Kalamazoo New Year’s Eve Events: Kickoff 2026 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 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:

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K-Wings Hockey Club

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Celebrate a Kalamazoo tradition at the K-Wings Annual New Year’s Eve Game, presented by Parker!

Join us on Dec 31 at 6 PM as the K-Wings face Toledo, enjoy football on TVs throughout the arena, and kick off your NYE with family fun.

Don’t miss this beloved community tradition!

KWings NYE Game

K-Wings New Year’s Eve Game

Wings Event Center – Doors Open at 5 PM

Cost: Tickets start at $16

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: $10/person (pre-purchase) or $15/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: Tickets are $45.99 per person or $35.99 for kids under 12. Endless Adventure members pay $25.99 or $15.99 for kids under 12.

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

NYE Countdown to Noon (Presidential Brewing Co)

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 family-friendly New Year’s Eve events each year. Find the complete list below:

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

Any New Year’s Eve Plans?

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