The community is invited to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season at the sixth annual Christmas Candlelight Service. This event promises a festive occasion for all to enjoy.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Monday, December 15, 2025
Over 70 residents participated in the annual Christmas House and Church tour. The Historical Society of Montgomery County hosted this festive event.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
The Black Marriage Movement organization is hosting a Christmas Soul Food-Food Drive this Saturday. The event will take place at Laneys Collision Center, located at 916 E Hillsboro.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Hillsboro First Baptist Church will host its "Feast for The King" community meal on Christmas Day. This free event offers a holiday meal to all members of the community.
Friday, December 12, 2025
The annual Hillsboro Christmas Parade, organized by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday. This festive event will bring holiday cheer to the community.
The Samaritan Christmas Kids Program will host its 'Night of Christmas Cheer' event starting at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hillsboro. The concert promises an evening of festive holiday music.
Hillsboro First Baptist Church is continuing its tradition of offering free "Feast for the King" Christmas Day meals to the community. This generous offering provides a holiday meal for those in need.
Hillsboro's Winter Village at Orenco Station is now open, offering ice skating and holiday markets for families and the community. It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with these festive activities.
The Hillsboro Free Methodist Church invites the community to attend this year's musical production, "A Christmas Legacy." The show promises a heartwarming holiday experience.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Hillsboro theater group has pivoted its planned offerings for the season. Their focus is now on sustaining the long-term future of the arts non-profit.
Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Hag MD will host a Christmas Eve service with communion. All are invited to attend the service.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The annual Hillsboro Christmas Parade saw the Silver Spurs 4-H Club take top honors this year. The event featured a new staging area and attracted large crowds.
Hillsboro volunteers, in collaboration with Country Financial and the Hillsboro Area Public Library, successfully hosted "A Very Country Christmas." This event brought a festive holiday spirit to the community.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Mark your calendars for the First Annual Christmas Extravaganza. This event is scheduled to take place at Hillsboro High School.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Hillsboro will be celebrating the season with the "Christmas Under the Stars" event. The Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce is involved in organizing this festive occasion.
Friday, December 5, 2025
Hillsboro will celebrate the season with the Christmas Under the Stars parade and the lighting of courthouse decorations on Saturday, December 6. The event marks a festive start to the holiday season.
The Ted Whitley Optimist Club of Hillsboro and KHBR Radio are marking 50 years of the Christmas For Kids drive. This initiative provides gifts and winter clothing for local children.
Hillsboro's Lightopia will return this month for its last stint at the Gordon Faber Recreation Complex. The popular light display will be open on various dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Imagine Hillsboro Snow Royalty lit the Hillsboro Christmas Tree on Monday evening, December 1. The event was part of Imagine Hillsboro's planned festivities.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Hillsboro's annual Down Home Christmas event is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Various activities will be spread throughout the city.
Celebrate the season in Hillsboro on Saturday, December 6th, with a Down Home Christmas event. The celebration will feature over 30 local vendors and opportunities to bid on items.
The Peabody American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring its annual Christmas Showcase featuring many local vendors. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include Santa.
The Journal-News highlights the importance of supporting Toys for Tots to ensure children have gifts for Christmas morning. Hillsboro Health is also hosting a Mini Tree Festival.
Mary's Episcopal Church in Hillsboro, Ohio, is mentioned in local religion briefs. The briefs also note an event called Christmas in Marshall.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Ring in the holiday season with "CMA Country Christmas," airing on December 2nd. The event mentions Hillsboro High School among other locations.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Portland native James Walton will present a festive Christmas concert on Trinity Cathedral's landmark organ. This seasonal performance promises a delightful musical experience for attendees.
Monday, December 1, 2025
The Hillsboro Presbyterian Church will host its 23rd annual Christmas Homecoming concert on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. This event promises festive holiday cheer for the community.
Organizers with Imagine Hillsboro have announced that the vendor fair, carriage rides, tree lighting, and parade will not be rescheduled. This decision impacts several planned holiday festivities.
Specially designed displays of Christmas lights have been installed throughout El Dorado. The illumination covers various landmarks, including the Hillsboro Viaduct and the Union County Courthouse.
Friday, November 28, 2025
Hawks on Stage, the Hillsboro Intermediate School's drama club, will present their stage debut with a musical titled 'Twas the Night Before Christmas'. This performance is a festive holiday show for the community.
Applications are now open for participants in Hillsboro's upcoming Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 6.
Thursday, November 27, 2025
The Hillsboro Christmas Clothing Drive is back to provide new clothing for children in need this holiday season. This initiative aims to ensure local kids have festive attire.
Imagine Hillsboro's "A Small Town Christmas" event is scheduled for this Saturday, November 29th. A Christmas Vendor Market will be operating throughout the event.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Small Town Christmas Event is returning, featuring a Holiday Parade starting at 9:30 a.m. Parade lineup will be from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Hillsboro Methodist Church parking lot.
The second annual Hillsboro Christmas Organ Crawl will be held on November 30, 2025. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Highland Humane Society.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Holly Jolly Christmas is returning for its sixth year this weekend, scheduled for the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. The event will feature various holiday activities for attendees to enjoy.
A Chase County Country Christmas is planned for Friday and Saturday in Cottonwood, featuring holiday activities. The event is organized by the Chase County Chamber of Commerce.
The Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department's 69th annual Christmas Basket program is currently accepting applications. The deadline for applications is December 12th.
Envision Witt is hosting a Christmas light contest for residents to decorate their homes, yards, porches, or balconies. Sign-ups can be completed online or by phone.
A Christmas House and Church Tour, sponsored by the Hillsboro community, will visit historic churches in the area. The tour offers a glimpse into the local heritage.
Friday, November 21, 2025
City of Hillsboro employees have begun decorating for the upcoming Small Town Christmas event. The decorations were put up on Friday, November 14th, in preparation for the festivities.
The Ted Whitley Optimist Club of Hillsboro and 1560 KHBR Radio are co-sponsoring the annual "Christmas for Kids" drive. This long-standing tradition has been helping children for 50 years.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Silverton Christmas Market at the Oregon Garden Resort features a half-mile walk through twinkling lights. This event is part of the holiday festivities.
The Marion City Library is sponsoring its annual Christmas home tour fundraiser. It's time to start thinking about Christmas, even before Thanksgiving.
A Christmas Organ Crawl is scheduled at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hillsboro. Attendees can enter through the red doors off North Beech Street.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Toys for Tots program, led by the U.S. Marine Corps, aims to ensure no child is forgotten this Christmas. This initiative helps families struggling financially by providing toys and gifts.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
A historic brick ranch house on Jefferson Street is part of the Christmas House and Church Tour. This event showcases Hillsboro homes for the holiday season.
Monday, November 17, 2025
A Christmas cookie fundraiser is aiming to raise $18,000 to support a local boy diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The event is scheduled to take place in Hillsboro, OR.
Friday, November 14, 2025
The Hillsboro-based theater company is presenting "A Tuna Christmas" to spice up the holiday season. This comedic play by Ed Howard, Jaston Williams, and Joe Sears promises festive laughs for the community.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Portland Singing Christmas Tree has been captivating audiences for over 60 years. This article briefly mentions its history, though the main content focuses on an unrelated ICE detention case in Hillsboro.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Downtown Hillsboro will host a Christmas vendor market and a parade on Saturday, November 29th. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with parade lineup from 8 to 9 a.m.
Three Hillsboro residences are part of the third annual Christmas House and Church Tour. The renovated home of Lori and Tom Weiss is among the featured properties.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Hillsboro will present βA Small Town Christmasβ on Saturday, Nov. 29. The event includes a parade starting at 9:30 a.m.
The Official Christmas Bar Crawl is happening in Portland, OR on December 20. Ticket purchase includes 2-3 drinks or shots and no cover at all bars.