Plan your day · Support-local shoppers
A holiday route for local makers
Gifts from Kalamazoo makers, a stroll down the Mall, and coffee.
At a glance
- Best for
- Support-local shoppers
- Time
- 2 to 4 hours
- Budget
- $$ · $25 to $60per person
- Best days
- Any day. First Fridays add Art Hop.
In shortThis plan has 3 stops. It is for support-local shoppers. It takes 2 to 4 hours and costs $25 to $60 per person.
The plan
Visit The Aroma Labs, Kalamazoo Candle Company, Glass Art Kalamazoo, and Kalamazoo Book Arts Center for distinctive gifts.
Browse more local businesses on the Kalamazoo Mall.
Stop for coffee at Caffe Casa or Water Street Coffee Joint.
Shopping for someone? Gift guide: For the art lover
The holiday tie-in
First Friday & Art Hop or Shop Small Saturday
- First Friday & Art Hop Fri, Nov 6 · 5–9 p.m.
- First Friday & Art Hop Fri, Dec 4 · 5–8 p.m.
- Small Business Saturday & Santa’s Workshop Sat, Nov 28 · All day
Before you go: Check products and hours, and whether any makers are giving demonstrations.
Your day
Pick a date to see what’s on downtown that day, Santa’s Workshop and trolley hours included. Add a note for your group, then print or share.
Holiday events run November 6 to December 31, 2026.
It prints with the plan. It isn’t sent anywhere.
Date: ______________________
Places on this plan
Pick one, or try them all. Each name opens its listing in the business directory.
- ShopThe Aroma Labs352 S Kalamazoo MallAccepts Downtown Dollars
- ShopKalamazoo Candle Company166 S. Kalamazoo MallAccepts Downtown Dollars
- Arts & EntertainmentGlass Art Kalamazoo326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Studio 100(269) 552-9802
- Arts & EntertainmentKalamazoo Book Arts Center326 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Studio 113(269) 373-4938Accepts Downtown Dollars
- DineCaffe Casa128 S. Kalamazoo Mall(269) 385-1026
- DineWater Street Coffee Joint315 E. Water St.(269) 267-1693Accepts Downtown Dollars
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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 it a postcard
Turn this plan into a picture to save, text to a friend or post with #SomethingNewKalamazoo.
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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.