Entries categorized "Things to Do"

Greek Festival

The 2008 Greek Festival organized by Theo and Stacy's is slated for June 5, 6 and 7, 2008 at the Arcadia Festival Place in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo. In it's 32 year history, this festival has been known to kick off the summer season in Kalamazoo on Super Saturday. Learn more about this year's festival.

Cinco de Mayo

Downtown Kalamazoo will host the first citywide Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday May 10, 2008 at the Arcadia Festival Site from noon until 11:30 pm. Highlights include:

  • Los Bandits
  • Orquesta Sensacional (Salsa Band)
  • Mariachi
  • Mexican dancers
  • Pinatas
  • Mexican/Latin Food
  • Variety of vendors
  • Salsa dancing competition

Kleinstuck Preserve

Just away from the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Winchell quietly sits the Kleinstuck Preserve. Truly a natural gem in the heart of Kalamazoo, the Preserve is a destination for neighbors, wildlife and many species of plants. Over the winter months, the Stewards of Kleinstuck, have embarked on a long range plan to help rejuvenate the Preserve and restore many of the native plants and forestation.

Fit MI 2008

Fit MI is a self-directed fitness program designed to increase your level of physical activity and do your part to improve the health of your community. Bring the kids! Or form a team at work, church, school, or in your neighborhood. Compete for recognition. It's more fun to do as a team. Consider all of the moving activities that can be done to improve our health.

Register online to participate. There is no fee. You will be immediately connected to other Fit MI movers.

Neighborhood Yard Sales

Kalamazoo neighborhoods will be celebrating the return of spring and summer with their 2008 neighborhood yard sales. Whether you are looking for that next Grisham novel, or looking for baby outfits, you'll be sure to find more than you'll be searching for. This is a great time to showcase your home if it is for sale. If your neighborhood is hosting sales this year, please leave a comment below for our readers. In addition, you might consider selling/buying Kalamazoo related merchandise on eBay.