Years: 2026
Placemaking Week 2026
Activating Spaces | Placemaking | Community
Working with community partners, KCCI invites you to join us for an engaging month of hands-on community building and improvement events, tours, and networking events, all designed to enhance sense of place in Tallahassee. The events are FREE to the public.
Register here for:
Nims Middle School Enhancement Day
2026 events include:
Live at The Stacks
Sunday, Sept. 20 from noon – 2 pm
Placemaking | Live Music | Community-Building | Public Art
Celebrate The Stacks with live music, local vendors, art, community, and fun in the heart of Tallahassee!
Location | The Stacks at Somo Walls, 213 Oakland Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Cobb SHINES
Tuesday, Sept. 22 from noon – 4 pm
Beautification | Live Painting | Community-Building | Camaraderie | Placemaking
Register HERE to channel your inner artist and bring this new mural to life at the corner of Miccosukee Road and Hillcrest Street. Be part of creating Tallahassee’s newest mural under the leadership of professional muralist Amanda VanStratum and the Living Canvas Studio team. This mural and event is made possible by VyStar Credit Union as part of Good is everywhere. Join us as we add finishing touches to the mural and help beautify the neighborhood.
Parking Info | Parking is available at East Hill Baptist Church and then walk over to the mural site. 912 Miccosukee Road
R. Frank Nims Middle School Community Day
Wednesday, Sept. 23 from noon – 4 pm
Community-Building | Camaraderie | Community Clean Up | Live Mural Painting
It is going to be a jolly time beautifying R. Frank Nims Middle School during the Community Enhancement Day. Sign up HERE to come together and help. The mural was designed by recent high school graduate Kaitlyn Grauer and is being painted by local muralist Amanda VanStratum and the Living Canvas Studio team. This event is made possible by VyStar Credit Union with paint supplied by Eppes Decorating Center.
Location | Nims Middle School, 723 West Orange Avenue
See & Stroll
Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 9 – 10 am
Walking tour | Historical | Camaraderie
Come discover some of Tallahassee’s hidden artistic gems and learn about upcoming improvement projects. Register to join us here.
Location | Argonaut Coffee by Cascades Park. Parking is available in the parking garage or on the street.
Speed Date Your Local Leaders
Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 5:30-8 pm
Community Conversations | Camaraderie
The Village Square will once again host Speed Date Your Local Leaders on Tuesday, September 29 in Goodwood’s Carriage House. Doors open with food available at 5:30 PM, and the program will run 6:00-8:00. This community event has become a popular local tradition and is a fun and unique way for our citizens to connect with you and other local leaders.Register HERE
Location | Goodwood’s Carriage House, 1600 Miccosukee Road
Questions? Contact KCCITLH@gmail.com.
2026 Events that Already Happened Include:
Market District Block Party
Everyone was thrilled to celebrate the opening of Maclay Blvd with the Market District All Access Block Thursday, Sept. 3. From the live music that could be found all along Market Street to the incredible deals, food samples and even better energy it was an unforgettable day of community and celebration. Click HERE to follow along on Instagram.
Live Music | Shopping Specials | Entertainment | New ROADS | Local Busnesses
More information at The Market Districts web site, click here.
Connected Communities Inspire
Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 10 – 10:30 am
Student-Led | Community-Building | Public Art
Through art, KCCI, W.T. Moore Elementary students and Westminster Oaks residents showed how connections across generations bring people together, inspire creativity, and strengthen our community. For more information, click here.
Location | W.T. Moore Elementary School, 1706 Dempsey Mayo Road