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✅ Confirmed for 2025
Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration
Historic Downtown Hillsboro • Hillsboro, OR
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📅 Dates
Saturday before Thanksgiving, every November
Hours: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
💰 Cost
FREE
All ages
🎯 Best For
All ages
♿ Accessibility
All abilities are welcome to assist with volunteering.
🅿️ Parking
There is plenty of street parking in Downtown Hillsboro. Check out this great parking map!
🐕 Pets
No pets mentioned, assume not allowed unless specified.
🍽️ Food & Drink
Food and drink vendors available, local restaurants offer gift cards/certificates.
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration in Historic Downtown. Discover unique handmade gifts from local artisans, enjoy live music and caroling, and find festive fun for all ages. The highlight is the spectacular tree lighting ceremony, marking the official kickoff to the holidays.
🌟 What You'll Experience
- Browse a bustling market featuring dozens of local artisans showcasing handmade crafts.
- Enjoy live music and caroling throughout the historic downtown area.
- Experience the magic of the annual tree lighting ceremony led by the Mayor and Santa.
💡 Pro Tips
- Arrive early to secure a good spot for the tree lighting ceremony at 6:00 PM, as crowds tend to gather.
- Bring your camera to capture memorable photos with Santa and his friends at the North Pole.
- Check out the vendor map online before you go to plan your artisan market shopping.
- Consider using public transportation via the Tri-met Blue Line Max or bus lines to avoid parking challenges.
- Download the lyrics or use the QR code to be ready to sing along with the Oregon Chorale after the tree lighting.