Today is National Hammock Day! Whether you’re hanging out with friends, that special someone, or going solo, there’s no better way to relax than to spend a sunny day at a local park hammocking. All you need is your hammock, straps, and two trees (and if you’ve got a...
On a sweltering summer afternoon, there's nothing quite like setting up a picnic in the shade of a tree. Lucky for us, Kalamazoo has 33 different parks for the community to enjoy. With social distance regulations still in place, parks a great way to safely gather....
You’ll relish this news—July is National Hot Dog Month. With warm weather and the safety of the great outdoors, hot dog season is officially here. While there are many ways to enjoy this food that runs deep in American culture, one fun way to enjoy the celebration is...
A typical summer in downtown Kalamazoo is full of festivals, shopping, and incredible bites from local restaurants. While this summer may look a little different, the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is still dedicated to providing memorable, safe experiences. Jennifer...
If the look on your furry friend's eyes as you close their kennel to head out for a night on the town almost makes you cancel your plans, we have a solution for you! Leash up your hound and invite them to join in for the paw-ty at some dog-friendly places in our...
Farmers around southwest Michigan are wrapping up strawberry season and ramping up for a berry nice blueberry season! We are so lucky to have an abundance of the freshest selection of fruit right in our backyard. According to local farmers, blueberries will hit their...
There's no other way to scoop it, summertime is ice cream time. Whether you're heading back from the beach or wandering around a farmers market, a sweet treat is sure to be the cure for the heat, especially today to National Cool Pop Day. While outdoor activities are...
With relationships at the core of the Boys and Girls Club organization, social distancing protocols encouraged the club to become innovative with their programming, staff, and resources in ways that will have long term benefits. “The biggest message that we had to...
Michigan has a rich history of black music that predates the widely known Motown hits. While Detroit may be home to some incredible musicians including Aretha Franklin, Jackie Wilson, and Stevie Wonder, in Kalamazoo we get to celebrate The Velvelettes, among many...
In case you missed National Eat Your Vegetables Day on Wednesday, you have a field of opportunity to get your hands on fresh local produce at any of our regional farmers markets. On Wednesday, we shared about the flourishing agriculture industry in our state, so it...
Two Kalamazoo institutions have announced new leaders who will help guide their organizations into...
