Welcome to the Holidays in Grinnell! Holidays in Grinnell, hosted by the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce, is a series of events scattered throughout the holiday season. After the Chamber's Jingle Bell Holiday, the fun continues! Check out our Holidays in Grinnell special edition of the newsletter for more information, events, and reminders that will make your holiday season as smooth as snow!
Join us for our Stop & Shop event series, where businesses host open houses, live music, sales, and beverages for attendees to enjoy! On Stop & Shop days, our participating businesses will host extended retail hours beginning at 5 PM. Click on each date to see a list of participating businesses and activities!
If you would like some gift ideas that you can buy local, check out our 2025 Gift Guide Brochure! Find inspiration from our local retailers and the best part is, NO waiting for shipping!
Suggested itinerary for Stop and Shop Night #2:
Come visit your favorite vendors this holiday season at Grinnell College's Renfrow Hall, Katherine Howell Weingart ’61 Civic Innovation Pavilion! Market shoppers can expect a wonderful array of products, including locally produced baked goods, hand-made mittens, honey, ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, coffee, and more! Sponsored by snow partners Grinnell College and Grinnell Mutual.
Ho-ho-ho! Join us for a photo opportunity with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Strand Theatre on December 18, 4-7 PM! This is a classic family event — plus, stroll around downtown Grinnell afterwards and enjoy our Stop & Shop series that same night!
Our Central Park has been glamorized to include dazzling pathway arcs, fun photo opportunities, and lighted displays! Visit the park between 4:45 PM and 11 PM. Decorations will remain through December 31, 2025. Taking some photos? Snap one with our snowmen, elves, candy canes, and more! If you are sharing your pictures online, make sure to tag @GrinnellIowa on Instagram or @GrinnellAreaChamberofCommerce on Facebook!
