Kalamazoo Shopping Guide: 75+ Experiences, Memberships & Local Gifts for the Holidays

Offering everything from stocking stuffers to showstoppers, Bricks & Minifigs Kalamazoo can definitely help you cross names off your shopping list this holiday season! Minutes from downtown in the Oakwood Plaza, this toy/collectible/hobby shop has something for everyone (ages 1.5+).

Bricks & Minifigs Kalamazoo can also put money in your pocket this holiday season with our in-house brick recycling program! After making your amazing LEGO® and related purchases, you can sell and trade your new, pre-owned and retired LEGO® bulk/Minifigs/sets for on-the-spot cash or in-store credit.

During your visit, save time to build-your-own custom LEGO® Minifigs, shop for LEGO® displays, storage and accessories, practically get buried in pick-your-own bulk bricks, talk shop with LEGO® experts, pick up gift cards and plan an epic LEGO®-themed party or event!

Make Bricks & Minifigs Kalamazoo part of your holiday shopping tradition this year, and spread some holiday smiles with LEGO®.

"I highly recommend this store to kids and adults alike!"

"Staff is professional, friendly and fun!"

"Amazing selection!"

"Always a great experience!"

"What an incredible store!"

"So much variety!"

Give the gift of Family Fun with Gift Tickets or Annual Membership to LEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium and PEPPA PIG World of Play in Southeast Michigan!

All three indoor attractions are located at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets off I-75 in Auburn Hills, just over 2 hours from Grand Rapids.

Please note: adults must be accompanied by at least one child in order to enter LEGOLAND Discovery Center and PEPPA PIG World of Play. SEA LIFE Aquarium is great for all ages.

Great place to take the kiddos! Had a wonderful time. The staff is very friendly and helpful. -GOOGLE

Inspire imagination 360+ days with an Air Zoo family membership! With more than 100+ air and spacecraft, hands-on learning stations, memorable exhibits, a world-renowned restoration center, and exciting flight-based rides and simulators, the opportunities are endless!

Members also enjoy:
- member-only events
- discounts on camps
- hundreds of STEAM and Air Zoo items in the Air Zoo Store
... and more!

Free copilot pass for December purchases for new members!

Imagine, explore, and discover at the Air Zoo and airzoostore.org.

Give the gift of health and wellness with a massage or Infrared Sauna gift certificate at A Dose of Sunshine Massage in Mattawan.

Strike something off the list with bowling passes. Airway also offers an arcade, miniature golf and go-karts.

Try out the largest indoor ropes course in Michigan. Also find an arcade, miniature golf and climbing walls.

Pick up some season passes and get ready to hit the slopes in Otsego.

Tired of climbing the walls? Head downtown and try Climb Kalamazoo‘s instead.

Take an art class or host a painting party with Colors & Cocktails.

Foster a love of music with lessons and classes from Crescendo Academy of Music!

From Music Together Classes for infants to lessons for adults and everything in between, Crescendo welcomes all ages and skill levels.

Try your hand at splatter art or a custom craft at Pinspiration Kalamazoo.

The Civic offers two ticket subscription packages, consisting of either eight or 16 admissions.

Purchase season tickets in increments of either six or 12 at Farmers Alley Theatre.

Snag season tickets for the 2022 Northwoods League championship winning Kalamazoo Growlers.

Purchase tickets to an upcoming show at The State Theatre.

K-Wings hockey season ticket packages offer flexibility: full season, half season, or weekends only.

Give the give of the theatre with a Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan subscription package from Miller Auditorium.

The package also enables you to snag discounted tickets to any other show in the Miller Season.

Mom and Dad can upgrade their closets with premium denim, shoes, accessories and other apparel from Lana’s Boutique.

Score some new snow boots or gym shoes from Little Chick Shoe Shop, featuring brands like Kamik, Stride Rite and Keen.

We are a men’s and women’s clothing boutique, accessories and gifts. Specializing in lake attire

Restock your little one’s wardrobe in style with new outfits from Pink Lemonade in Texas Corners.

Grab some unique apparel, jewelry and artifacts from around the world at Terrapin World Imports.

The Spirit of Kalamazoo is where you shop for Kalamazoo and Michigan-themed gifts, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more.

Follow up your gift shopping in Downtown Kalamazoo by enjoying Plainwell Ice Cream - we offer 24 flavors.

Featured ladies' hoodie is available in cream, aqua blue and tangerine.

Dance, gymnastics and activewear for girls from toddler through adult. Fashionable apparel designed for movement.

Stocking-stuffer gifts for ladies of all ages.

Locally owned and operated. We ship worldwide. Gift cards available (because sometimes the girlies like to shop for themselves).

Upgrade Dad’s wardrobe with The Waiting Room. This boutique can outfit men from head to toe with clothes, shoes, watches and more.

And if Dad is looking to spiffy up for the holidays, send him here for a haircut- they are also a full service barbershop!

Select from over 400 pieces of pottery to paint at home or in the studio.

Foster your artist’s creativity with an art kit from Colors & Cocktails.

Green Light Music is Kalamazoo’s independent locally-owned source for vinyl LPs, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, and more.

Kalamazoo Dry Goods stocks a thoughtfully curated selection of supplies for fine and fiber arts, textiles, and natural home and body items.

The shop specializes in unique, beautiful, and useful tools and gifts for creatives.

Find this art gallery, studio and retail store on the Kalamazoo Mall in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo.

MRC artWorks offers unique and affordable art created by individuals with disabilities, providing an outlet to achieve creative self‐expression in a way that promotes personal growth, dignity, and self-confidence.

Add some tunes to your kid’s music collection at Satellite Records: they sell new and used LP’s, 45’s, CDs and cassettes.

Upgrade your children’s bookshelves with some new novels (and games!).

Buy, sell and trade new, pre-owned and retired LEGO® sets at Bricks & Minifigs Kalamazoo just down the street in the Oakwood Plaza Shopping Center.

While there you can also build your own custom LEGO® Minifig, shop for LEGO® storage and accessories, practically get buried in pick-your-own LEGO® bulk bricks, talk shop with LEGO® experts, pick up LEGO® gift cards and plan an epic LEGO® party. What are you waiting for??? We’re looking forward to building with you…

Find comic books, collectibles, sci-fi & fantasy games, video games and sports cards at Fanfare.

Your gift recipients won’t be bored with the massive board game selection at Fortress of Solitude in Plainwell.

Kalamazoo's old-time newsstand offering newspapers, magazines, paperbacks, children's books, graphic novels, comics, and more.

Level up your Pokemon or Magic: the Gathering collections with a stop at Odyssey Games on West Main.

Pick up some vintage or modern day comics from Rocket Comics, plus toys featuring your favorite characters from 1960s to present day.

This is a Bookstore is owned by the same owners as Bookbug, but made for grown ups. Find a plethora of reading materials here and delicious food from the Table of Contents Café.

With the same owners as Rocket Fizz, Uncle Buddy’s Toy Stash offers unique, nostalgic and other super cool toys downtown.

Barks in the Zoo in Oakwood Plaza offers a specialty pet store and grooming salon with unique food, treats, toys, and accessories.

Find a new squeaky toy, leash or harness at Beowoof Provisions for Pets. They typically offer pet photos with Santa in early December.

Visit Dog Daze in Texas Corners for quality food, toys, treats and more- plus a self-serve dog wash!

Family owned and operated since 1997, Oak Ridge Feed & Pet Salon stocks supplies for dogs, cats, horses, poultry, goats and birds.

Wild Birds Unlimited, located next door to Barks in the Zoo in Oakwood Plaza, prides itself on bringing people and nature together.

Snag some STEAM-based toys or Air Zoo swag at the Air Zoo Store. You can also shop online!

Discover Bee Joyful Shop, Michigan’s 1st Zero Waste and Refillery, located in Downtown Kalamazoo! We offer plastic-free, eco-friendly alternatives for you, your home, and everyone on your gift list.

Make your holidays joyful for the planet and your loved ones!

We are an eclectic store featuring work by local and national artists and makers - and we also offer coveted destination brands.

In addition to seemingly endless creative gift offerings for all ages, plus a wide variety of apparel and accessories, we are also Kalamazoo's go-to for JellyCat stuffed animals and Milkbarn baby apparel.

Be sure not to miss our amazing wildflower mural!

This family-owned shop in Paw Paw is worth the drive. With rocks, minerals, geodes, jewelry and carved soapstone animals, there is something for every rock-loving member of your family at Geoscape Rock Shop.

They are open 7 days/week.

Upgrade your mug collection with these handmade beauties from Grayling Ceramics. They offer growlers, howlers, steins, mugs, cups, tumblers, bowls, mixing bowls, plates, and various containers.

Helping holiday shoppers with gracious giving, stylish living, and entertaining essentials since 2004.

Located in Oakwood Plaza.

Shop unique collectibles (including plenty of gnomes!) at Kates Korner Kupboard. Find the gift shop inside Berts Bakery in Comstock.

Create some green space at home with some plants from the Mason Jar Plant Shop downtown.

Not a crafter? No problem. Stop by Quilts Plus for a cozy gift.

If you are ready to make your next project, they assist all skill levels (both by machine or by hand) in creating beautiful, original pieces.

Michigan's Largest Rock Shop is right here in Kalamazoo County. Located is downtown Galesburg, Michigan, you'll be amazed at how big this store is and how much product they have. Room after room and two buildings worth.

If you ❤️ rocks, this is your happy place. Not only do they carry every type of rock you can imagine, but they have fossils, meteorites, home decor, tons of Sterling Silver jewelry, metaphysical items, books, kids toys and so much more. You won't believe this place is right in your own back yard. Stop in and check us out!

Samson’s offers a great cut and style AND some amazing, locally-made haircare products for men.

Try some shampoo, conditioner, pomade or beard oil, available for purchase at their shop or Lana’s Boutique.

Skip the beauty counters at department stores and build your own custom fragrance with The Aroma Labs downtown.

UniQ Jewelry Gallery features custom and designer jewelry, unique engagement rings/wedding sets, and distinctive gifts.

Their team offers repairs, appraisals and personalized designs. This fun store is located next door to Fieldstone Grill in Portage.

Known for its custom cakes, Berts Bakery offers holiday favorites including Stollen, yule logs and almond sticks.

Berts offers locations in both Kalamazoo and Comstock.

Pick up some hot cocoa bombs or other decadent chocolate from Cherri’s Chocol’art.

Help warm up those cold, winter mornings with locally-made treats and over 200 varieties of loose leaf tea from Chocolatea in Portage.

Pick up some bubble tea toppings or snag some macarons and other tasty treats at MI Boba.

Give the gift of gourmet popcorn this holiday season with Pop City Popcorn!

Indulge in festive flavors like Kalamazoo’s Moose Munch, Dutch Crunch, Sugar Cookie Caramel Corn, Candy Cane Caramel Corn, and English Toffee Caramel Corn.

Choose from gift boxes, festive tins, and popcorn-related items perfect for holiday or corporate gifts. Whether it’s a stocking stuffer or a show-stopping popcorn tin, Pop City Popcorn has something for everyone on your list!

Treat your loved ones to a delicious surprise this season!

Mix and match some bubbly sodas and browse the massive candy selection at Rocket Fizz.

Grab some fudge, chocolate covered strawberries or cocoa bombs from Schultz’s Treat Street. They also offer custom desserts if you have something special in mind for a stocking stuffer.

Our charming, small-batch winery offers an inviting tasting room where guests can enjoy handcrafted wines in a warm, relaxed setting. Explore our carefully curated wine selection, available for tasting, by the glass, or by the bottle.

Our retail area offers an array of wine-themed gifts, from beautifully packaged custom gift baskets to wine accessories and custom wine labels, perfect for any wine lover.

With a focus on quality and a passion for exceptional service, we provide an intimate experience to savor each sip and take a taste of our winery home.

Find the perfect gift at Spice & Tea Merchants! Located on the Kalamazoo Mall, we offer a variety of gift boxes featuring our unique spice blends, loose leaf teas, hot sauces, and more.

Customize a box or choose from our curated selections—ideal for the foodie or tea lover in your life!

As the shop name implies, there is no shortage of cheese at The Cheese Lady in Texas Corners.

Over 100 cheeses are available for purchase, along with accompaniments such as crackers, jams, nuts and pasta.

If you need baked goods for the holidays, The Victorian Bakery should be on your list. Pick up bread, quiches, scones, croissants, mousse cakes and other deliciously prepared items here.