Park Trades Center

08/28/2026

👾 Meet Our Mini M(art) Makers!!

Introducing: Rine Wakeman

Making; "I make whimsical and highly illustrated functional ceramic wares like planters, bowls, cups, plates – and a handful of less functional, sculptural items too."

💫 Discover & Support 25+ local makers at MINI MART!

Mini Mart is a unique 3 day pop-up shop experience highlighting a rotating selection of local makers and their work! In the course of one week, we and the makers set up a full shop, open for 3 special days, and then P**F + we are gone again. Support your favorite small businesses (and discover new ones!) in one easy stop!

🙌 At The Starlite Collective events, we guarantee NO AI & NO MLMs, so it's easy to find the most unique combination of handmade gifts in one stop, with just one checkout PLUS F R E E SNACKS! 3 DAYS ONLY! You won't want to miss it!

📍W H E R E
Park Trades Center
326 W. Kalamazoo Ave
Saniwax Gallery #209 2nd Floor
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

📅 W H E N
SPECIAL PARTY OPENING NIGHT:
🌈 FRI SEPT 4TH ⏰ (5p - 10p)
CHILL WEEKEND VIBES:
🌈 SAT SEPT 5TH ⏰ (12p - 8p)
🌈 SUN SEPT 6TH ⏰ (12p - 8p)


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08/28/2026

TOP 23 | GLASS ART KALAMAZOO

Stop by Glass Art Kalamazoo for an evening filled with creativity, color, and hands-on fun. Watch exciting glassblowing and torchworking demonstrations, try your hand at a fused glass project for a small fee, and explore a brand-new glass art gallery exhibit.

While you're there, chat with the Journey Beads team, enjoy some free refreshments, and explore the rest of the building for even more art and creativity.

Whether you're fascinated by the process or ready to make something of your own, there's plenty to discover at this Art Hop stop!

📍Art Hop | Friday, September 4

08/28/2026

Beginning Monday, August 31, construction will bring a few changes to Kalamazoo Avenue:

Electrical duct bank work will start at the Burdick intersection, restricting turns between Kalamazoo Avenue and Burdick Street on the north side for up to seven days. Burdick St can still be accessed from the north.

Traffic will shift near the Park St intersection through Wednesday, September 2, while crews connect the new water main to the existing system (this is a shift of the current lane configuration).

Pedestrians will continue to be able to cross Kalamazoo Ave at Church and Burdick streets. The Rose Street crossing is closed; please use the alternatives.

Kalamazoo Avenue remains open, and businesses remain accessible. Thanks for your patience as work continues!

www.kalamazoocity.org/KalamazooAve

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08/26/2026

Say Hi to our new studio pup, Vincent! He's a 5 month old rescue who is settling in nicely to his new home and learning all he can about glass art. Ask if he's around next time you’re here and he may just come out for an ear scratch and belly rub.

08/26/2026

Got 5 minutes? We want your take. ♻️

How do you recycle? What makes it easy? What makes it confusing?

We’re asking Kalamazoo residents to take a quick survey to help shape future recycling efforts in our community.

Complete the survey for a chance to win $15 in Downtown Dollars.

It only takes about 5 minutes, and your feedback can help us make recycling easier and more effective.

Take the survey ☑
https://resourcerecycling.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Ft5Ua8PCjKpoHA

08/26/2026

A 40% chance of a severe thunderstorm watch is possible across portions of southern Michigan this afternoon, August 26th, 2026.

Hail 1-1.75", winds up to 60 mph, and a tornado or two are all possible hazards. Post as of 1:24 pm EDT.

We will post the watch if it is issued in the next couple of hours.