Friday, November 6, 2026
First Friday & Art Hop
Downtown shops, galleries and studios open their doors to show work by local artists.
Friday, November 6 · 5–9 p.m.
At a glance
- When
- Friday, November 6
5–9 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 November, shops and galleries downtown show art by local artists. It is free to walk around and look.
About this event
Art Hop is the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo’s monthly evening of open doors. On the first Friday of the month, businesses across downtown host local artists, so you can see paintings, photography, jewelry and glasswork while you shop and eat.
November’s hop lands just before the holiday rush, which makes it a good night to find one-of-a-kind gifts made in Kalamazoo.
What to expect
- Work by local artists in shops, galleries and studios
- A walkable route across downtown
- Gifts you won’t find anywhere else
Tips
- The Arts Council publishes each month’s list of venues and hours before the hop.
- Start on the Kalamazoo Mall, where many venues are a short walk apart.
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.