City of Port Huron Parks & Recreation Department

06/23/2026

As many of you know, Discovery City's current location was only temporary until we found our forever home, and we are moving a little earlier than expected. July 9 will be our last day open at our current location on 317 Grand River Ave.

In the meantime, we are preparing, designing, and planning for our new space on 310 Huron Ave. We are looking forward to the future, and we are excited to continue this new adventure in downtown Port Huron.

At this time, we do not have an opening date for the new location, but we’ll have updates coming soon. Please follow the Museum’s social media accounts for future Museum announcements.

Museum memberships and sponsorships will be extended. Those who have rented the facility or signed up for any programs with the Museum will be contacted.

Thank you to all who have supported us and for all the new friendships we have made so far. We are driven to make Discovery City bigger and better than ever for our community.

Additionally, thank you to the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and Knowlton family for supporting our vision.

For additional questions, please call the Port Huron Recreation Department at 810.984.9760.

06/23/2026

We're adding a little extra adventure to Family Fun Field Day with a Jumanji-themed giveaway for one lucky winner before our outdoor screening of Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle on June 27. 🎥

For a chance to win this, visit 16th St. Park from 5-8 p.m, and stay for the movie showing of Jumanji at dusk. Please check in at the Port Huron Rec tent to be entered into this giveaway and other free prizes.

This event is FREE for all ages. Sixteenth St. Park is located at 2600 16th St. in Port Huron.

Family Fun Field Day is supported by and in partnership with Project Play: Southeast Michigan.

Thank you to our sponsors: SEMCO Energy, Great Clips of Fort Gratiot, Buffalo Wild Wings of Fort Gratiot, BMJ Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. and Ennis Center for Children Inc.

06/20/2026

This summer, walk towards a healthier you with Port Huron Rec's Walk MI exercise program. Exercise together with a group during our weekly walks at 6 p.m. in Port Huron.

-July 1: International Flag Plaza
-July 8: Pine Grove Park
-July 15: Downtown Port Huron, walking in the Rotary International Parade at 6:30 p.m.
-July 22: Blue Water River Walk
-July 29: Lakeside Park
-Aug. 5: Sanborn Multi-Use Trail

Those who attend the in-person, group walk will be entered to win a gift basket!

If you are unable to attend the group walk or prefer to walk on your own time, please upload a photo of you or the nearby scenery at https://bit.ly/walk-mi.

Sign up for the Walk Michigan program today at www.porthuronrec.com/active-opportunities/walk-michigan.

06/19/2026

The Port Huron Parks and Recreation Departments will be closed today, June 19, in observance for Juneteenth.

Recreation programs will run as scheduled, and this closure does not affect Discovery City Children's Museum.

We encourage those who wish to learn more about Juneteenth to visit the Fine Arts Building at St. Clair County Community College to walk through their Juneteenth exhibit.

The exhibit explores the significance of Juneteenth and the enduring contributions of African Americans to the nation’s history and culture.

City offices and facilities will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, history, and the continued importance of community. Facilities will reopen Monday, June 22.

Refuse pickup will not be delayed.

06/17/2026

Join Port Huron Rec for a fun-filled afternoon of games, cooperative challenges and friendly competition for our first Family Fun Field Day at 16th St. Park supported by and in partnership with Project Play: Southeast Michigan! Families or teams will choose activities to try while moving at their own pace on Saturday, June 27 from 5-8 p.m. In addition to classic field day challenges, activities will include use of the Wiffleball field, challenge course, basketball and pickleball courts.

Stay later after Field Day concludes, to watch an outdoor showing of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at dusk. Find more information and register for free at porthuronrec.com/events/family-fun-field-day

06/17/2026

We have ROCKIN' news for all the music lovers...

Port Huron Parks and Rec is bringing ROCKIN' THE RIVERS back to Kiefer Park for a one-day, rockin' extravaganza on Thursday, Aug. 27. We are also excited to expand the Rockin' brand to include a two-day event at Knox Field called ROCKIN' AT KNOX July 10-11!

Both Rockin' events will have food trucks, yard games and LIVE MUSIC! 🎸

Lineup for Rockin' at Knox:
• Detroit Blu, 6-9 p.m. July 10
• Blue Blaze, 6-7:30 p.m. July 11
• Thornetta Davis, 8-9:15 p.m. July 11

Lineup for Rockin' The Rivers on Aug. 27:
• Coast, 5-6 p.m.
• Kathleen Murray and the Groove Council, 6-8 p.m.
• Global Village, 8-10 p.m.

Rockin' at Knox is located at Knox Field, 2898 26th St., in Port Huron. Rockin' the Rivers is located at Kiefer Park, in downtown Port Huron north of the Port Huron MOC, 100 McMorran Blvd.

For more info about our rockin' events, please call Port Huron Rec at 810.984.9760.

06/17/2026

Plant lovers, create a propagation station for a new plant friend in Port Huron Rec's Botanical in a Bottle class led by Cindy B Design on Tuesday, June 23 at 9 a.m.

Participants will be emerged in nature under the Palmer Park pavilion while designing a unique botanical display using plants, natural elements and a little whimsy.

Sign up now at www.porthuronrec.com/creative-arts/botanical-in-a-bottle or in person at the Palmer Park Rec Center.

All materials are provided, including the plant clipping! You'll also learn simple plant care tips.

This program is for all ages, but children under 10 must be with an adult. Residents of the City of Port Huron and our township partners are $25 for this class.

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Join Cindy B design for other fun arts and craft projects this summer at the Palmer Park pavilion...
•American Flag Painting, June 30
•Beaded Suncatcher, July 14
•Cacti Pot, July 28
•Watercolor Your Pet, Aug. 11

06/16/2026

Mark your calendars for outdoor fun with Port Huron Parks and Rec's FREE summer outdoor movies at Port Huron Parks!

• June 27- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at 16th St. Park
• July 2- Jungle Cruise at Knox Park
• Aug. 6- Jaws at Lakeside Beach
• Aug. 13- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at McMorran Plaza

These events are weather permitting and begin at dusk. For more info or questions, please call the Port Huron Recreation Department at 810.984.9760 or visit www.porthuronrec.com/movies.