Holland On Ice - Downtown Holland

Downtown Holland, MI | February 7 & 8

Live Ice Sculpting

Friday, February 7: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 8: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

During Holland on Ice, you can watch the nation’s best professional ice carvers live in action! The professional carvers will be at work on Friday, February 7 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday, February 8 from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm in GDK Park on 8th Street between Central and River Avenues. You won’t believe your eyes as they transform over 10,000 pounds of ice into an incredible large-scale work of art! The installation will remain on display in the park through the weekend, weather permitting. What do you think this year’s sculpture theme will be?

Interactive Sculptures

Friday, February 7: 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, February 8: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Get your selfie smile ready! All throughout Downtown Holland, you’ll find large interactive ice sculptures and games made out of ice for the whole family to enjoy! Sit in a throne made entirely out of ice or challenge yourself to a game of tic-tac-toe made out of…you guessed it, ice! Interactive sculptures will be on display beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday, February 7 and will remain on display through Saturday, February 8. Come down and join the fun!

Snowmelt 5K
Fun Run

Saturday, February 8: 8:00 am

Join Downtown Holland and Holland Parks and Recreation for the the third annual Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K fun run and walk! Bundle up and join us for this fun race through Downtown Holland’s heated streets on Saturday, February 8 at 8:00 am. Each runner receives a finisher medal and Snowmelt 5K swag! There’s also a Mini Dash for kids that morning too! Advance registration for the Snowmelt 5K and the Kids’ Mini Dash is required online at www.hollandrecreation.com.

Ice Sculpture Displays

As you’re strolling throughout Downtown Holland during Holland on Ice, make sure you check out all of the custom, professionally-carved ice sculpture displays that have been commissioned by our Downtown Holland shops, restaurants, and organizations! They’re just one of the many reasons that Holland on Ice is the coolest event on the Lakeshore!

Meltdown Sale

The merchants of Downtown Holland host the annual Meltdown Sale during Holland on Ice! Participating Downtown Holland clothing boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, specialty stores, and more will be offering deep discounts during the Meltdown Sale as they clear the shelves to prepare for spring! Don’t miss your chance to save big at this popular sale during Holland on Ice! Stay tuned for the list of participating businesses and deals to be announced soon!

Holland Ice Park

Experience the magic of winter in the heart of Downtown Holland at the all-new Holland Ice Park! During Holland on Ice, you can skate, curl, and celebrate the season at the Holland Ice Park, featuring a sparkling ice pond, a 700-foot skating ribbon, and a half-size curling sheet perfect for family fun and friendly competition. Tickets for ice skating and curling must be reserved in advance at www.hollandrecreation.com.

Snowmelt System

Did you know that Downtown Holland is home to the largest municipally owned Snowmelt System in all of North America? That means we have heated sidewalks and streets that melt the snow, so you can stroll without worrying about wet and cold feet! Don’t let the snowy weather keep you from enjoying all that Holland on Ice has to offer this winter! (But don’t worry…we take extra precautions to ensure that our ice sculptures won’t melt on the sidewalks!)

Social District

As part of the Downtown Holland Social District, visitors ages 21+ can purchase an alcoholic beverage at nearly 20 participating bars and restaurants to enjoy outdoors! Sip your drink while you stroll throughout Downtown Holland and check out the ice sculptures! The Social District is open from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm. Find additional Social District details at www.downtownsocialdistrict.com.