Friday, December 4, 2026
First Friday & Art Hop
December’s Art Hop pairs local art with holiday windows. It’s a good night to find a handmade gift.
Friday, December 4 · 5–8 p.m.
At a glance
- When
- Friday, December 4
5–8 p.m. - Where
- Galleries, shops and studios across downtown
- Cost
- Free to browse
- Hosted by
- Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
In shortOn the first Friday of December, shops and galleries downtown show art by local artists. Many pieces make good gifts.
About this event
The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo’s Art Hop turns downtown into a walkable gallery on the first Friday of every month.
In December the hop doubles as a holiday market of sorts: local artists’ paintings, prints, jewelry and glasswork make memorable gifts, and the shops hosting them are lit up for the season. Santa’s Workshop is open Friday evenings too.
What to expect
- Local art in shops, galleries and studios
- Handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts
- Holiday windows along the Kalamazoo Mall
More information
Getting here
- The first 90 minutes are free in the Epic Center and Kalamazoo Mall parking ramps.
- The free Holly Jolly Trolley loops downtown from City Hall, 241 W. South St., Thursday through Sunday until Christmas Eve.
Make a day of it
Need an accommodation?
Ask about seating, interpreters, quiet spaces or anything else that would help you enjoy the event. Email downtown@kalamazoocity.org or call 311 ahead of time.