Holly Jolly Days

Name: Holly Jolly Days
Start: 2025-12-05T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-07T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Downtown Midland

Schedule

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Midland | Midland, MI

CELEBRATE HOLLY JOLLY DAYS IN DOWNOTWN MIDLAND!
Experience the joy of the holidays December 5–7 as Downtown Midland shines with festive fun and community spirit. Explore your favorite local shops and restaurants as they host special workshops, exclusive discounts, and unveil new holiday items just in time for the season.
Admire the beautifully painted holiday windows, cozy up by outdoor fireplaces with a Commons beverage, and enjoy a weekend filled with family-friendly festivities that make shopping local extra special.
Make Holly Jolly Days your destination for holiday cheer—and support the heart of our community in Downtown Midland! Special thanks to our supporting sponsor, Ace Hardware & Sports, for helping make the season bright!
Help us kick off Holly Jolly Days with our annual Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk on December 4 at 6:30 p.m. This free, 1-mile fun run or walk starts at the corner of McDonald and Main Streets in Downtown Midland. It’s not a timed race—so bring the whole family, take your time, and dress in your most festive gear (holiday sweaters, Santa hats, jingle socks—you name it!). All registered participants will receive a jingle bell bracelet to wear during the event. Furry friends and strollers are welcome—the more, the merrier!
Then, keep the holiday spirit going and join Downtown Midland bars for our fourth annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl on Friday, December 5 starting at 7 p.m. Gather your friends, don your tackiest sweater, and enjoy a night of laughter, local drinks, and festive fun!
Make this holiday season merry, bright, and uniquely Downtown Midland!
Hours may vary as this event runs during the operating hours of each individual businesses.
❄️HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES:❄️
Complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides provided by Town’s End Clydesdales & Carriage will be available during the following days and times. Pick-up will be located in front of the H Hotel:
✨ Friday, December 5 from 5-9 p.m.
✨ Saturday, December 6 from 12-4 p.m.
✨ Sunday, December 7 from 12-4 p.m.

❄️ STATIONS: ❄️
✨Create Your Own Ornament: Joyful Tantrum, Molasses Smokehouse and Serendipity Road have come together to host a special event at Molasses Smokehouse. Stop by December 5-7, Friday through Saturday, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. to create a personalized ornament to gift or keep for your tree during this festive collaboration.
✨Hot Cocoa: Warm up at WhichCraft Taproom, where festive vibes are flowing and complimentary hot cocoa is waiting for you throughout Holly Jolly Days! And for the adults, a delightful “adult” version is available to keep the holiday magic going.
✨Build Your Own Gingerbread House: Frost your way over to Brinstar Arcade Bar & Grill at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 6 to test your building skills. For just $6 you can build your own gingerbread home.
✨Mini Christmas Tree Bar: Get into the holiday spirit at Coyer Candle Co. in-store Mini Christmas Tree Bar! For $25, pick your own mini spruce tree and decorate it with a variety of provided ornaments and festive accessories. Once your masterpiece is complete, take it home to enjoy throughout the season—or plant it outside in the spring to keep the holiday cheer growing! Available while supplies last.
✨DIY Wrapping Stations: Make gifting effortless! Wrap your purchased gifts at DIY gift-wrapping stations located at FILL, Peel ‘n Pare and Modern Explorers Guild.

❄️ SALES & SPECIALS: ❄️
✨ Ace Hardware & Sports: Discover why Ace is your go-to destination for Christmas trees, wreaths, lights, inflatables, and all your holiday décor—plus, they’re proudly sponsoring our Horse & Carriage Rides. Thank you, Ace, for bringing extra magic to the season!
✨ Aviator Cookie Company: Fly into Holly Jolly Days and sweeten your shopping spree with fresh-baked holiday cookies from Aviator Cookie Company—fuel your festive fun!
✨ Bookmarks: Give the gift of a good book this season! Stop by Bookmarks—you may even find a fun special or two.
✨ Brinstar Arcade Bar & Grill: Head over to Brinstar at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, and put your building skills to the test! For just $6, you can craft your very own gingerbread house. Plus, fuel up for your holiday shopping with their $8.50 Quarter Pound Burger available all weekend long.
✨ Coyer Candle Co.: Welcome to Coyer Candle Co., where every corner holds a new treasure to explore! The shop now carries a variety of thrifted and preloved finds, including gently worn clothing, collectibles, handbags, glassware, toys, and home décor. Discover these unique treasures near the checkout counter! The rest of the store is filled with new gifts, winter gear, stocking stuffers, blankets, candy, pet treats, and handmade holiday items. Winter scents have arrived, autumn fragrances are on clearance, and there’s truly something for everyone at Coyer Candle Co.!
✨ FILL: Celebrate the season at FILL where you can find pre-made holiday gift bundles, sustainable stocking stuffers, and gift cards for easy gifting. Adults, make gift giving easy by taking advantage of their gift-wrapping station and while you are shopping your kids can send their letters at their North Pole station.
✨ Health Hut: Stumped on stocking stuffers? Health Hut has you covered! Check out their seasonal Essential Oil blends, including, Candy Cane Lane, Sugar Plum, Woodland Walk and Pumpkin Spice. Also, don’t miss their NEW Lantern Style oil diffuser, with an electric faux flame and carrying handle. Plus shoppers a complimentary candy cane that is dye free and allergen free.
✨ Heather ‘n Holly: Slide into Heather ‘n Holly this season for festive savings you won’t want to miss! All holiday décor and mugs are 25% off, making it the perfect time to deck your halls or snag a cozy new favorite. Spend $30 or more and receive a $5 gift certificate, good through December. Enjoy free samples while you browse, and keep an eye out for additional sweet deals on a variety of tasty treats throughout the shop!
✨ Joyful Tantrum: It’s stocking bar season at Joyful Tantrum! Fill a stocking for $5 off and grab a candy cane at checkout for a special gift or savings!
✨ Last Season Boutique: Sleigh your style this Holly Jolly Days at Last Season Boutique—find merry must-haves, cozy looks, and perfect gifts all season long!
✨ Little Forks Outfitters: Your Holiday One-Stop Shop – Smartwool Socks Buy 3 Get 1 Free – Gift with purchase on our Best-Selling Men’s Poncho Shirts – Free Gift Wrapping with any Purchase! 🎄
✨ Modern Explorers Guild: Make gifting effortless at Modern Explorers Guild! Finish your shopping experience by wrapping your purchased gifts at our DIY gift wrapping station.
✨ Molasses Smokehouse: Swing by Molasses Smokehouse for a mouthwatering White Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich special, served with your choice of side. And all week long, Santa’s chair is set up and ready for some festive fun! If you dine in and discover a sticker under your seat, you’ll win a Molasses gift card. Come hungry, leave happy—and maybe even a winner!
✨ Peel ‘n Pare: Celebrate the season at Peel ’n Pare with 20% off select Wusthof knives, 20% off all Hestan ProBond cookware during our Give, Gather, Cook Event—and free gift wrapping to make every gift shine!
✨ Pizza Baker: Dash through your shopping with a delicious detour—Pizza Baker’s fresh, cheesy pies keep the holiday spirits high!
✨ Pizza Sam’s: Holiday shopping stress? Treat someone (or yourself!) to a $25 Pizza Sam’s gift card—only $20, now through the end of the year!
✨ PokerFace Aesthetic Club: This holiday season, give your skin the gift of glow—20% off premium medical-grade skincare at PokerFace Aesthetic Club!
✨ Proper Taco: Discover an exciting array of stocking stuffers—from puzzles, notebooks, mugs, and candles—for the difficult-to-shop-for adults in your life, as well as gift cards and a few delicate offerings for those with a more modest sense of humor. Give the gift of impropriety with Proper Taco. For a tasty treat, try Maud, a kalamata & sun-dried tomato feta taco—perfect for a snack or a meal.
✨ Sassy & Chic Boutique: Discover new holiday merchandise at Sassy & Chic Boutique where the more you spend, the more you save! Spend $70 for 10% off, $100 for 15% off, or $150 for 20% off!
✨ Serendipity Road: The Self-Care Bar — where shopping meets serenity. Stroll through their boutique filled with beautiful, soul-lifting finds, then try something just for you at their self care bar. Whether you’re crafting a candle, curating a bath ritual, or building your own self-care gift set, it’s all about embracing joy and don’t forget to pull a candy cane at checkout for a complimentary gift or discount.
✨ Swae’ Spa: Relax, refresh, and unwrap a little bliss this Holly Jolly Days at Swae’ Spa—because even holiday magic needs a moment of peace.
✨ Tavern on Main: Warm up and wind down during Holly Jolly Days at Tavern on Main—sip, snack, and stay merry while you power up for more holiday shopping.
✨ The H Hotel: Make your carriage ride even sweeter! Stop on by The H Hotel to purchase hot chocolate from their Beverage Cart under the clock tower during the following select times: Dec 5 (6–8 PM) and Dec 6–7 (12–3 PM)
✨ Ways to Wellness: Get $5 off when you spend $40 or more!
✨ WhichCraft Taproom is serving up festive vibes with complimentary hot cocoa for all! And for the adults, a delightful “adult” version is available for a small fee to keep the holiday magic flowing.