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The Velvet Daisy
Discover The Velvet Daisy, a new vintage shop in Downtown Kalamazoo! Featuring a charming collection of vintage treasures and unique finds alongside handcrafted goods from local artisans,
The Velvet Daisy is the perfect place to find something
one-of-a-kind while supporting local creativity!
340 East Michigan Avenue
Events
November 6 First Friday
November 21 Kalamazoo Holiday Parade
November 27 Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 28 Shop Small Saturday
November 29 Santa's Workshop Opens
December 4 First Friday
December 5-21 Gingerbread Wonderland
December 10 December to Remember
December 11 Moonlight Madness
December 31 New Year's Fest
Upcoming Events
First FridayFri, Nov 06South Kalamazoo Mall
Shop Small SaturdaySat, Nov 28South Kalamazoo Mall
First FridayFri, Dec 04South Kalamazoo Mall
Moonlight MadnessFri, Dec 11South Kalamazoo Mall
Parking
Downtown is celebrated for its pedestrian-friendly environment and easy access to public transportation. However, for those who prefer to commute by car, Downtown Kalamazoo offers a wealth of parking solutions.
Free 90 minute parking is now offered in the Epic Center & Kalamazoo Mall ramps! With over 400 FIRST 30 minutes FREE on-street parking spaces (be sure to register your license plate at the kiosk), as well as various paid parking garages and lots, finding a suitable parking spot is a breeze. On-street metered parking is also available throughout the downtown area, with rates ranging from $1.75 per hour to $3 per day, and these spots are free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Sundays and holidays.
Residents, employees, and visitors seeking extended parking options can obtain monthly parking permits by contacting Park Kalamazoo at 269.342.6383.
For avid cyclists, downtown Kalamazoo offers secure bike lockers, providing enclosed storage for bicycles and accessories. These lockers are available for rent on a monthly, seasonal, or annual basis. Details and rental options can be found at various locations.
Stay Connected
City Of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is a city in the southwest region of the US state of Michigan. At the 2010 census, Kalamazoo had a population of 74,262.
One of Kalamazoo's most notable features is The Kalamazoo Mall, an outdoor pedestrian shopping mall. The city created the mall in 1959 by closing part of Burdick Street to auto traffic, although two of the mall's four blocks have been reopened to auto traffic since 1999. Kalamazoo is home tWMU, a large public university, Kalamazoo College, a private liberal arts college, and KVCC, a two-year community college.
Downtown Kalamazoo
The Downtown Economic Growth Authority together with the City of Kalamazoo works with both the public sector and local businesses to support the people of downtown Kalamazoo. Together, our goal is to continue growing downtown into an accessible, green, and economically vibrant urban community—one that protects the beauty and diversity of southwest Michigan.