Grab your besties for a jam-packed July downtown, complete with special menus, tasty cocktails, spicy salsas, and shopping deals!
Summer Sidewalk Sales, brought to you by Downtown Kalamazoo merchants, returns July 29 – 31 to the Kalamazoo Mall streets with deals from 25+ downtown businesses, live music, and food & drink to satisfy any palate.
Back by popular demand – State on the Street brings the live energy of The Kalamazoo State Theatre's shows to the downtown streets! Free live music from the iconic marquee, drink specials, giveaways, and all within the Central Commons Refreshment Area!
Downtown smells that much sweeter with the addition of The Aroma Labs on the Kalamazoo Mall! In less than an hour, walk away with your own custom fragrance that can be added to your choice of high-quality, locally sourced, small batched body care products.
An original Beats on Bates artist and a community favorite, Yolonda Lavender returns for her third year of Beats on Bates this Wednesday!Let her soul-based vocals soothe your soul as she brings you gospel, r&b, hip-hop, blues and jazz artistry. Event PAGE
Workout Wednesday feat. Guess Who’s Dancing
July 14, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Getting fit doesn’t have to be a struggle. Mix up your exercise routine with a high-energy dance class at Workout Wednesday in Bronson Park. Guess Who’s Dancing Fitness offers Twerk Werk – a class for women that burn calories in a fun way. Event page
Salsa Cook-Off
July 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The 7th annual Salsa Cook-Off kicks off Summer Restaurant Week and gets your taste buds primed with the taste of summer salsas. It’s your chance to explore Downtown, sampling our best salsa recipes, and vote for your favorite, all while visiting new and familiar shops and restaurants. Event page
Summer Sidewalk Sales
July 29-31
Brought to you by Downtown Kalamazoo merchants, Summer Sidewalk Sales are back for 2021! Sidewalk Sales are held in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo where you can SHOP, EAT, ENJOY LIVE MUSIC all while wandering the picturesque Kalamazoo Mall. Event page
Stephanie Hinman, Executive Director of the Kalamazoo State Theatre, is a member of the Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority. Stephanie has a passion for sustainability, placemaking and DEI efforts. Over the years, she has enjoyed watching the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership organization evolve and its focus on People, Place, Experience, and Growth. Among her favorite downtown businesses are Old Dog for the patio and chill vibe and Principle Food and Drink for fun cocktails, flavorful dishes, rustic-chic speakeasy ambiance, and awesome customer service.
We’re driven to make downtown a place that’s engaging and welcoming for everyone.
The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization built by the people of Kalamazoo for the betterment of downtown Kalamazoo. We believe the greatness of a community stems from the compassion and actions of its members.
