Spirit of Christmas

Presented by Advantis Credit Union

Arts Plaza

5:00 - 6:30 pm

Music, pictures with Santa, free refreshments and activities on the Arts Plaza. 

6:00 pm

The tree is lit promptly at 6:00 pm.

At the Arts Plaza, Santa will greet the crowd, listen to the children's wish lists, pose for photos and assist Mayor Shane Bemis in leading the countdown to the tree lighting. Live music performances include local groups and schools. Free cocoa, cider and various food and treats will be served, thanks to our generous 2019 Spirit of Christmas sponsors. 

At the event, the City will collect canned goods to support the local Fill-a-Bag food drive benefiting SnowCap Community Charities. Or, bring your spare change: Just 5¢ buys 1 pound of food.

Presented by Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

Historic Downtown

9:00 am - 9:00 pm, activity times vary

Make a day of it - food, shops and free, family fun! Celebrate Small Business Saturday in historic downtown Gresham, just blocks from the Arts Plaza.

Print the Spirit of Christmas downtown activity map

 North Pole Village activities

1. Pediatric Therapy Services, 3:45-6:00 pm: Hot chocolate snowman make-n-take; Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
2. Landmark Tax & Investment Service, 3:45-6:00 pm: Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
3. Party Surprise! 3:45-6:00 pm: Holiday marshmallows; Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
4. Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation, 3:45-6:00 pm: Cocoa Crawl info and map at Frenzi Plaza
5. Frenzi Frozen Yogurt, 3:00-5:00 pm: Phone calls to the North Pole
6. Boccelli's, 3:45-6:00 pm: Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
7. Anderson Martial Arts, 3:45-6:00 pm: Face painting, board breaking; Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
8. Cafe Delirium, 3:00-6:00 pm: $1.00 off any size holiday special
9. Hoppy Brewer, 6:00-9:00 pm: Spirit of Christmas jazz featuring Tim Paxton Quartet
10. iCandy, 2:00-5:00 pm: Cookie decorating (while supplies last)
11. Gresham Historical Society, 10:00 am-4:00 pm: Pictures with Santa (fees may apply)
12. SALT Academy of Performing Arts, 10:00 am-4:00 pm: Christmas bazaar and live caroling
13. Gresham Ford, 9:00-11:00 am: Free Christmas character pancake breakfast
14. Gresham Burrito, 3:45-6:00 pm: Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
15. Maggie Mae's Kids Bookshop, 3:00-6:00 pm: Holiday gift bag decoration station; Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
16. US World Class Taekwondo, 2:00-5:00 pm: Ornament decorating
17. Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:00 am-5:00 pm: Carolers presented by Gresham Chamber
18. Books Around the Corner, 11:00 am-3:00 pm: Festive scavenger hunt; Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
19. Off the Charts Games, 10:00 am-7:00 pm: Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
20. Accent on Attitude, 3:45-6:00 pm: Hot cider and cookies; Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
21. Shop Girl Consignment, 11:00 am-8:00 pm: Live piano and carols with mulled wine and cider
22. All About Kids, 3:45-6:00 pm: Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
23. Sugar Cubed Cakes, 3:00-5:00 pm: Frost your own cupcake
24. Glass Butterfly, 10:00 am-6:00 pm: Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop; Black Friday weekend
25. Core Coffee in Gresham Town Fair, 3:45-6:00 pm: Cocoa Crawl Sip Stop
26. Feather Your Nest, 2:30-4:00 pm: Holiday ornament making