Downtown Events

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Want your downtown community event to appear right here on our calendar list? Fill out the form below with your event information, and we’ll get back with you. Please note that the events featured in this calendar are for downtown events only. But, here's our secret, we consider the Vine Neighborhood part of downtown.

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Looking to host an event downtown? Follow the links below to learn how to host an event in a public space. You can also apply for a sponsorship for up to $5,000 to support your event.

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Stride by Stride: Exploring the Ziegler Marathon

Get ready to lace up those sneakers because the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is back on May 5, and it's going to be a blast! This legendary event, organized by a team of passionate individuals, is set to draw participants from all across the U.S. for a fun-filled celebration of health, movement, and connections. With a jam-packed lineup of events including the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 10K, 5K, 5K Walk, PNC Kids’ 1K Fun Run, and the Ascension Borgess Health and Wellness Expo, there's something for everyone to enjoy. As we gear up to commemorate 45 years of commitment to…

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Light up your holidays in Downtown Kalamazoo

Light up your holidays in Downtown Kalamazoo with a festive slate of free events scheduled all season long. The downtown holiday season features Santa’s Workshop, Small Business Saturday, the Holly Jolly Trolley, Moonlight Madness, and more! Fun for the family Visit Bronson Park Tree for the Tree Lighting Ceremony Join in on this annual event scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, November 24 in Bronson Park. Help light up Bronson Park and kick off the holiday season! Festivities include live music, crafts, hot chocolate, visits with Santa, reindeer, and other holiday fun. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is always free and…

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Free 90-minute Parking in Some Downtown Ramps Starts November 24

Starting Friday, November 24, shoppers, diners, and visitors to Downtown Kalamazoo will have more spaces to park for free when the Kalamazoo Mall and Epic Center parking ramps start offering free 90-minute parking.  After the first 90 minutes, the next hour will cost $1.75, and each half-hour after will be an additional $1. The maximum cost to park per 24 hours will be $10.  This change is the first in a series of updates planned to modernize the parking system downtown, encourage more use of Kalamazoo's parking ramps, and make on-street parking more available for shorter trips like quick visits to nearby businesses.  …

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