Jingle Bell Holiday

Overview

This webpage will be regularly updated with participating businesses and their activities!

Celebrate the kick-off to the holiday shopping season with the Grinnell Chamber's annual Jingle Bell Holiday! Join us on Friday, November 20, 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 the most magical night of the year! 

Schedule of Activities

• 5-8 PM: Experience live singing, arts & crafts, & more during our downtown businesses’ open house (full list coming soon).
• 5-8 PM: Winter Farmers Market is open, location TBA! Shop for locally produced baked goods, honey, soaps, jewelry, & more! On Saturday, Nov. 21, continue shopping from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
• 5:15 PM: Join us for youth dance performances, followed by the Central Park Decoration Lighting.
• 5:30 PM: Visit Santa 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 20 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 and Activities

Many businesses and organizations will be hosting kid activities, crafts, refreshments, open houses and other activities during the evening. More businesses and organizations participating in the evening festivities will be added in the coming weeks.

Event Sponsors

Platinum Partner:

Carriage Ride Sponsor:

With Support From: