Pinecrest Christmas
Visitors stroll through a lantern-lit historic village filled with holiday finery, traditional decorations, and historic homes warmed by fires. Guests can make Christmas ornaments, learn about Victorian Christmas trees and traditional pudding, shop for wares at the Meeme Store, and visit tradespeople in their shops. The event also features live musical performances at the historic church, visits with Santa, and professional tin-type photography.
What to Expect
Explore a lantern-lit historic village celebrating 19th-century Christmas traditions.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Manitowoc County Historical Society
Food & Drink
Visitors can sample tasty treats, and the separately ticketed Saturday VIP Wassail Walking Tour includes food and beverages.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families who enjoy hands-on history
Vibe
Cozy and nostalgic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Museum Members: FREE; Adults: $15; Seniors (62+): $13; Youth (4–17): $10; Children under 4: FREE. Non-members can purchase daily admission tickets online in advance or at the McAllister House Welcome Center when they arrive. – Get tickets
- Hours: Friday, December 11: 4 to 8 pm; Saturday, December 12: 12 Noon to 6 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Bundle up for the evening, because you'll be walking between lantern-lit historic homes and shops outdoors.
- Buy tickets online in advance, or get them at the McAllister House Welcome Center when you arrive.
- Come on Saturday if your kids want to see Santa, since he's only on site that day.
- If you book the VIP Wassail Walking Tour, come early or stay late, because your ticket also covers the rest of Pinecrest Christmas.
- If you're a museum member, you get free general admission for both days of the event.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday night: Paddygrass plays folk music in the Meeme House bar room.
- Saturday: Santa is on site for part of the afternoon.
- Saturday: a church service with Deacon Mike at Niles Church, then a 19th-century-style community improv play you can take part in.
- Niles Church performances: Washington/Wilson Holiday horns on Friday, and Flute Cocktail, Lincoln Singers and Bella Voce on Saturday.
- VIP Wassail Walking Tour on Saturday: a guided 60-minute tour with food and drink at the historic houses. It needs a separate ticket, which includes general admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pinecrest Christmas good for kids?
Yes, it's made for families. Kids can make Christmas ornaments, help decorate and pick a verse to recite for the Christmas program at Shadyside School, and meet Santa on Saturday.
What is there to do in the village?
You can watch the Kunze Family's busy kitchen and learn the history of the Christmas tree in America. At the Sorenson House you'll find Christmas pudding on the stove and a late Victorian Christmas tree. You can also shop the Meeme Store and visit historic tradespeople in their shops.
Is there food and drink?
You can sample treats around the village. On Friday night, the Meeme House bar room shares spirits and song with Paddygrass, a three-piece folk band.
Can we get a family Christmas photo?
Yes. Go to the Two Creeks Town Hall and have your portrait struck in a tin-type photography experience by professional photographers.
Where do I buy tickets?
Buy daily admission online in advance, or at the McAllister House Welcome Center when you arrive. Museum members get in free.
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