10th ANNUAL Merrytime Christmas - Saturday, December 5, 2026 - FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 10 am

Merrytime Christmas is one of Marine City’s most popular events of the year! Hundreds of people come to the area to enjoy an old-fashioned river town Christmas in this quaint city. Your journey begins at the Chamber office, located at 480 S. Water Street, where the first 300 participants you will pick up their goodie bag. Great for all ages, this event includes:

Kids activities

A chance to meet Santa and Disney characters

Shopping

Music

Carolers

AND MUCH MORE!

NEW THIS YEAR - REINDEER IN TRAINING WILL BE IN DRAKE PARK FROM 12-3.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy everything the holiday season has to offer in historic Marine City! Sponsorship opportunities are available!

Holly Jolly Sponsor

Thank you to Big Dreams Ranch for being our 2026 Merrytime Christmas Holly Jolly Sponsor!

HOLLY JOLLY SPONSOR

Thank you to St. Clair County Community Mental Heath for being our 2026 Merrytime Christmas Holly Jolly Sponsor!

The Pride & Heritage Museum is having a Santa Claus Scavenger Hunt from 12 pm - 4 pm. Explore the museum and find the hidden Santas!

Meet Santa’s Reindeer in training in Drake Park, 401 S. Water Street. They will be in the park from 10 am - 1 pm.