Budget
Holiday experiences under $50
Lights, Santa, a museum and a trolley ride, with money left over for lunch.
At a glance
- Best for
- Anyone on a budget
- Time
- Half a day
- Budget
- Under $50 for two
- Best days
- Thursday to Sunday
In shortThis plan shows how two people can have a holiday day downtown for less than $50.
The plan
Park in a ramp
The first 90 minutes are free in the Epic Center and Kalamazoo Mall ramps.
$0 to $4
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Hands-on exhibits for all ages.
General admission is free
Lunch downtown
Pay with a $20 Downtown Dollars certificate.
About $20
Santa’s Workshop and the trolley
Visit Santa at City Centre, then ride the Holly Jolly Trolley loop.
Free
Treats and windows
Share a holiday treat and stroll the Kalamazoo Mall.
About $10
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Parking (beyond 90 free minutes) | $4 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Museum | $0 |
| Lunch for two | $20 |
| Santa and trolley | $0 |
| Holiday treats | $10 |
| Total | $34 |
Good to know
- Free events add up: the Tree Lighting, December to Remember and the parade cost nothing to attend.
Works well with
- Fox Motors Maple Hill Holiday Parade (Sat, Nov 21 · 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
- Tree Lighting Ceremony (Fri, Nov 27 · 5–7 p.m.)
- December to Remember (Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30–6:30 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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