Christmas at Gordon
December 4-5, 2026
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate Christmas with friends and family at Gordon’s campus. From hot cocoa to the joyous Christmas Gala, Christmas at Gordon is everything merry and bright. Let your heart be light with us this season!
Campus Lighting & Christmas Marketplace
4–7 p.m.
Friday, December 4
The Campus Lighting Festival is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season! This one-night event offers hot cocoa, hayrides, the campus tree lighting, and Christmas carols.
Christmas Gala
7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 4
Saturday, December 5
The 36th Annual Christmas Gala is an event you will not want to miss. Tickets for both evenings go on sale on November 1, and they sell out fast!
A Very Merry Open House
1–5 p.m.
Friday, December 4
Join Gordon College's Admissions team to hear firsthand about the Gordon experience through a presentation, campus tour, and student and parent panels.
This Year's Schedule
Friday, December 4
A Very Merry Open House | 1-5 p.m.
Ken Olsen Science Center
Outdoor Activities | 4-7 p.m.
Frost Hall
The Campus Lighting Festival is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season! This one-night event offers hot cocoa, hayrides, the campus tree lighting, and Christmas carols. Invite your family and friends for this wonderful community event, the tree lighting will be in front of Frost Hall at 4:45 p.m.
Christmas Marketplace | 4-7 p.m.
Ken Olsen Science Center
Get ready for our student, faculty, and staff Christmas Marketplace! Shop unique handmade gifts, festive treats, and holiday decor created by these talented artists and crafters. It’s the perfect place to find something special while supporting the campus community!
Dining Hours | 5–10 p.m.
Lane Student Center
Hungry? You can grab a bite to eat in Lane Cafe, open from 5–7:30 p.m. Or head downstairs to Gillie's, open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. You can't go wrong either way!
The Christmas Gala | 7:30 p.m.
A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel
Saturday, December 5
The Christmas Gala | 7:30 p.m.
A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel
Notice of Filming and Photography
Christmas at Gordon and the Campus Lighting Ceremony will be recorded with photographs and video. By attending this event, you consent to being photographed, filmed and recorded. Official photographers will be wearing identification. Recordings may be used for Gordon College’s promotional purposes, including, but not limited to, on websites, social media, and advertising.