Jacksonville, Oregon celebrates the holidays and our past with Victorian Christmas. The celebration begins with a merchant open house tree lighting ceremony on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and continues on the first three weekends in December, with some activities the weekend after Christmas. The celebration is a wonderful memory making activity and a cherished tradition.
Interested in Participating or Donating? Parade participants, carolers, trolley hosts, etc. can find more information and forms by CLICKING HERE
The town is decorated all in natural greenery with white lights and red bows to evoke Christmases past. But the activities will keep any of today’s visitors entertained. On weekends there are pictures with Father Christmas, strolling carolers – some in vintage costumes – and complimentary hot cider.
And where better to do your holiday shopping – on the weekends or any day of the week. Local shops are imbued with holiday cheer and everything you will need to complete your holiday shopping. Local restaurants and tasting rooms offer special holiday fare.
Tree Lighting & Community Caroling – Saturday, November 25 at 5:00 pm
(Block of 3rd Street between California & C Streets)
Parade is Saturday – December 2 at 10:00 am (along California Street).
Be sure to make time to tour the Beekman House and check out Mrs. Beekman’s Christmas Bazaar. Tours run every 15 minutes between 11 am & 2:45 pm.
Located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, Oregon, house tour admission the first 3 weekends is $5 for adults, $3 for children (6-12) and seniors (65+). For “Boxing Day”, December 26, tour admission is $2 with a canned good donation to ACCESS. Should you choose to pay regular price, all admission monies collected over $2 will be donated to ACCESS. Tickets are available at the door. Bazaar admission is free. Proceeds help preserve Jacksonville’s historic buildings and expand historic program offerings.
The Victorian Christmas Celebration is coordinated by the Coordinated by the Jacksonville Oregon Chamber of Commerce and Business Association which can be reached by calling 541-899-8118 or emailing chamber@jacksonvilleoregon.org.
Come join us in historic, charming Jacksonville Oregon to celebrate the holidays the old fashioned way!
Calendar of Events
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Saturday, November 25
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Merchant Open House – all downtown merchants
5:00 pm – 5:45 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – 3rd Street between Californian & C Streets
Saturday, December 2
10:00 am Victorian Christmas Parade – 3 blocks of California Street in downtown Jacksonville
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Father Christmas, Carolers, Town Crier, Jolly Holly Trolley Rides and Hot Cider
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
– Beekman House Holiday Tours – 470 East California Street
– St. Joseph Rectory Open House –204 North 4th Street
– Beekman Bank Tours – Corner of California & 3rd Streets
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center – 206 North 5th Street
Noon – 4:00 pm Artist Reception for “Angel Art” at GoodBean – 165 South Oregon Street
Sunday, December 3
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Father Christmas, Carolers, Town Crier, Jolly Holly Trolley Rides and Hot Cider
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
– Beekman House Holiday Tours – 470 East California Street
– St. Joseph Rectory Open House –204 North 4th Street
– Beekman Bank Tours – Corner of California & 3rd Streets
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center – 206 North 5th Street
Friday, December 8
7:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Saturday, December 9
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Father Christmas, Carolers, Town Crier, Jolly Holly Trolley Rides and Hot Cider
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
– Beekman House Holiday Tours – 470 East California Street
– St. Joseph Rectory Open House –204 North 4th Street
– Beekman Bank Tours – Corner of California & 3rd Streets
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center – 206 North 5th Street
7:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Sunday, December 10
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Father Christmas, Carolers, Town Crier, Jolly Holly Trolley Rides and Hot Cider
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
– Beekman House Holiday Tours – 470 East California Street
– St. Joseph Rectory Open House –204 North 4th Street
– Beekman Bank Tours – Corner of California & 3rd Streets
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center – 206 North 5th Street
2:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Friday, December 15
7:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Saturday, December 16
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Father Christmas, Town Crier, Jolly Holly Trolley Rides and Hot Cider
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
– Beekman House Holiday Tours – 470 East California Street
– St. Joseph Rectory Open House –204 North 4th Street
– Beekman Bank Tours – Corner of California & 3rd Streets
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center – 206 North 5th Street
7:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Sunday, December 17
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Father Christmas, Carolers, Town Crier, Jolly Holly Trolley Rides and Hot Cider
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
– Beekman House Holiday Tours – 470 East California Street
– St. Joseph Rectory Open House –204 North 4th Street
– Beekman Bank Tours – Corner of California & 3rd Streets
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center – 206 North 5th Street
2:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Friday, December 21
7:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Saturday, December 23
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Beekman House Holiday Tours – 470 East California Street
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center – 206 North 5th Street
7:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26 – Boxing Day
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Beekman House Holiday Tours – 470 East California Street
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Hanley Farms Christmas Tours – 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point
Wednesday, December 27
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Hanley Farms Christmas Tours- 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point
Friday, December 29 & Saturday, December 30
7:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical
Sunday December 31
2:00 pm – Randall Theatre presents Little Women – The Musical