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  • 5 Things to Know About the Midwest Regional Alternative Dance Festival
  • Why Kalamazoo Makes for the Perfect Couples Getaway
  • Your Guide to the Ultimate Wall Crawl in Kalamazoo
  • Kalamazoo Holiday Gift Guide – Gifting Kalamazoo’s Museums and Attractions
  • 13 Awesome Things to Do in Kalamazoo This Month – July 2020
  • 6 Ways to Celebrate PRIDE All Month-Long With OutFront Kalamazoo
  • 6 Unique Date Ideas in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Celebrate and Discover Black History and Culture in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Arts at Home – Stay Connected to Local Artists, Events & Exhibitions in Kalamazoo
  • Take a Self-guided Wall Crawl in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 30+ Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 20 Reasons to Visit Kalamazoo, Michigan in 2020
  • MHSAA Wrestling Coming To Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Winter (269)™Activities in and Around Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 14 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Favorite Winter Activities For Families in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Unique and Locally-Owned Shopping in Kalamazoo, MI
  • 5 Reasons to Love the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
  • 9 Places with Live Music in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 15+ Things To Get Excited For In Kalamazoo This Fall
  • Top 5 Reasons to Attend the USTA Boys’ 18 & 16 National Championship in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 12 Can’t Miss Events in Kalamazoo This June 2019
  • 9 Best Places For Nightlife Downtown Kalamazoo, MI
  • 8 Things to Do Indoors in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Top 6 Things to Do in Kalamazoo This Week
  • Top 10 Things to Discover in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 16 Awesome Things To Do This Month In Kalamazoo
  • One Perfect Pure Michigan Day in Authentic Kalamazoo
  • 3 Things To Do While Visiting Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 5 Fun 269 Cool Things to Do in Area Code 269™
  • Top 10 Things To Do in Downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 7 Local Shops Where You’ll Find Kalamazoo-centric Products
  • 11 Events That Make Kalamazoo The Place to be For Halloween Lovers
  • 6 Fun Things Happening This Weekend in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Comic Book Stores in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Girlfriend’s Getaway
  • 3 Must-See Exhibits Highlighting African American Art, Culture & History in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 9 Ways To Celebrate The New Year In Kalamazoo
  • Win Tickets to the “American Made” tour!
  • 8 Great Things To Do In Kalamazoo This Week
  • 12 Events To Experience Before The New Year
  • Reaching Into Infinity: Now until Nov. 6
  • 9 Different Things To Do This Weekend- Oct. 7-9
  • Seven Arts, Theater And Live Music Events To See This Week- Sept. 19-25
  • Top 8 Things To Do This Weekend- Sept. 16-18
  • Kick Off September With These Top 5 Events
  • 12 Awesome Things Going On In Kalamazoo This Week, August 22-28
  • 10 Excellent Things To Do In Kalamazoo This Week- August 15-21
  • 9 Things To See And Do In Kalamazoo This Weekend! August 12-14
  • Awesome Outdoor Live Music Venues
  • USTA National Championships- August 5-14
  • Murals Of Kalamazoo
  • Sounds of 269
  • Indoor Activities In 269
  • Fun Facts About Kalamazoo
  • Ways To Spend Valentine’s Day In Kalamazoo
  • 269™ Holiday Traditions
  • 14 Can’t Miss Holiday Events & Attractions In Kalamazoo
  • Rare Access Events
  • Our Valentine’s Day Top Picks
  • Arts & Live Music This Weekend
  • Creative Talent Takes Over Kalamazoo
  • Fall Family Favorites Around Kalamazoo
  • Local Spotlight: Lori Gottschling’s Favorite Things to do in Kalamazoo
  • Local Spotlight: Dave Walker’s favorite things to do in Kalamazoo
  • Exploring Kalamazoo Island Festival
  • Celebrating Kalamazoo Pride: Drag performers, dancing, smiles
  • Taste the world at Kalamazoo’s annual summer festivals
  • Kalamazoo Living History Show brings thousands: War re-enactors, Native American performances, craft demos, more
  • Laugh with Kalamazoo’s improv comedy group
  • Girlfriends Getaway Kalamazoo: Feb. 28 – March 2
  • Tasting Downtown Kalamazoo Restaurant Week
  • 19th Annual Traditional Bowhunters Expo Jan. 24-26
  • Laugh with improv comedy group in Kalamazoo Jan. 17 & 18
  • Fifth Annual Kalamazoo Improv Festival May 10-11
  • Air Zoo to Host Special F-8 Crusader Presentation
  • Award-Winning Writer/Photographer presents at Kalamazoo Nature Center
  • Improv & Sketch Comedy Shows March 15-16
  • Kalamazoo improv comedy group brings laughs Jan. 11 & 12
  • 2013 All Ears Theatre Season and Audition Dates
  • Santa to land at the Air Zoo
  • Matchbox Twenty comes to Kalamazoo Feb. 13
  • Kalamazoo hosts 13th Annual Kick-Off Classic Synchronized Skating Competition Nov. 17-18
  • Improv Comedy Sketch: ‘Crawlspace Eviction’ Nov. 9-10, 2012
  • Western Michigan University’s School of Medicine broke ground Oct. 12, 2012
  • Kalamazoo’s Got Talent
  • Hot Glass Road Show at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Oct. 5-14, 2012
  • Richland Park Horse Trials welcome 2012 Olympians
  • Michigan ‘H.O.G.’ Rally kicks off in Kalamazoo Aug. 16-18
  • Volvos at Gilmore Car Museum Aug. 11 Bi-annual regional meet brings 100-plus cars, special tours, awards
  • B-29 and P-51 to visit the Air Zoo: Flight opportunities available Aug. 7-8
  • Discover Kalamazoo to hold free family reunion planning seminar July 14
  • Kalamazoo to host Hudson car show June 7-9
  • 2012 Annual Stulberg International String Competition May 19; Master Classes May 20
  • Olde Tyme Harvest Festival
  • Kalamazoo County Fair
  • USTA Boys’ 18 & 16 Championships: Aug. 6-15, Kalamazoo College and WMU
  • Kalamazoo Bicycle Film Festival
  • Ribfest
  • Big League Softball World Series
  • Black Arts Festival
  • Art Hop
  • Taste of Kalamazoo
  • Kalamazoo Blues Fest
  • Concerts in the Park
  • Fontana Chamber Arts Summer Festival 2010
  • Boiling Pot Music Festival 2010

• Attractions & Recreation

  • 9 Woman-Owned Local Boutiques to Shop at in Kalamazoo
  • Fun & Educational Activities to Check Out in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Ways to Have Fun on the Kalamazoo River
  • 4 Neighborhoods Worth Visiting Outside Downtown Kalamazoo
  • 7 Things to Do in the Climax-Scotts Area
  • Why Kalamazoo is a Great Getaway to Reconnect & Rejuvenate
  • 7 Itineraries to Help You Discover Southwest Michigan’s Water Trails
  • Bike Friendly Getaway in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 6 Great Beaches Near Kalamazoo, MI
  • 6 Backyard Games You Can Enjoy At Home 
  • Virtual Kalamazoo Museums, Exhibits & Attractions
  • Discover Iconic Attractions in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Sites of (269)™
  • 14 Fun Holiday Traditions & Events in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Where to Eat and Top Things to do in the Galesburg and Augusta Area
  • 5 Fun Facts About the 2019 NSRA Street Rod Nationals North in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Now Open: Great Lake to Lake Biking Trail Through Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Grab Your Bike and Head to Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 6 Spots To Sip Cider, Pick Pumpkins And Soak Up Fall Around Kalamazoo
  • Take a Bro-cation in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Unexpected Ways to Experience Fall in the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • An Afternoon in Kalamazoo for the Introverted Traveler
  • 8 Lesser-Known Parks & Trails To Discover In Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Perfect Family Getaway in Kalamazoo Michigan
  • History Buff’s Two Day Weekend in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Pets of (269)™
  • Synchronized Skating and Winter Fun in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 3 Reasons Your Kid Will Love the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 10 Reasons to Love Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Recommendations For Your Next Golf Outing in Kalamazoo
  • 4 Places to See Animals in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 10 Places To Hang Your Hammock In Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 18 Things to Do in Richland
  • Boat (269)™
  • Swing (269)™
  • Wander (269)™
  • Number 215 of (269)™ – Vicksburg Historic Village
  • Five Dog Friendly Places To Go This Summer
  • Visit The Barn Theatre This Summer!
  • Team (269)™
  • Favorite Local Spots to Kayak
  • Popular Fishing Spots
  • Get Out & Active In 269™
  • Staff Picks- Golf, Boating and Dining in Kalamazoo
  • Staff Picks- Treat Yo’ Self
  • Springtime Family Fun (Without Breaking The Bank)
  • Uniquely Kalamazoo to See and Do This Month
  • Outdoors & Active This Weekend
  • Local Spotlight: Candace Faistenhammer’s favorite things to do in Kalamazoo
  • Kalamazoo’s Top 10 Instagram Photos in July
  • Discover the Brew in Kalamazoo: A Guide to Kalamazoo Breweries
  • Local Spotlight: Janis Clark’s Favorite things to do in Kalamazoo
  • Top 10 Kalamazoo Instagram Photos in June
  • Local Spotlight: Maria Suszynski favorite things to do in Kalamazoo
  • A walk in Bronson Park
  • College Perspective: Favorite things to do in Kalamazoo
  • FREE family summer fun in greater Kalamazoo
  • Best Disc Golf in Greater Kalamazoo
  • Local Spotlight: Favorite things to do in Kalamazoo
  • Chimply marvelous: Monkey recovering after broken leg, thanks to Bronson orthopedics
  • My first Quote-Along movie at Alamo Drafthouse Kalamazoo
  • Best Pizza in Greater Kalamazoo
  • Where to ice skate in greater Kalamazoo
  • Kalamazoo’s Best Sledding Hills
  • Experiencing the No. 1 Bar in Michigan: Kalamazoo Beer Exchange
  • Touring the old Gibson Guitar factory in Kalamazoo
  • Visit Kellogg Manor: Summer home of cereal king W.K. Kellogg
  • Behind the curtain of Alamo Drafthouse Kalamazoo
  • Exploring the Kalamazoo Nature Center
  • How to Properly Taste Liquor (instructional)
  • How To Mix Cocktails With A Master Mixologist: “Mexican Moon Elixer”
  • Fly in a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor
  • Making glass art in Kalamazoo!
  • Discover Kalamazoo creates ‘Spirit of 269’ map
  • Exploring the Gilmore Car Museum
  • Kalamazoo’s food trucks bring flavor and fun on wheels
  • A kid again at Kalamazoo Valley Museum
  • Time flies at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo!
  • Living through history at Gilmore Car Museum
  • Halloween in Kalamazoo
  • Central City Tap House
  • Kalamazoo’s local fresh-picked food!
  • Theater in Kalamazoo County
  • Sip through summer with local wines
  • 269 Cool Things To Do
  • Vicksburg Historical Village
  • Fly Girls of WWII
  • Kalamazoo’s Farmers Market

• Biking

  • 8 Ways to Get Outdoors This Spring in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 5 Ways To Stay Active, Support Local and Enjoy Kalamazoo This Winter
  • How to Make Your Visit to Kalamazoo the Most Sustainable
  • Explore the new Lake to Lake Trail in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Top Five Ways to Spend an Afternoon in Schoolcraft

• Dine & Drink

  • 6 Lesser-known Places With Amazing Pizza in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Play Kalamazoo Carryout BINGO
  • Favorite Spots For Fresh, Baked Goods In Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 13 Spots to Grab a Bite Under $13 in and Around Downtown Kalamazoo
  • 5 Reasons to Get Your Give a Craft® Beer Passport
  • 10 Hidden Gem Restaurants in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Flavor (269)™ – Farmer’s Markets
  • Downtown Decks & Patios To Discover in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 21 Places to Grab a Burger in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Fun to Say + Sip Beers of Kalamazoo Activity Sheets
  • Virtual Happy Hour in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Why You Should Get your Give a Craft® Beer Passport Today
  • Weekend Getaway with Your Dog in Kalamazoo, MI
  • Tasty Treats Downtown Walking Tour – Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Warm Up This Winter in Downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • A True Foodie Guide to Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • The Perfect Handcrafted Maker’s Weekend in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • The Perfect Day in Kalamazoo’s Oakwood Neighborhood
  • 12 Awesome Food-Centric Events in Kalamazoo
  • Best Dive Bars in Kalamazoo, MI According to TripAdvisor
  • 6 Reasons to Celebrate National Beer Day in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Downtown Kalamazoo Coffee Crawl
  • Top Notch Breweries and Beer Events in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 7 Family Friendly Breweries in Kalamazoo
  • 7 Spots to Sip Wine in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Good Eats In Kalamazoo’s Vine Neighborhood
  • 12 Fun-Filled Beer Events This Month In Kalamazoo
  • 8 Cafes For Your Coffee Fix in Kalamazoo, MI
  • Pick (269)™
  • 10 Brunch Flavors to Try in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Where to take Mom this Mother’s Day in Kalamazoo, MI
  • Where should you go for your last meal in Kalamazoo, Michigan? We’ve got the answer!
  • Now Open – Fuze Kitchen & Bar
  • Now Open – Fido Motors Cafe
  • If You Didn’t Get Sweetwater’s, Did You Really Go To Kalamazoo?
  • Kalamazoo’s Coney Dog – Top 10 in Michigan!
  • Wine & Dine (269)™
  • Treats of (269)™
  • 20 Bang For Your Buck Bites
  • Staff Picks- Historical Downtown Walking Tour
  • One Well Brewing
  • Yelp! Picks- 4 New Places to Eat in Kalamazoo
  • Jessica’s favorite lunch spots around Kalamazoo
  • Essential Bar Tools
  • How To Mix Cocktails With A Master Mixologist!: “I’ve Got A Gal”

• Exploring Greater Kalamazoo

  • 4 Reasons to Book a Weekend at the Radisson in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Kalamazoo Holiday Gift Guide – For DIY-ers
  • Kalamazoo Holiday Gift Guide – Locally Made Gifts
  • 10 Fun Events Happening This Holiday Season in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Unexpected Ways to Enjoy Fall Color in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Kalamazoo: Made For You T-Shirt Giveaway and Photo Contest
  • Top 5 Ways to Wander in Kalamazoo According to TripAdvisor
  • Experience Autumn in Kalamazoo to the Fallest
  • 8 Places To Capture Some of The Best Fall Colors in Kalamazoo
  • 4 Black-Owned Businesses to Know and Support in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 6 Disc Golf Courses To Play Today in Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • The Best Wedding Venues in the Kalamazoo Area
  • 10 Photos That Will Get You Excited For Snow In Kalamazoo, MI
  • 4th of July in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Meaning of Kalamazoo
  • 10 Things To Do In The Village of Vicksburg
  • Cozy Up at Kalamazoo’s Bed & Breakfasts This Winter
  • 10 Reasons to Visit Kalamazoo, Michigan in 2019
  • Your Guide to the Perfect Day Trip to Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 10 Unique Shops For Book Lovers in Kalamazoo
  • Must-Have Tools for Planning a Trip to Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 10 Things to Do This Fall in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Style (269)™
  • 5 Unique Bed & Breakfast Spots In Kalamazoo
  • Vicksburg Quilt Trail
  • Kids in (269)™
  • Downtown Kalamazoo Walking Tour 3
  • Downtown Kalamazoo Walking Tour 2
  • Downtown Kalamazoo Walking Tour 1
  • Automobile Heritage Tour
  • Kalamazoo’s Top 10 Instagram Photos in September
  • Kalamazoo’s Top 10 Instagram Photos in August
  • Radisson Kalamazoo Wins Two Awards: ‘Hotel Of The Year,’ ‘Sales Team Of The Year’
  • Discover Kalamazoo team member wins two awards
  • Discover Kalamazoo staff member named Circle Michigan’s Volunteer of the Year
  • A young family’s trip to Kalamazoo
  • People of Kalamazoo: Not Taking Life So Seriously
  • People of Kalamazoo: The Man in Black
  • Let’s Dance in Greater Kalamazoo!
  • People of Kalamazoo: Visiting from Tokyo
  • People of Kalamazoo: The grandpa who rocks a mohawk
  • Kalamazoo thirsty to win ‘Beer City USA 2013’

• Featured

  • 6 Venues To Safely Host Your Next Sports Event In Kalamazoo
  • 18 Ways For Girls & Women To Participate In Sports In Kalamazoo
  • Discover Kalamazoo Welcomes Jane Ghosh as President and CEO
  • Hotels and Meeting Spaces Made For You in Kalamazoo
  • 12 Venues To Host Your Next Sports Event In Kalamazoo
  • Ways to Watch WMU Football This Season In Kalamazoo
  • Discover Kalamazoo Sports donates 2,000+ drawstring bags to local youth in collaboration with KPS and community partners
  • Discover Kalamazoo Travel Guide Photo Contest
  • 5 Reasons To Host Your Next Sports Event In Kalamazoo
  • Meet the Mother Daughter Duos of the Kalamazoo Roller Derby Teams 
  • Tiny Giant Farm is Selling Hand-made Face Masks
  • Green Door Distillery is Making Hand Sanitizer For Kalamazoo and Beyond
  • Virtual Kalamazoo Hot Dog Walk – Eating hot dogs for a great cause
  • 6 Ways that Sports Tourism Impacted Kalamazoo In 2019 
  • Enter the Green Door Distilling Coloring Contest!
  • A Name Like Kalamazoo Makes For a Great Playlist
  • 4 Different Ways to Support Local and Learn Something New in Kalamazoo
  • 5 Ways to Experience Hockey in Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • This Remarkable Distillery is Worth the Visit to Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Good News Stories

• Hotels & Meetings

  • REVERB Hard Rock Hotel Coming to Kalamazoo

• Lifestyle

  • People of Kalamazoo: The natural pink

• Media Releases

  • Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports $26.9 million economic impact in 2019

• Sports

  • Why Story Series – Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association (KOHA)
  • 6 Golf Courses To Play Today In Greater Kalamazoo
  • Why Story Series – Kalamazoo Curling Club

• Trails

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  • Celebrate Black History Month In Kalamazoo
  • JUNE FESTIVAL GUIDE
  • Come, stay, play at the Kalamazoo dog show
  • 21st Annual Kalamazoo Airgun Show & Daisy Get Together
  • Tough Girls, Skates and Bruises: Top Roller Derby Teams to Battle in Kalamazoo
  • Kalamazoo hosts 43rd Annual Corvair International Convention July 16 – 20, 2013
  • Discover Kalamazoo team member named one of 30 Future Leaders of Destination Marketing
  • Michigan’s top high school arts students, educators in Kalamazoo May 9-11
  • Discover Kalamazoo team member earns Certified Meeting Professional designation
  • Kalamazoo Island Festival June 20-22, 2013
  • 38th Annual Kalamazoo Living History Show March 16-17, 2013
  • Discover Kalamazoo to hold free family reunion planning seminar March 9
  • Kalamazoo Expo Center to Host New Outdoor Show in 2013
  • 10th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival: Film Submission Deadline Jan. 19
  • Gazelle Sports ranks fourth in ‘50 Best Running Stores in America’
  • 18th Annual Traditional Bowhunters Expo
 Jan. 25-27, 2013
  • Discover Kalamazoo Achieves Destination Marketing Accreditation
  • Registration open for 2013 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Clinic
  • Kalamazoo hosts Great Lakes Invitational Model U.N. conference Nov. 28 to Dec. 1
  • ‘Renew Your Mind’ Conference Encourages Christian Women in Their Faith
  • Pure Michigan to film in Kalamazoo, Portage Thursday
  • Kalamazoo featured in Midwest Living magazine

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