Years: 2026
Placemaking Week 2026
Activating Spaces | Placemaking | Community
Working with community partners, KCCI once again hosted 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.
2026 events included:
Live at The Stacks
Placemaking | Live Music | Community-Building | Public ArtCelebrate The Stacks with live music, local vendors, public art, and community in the heart of Tallahassee! Enjoy free activities and giveaways, live performances, and plenty of local treats and bites available for purchase.Meet Your Stacks Neighbors
The Monroe — Serving up drinks throughout the event for purchase
Burn Boot Camp — Free yoga demo, no experience necessary
Foxtail Coffee — Handcrafted coffee for purchase to sip while you explore
Live Music
Loft Pursuits Community Marching Band and local pianist, Matthew Cravener.Free Fun & Giveaways
Capital City Bank — Free water and goody bags
Amicus Brewing — Complimentary beer samples
Office of Sustainability — Giveaways
Visit Tallahassee — Participate in Visit Tallahassee’s cultural Corridor App challenge and win a prizeShop & Support Local
Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream — Small-batch scoops
Pineappetit — Island-inspired food and beverages
Florida Standard Spirits — Locally distilled drinks
KimmieKakes & Sweetfirmations — Cupcakes and sweet treats
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.
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
Speed Date Your Local Leaders
Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 5:30-8 pm
Community Conversations | Camaraderie
The Village Square once again hosted 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 is a popular local tradition and is a fun and unique way for our citizens to connect with you and other local leaders.
Location | Goodwood’s Carriage House, 1600 Miccosukee Road
THANK YOU to all the community partners that helped make Placemaking Month 2026 a huge success.
