Kalamazoo New Year’s Eve Events: Kickoff 2025 with Family-Friendly Celebrations

New Year's Eve events in Kalamazoo MI

Finding New Year’s Eve Events for Kids in Kalamazoo

Scanning the event calendar for things to do for New Year’s Eve?

While traditionally reserved for the grown-ups, we are happy to report that Southwest Michigan has recently upped its December 31 game to include kids!

Although midnight is a bit late for the kiddos (and let’s face it, many adults), area businesses are welcoming families to celebrate much earlier in the day with balloon drops, sparkling juice, live music, DJs and more.

Read on for New Year’s Eve events in Kalamazoo that are family-friendly:

New Year's Fest
New Year’s Fest
📷: Downtown Kalamazoo

Noon Year’s Eve (Bell’s)

Bell’s Eccentric Cafe – Doors Open at 11 AM

Cost: FREE

New Year’s Fest (Downtown Kalamazoo)

Downtown Kalamazoo – 6 PM to Midnight

Cost: $8/person (pre-purchase) or $12/person (day of)

Countdown to Noon (Air Zoo)

Air Zoo – 10 AM to 2 PM

Cost: included with museum admission

New Year’s Eve Adventure Party (Allegan Event)

Allegan Event – 5 PM to 9 PM

Cost: $32.99/person (pre-purchase online) or $35.99 (at the door).

Note: Parents/attendees not participating in the attractions are free and do not require tickets.

NYE Countdown to NOON (Presidential Brewing Company)

Presidential Brewing Company – 11 AM to 6 PM

Cost: $1/beer toasts for adults; sparkling juice free for kids. Food and additional beverages are available for purchase.

All SWMI New Year’s Eve Events

Southwest Michigan offers more events for families to celebrate New Year’s Eve each year. Find the full list below:

Looking for more things to do near Kalamazoo? Find more events in our Events Calendar.

Any New Year’s Eve Plans?

Leave us a comment with your family’s plans for the holiday.



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