Kalamazoo

Downtown Kalamazoo has a long tradition of creating the best holiday memories with Santa. Thursdays through Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 8000 parents and children come through from 76 zip codes to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, write wish lists to Santa, decorate cookies, and receive a FREE book to take home.

The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is thrilled to announce the Downtown Kalamazoo SkeleTour - a month-long celebration during October in downtown Kalamazoo. Downtown streets are adorned with skeletons representing great local businesses. From creepy and scary to funny and silly, there's a skeleton for every taste!

Kalamazoo Holiday Parade is full of beautiful floats, marching bands and even Santa Clause will wind through downtown Kalamazoo. The parade is a yearly tradition. Organizations, businesses, schools and colleges participate by hosting holiday community floats, marching bands, clowns, and other entertainment.

A packed gravel loop trail leads from the parking area to a viewing platform with breath-taking views of the marsh below. From that loop, a narrow dirt trail leads visitors down a slope and over a wooden bridge to a boardwalk through a large wetland.

If you find yourself craving a sugary delight at all odd hours of the day and night, Sweetwater's Donut Mill is the place for you to go. This family owned and run business has been booming for over 30 years and has steadily become known as one of the best donut stops in America.

The Henderson Castle is a registered National Historical Monument of the USA. Discover the architecture, the antics, delicious French-style cuisine with an American Flavor, or have your wedding here. The era of 1895.

Don't miss the NEXT BIG, HUGE CRAFT SHOW on September 24th at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center featuring crafters, artists and vendors from across the Midwest! Always free admission. Grab your friends and enjoy a day shopping one of a kind works from stained glass to re-purposed furniture and home decor.

The Kalamazoo River Valley Trail is free to use and has a paved-asphalt surface that is 12-feet wide. It's a multi-purpose trail for non-motorized transportation and recreation. Once complete, the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail will encompass 35 miles of trail throughout Kalamazoo County.

Full Service Hotel with Bar & Grill. Located just off of 1-31 and I94. Holiday Inn Kalamazoo West is just minutes from several of the foremost corporations and major attractions in Southwestern Michigan.

The Kalamazoo Youth Fair in Kalamazoo,Michigan!
The Kalamazoo County Fair is dedicated to providing an affordable family event full of fun and educational experiences for you and your family! We are busy planning the fair which will include:

If you haven't tried wine made without the use of chemicals you haven't tried wine with true fruit taste and aroma. Imagine the taste and aroma of the fresh fruit, then you are close to what our wines smell and taste like.

Psycho Ward Haunted House is high-intensity, not recommended for the faint of heart or those under 12 years old. What disturbing twist on Floyd’s unique form of dismemberment and bloodletting does he have in store for you this year? The Nightmares Attraction will dissect your psyche and spread it like fertilizer across the speedway grounds.

Downtown Kalamazoo is your guide to the restaurants, nightclubs, microbreweries, and specialty shops that create the kind of energy only a vibrant city center can offer.

Husted's Farm is family owned and operated for over 45 years by Glenn and Scott Husted. We specialize in fruits and vegetables grown in southwest Michigan from June until November. Our excellent staff is able to create culinary delights from the freshest fruits and vegetables Michigan has to offer.