This webpage is being updated regularly with participating businesses and their activities.
Celebrate the kick-off to the holiday shopping season with Grinnell Chamber's annual Jingle Bell Holiday! Join us on Friday, November 22 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!
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: Santa visits 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 shuttle & carriage rides for students leaving from the JRC starting at 5 PM on November 22 and will drop off downtown through 8 PM. It takes about 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 coffee, hot cocoa and popcorn
Anna Kayte's Boutique*: BOGO 40% off in-store
Bates Flowers by Design*: offering 30% off original price on Christmas holiday merchandise (as marked if already on sale); fall decor will be 70% off original price. Deals not valid on candles, home fragrances or plants.
Beckman Gallery & Gifts*: drinks and a snack
Bierman & Petig*: cookies and cocoa; will be accepting donations of new/gently used coats, gloves and hats for kids in foster care
Bikes to You: open until 8PM
Brown's Shoe Fit*: 15% off regular-priced items (some exclusions apply) and homemade cookies! Live music beginning at 5:30 PM by Con Brio A Capella group followed by additional music from 8th Ave Newgrass.
B3 Technology*: will have VR headsets for people to trial, as well as drinks and snacks.
Channing's Customs: surprise discount with every purchase
Comeback Cafe: drinks available for purchase; some gift ideas, too.
Dari Barn on the Moooove*: The Dari Barn trailer will be downtown near Central Park with bbq pork sandwiches, mini donuts, frozen hot chocolate and hot chocolate available for purchase!
Grinnell Area Arts Council*: Local Artist Market will be open & Too Many String Band will be performing
Grin City Bakery*: Assorted old-fashioned ring donuts available for purchase; free hot chocolate
Grinnell Craft Brewhouse*: Free hot cider and hot chocolate for all ages, get $25 gift cards for just $20
Grinnell Model Railroad Club: will debut their new setup of the Grinnell Railway Express, stop by 1014 3rd Ave from 5-7:30 PM.
Grinnell School of Music*: Sing holiday carols along with a live piano and enjoy treats
Grinnell State Bank*: is hosting Santa beginning at 5:30 (last admission at 7:30PM). Photos available from Cory Hall Photography*.
Grinnell United Church of Christ*: Grinnell's Children's Choir will perform in the sanctuary at 5:30 PM followed by family activities, festive treats and Christmas crafts in the Friendship Hall.
Grinnell-Newburg School District Office*: Meet and Greet with Superintendent Lisa Beames and school board members. Carolers from Davis Elementary will perform at 6 PM.
Hair of the Dog*: Poweshiek Animal League Shelter* will have adoptable kittens in the window.
Home Comforts: Open special evening hours
Loralei's Giftshoppe*: live music and homemade treats
Jensen Optometrist: Cookies, hot cocoa and a Candyland theme photo booth
Mahaska Communication Group*. Hot chocolate stand and Poweshiek Animal League Shelter* will have animals available for adoption and Who's Leading Who LLC will have class information available.
Pioneer Bookshop*: Kids' craft available. Limited editions sweatshirts will be debuted and with every $20 purchase get a 20% off coupon to be used the first week of December.
Postels Community Health Park*: Therapy services team will have an open house with activities
PWA Fitness Center*: UnityPoint Health Wellness team will have a Candyland-themed activity, hot chocolate or hot cider inside the Commercial St. entrance.
Rummaging Around: 50% off storewide!
Saints Rest Coffee House: Set up outdoors with egg nog coffee and raspberry cider
St. Mary's Catholic Church: Knights of Columbus will hold a soup supper from 5-7 PM featuring chili or chicken noodle soup; tickets are $10/Adults and $5/kids. Dessert sold separately to benefit the St. Mary Faith Formation Program. A small market with handmade items by parishioners will take place as well.
Solera*: Teaming up with Fareway* to provide cheese and wine samples for those 21 and over.
Stepping Stones Christian Bookstore*: spend $25 get a $5 coupon, spend $50 get $10. Door prizes and treats. Pick up a kid's coloring contest entry and return it by December 30th to be entered to win.
Stew Makerspace*: make a holiday craft - jingle bell reindeer, piper cleaner wreath or a holiday card!
Strand 3 Theatre*: free popcorn and coupon for combos with the purchase of a $50 gift card!
Suzi's Boutique*: wine tasting and treats
The Edge Hair Studio*: cookie decorating table and games for kids, drinks and snacks. Adults can spin the wheel of appreciation for discounted or free products!
The Vinyl Stop: open until 7 PM
Total Choice Shipping & Printing*: pick up a Letter to Santa kit
Uptown Nutrition: open with special evening hours
Vonda's Flowers & Gifts: stop in for hot raspberry apple cider and a cookie.
Witte's Home Decorating*: Refreshments, door prizes and 20% off all gifts and antiques
Winter Farmers Market*: NEW location at 914 Main Street. Participating vendors include:
If your business is interested in participation, email Kendra@getintogrinnell.com with details.
Check out this recap of 2023's park lighting thanks to our partner, Aircut Studio!
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.
