Christmas at Gordon
December 5-6, 2025
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!
This Year's Schedule
Campus Lighting Festival
Friday, December 5
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.
Frost Hall Lobby
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!
Christmas Tale on the Overlook | 5 p.m.
Frost Overlook
Join us for a special Christmas reading by Mark Stevick during the Campus Lighting Festival. Immediately following the tree lighting, grab some hot cocoa and meet us on the Frost Overlook to enjoy heartfelt holiday reading.
Bookstore
Lane Student Center
Stop by the bookstore to pick up the latest Gordon swag! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or checking off someone on your Christmas list, you’re sure to find something great. Open until 6 p.m.!
Dining Hours
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
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6
7:30 p.m. | A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel
The 35th Annual Christmas Gala is an event you will not want to miss. Tickets for both evenings will go on sale on November 1 and they sell out fast!
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.