The annual tree lighting, Forest Grove
Holiday Magic in the Heart of Forest Grove!
The program begins at the tree on College Way and finishes in Washburne Hall, a short walk across the Pacific University campus.
- When Friday, November 27, 2026.
- Time 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Where Pacific University campus, Forest Grove — the tree at College Way and 21st Avenue, 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116.
- Questions The chamber office: 503-357-3006 or info@fgcchamber.org.
Save the date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Forest Grove Tree Lighting
The most wonderful time of the year.
The evening
A night full of fun, community, and Holiday magic!
Watch us light up the tree, and then head into Washburn hall on Pacific University campus.
The program begins at 6 p.m. at the tree on College Way. College Way will be closed during the program, with street parking available throughout the surrounding area.
After the tree is lit, everyone is invited to walk over to Washburne Hall to continue the celebration with cookies, Santa, holiday crafts, caroling, and photos with the Nutcracker, Clara, and the Sugar Plum Fairy from Ballet Forest Grove.
Practical
Park on the streets around College Way. College Way itself is closed.
- Date Friday, November 27, 2026.
- Start 6 p.m., at the tree where College Way meets 21st Avenue.
- Ends 7:30 p.m.
- How long outside Under thirty minutes. Washburne Hall opens straight afterwards.
- Parking Open on the streets around College Way.
- Activities Inside In Washburne Hall once the tree is lit, Join Santa and Clara from the Nutcracker to enjoy cookies and coloring.
- Photographs With the Nutcracker, Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy, from Ballet Forest Grove, in the hall.
- Weather Rain or dry.
Washburne Hall is on the Pacific University campus, a short walk from the tree.
Pacific UniversityThe coloring contest
Submit your coloring page and be entered to win and turn on the tree!
The winner is named honorary tree lighting conductor.
Children eight years and younger download the coloring page, color it and drop it off. One entry is picked, and that child throws the switch in front of everyone.
The 2026 coloring page and drop-off details will be posted here when they are announced. *The link to the coloring page will be posted here.
Who puts it on
Who lights the tree.
- City of Forest Grove Light & Power
- Ballet Forest Grove The Nutcracker, Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy in Washburne Hall.
- Forest Grove / Cornelius Chamber of Commerce
- Forest Grove Senior & Community Center
- Pacific University The campus, the tree and Washburne Hall.
- City of Forest Grove The street closure on College Way.
