Late night Shop ‘Til You Drop event kicks off Holland’s holiday shopping season

HOLLAND, MI — Downtown Holland is staying open late for the early birds who already have their holiday gift list ready and the shoppers who need a little inspiration.

The holiday shopping season is kicking off with Shop ‘Til You Drop in downtown Holland.

More than 45 shops are participating with special discounts from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15.

“Shop ‘Til You Drop is the official kick-off to the holiday shopping season here in Downtown Holland,” Downtown Holland Marketing Coordinator Kara de Alvare said. “It’s a really fun way to get an early start on your holiday shopping while saving money with exclusive discounts from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm only. You can even treat yourself to a gift or two with the savings you’ll find!”

The holiday shopping season in Holland continues on from there with opportunities for that one-of-a-kind gift.

Let the holiday hunt take you up and down 8th Street to find hand-crafted Nutcrackers at the Holland Clock Company, locally made items at the Apothecary Gift Shop and gift baskets of Michigan delicacies at Cherry Republic.

Visit the Lakeshore town during one of their upcoming events:

• Holiday Open House: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23
• Kerstmarkt on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 23 to Dec. 21.
• Small Business Saturday: All day Saturday, Nov. 30
• Parade of Lights: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3
• Magic at the Mill Friday and Saturdays starting Dec. 6 running through Saturday, Dec. 21.
• Sinterklaas Shuffle on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7.
• Strolling Santa: 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Dec. 7-21
• Shopping Jam: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14
• Holland Farmers Market: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday and Saturdays