Delicious Eats

Taste something new at one of our 20+ independently-owned restaurants

Unique Boutiques

Shop creative, sustainable, and locally-made gifts

Specialty Coffee

Get cozy with the best of handcrafted coffee

Small town,

Big Feels

Downtown Kalamazoo has all the excitement of a big city without losing the charm of small town living. From the delicious craft beer to the fun activities at the local history museum, there are plenty of things to do in Kalamazoo that everyone can enjoy. Park once and easily walk to a wide variety of downtown Kalamazoo restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and breweries.

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Upcoming Events

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ARTbreak

July 27 12:00 PM
Kalamazoo Institute Of Arts

Amber Oudsema, Curator of Arts Education at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, will be speaking about the life and...

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Beats on Bates feat. Jenuine

July 28 5:30 PM
Bates Alley

Downtown Kalamazoo's live music scene is a special part of the city. Adding to the already vibrant music scene is...

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Workout Wednesdays feat. Rose Wellbeing

July 28 5:30 PM
Bronson Park

The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership invites you to a fun FREE weekly workout in downtown Kalamazoo's Bronson Park. Every Wednesday at...

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person passing a beer to a woman in Bell's Brewery beer garden

Downtown Social District

Kalamazoo is now home to the Downtown Social District and within it the Central Commons Refreshment Area. You can grab a drink from a participating business and enjoy it while you stroll and shop through downtown.

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Shop local with Downtown Dollars

Want to treat yourself or give unique, locally-crafted gifts to friends, family, or your employees? Get started with Downtown Dollars. They work like gift cards at any participating downtown Kalamazoo restaurants, shops, and businesses. You can purchase them online, and then print them out or use them right from your phone. Shop local and support the community you love.

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Beer Culture

Bell’s Brewery anchors a buzzing craft beverage scene

Creative Community

Participate in countless classes and events for all ages

Health + Fitness

Enjoy rock climbing, walking trails, and daily fitness classes

Arts + Culture

Soak up live music, professional theatre, and expertly-curated exhibits