Photo courtesy of Hillsboro Downtown Partnership
Kickoff the festive season at the annual Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration.
Every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the community gathers in downtown Hillsboro to enjoy performances, local artisans and activities for all ages. The event builds the excitement leading up to the tree lighting.
Here are the details about this year’s event.
Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration
The Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration is Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 2-7 p.m.
Local vendors and businesses help you get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping with handmade goods and gift cards. Downtown merchants will also host a variety of in-shop activities and promotions.
The kid village has a full schedule of activities, including games and activities, giveaways and free popcorn. You can also get a photo with Santa at the North Pole at HART.
The event has a full schedule of entertainment. Here’s the lineup of live performances on the Cultural Arts District stage:
- Trombone Christmas
- Holiday favorites
- Choral music
- Symphony orchestra performing jazz and seasonal sounds
- Sing-along
Tree Lighting Ceremony
The main attraction of the event is the tree lighting ceremony. A locally sourced evergreen is decked out and lit up as the community’s holiday tree. The tree alights at 6 p.m. accompanied by a sing-along led by Oregon Chorale.
The tree lighting also features visitors from the North Pole, Mayor Beach Pace and a performance by the Hillsboro Dance Center.
The plaza outside the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E Main Street in Hillsboro. For more information, visit the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership’s website.
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