Inside Hermiston Newsletter
DECEMBER 2025
Hermiston Transforms into Land of Lights
The buzz and glow in Hermiston around the holidays is one of the things that makes life so sweet here. The whole community gets a little busier, a little brighter, and a lot more connected.
We’re stepping into a month packed with traditions and events that reflect the heart of Hermiston, beginning with the Downtown Tree Lighting and Light Parade on Thursday, Dec. 4. The very next day, the Land of Lights drive-thru display and Candy Cane Village open at EOTEC, ready to welcome families every Thursday through Sunday for the rest of the month. All donations go to the Hermiston Rotary Club and Hermiston American Legion Post 37.
We hope you’ll make a plan to join us. Watch the video below for more and find details in the Coming Up section in the newsletter.
But what makes the holidays special isn’t just the events — it’s the generosity that shows up year after year. I want to say thanks to everyone involved in the Hermiston Community Fellowship Meal for serving an outstanding Thanksgiving dinner last week. That spirit of giving is what makes Hermiston feel like home. If you haven’t seen it in action before, I encourage you to participate in the Christmas Day meal later this month.
And speaking of bringing light to the season — quite literally — make sure to enter your home or business in this year’s Holiday Light Contest. The friendly competition is fun, the prizes are great, and every entry helps brighten our neighborhoods. Even if you don’t enter, encourage a neighbor to join in.
I hope you have a joyful holiday season.
- Byron Smith, Hermiston City Manager
P.S. All entries to the Home & Business decoration contest will appear on an interactive citywide map, making it easy for families to enjoy a festive tour through Hermiston. Sign up here and stay tuned for more details.
Read the full December 2025 newsletter here.
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