Holland on Ice and Holland on Ice 5k 

Friday, February 7 & Saturday, February 8

Get ready to be enchanted by Holland on Ice, the coolest event on the Lakeshore!

Each year, this two-day ice sculpting event takes place in Downtown Holland on the first Friday and Saturday of February. Come witness the nation’s best professional ice carvers at work as they transform over 10,000 pounds of ice into incredible works of art. Then play frozen games made from ice, pose for photos with interactive ice sculptures, and stroll through downtown to check out the sculptures commissioned by Downtown Holland businesses.

The popular Meltdown Sale is also a part of the festivities. Over 30 Downtown Holland shops and restaurants will be offering amazing deals, winter-themed promotions, and giveaways all weekend long as they clear the shelves to make room for spring merchandise. The Downtown Social District will also be open during the event, allowing patrons ages 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages from nearly 20 participating establishments to enjoy while exploring Downtown Holland.

There’s more! The Holland on Ice Snowmelt 5K Race and Kids’ Mini Melt will take place Saturday morning. The entire 5K course for this family-friendly fun run/walk will take advantage of Downtown Holland’s snowmelt system, allowing racers a rare opportunity to compete in a winter race without worrying about snow and ice along the route. Children ages 7 and under are invited to join the fun by participating in the .2-mile Kids' Mini Melt that same morning. Pre-registration is required at hollandrecreation.com.

Are you excited yet? As the event draws near, all the details on times and activities can be found at hollandonice.org.