Hometown Christmas
Visitors can stroll through downtown to view holiday light displays, festive business decorations, and a living nativity. Entertainment includes live music, carolers singing holiday classics, dance performances, and photos with Santa. Guests can also participate in holiday arts and crafts, enjoy fire pits with s'mores, and shop from local businesses, market vendors, and food trucks.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Private horse-and-carriage rides are paid; free community rides are also available throughout the event.
Hours
4:00-8:00 PM.
Neighborhood
Downtown Junction City
Food & Drink
The event features hot chocolate, cider, cookies, popcorn, fire-pit s’mores, and food trucks.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve a paid private horse-and-carriage ride in advance if you want a cozy tour of the holiday lights; free community rides are also available throughout the event.
- Visit the C.L. Hoover Opera House for the Cookie Carnival, which is listed as part of Hometown Christmas alongside downtown activities.
- Wear warm layers and comfortable shoes for an evening strolling downtown among the lights, decorations, and event stops.
- Allow time to browse the Christmas market and local businesses, as shopping is one of the event’s featured activities.
- Save room for cookies, popcorn, or s’mores and seek out hot chocolate or cider while exploring the event.
Special Events & Promotions
- Paid private horse-and-carriage rides are available by separate reservation.
- Free community horse-and-carriage rides are available during the event.
Links & Contact
Run by Junction City Main Street
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hometown Christmas suitable for families?
The event is described as family friendly and welcomes friends and family.
What can visitors see and do?
Stroll past holiday lights and decorated businesses, see the Living Nativity, enjoy music, carolers and dance performances, meet Santa, and take part in arts and crafts.
What food and drinks are available?
Happenings include hot chocolate and cider, cookies, popcorn, food trucks, and fire pits with s’mores.
Are carriage rides available?
Free community rides are available during the event. Private horse-and-carriage rides are paid and must be reserved separately.
What else is part of the holiday program?
Visitors can watch a holiday movie and shop at the Christmas market and local businesses. The program also includes the Cookie Carnival at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.
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