As the festive season wraps Kalamazoo in a glittering bow of lights and laughter, no place embodies the spirit of the holidays quite like Candy Cane Lane. Fill your holiday with nostalgia in downtown Kalamazoo’s winter wonderland.
Giant Santa welcomes everyone to downtown Kalamazoo at Michigan avenue and the Kalamazoo Mall.
Begin your adventure at Latimer Lofts, the epicenter of modern living in Kalamazoo, and let the holiday spirit guide you down Candy Cane Lane. Here, each step is warmed by the heated sidewalks, making sure there’s never a crunch of snow underfoot and twinkling lights overhead that transform the Michigan chill into a warm embrace.
Candy Cane Lane is more than a stroll; it's a journey through the heart of holiday cheer. The park is bathed in holiday lights, the storefronts decked in gingerbread village themes, alongside pop-up artisan markets where local craftspeople showcase their work – from hand-knitted scarves to bespoke holiday decorations.
As the sun dips below the horizon, the Social District beckons. Under the soft glow of string lights, indulge in a cup of spiked hot cocoa from local bars like the Hub, Old Burdicks, The Green Top, or High Dive, the rich chocolate flavor enlivened by a hint of peppermint schnapps or a splash of bourbon. It's the perfect concoction to keep the winter chill at bay as you mingle with friends, new and old.