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Celebrate the start of the season with us at the festive tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy caroling and storytelling followed by evening holiday shopping in our historic landmark town.
One day only, December 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, is your chance to see the Hanley House decorated for the Holidays. Three generations of the family lived in the house for over 100 years and you will see how the house was decorated across the years. This is a rare chance at a peek inside the historic Hanley House and is a great way to share our area’s history with visitors and guests. Hot drinks and cookies will be available.
$10 for adults and $5 for children 12 or under.
Hosted by the Rogue Valley YMCA
Join us for an easy 2.5 mile jogging tour of Jacksonville’s most beautiful Christmas light displays! There will also be a one-mile walking tour. Bring your friends and family for an evening of festive, fun fitness! You might like to stay after for coffee or hot chocolate at the Pony Espresso.
Wreath kits come with either grapevine or fruitwood bases from vines at Hanley Farm plus evergreens, berries, and special trimmings like dried hydrangeas and pinecones from the farm and the yards of volunteers. Wires, clippers, and ribbon will be available along with help with your artistry from longtime wreath makers and volunteers. And by all means bring your own special ribbon, trimming, and ornaments.
Wreath making kits are $20; $15 if you’re a Southern Oregon Historical Society member. Reservations are not required!
There will also be hot drinks and small cone centerpieces available for sale. And do plan to take a photo with Santa and our Big Red Christmas truck. Here’s an opportunity for children to whisper their secrets into Santa’s ear. One of Santa’s elves will have a candy cane for each child.
And we’ve added something new this year—a Basket of Cones raffle! We have three huge decorative baskets filled with a variety of special cones including a singular gold cone! Raffle tickets are only $1, or 6 for $5. Winners for these special baskets will be drawn at 3pm but you need not be present to win.
