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2026 Placemaking Week

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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:

Cobb SHINES

Nims Middle School Enhancement Day

See & Stroll Walking Tour

 

2026 events include:

Market District Block Party

Thursday, Sept. 3

Live Music | Shopping Specials | Entertainment | Discover the new road and get a sneak peak of the park construction.

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

Through art, KCCI, W.T. Moore Elementary students and Westminster Oaks residents show how connections across generations bring people together, inspire creativity, and strengthen our community. Join us as we unveil details of this community art project and upcoming Placemaking Week projects.
Location | W.T. Moore Elementary School, 1706 Dempsey Mayo Road

 

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.