*This webpage is being updated regularly with participating businesses and their activities.
Grinnell's annual kickoff to the holiday season is here! Celebrate Jingle Bell Holiday on Friday, November 21 from 5-8 PM in downtown Grinnell. Guests are invited to enjoy festivities and activities, including the lighting of the Central Park decorations, open houses with a variety of businesses, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Plus, receive double punches on the Grinnell Chamber's holiday punch cards on all purchases made throughout the evening. Bring your friends and family for some free holiday fun!
5-8 PM: Experience live singing, arts & crafts, & more during our downtown businesses’ open house (full list below).
5-8 PM: Winter Farmers Market is open at 914 Main Street! Shop for locally produced baked goods, honey, soaps, jewelry, & more! On Saturday, Nov. 22, continue shopping from 9:30 a.m.-noon.
5:15 PM: Join us for youth performances by Michelle's Dance Academy* & Steppin' Out Dance Studio*, followed by the Central Park Decoration Lighting.
5:30 PM: Visit Santa at Grinnell State Bank* (last admission at 7:30 PM) or hop on a carriage ride, beginning at the corner of 4th Ave. & Broad Street.
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.
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
Alta Bella by The Edge*: Fun reindeer games and kids’ craft activities
Amy & Co. Fine Jewelry: Hot cocoa, take-and-go coloring contest, and cookies
Anna Kayte's Boutique*: BOGO 40% off in-store
B. Nicole Salon*: 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 include 20% off all in-stock plants, pottery, baskets/covers, candles and home fragrance items (sales valid all day long)
Beckman Gallery & Gifts*: Beverages, snacks, and Christmas items for sale
Bierman & Petig*: Hot chocolate and cookies
Brown’s Shoe Fit*: Fresh baked goods and live music from The Grasshoppers, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
B3 Technology*: VR headsets to trial, drinks, and snacks
Bikes to You: Come visit the store
Channing's Customs*: In-store savings and pop-up vendors
Comeback Cafe: Drinks available for purchase and discounts on apparel
Cory Hall Photography*: In collaboration with Cory Hall, a local photographer will take pictures with Santa at Grinnell State Bank
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, open from 12-8 p.m., with live music from Too Many String Band. Plus, an Empty Bowls fundraiser to help support MICA (soup not included)
Grin City Bakery*: Assorted old-fashioned ring donuts available for purchase
Grinnell Craft Brewhouse*: Hot chocolate and apple cider, with an option to add a shot of Fireball or Ice 101 Peppermint Schnapps for $5
Grinnell Farm to Table*: Samples of hot cider and roasted chestnuts. Enjoy a silent auction for baked goods and a local food holiday box giveaway. Retail is also open for purchases
Grinnell College's Weingart Pavilion at Renfrow Hall*: Hosting the Grinnell School of Music, with tickets to The Nutcracker available to purchase. Plus, a photo opportunity with a ballet dancer from the upcoming performance
Grinnell School of Music*: Present at the Weingart Pavilion at Renfrow Hall (1033 Broad Street). Sing holiday carols with a live pianist and color-your-own ornament featuring the School of Music building mural
Grinnell State Bank*: Hosting Santa beginning at 5:30 p.m. (last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Grinnell United Church of Christ*: Hosting Grinnell Children’s Choir who will perform in the sanctuary at 5:30 p.m.. Followed by family activities, festive treats, and Christmas crafts downstairs in Friendship Hall
Homeopathic Remedy Apothecary*: Samples of tea
Hometown Heroes:* Enjoy $4 spiced cider or $8 spiked spiced cider. Receive a $50 gift card for every $40 spent
Loralei's Giftshoppe*: Live music from Craig and Company and homemade treats
Jay's Deli*: Samples of hot cocoa shakes. Seasonal soups and other items available for purchase
Jensen Optometrist: Cookies, hot cocoa, and a photo booth
Mahaska Communication Group*: Hot chocolate, coloring for kids, and adoptable dogs to pet with PALS
McCue & Associates – American Family Insurance*: Hot beverages and treats while listening to members of the Grinnell High School choir caroling
McNally’s Foods: Apple cider and a photo booth. Enjoy a mini-dance party with pop songs
Midwest Treasures: Stop in to see the store
Model Railroad Club: Exhibits open for public viewing
Paparoni's: Serving Italian deliciousness in front of the post office
Periodic Table*: Enjoy $4 hot chocolate or $8 spiked hot chocolate. Receive a $50 gift card for every $40 spent
Pioneer Bookshop*: Kids' crafts available.
Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS)*: Adoptable kittens at Hair of the Dog and puppies to play with at Mahaska Communication Group
Prairie Canary*: Receive a $50 gift card for every $40 spent
PWA Fitness Center*: Hot chocolate, swag gear, and holiday-themed workout videos for kids
Radiant Rays*: Gift cards purchased during Jingle Bell Holiday will receive 20% off
RE/MAX Partners Realty*: Enjoy hot apple cider
Read 2 Lead*: Handing out books and literacy kits to children visiting Santa at Grinnell State Bank; books geared for children ages 3-6 years old
Richards' Relics*: Free candy canes and 30% off in-store purchase
Ruby’s Place: Stop in to see the store
Saints Rest Coffee House: Outdoor set-up with coffee and flavored cider
Solera*: Wine sampling from 5-7 PM.
St. Mary's Catholic Church: Free will offering soup dinner - chili or corn chowder, drinks and desserts. Serving from 5-7 PM.
Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore*: Famous homemade fudge, cider, door prizes, and deals
Steppin' Out Dance Studio*: Following their performance in Central Park, join a ‘treat walk’ at their downtown studio (limit one treat per person)
Stew Makerspace*: Create a holiday ornament; suggested donation $5. Free tours of the space available
The Vinyl Stop: Spin the “Wheel of Prizes” for every $50 spent for a chance to win. Enjoy treats and seasonal drinks with the option to add alcohol
Strand 3 Theatres*: Qualifying purchases over $50 will receive complementary kettle corn. Plus, the option to purchase gift cards with 20% off ($10 increments available) through Nov. 30.
Total Choice Shipping & Printing*: Letters to Santa kits
Vonda's Flowers & Gifts: Stop in to see the store
Witte's Home Decorating*: Refreshments, door prizes, and sale pricing on all gifts and antiques
Winter Farmers Market*: Located at 914 Main Street. Participating vendors include:
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.
