First Friday

First Friday Art Hop in Downtown Kalamazoo

5–8 PM | First Friday of the Month
Art Hop Theme: Discovery

It’s First Friday, and it’s also Art Hop night with the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo

This month’s Art Hop theme, Discovery, invites you to explore Downtown Kalamazoo through creativity, expression, and connection. Galleries, businesses, and creative spaces come alive from 5–8 PM, filling the district with art, music, and community energy.

Explore local shops and restaurants buzzing with activity as artists, musicians, and makers bring their work to life. Sip on your favorite beverage in the Social District, stroll the Kalamazoo Mall, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere that makes Art Hop nights so special.

Bonus: Enjoy 90 minutes of free parking in the ramps, making it easy to come downtown and join the fun.

You may also like the following events from Downtown Kalamazoo Collective:

• Next month, 6th February, 05:00 pm, First Friday in Kalamazoo
• Next month, 14th February, 12:00 pm, Winter In The Zoo in Kalamazoo
• This March, 14th March, 01:00 pm, Storybooks In The Zoo in Kalamazoo

Also check out other Arts events in Kalamazoo, Music events in Kalamazoo.