Can’t Miss Southwest Michigan Festivals and Fairs – 2019
Family Guide to the Best Festivals and Fairs It's time for festival season in Southwest Michigan. Whether you're into crafts, music, mermaids, kites or something in-between, Michigan boasts a wide array of fun and [...]
Martial Arts Classes for Kids Around Kalamazoo
Not Your Typical Extracurricular Activity As parents, we are always striving to find the right activities for our children. Common extracurriculars may include soccer, gymnastics, dance classes or piano lessons. But what if none [...]
Big List of Upcoming Theatre Performances, Shows, and Concerts for Kids and Families
Performances for all Ages Have a budding thespian in the house or looking to take a digital break and enjoy live entertainment? If you're like me, you're excited to take in one of the [...]
Ultimate Kalamazoo Area Spring Break Activity Planner
Spring Break Staycation Fun around Kalamazoo After surviving record low temperatures (hello, polar vortex!) and ice storms, you may have wondered if winter was ever going to end. Have no fear: Spring Break is [...]
Kalamazoo Easter Egg Hunts and Bunny Sightings 2019
Thanks to our sponsor, AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool. Offering a safe nurturing environment where your child can grow, learn, thrive both socially and academically. There is always something fun [...]
Kalamazoo Summer Camps Guide for 2019
Summer Camps in Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan School might not be out for summer vacation yet, but it is not too early to begin planning your summer! When making summer plans, why not include [...]
It’s time to sign up for Kids Bowl Free Programs in Lansing, Grand Rapids & Kalamazoo
A Parent's Guide to Kids Bowl Free in Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo Would you like your kids to exercise and burn calories during the Summer? Fun fact: playing two-three games of bowling can [...]
Taking the Train to Chicago
Traveling to Chicago by Rail All aboard! I love the fact that Kalamazoo is close enough to take a take a day trip to Chicago. What I don't love is the drive to Chicago. Taking [...]
Train-tastic Adventures for Kids Around Kalamazoo
All Aboard! If your child loves building train tracks all over the house and is on a first-name basis with Thomas the Train™ and friends, you will be grateful to know that the Kalamazoo [...]
Michigan Children’s Museums Worth Exploring
Inspire Big Imaginations Can I hit the rewind button and go back to my childhood for a minute? I have a bit of museum exploration to do. It turns out, I don't have to [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Family Activities and Parades in Greater Kalamazoo
St. Patrick's Day Fun Around Kalamazoo Leapin' Leprechauns! Spring is right around the corner, and so is everyone's favorite holiday on Sunday, March 17 - filled with rainbows, leprechauns, and smiles! We've compiled a [...]
Kalamazoo Spring Break Camps and Classes – 2019
Spring Fun Without Leaving Home Get out those sunglasses, and bust out the short-sleeve t-shirts, Spring Break is around the corner. If your family is planning to stay local for Spring Break the first [...]
Big List of Dance Classes Around Kalamazoo
Fortunately for Kalamazoo, the community offers a wide variety of dance classes, ranging from 18 months to 18 years, for boys and girls. These classes offer opportunities for social growth and creative expression. This guide is full of options, whether your child's interest is ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz or modern dance, or something in between.
60+ Date Night Ideas for Couples in Greater Kalamazoo
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Indoor Swim for Families in Greater Kalamazoo
Places to Swim Indoors with Kids Whether you're escaping the dreary weather or simply want to enjoy an afternoon of family swim time, it is possible to have a fun day at the pool year-round in Southwest [...]
Preschool Guide – Kalamazoo and Beyond – 2019
GREATER KALAMAZOO AREA PRESCHOOL GUIDE – 2019 Hello, Preschool! What an exciting time in a child's life - everything is so fresh and new for them. And as parents, we want to help build [...]
HUGE Winter Outdoor Fun Guide for Southwest Michigan
Let it Snow! Opportunities for Outdoor Fun this Winter Chilly weather signals the time to trade in our rakes for shovels and sweaters for puffy coats. Kids will enjoy that extra hot cup of [...]
Indoor Water Parks in Michigan
15 + Water Park Getaways Within Driving Distance of Kalamazoo Wet and wild fun is on the agenda when you visit an indoor water park. And, the weather won't spoil a planned trip at [...]
New Year’s Eve Family Fun in Kalamazoo
New Year’s Eve Family Fun Ready to ring in 2019 with the family? Whether you stay up until midnight or throw a Noon Year's-Eve style party, make it a memorable occasion with the family. [...]
40+ Things To Do During Winter Break Around Kalamazoo
Winter Break is Snow-Packed Full of FUN It doesn't get better than having time off to relax, enjoy time with family, and bask in one of the most enchanted seasons of the year, [...]
Santa Sightings in Southwest Michigan
This post is brought to you by AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool. Winter Explorers is a two-week winter break camp full of fun activities planned for your school-ager! Take field trips, [...]
Best Spots for Hot Chocolate in Greater Kalamazoo
Warm Up to Winter with a Hot Beverage As the weather turns colder and our noses turn pink, a cup of hot chocolate can warm you up like the coziest of blankets in front [...]
Holiday Lights + Christmas Card Displays Near Kalamazoo – 2018
This post is brought to you by Kalamazoo Candle Company Kalamazoo Candle Company helping to make spirits extra bright this holiday season with 100% soy candles, hand poured and crafted in Kalamazoo. Shop the [...]
25 Places to Play Indoors around Kalamazoo
Whether it's rain, snow or just too cold, when the weather outside is "frightful," visit one of these great kids indoor play places around the Kalamazoo area. We have compiled a list of some of [...]
Best Spots to Find your Christmas Tree in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan Christmas Tree Farms I'll admit, our Christmas tree lives in a box in the basement year-round. This is not the case for many families however. Families have a wonderful tradition of trekking [...]