Whether you’re stopping by Wings Event Center, the Kalamazoo State Theater or anywhere else in Southwest Michigan, we’ll keep you covered on all the events your family can enjoy in and around the Zoo.
Kalamazoo Events

Moonlight Madness Returns To Kalamazoo For 3rd Year
Moonlight Madness will be a free event to attend as you will only need to spend money if you purchase something.

Maple Hill Holiday Parade Kalamazoo 2026
This will be the 62nd year that the City of Kalamazoo upholds the tradition of kicking off the holiday season with a parade.

Kalamazoo Halloween Forest Returns To Milham Park
They will also have a costume contest where pictures will be posted on Facebook for voting with the top 3 of each category being announced on Thursday October 30th.

Kalamazoo Nature Center Host Raptor Run 5K
The Raptor Run 5K and the Kids Raptor Run is returning for another year of fun running with a nature twist.

Kalamazoo 5K For Blind Individuals & Visually Impaired Adults
All proceeds will go towards white canes and local resources for blind individuals.

Nonprofit & Kalamazoo Business Build Beds For Kids In Need
Pennings & Sons found out about the initiative back in 2023 and have been holding a Bed Build Day in Kalamazoo once a year since then
Free Furniture Giveaway College HUNKS Kalamazoo
This year, they are looking to help the community with some free furniture.

WMU Football Yung Gravy Concert
The concert will be completely free to anyone who wants to attend as the Gravy Train makes a stop in Kalamazoo to open up the college football season.

Kalamazoo Latinx Festival 2025
The best part about the Latinx Festival is that it is a completely free to attend family friendly event that can make your Saturday eventful.

Kalamazoo Black Male Alliance Cookout
The cookout will be held from 3pm-9pm at the Spring Valley Park Pavilion and is a free event that just requires an RSVP.
