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Downtown Kalamazoo

Downtown Kalamazoo is more than a collection of city streets—it’s a vibrant community with people at its heart. There's always something going on, great places to shop and eat, live music, theater, parks, events, and so much to discover.

Central Commons Refreshment Area

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 downtown.

DowntownKalamazoo.org

Visit the Downtown Kalamazoo website and check out what's going on downtown!

Downtown Dollars

Support local businesses and share the love of downtown Kalamazoo with Downtown Dollars. They work like a gift card at participating downtown restaurants, shops, and businesses.

Downtown Ambassadors

Downtown Ambassadors are on the streets seven days a week to ensure that Downtown Kalamazoo is a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for visitors, residents, employees, and investors.

Downtown Parking

Find information on parking and transportation in downtown Kalamazoo.

Downtown Development Authority & Downtown Economic Growth Authority

The DDA fosters development of the downtown business area & the DEGA helps fund improvements along commercial corridors downtown.

Public Restrooms

Find locations of public restrooms near downtown Kalamazoo.

JumpstART Weekend

Kick-off your summer right with JumpstART Weekend June 1 through 5. Formerly called June Jubilee, JumpSTART is full of fun, art, food, and music in an entirely outdoor setup with events like KIA Arts Fair, Art on the Mall, Do-Dah Parade, Kalamazoo Pride, and so much more!