Saturday, November 28, 2026
Small Business Saturday & Santa’s Workshop
Shop downtown’s locally owned businesses on the biggest small-business day of the year, and visit Santa as his workshop opens.
Saturday, November 28 · All day
At a glance
- When
- Saturday, November 28
Shops open all day - Where
- Kalamazoo Mall; Santa at City Centre, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall
- Cost
- Free to visit Santa
- Hosted by
- Downtown Kalamazoo businesses
In shortOn November 28, shop at local stores downtown. Santa’s Workshop opens that day and visiting Santa is free.
About this event
Small Business Saturday is the day after Black Friday set aside for local shops, and downtown Kalamazoo is the place to do it. Make your list, then work your way down the Kalamazoo Mall.
Santa’s Workshop opens at City Centre, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, just past the City Center Market and Deli. Visits are free, and there are photo backdrops, so bring a camera. See the Small Business Saturday page for shopping ideas.
| Thursdays and Fridays | 5 to 8 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturdays | Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Sundays | Noon to 4 p.m. |
| Christmas week | Evenings, then noon to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve |
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.