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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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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 29 in Bronson Park. Help light up Bronson Park and kick off the holiday season! Festivities include live music, crafts, hot chocolate, visits with Santa, and other holiday fun. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is always free and everyone…

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Kick Off Summer in Kalamazoo - Festivities Await Summer

June is sizzling in Kalamazoo, with a lineup of events that'll make your summer unforgettable! Every Wednesday, the city pulses with energy as Beats on Bates fills Bates Alley with free music, setting the rhythm for a season of community camaraderie. And if you're up for a midweek workout, join us in Bronson Park for Workout Wednesday, where fitness meets fun with free workouts for all. But the beat doesn't stop there! Dive into the excitement of Zoo After Hours on the Kalamazoo Mall, where dance instructors will create a third space for our community to connect and groove. June…

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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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