outdoors. Dogs are welcome at Lighthouse Beach. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Listed parking options include both free and paid parking in lots and on the street, though the supplied information does not specify where each option applies. The park has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 468 reviews. For visitors comparing parks in Port Huron, MI, its documented features include picnic facilities, children’s play equipment, and public restrooms.

  • Port Huron Lanes in

    Port Huron Lanes

    4.3(445)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 445 reviews (Google rating)

    Bowling alley

    Port Huron Lanes is listed as a sports bar at 1718 Hancock St in Port Huron, MI. It serves food and offers on-site services, though the provided listing does not specify menu items or the scope of those services. Its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 445 reviews. The business is also listed as suitable for children’s birthday parties, a useful detail for anyone considering it as a celebration venue. Practical amenities include both a free parking lot and free street parking. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are listed as well. For payment, Port Huron Lanes accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. These details establish the available parking, access, and payment options, while pricing and specific birthday-party arrangements are not included in the supplied information.

  • Bowl O Drome in

    Bowl O Drome

    4.1(371)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 371 reviews (Google rating)

    Bowling alley

    Bowl O Drome is a bowling alley at 522 Quay St in Port Huron, MI. Bowling and food service are available on site, and the business is listed as suitable for children’s birthday parties. Those features make it an option to consider for a bowling outing or a child’s birthday celebration. Its Google listing has a 4.1-star rating from 371 reviews, providing an aggregate measure of customer feedback rather than details about any particular visit. For visitors planning a trip, Bowl O Drome lists both free parking in a lot and free street parking. A wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are also available. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. The listing places the business in price level 1, but does not provide specific bowling rates or food prices. The supplied information also does not identify menu items or describe birthday-party arrangements.

  • Optimist Park in

    Optimist Park

    4.3(317)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 317 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Optimist Park is at 1400 Whipple St in Port Huron, MI. Its listed amenities include a basketball court, a skateboard area, and a children’s play area with swings and slides. These give the park several distinct uses, from basketball and skateboarding to playground visits. Children and dogs are welcome, and picnic tables are available for visitors bringing a meal. The park is also specifically listed as suitable for picnics. For accessibility, Optimist Park has both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Its Google rating is 4.3 out of 5, based on 317 reviews. The combination of play equipment, sports areas, and picnic tables is the main feature of the available listing: visitors can choose between playground time, court activities, skateboarding, or a picnic at the same park.

  • Port Huron Museum in

    Port Huron Museum

    4.7(270)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 270 reviews (Google rating)

    Museum

    Port Huron Museum focuses on the region’s history across four museum sites, including a lightship and a train depot. Its listed address is 1115 6th St in Port Huron, MI. The four-site format brings different settings into the museum’s presentation of local history, rather than limiting it to a single museum building. Tours are offered, and the museum has a Google rating of 4.7 from 270 reviews. The museum welcomes families and children and charges an admission fee. Listed visitor amenities include a gift shop, restrooms, and Wi-Fi; there is no restaurant. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, with on-site parking also listed. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. These practical provisions accompany the museum’s regional-history focus, with the lightship and train depot distinguishing two of its four sites.

  • Thomas Edison Depot Museum in

    Thomas Edison Depot Museum

    4.6(253)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 253 reviews (Google rating)

    Museum

    The Thomas Edison Depot Museum in Port Huron, MI occupies a former train depot where Edison once worked. Its interactive exhibits focus on the inventor, connecting the museum’s subject to a building with a direct link to his life. Located at 510 Thomas Edison Pkwy, the museum welcomes children and has a Google rating of 4.6 from 253 reviews. Appointments are required, so visitors should arrange their visit in advance. Free on-site parking is available, including wheelchair-accessible parking. The museum also lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating. There is a restroom on site, but no restaurant. Accepted payment methods include checks, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For those planning a visit, the appointment requirement and accessibility features are useful practical details to confirm alongside their arrangements.

  • Bridge To Bay Trail in

    Bridge To Bay Trail

    4.8(225)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 225 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Bridge To Bay Trail is listed as a park on Thomas Edison Pkwy in Port Huron, MI 48060. Its Google listing has a 4.8 rating from 225 reviews, providing a snapshot of visitor feedback rather than details about individual experiences. For anyone looking up the site, the supplied address places it on Thomas Edison Pkwy; no separate street number is included. The listed amenities focus on access and who is welcome. Dogs and children are welcome, and both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking are identified. Those features are useful to note when planning a visit with children, a dog, or someone who needs accessible arrival options. The provided information does not specify trail length, surface conditions, hours, or other facilities, so those details remain unconfirmed.

  • Gratiot Park in

    Gratiot Park

    4.7(216)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 216 reviews (Google rating)

    Park

    Gratiot Park is a park at 2538 Gratiot Ave in Port Huron, MI, with a children’s play area, a basketball court and picnic tables. The playground includes swings and slides, giving families specific play options alongside space for a picnic. The park welcomes children and is listed as a suitable place for kids’ birthday gatherings. For a visit centered on play and a meal together, the playground equipment and picnic tables are the main amenities to note. Dogs are welcome at Gratiot Park, and accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. These are useful details for visitors planning how to arrive and who to bring. The park has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 216 reviews. Its listed features cover several straightforward uses: playground visits, basketball, picnics and children’s birthday get-togethers.

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Events

  • Carnegie Lecture Series: FULL SERIES TICKETS
    Thu295:00 PM · Family

    Carnegie Lecture Series: FULL SERIES TICKETS

    1115 6th St

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  • Carnegie Lecture Series: Mara McCalmon & Phoebe Wall Howard - “The Sound of Safety” 6PM
    Thu296:00 PM · Family

    Carnegie Lecture Series: Mara McCalmon & Phoebe Wall Howard - “The Sound of Safety” 6PM

    Carnegie Museum - Port Huron - 1115 Sixth St.

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  • Mara McCalmon & Phoebe Wall Howard - “The Sound of Safety”
    Thu296:00 PM · Family

    Mara McCalmon & Phoebe Wall Howard - “The Sound of Safety”

    Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum

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  • Huron Holiday Market at Palmer Park Rec Center
    Sat710:00 AM · Family

    Huron Holiday Market at Palmer Park Rec Center

    Palmer Park Recreation Center - Port Huron - 2829 Armour St.

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  • Carnegie Lecture Series: Breeda Miller - “Turning Your Tubs of Guilt Into Your Family Story” 1PM
    Sat71:00 PM · Family

    Carnegie Lecture Series: Breeda Miller - “Turning Your Tubs of Guilt Into Your Family Story” 1PM

    Carnegie Museum - 1115 Sixth St.

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  • Breeda Miller - “Turning Your Tubs of Guilt Into Your Family Story”
    Sat71:00 PM · Family

    Breeda Miller - “Turning Your Tubs of Guilt Into Your Family Story”

    Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum

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  • Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe
    Sat145:30 PM · Family

    Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe

    Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum

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  • Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe
    Sat145:30 PM · Family

    Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe

    Carnegie Museum - 1115 Sixth St.

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  • Huron Holiday Market at Harvey Community Center
    Sat1410:00 PM · Family

    Huron Holiday Market at Harvey Community Center

    Harvey Community Center - Port Huron - 3013 24th St.

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  • Sperry's Santa Parade
    Fri274:30 PM · Family

    Sperry's Santa Parade

    Downtown Port Huron -

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  • Elf Movie and festive craft
    Fri45:30 PM · Family

    Elf Movie and festive craft

    Harvey Community Center - Port Huron - 3013 24th St.

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  • Merrytime Christmas
    Sat510:00 AM · Family

    Merrytime Christmas

    Marine City

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