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October 2026

1 event

DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Oct 19 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings

November 2026

7 events

First Friday & Art Hop

Fri, Nov 6 · 5–9 p.m.Galleries and shops downtown

Downtown shops, galleries and studios open their doors to show work by local artists.

Holidays
Moms in the Zoo

Sat, Nov 14 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Downtown Kalamazoo

A Saturday downtown planned with moms in mind, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Holidays
DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Nov 16 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings
After Parade Activities

Sat, Nov 21 · Noon–3 p.m.Kalamazoo Mall

When the last float passes, the celebration moves to the Kalamazoo Mall, where shops and organizations host holiday activities.

Holidays
Fox Motors Maple Hill Holiday Parade

Sat, Nov 21 · 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Rose St., Michigan Ave. and Lovell St.

Marching bands, giant balloons and floats roll through downtown in one of Kalamazoo’s longest-running traditions.

Holidays
Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fri, Nov 27 · 5–7 p.m.Bronson Park

The City of Kalamazoo lights up Bronson Park to open the season, celebrating the holidays and the many traditions people bring to them.

Holidays
Small Business Saturday & Santa’s Workshop

Sat, Nov 28 · All dayKalamazoo Mall and City Centre

Shop downtown’s locally owned businesses on the biggest small-business day of the year, and visit Santa as his workshop opens.

Holidays

December 2026

6 events

First Friday & Art Hop

Fri, Dec 4 · 5–8 p.m.Galleries and shops downtown

December’s Art Hop pairs local art with holiday windows. It’s a good night to find a handmade gift.

Holidays
Gingerbread Wonderland

Dec 5–21Downtown Kalamazoo

Gingerbread creations fill downtown for two and a half weeks of the season.

Holidays
December to Remember

Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.Bronson Park

A free night of holiday cheer, hot cocoa and activities in Bronson Park.

Holidays
Moonlight Madness

Sat, Dec 12 · 6–11 p.m.Shops, restaurants and bars downtown

Downtown stays open late for a night of deals, lights, music and winter cocktails.

Holidays
DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Dec 21 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings
New Year’s Fest

Thu, Dec 31 · 6 p.m.–midnightBronson Park and downtown venues

An all-ages celebration of performing arts that rings in the new year downtown.

Holidays

January 2027

2 events

Art Hop

Fri, Jan 1 · EveningGalleries, shops and studios downtown

On the first Friday of every month, downtown galleries, shops and studios open their doors to show work by local artists.

Arts
DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Jan 18 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings

February 2027

2 events

Art Hop

Fri, Feb 5 · EveningGalleries, shops and studios downtown

On the first Friday of every month, downtown galleries, shops and studios open their doors to show work by local artists.

Arts
DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Feb 15 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings

March 2027

2 events

Art Hop

Fri, Mar 5 · EveningGalleries, shops and studios downtown

On the first Friday of every month, downtown galleries, shops and studios open their doors to show work by local artists.

Arts
DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Mar 15 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings

April 2027

2 events

Art Hop

Fri, Apr 2 · EveningGalleries, shops and studios downtown

On the first Friday of every month, downtown galleries, shops and studios open their doors to show work by local artists.

Arts
DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Apr 19 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings

May 2027

2 events

Art Hop

Fri, May 7 · EveningGalleries, shops and studios downtown

On the first Friday of every month, downtown galleries, shops and studios open their doors to show work by local artists.

Arts
DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, May 17 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings

June 2027

2 events

Art Hop

Fri, Jun 4 · EveningGalleries, shops and studios downtown

On the first Friday of every month, downtown galleries, shops and studios open their doors to show work by local artists.

Arts
DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Jun 21 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings

July 2027

1 event

DDA & DEGA board meeting

Mon, Jul 19 · 3–5 p.m.City Hall, 241 W. South St.

The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority board meets in public. Everyone is welcome.

Public meetings

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