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December 6-7, 2024

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 Festival

Saturday, December 7
 

Outdoor Activities | 3-6 p.m.
Clarendon Commons

In front of the A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel
The Campus Lighting Festival is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season! This one-night event offers cocoa near the warm fire, hayrides, the campus tree lighting and musical pieces by campus partners. Invite your family and friends for this wonderful community event, the tree lighting will be at 4:45 p.m.

Christmas Marketplace | 3-6 p.m.
Sunnyside, Lane Student Center

Get ready for our student 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 Crafts | 3-6 p.m.
Chester's Place, Lane Student Center

Join us in Chester's Place for some family fun! This year our Community Engagement team will be providing a creative way for us to give back to our community around Christmas. More details to come! We ask that children are accompanied by an adult.

Bookstore Hours | 12-6 p.m.
Lane Student Center

Find the perfect Christmas gifts at the Gordon Bookstore! From cozy apparel to the classic Gordon-branded mugs, there’s something for everyone on your list. Shop local and make this holiday season extra special!

The Christmas Gala

Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7
7:30 p.m.
A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

The 34th 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!  

INFO & TICKETS

Winter campus scene