For many families, the holiday season isn’t complete without a visit from Santa. So parents, mark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 4, when Santa and Mrs. Claus will once again land at the Fremont Holiday Fest in Beaumont Village to bring joy to local children.
In addition to being regaled by these North Pole celebrities, festival-goers will enjoy music, entertainment, various family-friendly activities, and hand-warming hot chocolate.
The Beaumont Business Association sponsors the Fremont Holiday Fest each year. The festival is a kick-off for the Beaumont Village Golden Ticket program, in which shoppers earn a Golden Ticket when they shop at participating merchants. With golden ticket in hand, shoppers have the opportunity to redeem tickets for special savings or goods at any other Beaumont Village participating merchants.
“This is a festival centered around the joy of the holiday season. Our businesses are excited to welcome you in for some holiday cheer,” said Kurt Sand, President of the Beaumont Business Association (BBA). “Stop in and find refreshments, activities, and gifts for those on your list.”
New this year: those who visit Santa and make a canned food donation at that time will receive a complimentary Golden Ticket from the Beaumont Business Association, redeemable at any participating business. All canned food provided will be donated to the Oregon Food Bank.
Expect Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive via Portland fire truck at 3:30 p.m. at the Grand Central Bakery on 4440 NE Fremont. Photos with the pair will be available for children from 4 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Information about Santa Paws—the festival’s annual Humane Society fundraiser in which photo sessions with your dog and Santa are offered—was not available at press time; details will be on the BBA website later.
For a schedule of activities, more information about the event, Santa Paws details, and instructions on how to reserve a time with Santa, which is recommended, visit www.beaumontvillagepdx.com/holiday-festival/.
The children of Katie & Jeremiah Wilgus pose with Santa & Mrs. Claus at last year’s Fremont Holiday Fest. Photo: Haley Lovett Photography.