News & Information Blog About Kalamazoo, Michigan

7 Disc Golf Courses You Can Play Today in Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan

The greater Kalamazoo area is home to an active and passionate disc golf community, with a wide variety of courses ranging from beginner-friendly to world championship caliber! With things in the area slowly starting to open up again, disc golf… Read More

Posted on May 21st, 2020

6 Lesser-known Places With Amazing Pizza in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Apparently, May 15 is National Pizza Day! Kalamazoo is home to so many amazing pizza places and pizza “staples, that it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to go and what to order. Since so many of… Read More

Posted on May 15th, 2020

Meet the Mother Daughter Duos of the Kalamazoo Roller Derby Teams

In order of most combative, unapologetic, and thrilling sports, roller derby is tough to beat… For those who haven’t had the privilege of witnessing a roller derby competition, picture this; Laced up skates, knee pads, elbow pads, mouth guard … Read More

Posted on May 7th, 2020

6 Backyard Games You Can Enjoy At Home

We’ve put together a list of games that you and your entire family (even your four legged friends) can enjoy from the comfort of your own backyard or local park. We’ve even included information on our local clubs, just in … Read More

Posted on April 30th, 2020

Tiny Giant Farm is Selling Hand-made Face Masks

Tiny Giant Farm is a small, half-acre organic vegetable farm in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Now, in addition to vegetables, they’re making and selling hand-sewn face masks as a way to help keep the community safe! They come in… Read More

Posted on April 28th, 2020

Green Door Distillery is Making Hand Sanitizer For Kalamazoo and Beyond

Green Door Distilling Company has partnered with Damn Handsome Grooming Co, a local mens skincare brand, to join distilleries around the country and temporarily shift their focus to produce emergency supplies of hand sanitizer to the local community!

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Posted on April 28th, 2020

Virtual Kalamazoo Hot Dog Walk – Eating hot dogs for a great cause

If you didn’t know that Kalamazoo was a hot dog town, now you can find out for yourself by participating in the 10th Annual Kalamazoo Hot Dog Walk! Normally celebrated as a pub-crawl-style event – hopping around from hot… Read More

Posted on April 24th, 2020

Arts at Home – Stay Connected to Local Artists, Events & Exhibitions in Kalamazoo

The vibrant arts scene in Kalamazoo adds to the energy and unique character that we’re known for, and wonderful and vibrant quality of life cherished by locals. The area’s museums, concerts, festivals and public art bring beauty and inspiration to… Read More

Posted on April 20th, 2020

6 Ways that Sports Tourism Impacted Kalamazoo In 2019

To say that 2019 was an incredible year for the Kalamazoo sports tourism industry would be an understatement. In comparison to 2018, direct spending in 2019 was up more than 28% according to the results of an economic impact study … Read More

Posted on April 16th, 2020

Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports $26.9 million economic impact in 2019

Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports hosting a total of 90 sports events held in 2019, which resulted in $26.9 million in estimated direct visitor spending.

More than 61,000 youth, amateur, and professional athletes competed in various sports events and tournaments held… Read More

Posted on April 15th, 2020