Summer Program Registration Now Open for City of Kalamazoo Residents Published on April 07, 2026 Registration for Kzoo Parks summer camps and programs is now open for Kalamazoo City residents. Registration will open for non-city residents on Monday, April 13. Tagged as: , News
Drive-Thru Pickup for Egg Hunt Gift Bags & Photos with the Bunny Published on April 07, 2026 Families are invited to stop by Mayors’ Riverfront Park (251 Mills St) on Wednesday, April 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. to pick up Egg Hunt gift bags, craft activities, and take a photo with the Bunny. This drive-thru event is being offered as an alternative following the cancellation of Saturday’s Egg Hunt due to weather. Tagged as: , News
Annual Egg Hunt Returns to Mayors’ Riverfront Park on April 4 Published on March 19, 2026 Families are invited to celebrate spring at the Annual Egg Hunt at Mayors’ Riverfront Park (251 Mills St) on Saturday, April 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. This free community event, presented by Advia Credit Union with support from the Kalamazoo Growlers, offers an afternoon of egg hunts, games, and family-friendly activities. Tagged as: , News
Winter Scavenger Hunt Returns to Kalamazoo's City Parks Published on February 09, 2026 Kzoo Parks will host a week-long Winter Scavenger Hunt from Wednesday, February 11 through Wednesday, February 18, inviting community members of all ages to explore Kalamazoo’s city parks while searching for hidden items. Tagged as: , News
Kalamazoo Growlers & City of Kalamazoo Announce Lease Extension Published on February 05, 2026 The Kalamazoo Growlers and the City of Kalamazoo have announced a 10-year lease extension at Homer Stryker Field, keeping baseball and community events at Mayor’s Riverfront Park through the 2038 season. This continued partnership supports championship baseball, community events, and a vibrant gathering place for the Kalamazoo area. Tagged as: , News
Portage Creek Restoration Complete at Milham Park Published on January 29, 2026 Restoration work is now complete on Portage Creek in Milham Park (607 E Kilgore Road), building on work to restore the creek back to its natural state that began in 2021 with the removal of the park’s dam. Tagged as: , News
Portage Creek Restoration Underway at Milham Park Published on December 22, 2025 Restoration work is now underway on Portage Creek in Milham Park (607 E Kilgore Road), continuing work to restore the creek back to its natural state that began in 2021 with the removal of the park’s dam. Tagged as: , News
Holiday Cheer in Bronson Park with Lights, Cocoa, and Letters to Santa Published on December 03, 2025 Kzoo Parks is welcoming the entire Kalamazoo community to Bronson Park on Thursday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. for “December to Remember,” a holiday event for Kalamazoo families. The event will offer a variety of free holiday activities for everyone to enjoy. Tagged as: , News
Community Invited to Celebrate at November 28 Tree Lighting Ceremony Published on November 20, 2025 The City of Kalamazoo will host its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 28 in Bronson Park (200 S. Rose St). Festivities are planned from 5 to 7 p.m., with the lighting of the park at approximately 6 p.m. Tagged as: , News
New Farmers' Market Space Set to Host Winter Markets & More Published on November 03, 2025 Construction will be completed this month on the new $6 million multipurpose building at the Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market, located at 1234 Bank Street. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the building will be held onsite on Monday, November 17 at 3 p.m. The ceremony will include a welcome from Kzoo Parks Director Patrick McVerry followed by remarks from City Manager Jim Ritsema and Mayor David Anderson. Tagged as: , News