LGBTQ+ Kalamazoo

The diversity of Kalamazoo is a big part of what makes it such a great place to visit! Learn more below about events, places to visit and local LGBTQ+ resources.

Courtney the Explorer

a year ago

LGBTQ+ Friendly Weekend Guide to Kalamazoo, Michigan

Just a quick 2.5-hour drive from Chicago, you’ll find Kalamazoo, Michigan, a perfect weekend getaway for lesbian and queer travelers. Whether you enjoy being outdoors…

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Kalamazoo PRIDE

Each year, Kalamazoo Pride brings together an estimated 8,000+ people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and racial identities from Southwest Michigan…

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Community Healing and Intentional Spaces with Radicle, a branch of Rootead

Radicle is a safe, intergenerational space for LGBTQIA+ identified people, centering QTBIPOC voices, experiences and wellness. We offer healing spaces through…

Outfront Kalamazoo is a local organization that provides a safe and welcoming environment, while offering a wide range of programs and services for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions. Click below to learn more.

Radicle is a safe, intergenerational space for LGBTQIA+ identified people, centering QTBIPOC voices, experiences and wellness. Click below to learn more.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Things to Do

Museums & Attractions

Gilmore Car Museum

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Sports

Kalamazoo Derby Darlins

Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Club

Kalamazoo Wings Hockey

Arts, Entertainment & Nightlife

Farmer's Alley Theatre

Kalamazoo Civic Theatre

Queer Theatre Kalamazoo

Dormouse Theatre

Crawlspace Comedy Theatre

Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra

Club Vortex (Kalamazoo’s LGBTQ+ night club)

Fire Arts Collaborative

Kalamazoo State Theater

Miller Auditorium

Airway Fun Center

Revel & Roll West

Food & Drink

Bell's Eccentric Cafe

Great Grounds Coffee House

Millennium Restaurant Group

Stamped Robin/Next Door Wine Store

One Well Brewing

Shopping

Bookbug/this is a book store

We're looking to add to this list! If you would like to be featured as a LGBTQ+ friendly business, click the button below to send us an email.

IGLTA

Discover Kalamazoo is a proud member of IGLTA

IGLTA was founded in 1983 and is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism businesses. They provide free travel resources and information while continuously working…

Discover Kalamazoo is a proud partner of the LGBTQ Travel Directory with Pride Journeys

Pride Journeys is the premier source for LGBTQ travel. They publish destination reviews in addition to lifestyle content that is both insightful and engaging to their readers.

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Outdoor Weekend Getaways

Kalamazoo’s diverse natural landscapes offer endless opportunities for adventure. From rejuvenating retreats and natural wonders to thrilling weekend adventures, this is the…

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Romantic Getaway

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be the only time for romance. Every time is the best time to show your partner just how much you care. From private tours to the coziest…

Kalamazoo Wings

Family Weekend Getaway

Kalamazoo is the perfect place to bring your family, especially if you’re looking for days full of adventure and learning. Read on to learn all about great attractions and…

Traveling with Teens

Traveling with Teens

A sign indicating Kalamazoo's distance from Detroit and Chicago

Weekend Getaway from Chicago

Handcrafted Culture

Handcrafted Culture

Home to the #1 beer and brewery in America, award-winning spirits, talented artists and an abundant farm-to-table scene; Get to know some of the people at the heart of…

Weekend Getaways in Michigan

Weekend Getaways in Michigan

Downtown Fall

Weekend Getaways from Detroit