Holly Jolly Days
Visitors can explore local shops and restaurants hosting special workshops, exclusive discounts, and seasonal items. The event also features beautifully painted holiday windows and outdoor fireplaces where guests can cozy up with a Commons beverage.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Hours
Dec. 4: 10:00am - 7:00pm; Dec. 5: 10:00am - 7:00pm; Dec. 6: 12:00pm - 5:00pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Midland
Food & Drink
Guests can enjoy a Commons beverage by the outdoor fireplaces.
Accessibility
Strollers are welcome on the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk.
Pets
Furry friends are welcome on the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk.
Going?
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Tips & Advice
- Register for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk so you get a jingle bell bracelet to wear during the free one-mile route.
- Wear holiday sweaters, Santa hats or jingle socks for the fun run, since festive gear is encouraged and nobody is timing you.
- Meet at the corner of McDonald and Main Streets for the fun run, where the one-mile route through Downtown Midland starts.
- Dress warmly if you plan to sit by the outdoor fireplaces with a Commons beverage between shop visits.
- Pull out your tackiest sweater for the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl on Friday night, and gather friends to visit the Downtown Midland bars together.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk kicks things off on December 3. It's a free, untimed mile, and registered participants get a jingle bell bracelet.
- The fourth annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl runs through Downtown Midland bars on the evening of Friday, December 4.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do during Holly Jolly Days?
Local shops and restaurants run special workshops, offer exclusive discounts and bring out new holiday items. You can also walk past the painted holiday windows and relax by the outdoor fireplaces with a Commons beverage.
Is it good for families?
Yes. The whole weekend is planned as family-friendly fun around downtown's shops and restaurants.
What is the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk?
It's a free 1-mile run or walk that kicks off Holly Jolly Days on December 3. It starts at the corner of McDonald and Main Streets. It isn't timed, and every registered participant gets a jingle bell bracelet.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller to the fun run?
Yes. Furry friends and strollers are both welcome on the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk.
What's the Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl?
It's the fourth annual crawl through Downtown Midland bars on Friday, December 4. Put on your tackiest sweater and bring friends for local drinks.
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