2025 Portage Tree Lighting Guide: Food, Santa + Fun on Saturday, December 6 in Celery Flats
Visit Celery Flats for the Portage Tree Lighting Ceremony. You’ll find decorated trees, giant Christmas Cards, and holiday photo ops galore!
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Kalamazoo Shopping Guide: 75+ Experiences, Memberships & Local Gifts for the Holidays
Mega Kalamazoo shopping guide for the holidays, featuring local gifts from retailers. We’ve also included experiences, memberships and ticket subscriptions to all of our favorite, locally-owned places.
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2025 Christmas Activities in Downtown Kalamazoo: Holly Jolly Trolley, Santa Visits, Holiday Parade, Photo Ops + Shopping
Visit Downtown Kalamazoo this holiday season to visit Santa’s Workshop, ride the Holly Jolly Trolley and find some amazing local gifts.
Where to See Santa in Kalamazoo: Photos, Parades & Special Events
Big list of Santa sightings for the entire family. Where to see Santa for photos, parades and events in Kalamazoo.
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The Best Kalamazoo Christmas Lights: BIG list of Displays that Sparkle & Shine in SWMI + Driving Routes
Shine bright this holiday season with Kalamazoo Christmas lights and displays around Southwest Michigan.
2026 Kalamazoo Christmas Events: Parades, Tree Lightings, Holiday Concerts + Santa
Big roundup of Christmas Events in Kalamazoo: tree lightings, Santa, Nutcracker shows, parades and more festive fun.
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SWMI Christmas Tree Farms: 12+ U-Cut & Pre-Cut Spots to Find a Tinsel-Worthy Tree
Looking for the best Christmas tree farms? BIG list of SWMI spots for u-cut Christmas trees and pre-cut trees plus schedules and opening dates.
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2025 Reindeer Ranch Tours Start Nov 22: Book Your Ticket for Reindeer Fun PLUS Rustic, Lighted Walk + Santa Visits
Get the scoop on visits to Reindeer Ranch in Kalamazoo this holiday season.
Operation: Santa’s Soldiers is Collecting Toys for Bronson’s Children’s Hospital: Here’s How You Can Help
Local toy drive Operation: Santa’s Soldiers collects toys for pediatric patients at Bronson’s Children’s Hospital.
Kalamazoo’s Top Spots for Hot Chocolate Bombs & Hot Cocoa
List of family-friendly spots near Kalamazoo for hot cocoa and hot chocolate bombs.
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