Holiday events

In shortEvents are listed by date. November has six events and December has five. Select an event to see full details.

• Nov6Fri

  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.

• Nov14Sat

  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.

• Nov21Sat

  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.

• Nov21Sat

  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.

• Nov27Fri

  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.

• Nov28Sat

  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.

• Dec4Fri

  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.

• Dec5–21Sat–Mon

  Gingerbread Wonderland

  Dec 5–21Downtown Kalamazoo

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

• Dec10Thu

  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.

• Dec12Sat

  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.

• Dec31Thu

  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.

Details are confirmed with organizers before each event. Check back before you go.