Fun Things to keep you busy in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo is a great place to enjoy family and friends! We would love to post activities that YOU are aware of too! If you have a favorite place to spend time, or if your church or school or neighborhood is sponsoring an event, be sure to let us know the details and we will publish for our readers. You can also subscribe at the left and get alerted when new events get posted.

The Kalamazoo MI area is the home of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College which all bring exceptional sports and art events to the area. There are a host of excellent schooling options for children in the area. The public school districts in the region do a great job of educating for success. There are top notch Kalamazoo Christian and Catholic school options, some charter school choices and the Kalamazoo Promise provides a COMPLETELY FREE college education for students who complete their education in the Kalamazoo Public Schools. The worship opportunities in the Kalamazoo area are diverse. You will find the churches involved in serving the community, volunteering in the schools, offering opportunities for fellowship and with rich worship experiences.

Visit the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
W. K. KELLOGG BIRD SANCTUARY Augusta, Michigan 49012 The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is one of the North America's pioneer wildlife conservation centers. Located 15 miles north of Kalamazoo and 12 miles NW of Battle Creek, the Sanctuary offers 180 acres of diverse habitats on the 40-acre Wintergreen lake. Sanctuary visitors can walk a 3/4-mile trail to see: hundreds of waterfowl in their natural habitat, including Trumpeter Swans, Canada Geese and a variety of duck species birds of prey enclosures feature both rare and common raptors, including a Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawks, Eastern Screech Owl and more read more...

Take a visit to the Kellogg Dairy Farm
Learn how the cow can convert field crops (grown on site) into one of the most beneficial food products - MILK! Visit the modern milking parlor to see the cows being milked at 5 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. Tours take about one hour and fifteen minutes and are offered year round. Reserved tours are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. For more information and reservations, please call (269) 671-2507 or email us. read more...

Enjoy the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail
In 2008 the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail became the seventh, and perhaps the most unique, Kalamazoo County Park. It started as a vision in 1991, and through a fund-raising campaign led by the Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County it's becoming a reality. The trail is funded by private donations and matching enhancement grants from the Michigan Department of Transportation. The trail is free to use, and the entrance is up to you. Whether you're looking for a relaxing family stroll, an extensive workout or a bike route to work, the KRV Trail offers something for everyone. Currently the trail extends 4.8 miles from the Kal-Haven Trailhead at 10th Street, to Westnedge Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo. As property and funds become available, the trail will continue east-ward, linking numerous regional trail systems, including the Kal-Haven Trail, Battle Creek's Linear Park and the Bicentennial Park Trail in Portage. The end result will be 135 miles of connected trails from the Cereal City to the shores of Lake Michigan, and everything in between! You can find information about special events planned on the trail by clicking the read more link. read more...

Neighboring Van Buren County has lots of opportunites too!
Van Buren County has some great places to visit too! Here is a quick list....we will try to get more details about some of these places soon! Lake Michigan (beaches, marinas, parks, camping, and public access facilities); Van Buren State Park, (Lake Michigan access, beaches, camping, hiking, and cross country skiing). 34 mile Kal-Haven Trial, Timber Ridge Ski Resort, golf, fishing, dunes, and inland lakes. Wineries— St. Julian Winery, Paw Paw, 269-657-5568 Warner Vineyards, Paw Paw, 269-657-3165 Arts— Village Gallery of Arts & Crafts in Lawton South Haven Center for the Arts Museums: Liberty Hyde Bailey, South Haven, 269-637-3251 Michigan Maritime, South Haven, 269-637-8078 Van Buren County Museum, Hartford, 269-621-2188 Festivals— Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival Bangor Apples Festival Hartford Strawberry Festival South Haven Blueberry Festival Black Arts Fair South Haven Harbor Festival Lodging—hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns. Paw Paw — www.pawpaw.net South Haven — www.southhavenmi.com Van Buren County Website: www.co.van-buren.mi.us read more...

Enjoy the day at the Kalamazoo County Parks
OUR SIX COUNTY PARKS There are six county parks in Kalamazoo. Follow the read more lnik to get to the website where you can learn more about each of the parks offerings! ! Cold Brook 14467 East "MN" Ave., Climax MI Kalamazoo River Valley Trail Markin Glen 5300 North Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo MI Prairie View 899 East "U" Ave., Vicksburg MI River Oaks 9202 East Michigan Ave (M-96), Galesburg MI Scotts Mill 8451 South 35th Street, Scotts MI FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 269.383.8778 $5.00 daily vehicle admission $25.00 annual vehicle pass $20.00 senior/discount annual vehicle pass read more...

There are lots of great places to golf
Here's a list of the courses in Kalamazooo. Follow the lnik below to see the courses that are nearby Kalamazoo as well as some Tee time special offers! Crestview Golf Club, Inc., 900 W D Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, (269)349-1111, Public, 18 hole, yds, Par , CR-N/A, S-N/A Eastern Hills Golf Club, 6075 E G Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49004, (269)385-8175, 27 holes West (Red) Course, Municipal, 9 hole, 2,641 yds, Par 35, CR-67.6, S-112 Eighteen Course, Municipal, 18 hole, 6,448 yds, Par 72, CR-69.8, S-116 Grand Prairie Golf Course, 3620 Grand Prairie Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, (269)388-4447, Municipal, 9 hole, yds, Par , CR-N/A, S-N/A Kalamazoo Country Club, 1609 Whites Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, (269)344-0752, 27 holes Short Course, Private, 9 hole, 2,000 yds, Par 30, CR-N/A, S-N/A Big Course, Private, 18 hole, 6,180 yds, Par 72, CR-70.4, S-123 Milham Park, 4200 Lovers Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, (269)344-7639, Municipal, 18 hole, 6,578 yds, Par 72, CR-71.6, S-130 Prairies, The, 5303 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, (269)343-3906, Public, 18 hole, yds, Par , CR-N/A, S-N/A Red Arrow Golf Course, 1041 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, (269)345-8329, Municipal, 9 hole, yds, Par , CR-N/A, S-N/A Ridgeview Golf Course, 10360 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, (269)375-8821, Public, 18 hole, 6,385 yds, Par 71, CR-70.8, S-113 Thornapple Creek Golf Club, 6415 W F Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, (269)344-0040, Public, 18 hole, 6,595 yds, Par 72, CR-72.3, S-133 read more...

Check out the Lakes in Kalamazoo!
There are a number of great Lakes in Kalamazoo and we found a great blog where you can find out more about the lakes AND share your knowledge about the lakes...So if you are a fisherman or boater.....be sure to check out the site. Austin Lake Barton Lake Eagle Lake (Charleston Twp) Eagle Lake Gull Lake Hogset-Gourdneck Lakes LeFevre Lake Long Lake Morrow Lake Paw Paw Lake Pickerel Lake Portage, Blue & long Lakes Sherman Lake Sugarloaf Lakes Sunset Lake Whitford-Lawler Lakes read more...

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