Jingle Bell Holiday

Overview

This webpage is being updated regularly 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 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: 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. to 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.

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.

Asterisks (*) denote membership with the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce.

• 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
• Channing's Customs*: In-store savings and pop-up vendors
• 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, 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 
• 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: Hot chocolate and a photo booth. Enjoy a mini-dance party with pop songs
• 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
• 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
• 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. 
• 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
• Total Choice Shipping & Printing*: Letters to Santa kits
• 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. Participating vendors include: 
  • AT Designs: Handcrafted earrings 
  • B’s Mittens: Homemade wool sweater mittens 
  • Brobst Signs by Design: Charcuterie boards, flags, and whiskey smokers
  • Bunny Traxx Ceramics: Assorted sizes of ceramic holiday decor and handmade home goods
  • Cassy’s Crazy Creations: Crocheted animals and miscellaneous art 
  • Dolezal Honey Bees: Honey, soap, lip balm, and lotion
  • Ethnic Beadshop: Handmade jewelry
  • First Presbyterian Church: Variety of holiday crafts
  • Golden Pear Kitchen: Baked goods, jams, jellies, salsas, pickled goods, and rustic crafts
  • Grinn Open Studio: Pottery 
  • Grinnell Pastry Peddler: Fresh pastries, croissants, bagels, and focaccia breads
  • Kate’s Kitchen Creations: Sugar cookies, scones, mini cakes, sourdough bread, and snack mix 
  • Kerry’s Christmas Floral: Christmas crafts, metal tins, Christmas decor, and arrangements
  • Nippe Crafting: Wood work, jewelry, and walnut syrup
  • Prairie Produce: Freeze dried foods, salsa, pepper jellies, and sweetcorn cookies
  • Rose’s Art Stand: Painted rocks and various items
  • Sumner Sweet Clouds: Cotton candy, egg noodles, maple treats, eggs, jams
  • The Midwest Siblings: Wooden painted Christmas trees, baked goods, Christmas tumblers, and hot chocolate bombs and spoons