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Holiday Nights at City Park (Portsmouth)
December 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The award-winning Holiday Nights At The Park is back! Celebrate the holiday season with the City of Portsmouth Department of Parks and Recreation at Portsmouth City Park! Enjoy a ride on the famous Pokey Smokey II to view over 150,00 twinkling lights. Delight in live entertainment provided by Portsmouth Public School students and local community talent, watch holiday themed movies, explore your creative side with crafts, and have fun on the fully lighted playground! Check out some of the Coleman Collection pieces not displayed at the Winter Wonderland exhibit.
Select your desired date and time to ride, then purchase tickets in advanced for $2 per person for anyone 3 and older. Youth under 2 are free with a paying adult. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
The lights will run November 29th– December 27th( Friday & Saturday Only). Event starts at 5pm last ride is at 8:45pm. Tickets can be purchased online or in-person.