Date night
A Friday night downtown
Art Hop, dinner and a show, with the trolley as your ride between stops.
At a glance
- Best for
- Couples and friends
- Time
- About 5 hours
- Budget
- $$
- Best days
- First Fridays: Nov 6 and Dec 4
In shortThis plan is for a Friday night out. You see local art, eat dinner, and see a show.
The plan
Park and walk in
Park in the Epic Center or Kalamazoo Mall ramp and head to the Kalamazoo Mall.
Art Hop
Wander galleries and shops showing local artists. Pick up a handmade gift if one catches your eye.
Free
A show or a nightcap
Catch a show at the Civic or Crawlspace Comedy Theatre, or ride the trolley to Bell’s Eccentric Café.
Tickets vary
Good to know
- The trolley runs Thursday through Sunday until Christmas Eve.
- Santa’s Workshop is open Friday evenings if you are out with the kids.
Works well with
- First Friday & Art Hop (Fri, Nov 6 · 5–9 p.m.)
- First Friday & Art Hop (Fri, Dec 4 · 5–8 p.m.)
- Moonlight Madness (Sat, Dec 12 · 6–11 p.m.)
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.
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