Celebrate the kick-off to the holiday shopping season with Grinnell Chamber’s annual Jingle Bell Holiday! Join us on Friday, November 21 from 5-8 PM in downtown Grinnell. Guests are invited to enjoy festive activities, including the lighting of the Central Park decorations, activities and promotions at a variety of businesses, horse drawn carriage rides, and receive double punches on holiday punch cards on all purchases made throughout the evening. Bring your friends and family for some free holiday fun!
Schedule of Activities:
5-8 PM: Business Open Houses & Winter Farmers Market
5:15 PM: Performances by Michelle’s Dance Academy* & Steppin’ Out Dance Studio* followed by Central Park decoration lighting
5:30 PM: Photos with Santa begin at Grinnell State Bank* (last admission at 7:30 PM); carriage rides begin at the corner of 4th Ave & Broad St.
Grinnell College will provide a separate shuttle & carriage ride for students leaving from the JRC starting at 5 PM on November 21 and will drop off downtown through 8 PM. It takes approximately 30 minutes for the horse and carriage to complete a full lap. The College Shuttle picks up and drops off in the same locations and runs every 15 minutes through 8:30 PM.
Participants & Activities
Many businesses and organizations will be hosting kid activities, crafts, refreshments, open houses and other activities during the evening. More businesses and organizations (*denotes Grinnell Chamber of Commerce Member) participating in the evening festivities will be added in the coming weeks.
All In Real Estate*: serving hot apple cider and bags of freshly popped popcorn for all who stop in!
Alta Bella by The Edge*: stop in for fun reindeer games and a kids’ craft activity!
Anna Kayte’s Boutique*: BOGO 40% off in-store
B. Nicole Salon*: Stop in for a hot cocoa bar and free hair tinsel!
Bates Flowers by Design*: Any purchase of $25 and over qualifies to enter a drawing for a FREE bouquet! In-store promotions also include 20% off all in-stock plants, pottery, baskets/covers, candles and home fragrance items (sales valid all day long).
Beckman Gallery & Gifts*: Stop in for beverages, snacks and tons of great Christmas items!
Bierman & Petig*: providing hot chocolate and cookies.
B3 Technology*: will have VR headsets for people to trial, as well as drinks and snacks.
Channing’s Customs*: in-store savings and pop-up vendors in the store!
Comeback Cafe: drinks available for purchase, and discounts on apparel!
Dari Barn on the Moooove*: The Dari Barn trailer will be downtown near Central Park with bbq pork sandwiches, mini donuts and hot chocolate available for purchase!
Grinnell Area Arts Council*: Local Artist Market will be open from 12 – 8 PM & Too Many String Band will be performing. Empty Bowls Fundraiser will help support MICA, too (soup not included).
Grin City Bakery*: Assorted old-fashioned ring donuts available for purchase.
Grinnell Craft Brewhouse*: Free hot chocolate and apple cider – option to add a shot of Fireball or Ice 101 Peppermint Schnapps for just $5.
Grinnell Farm to Table*: Hot cider and roasted chestnuts available to try!
Grinnell School of Music*: Sing holiday carols along with a live pianist and color-your-own ornament featuring the building mural!
Grinnell State Bank*: is hosting Santa beginning at 5:30 (last admission at 7:30PM).
Grinnell United Church of Christ*: Hosting Grinnell Children’s Choir who will perform in the sanctuary at 5:30 PM followed by family activities, festive treats and Christmas crafts downstairs in the Friendship Hall.
Homeopathic Remedy Apothecary*: Stop in to try samples of tea.
Loralei’s Giftshoppe*: live music from Craig and Company; homemade treats.
Jay’s Deli*: Stop in for samples of hot cocoa shakes! Seasonal soups and other items available for purchase.
Jensen Optometrist: Cookies, hot cocoa and a fun photo booth
Mahaska Communication Group*: Hot chocolate, coloring for kids and PALS will be in office with adoptable dogs.
Pioneer Bookshop*: Kids’ craft available.
Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS)*: adoptable kittens at Hair of the Dog and puppies to play with at Mahaska Communication Group.
PWA Fitness Center*: Join the fun with hot Chocolate, swag gear and holiday themed workout videos for kids!
Radiant Rays*: All gift cards purchased during Jingle Bell Holiday will receive 20% off the total amount!
Richards’ Relics*: Stop in for free candy canes and 30% off in-store purchases!
Saints Rest Coffee House: Set up outdoors with coffee and flavored cider.
Solera*: Wine sampling from 5-7 PM.
Steppin’ Out Dance Studio*: Following their performance in Central Park, they will host a ‘treat walk’ at their downtown studio. Limit one treat per person.
Stew Makerspace*: make a holiday ornament! Suggested donation $5; free tours of the space available, too!
Total Choice Shipping & Printing*: pick up a Letter to Santa kit
Vonda’s Flowers & Gifts: TBA
Witte’s Home Decorating*: Refreshments, door prizes and sale pricing on all gifts and antiques
Winter Farmers Market*: Located at 914 Main Street.
If your business is interested in participation, email our team with details!
Notice of Photographic & Media Recording: When you attend a Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce event, photo, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this event, you consent to such recording media and your image and likeness being used in connection with the promotion, advertising, and/or marketing of the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Grinnell Community. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Chamber at 641-236-6555.
