The Grinch will make an appearance, along with Santa and princesses, at Union City’s annual tree lighting event.<\/p>\n
Thursday, Dec. 11Santa & The Grinch Visit Lucky Louie’s<\/a><\/p>\n Have some ‘dogs and visit with the Big Guy and the Green Guy.<\/p>\n Friday, Dec. 12Harborcreek Light Up Night<\/a><\/p>\n Grinch, Santa, other costumed characters + loads more holiday fun at this annual light up event in Harborcreek.<\/p>\n Friday, Dec. 12FREE: Grinchmas Family Movie Night at McLane Church\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Grinchmas Family Movie Night Games, crafts, popcorn, and The Grinch (2018 animated) on the big screen! RSVP requested. Note: This event includes a showing of the movie, but the Grinch himself is not listed as making an in-person appearance.<\/p>\n Saturday, Dec. 13FREE with Diaper Donations: Movement Mortgage Photos with the Grinch<\/a><\/p>\n Join the annual Photos With the Grinch at the Asbury Woods Nature Center! Families, friends, and well-behaved pets are all welcome. Photos are free, but guests are asked to bring a pack of diapers to support families served by the Women\u2019s Care Center.<\/p>\n Breakfast with Grinch & Santa at Peach Street Perkins<\/a><\/p>\n Games, prizes, auction, and Grinch pancakes!<\/p>\n Dance Vibe Holiday Showcase<\/a><\/p>\n Special one-hour meet-and-greet with the Grinch before the dance show!<\/p>\n Sunday, Dec. 14Breakfast with the Grinch at Aquillbella Boutique<\/a><\/p>\n Enjoy breakfast with the Grinch, along with photos.<\/p>\n Meet the Grinch at Edinboro Market<\/a><\/p>\n Wear your green and meet the Green Guy!<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf84\ud83d\udc9a Grinch Visits Underdog BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n Grinch and other characters at Underdog BBQ today!<\/p>\n Thursday, Dec. 18FREE: Family Movie Night – The Grinch at Blasco Library<\/a><\/p>\n Put on your pajamas and join a family movie night at the Blasco Memorial Library in the Children’s Storytime Room. Eat some yummy snacks and watch The Grinch! Note: This event includes a showing of the movie, but the Grinch himself is not listed as making an in-person appearance.<\/p>\n Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 20 & 21Country Christmas at Port Farms\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Get drinks with the Grinch! All ages welcome. Two-for-one: Santa will also be on hand during part of the Grinch events.<\/p>\n Dec. 23\ud83c\udf84\ud83d\udc9a Family Night Specials + Grinch, Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit at Odis 12<\/a><\/p>\n Just two days until Christmas…this might be the LAST CHANCE to see your favorite Christmas characters before the holiday!\u00a0<\/p>\n These are the top Grinch events and appearances in Erie, PA for 2025, but more may pop up as the holiday season goes on. Check back for updates, share this with another Erie parent, and don\u2019t forget to explore our full holiday guide for even more Erie Christmas events, Santa sightings, and festive family fun.<\/a><\/p>\n Looking for more holiday fun?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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