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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENTS
December 2, 2019
What We're Up To
Downtown Kalamazoo was packed with holiday fun this last weekend. From the Bronson Tree Lighting to the start of Santa's Workshop to Small Business Saturday, there was no shortage of fun in downtown, and there is more to come! 

If you are looking for a great way to give back this season, help to make sure each area child has a gift this holiday by picking a tag from our Salvation Army Angel Tree.  It's simple - pick up a tag at the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership (162 E. Michigan Ave.), purchase a gift for the child listed on the tag and return the gift unwrapped to our office by December 10.  
Upcoming Events
Window Decorating Contest | Nov. 16 - Dec. 16 

Are you looking for something fun (and free) to do this holiday season? Make sure to head downtown to check out the 40+ storefronts decorated for the 2nd Annual Downtown Kalamazoo Window Decorating Contest! 

Download the map HERE and vote for your favorite by scanning the QR code on the business's window!
Santa's Workshop | November 30 - December 24
Santa Claus returns to downtown Kalamazoo once again this year for Santa's Workshop at the Epic Center (359 S. Kalamazoo Mall). 

Returning this year are special musical performances, cookie decorating, letters to Santa and holiday coloring.

New this year, in the spirit of ensuring Santa is reflective of the diverse Kalamazoo community, visits with Black Santa will be happening every Sunday in December from 12-4 p.m.

Join Santa at his Kalamazoo workshop every Thursday - Sunday until December 24. For a complete listing of dates and hours, click here.
We need volunteers for Santa's Workshop? Help make the holiday season magical! Sign up here.
Holly Jolly Trolley | November 30 - December 31
Enjoy FREE rides throughout downtown Kalamazoo on and old fashion trolley, beautifully decorated for the holiday season. 

Click here for more information.
In the News
'People of color can be Santa too:' Downtown Kalamazoo adds black Santa to festivities
Kalamazoo gathers for Theo & Stacy's 42nd annual Thanksgiving Day meal
Kalamazoo's Holly Jolly Trolley offers free rides during holiday season
Vietnamese banh mi sandwich restaurant opens in downtown Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo community shares mixed reactions over new candy cane lane in Bronson Park
Kalamazoo Public Library removing late fees
Public Meetings

DDA/Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board, December 16, 3pm City Hall Community Room
Downtown Projects

Stay up-to-date on all downtown construction and impacts to traffic by visiting: 

downtownkalamazoo.org/construction
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