Community Calendar

STEAM Activity: Beaded Wire Flowers
*General adSuper Saturday is the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy free general admission* to the Museum’s galleries and a FREE kids STEAM activity. Each Super Saturday is inspired by a piece of art from the MMA permanent collection or a current exhibition.
mission does not include admission to specialty exhibitions.

Unearth your love of science, technology, engineering, art, and math during this epic adventure. Try your hand at robotics, learn how to play an instrument, design your own exhibit, or even become a penguineer as local schools and organizations inspire you with endless possibilities!

The Disability Resource Symposium is a free community event designed to connect individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers with trusted resources from across West Michigan. Attendees will discover valuable programs, services, and support while gaining practical tools and encouragement for their caregiving journey. There will be helpful workshops, expert speakers, and local service providers that caregivers can ask questions and connect with. To make the day as accessible and stress-free as possible, lunch, refreshments, and free respite care will be provided.

The Baby Steps 5k, an event to bring awareness to pregnancy and infant loss, is returning to Spring Valley Park in Kalamazoo for the fourth year running on September 26, 2026. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

This event creates a space for families across West Michigan to honor their children who have died, hear their names read aloud at a memorial ceremony, and find community support and resources to help them grieve and remember in a healthy and supported way.

Proceeds from this year's race will be donated to Star Legacy Foundation, Amos' Anchors, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep and the TEARS Foundation. All organizations providing resources and support to families throughout West Michigan.

The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance is proud to present our annual Shake Your Teal Feathers awareness event!

Join us at The Meadows at Millennium Park on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for a family-friendly community picnic and casual 1-mile walk/run.

Bring family and friends, wear your teal, and enjoy an ice cream treat while connecting with others and browsing our silent auction. It’s a fun and meaningful way to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and come together as a community.

Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag - designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE snacks at the finish line! Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. Run your race, your way. 5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

STEAM Activity: Beaded Wire Flowers
*General adSuper Saturday is the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy free general admission* to the Museum’s galleries and a FREE kids STEAM activity. Each Super Saturday is inspired by a piece of art from the MMA permanent collection or a current exhibition.
mission does not include admission to specialty exhibitions.

Practice your cackle because the Zoo is brewing up a ghoulishly good time. We put a spell on Zoo! Collect heaps of sweets at twisted treat stations nestled between spooktacular decorations and otherworldly entertainment including magicians, fire dancers, villains, and more!
Don’t miss this wickedly fun family tradition.

Thirteen twisted treat stations will be scattered throughout the zoo featuring a variety of Halloween treats. Trick-or-Treaters are encouraged to bring a bag for candy. Allergy-friendly options will also be available, just look for booths with teal pumpkins and ask for a special token. Tokens can be redeemed for allergy-friendly options at a specialty booth.

Get in the Halloween spirit, we want to see your best costumes. Dressing up isn’t just for the kids, costumes for all are encouraged! Don’t have a costume? No problem! Choose from a variety of festive face painting designs.

Practice your cackle because the Zoo is brewing up a ghoulishly good time. We put a spell on Zoo! Collect heaps of sweets at twisted treat stations nestled between spooktacular decorations and otherworldly entertainment including magicians, fire dancers, villains, and more!
Don’t miss this wickedly fun family tradition.

Thirteen twisted treat stations will be scattered throughout the zoo featuring a variety of Halloween treats. Trick-or-Treaters are encouraged to bring a bag for candy. Allergy-friendly options will also be available, just look for booths with teal pumpkins and ask for a special token. Tokens can be redeemed for allergy-friendly options at a specialty booth.

Get in the Halloween spirit, we want to see your best costumes. Dressing up isn’t just for the kids, costumes for all are encouraged! Don’t have a costume? No problem! Choose from a variety of festive face painting designs.

Practice your cackle because the Zoo is brewing up a ghoulishly good time. We put a spell on Zoo! Collect heaps of sweets at twisted treat stations nestled between spooktacular decorations and otherworldly entertainment including magicians, fire dancers, villains, and more!
Don’t miss this wickedly fun family tradition.

Thirteen twisted treat stations will be scattered throughout the zoo featuring a variety of Halloween treats. Trick-or-Treaters are encouraged to bring a bag for candy. Allergy-friendly options will also be available, just look for booths with teal pumpkins and ask for a special token. Tokens can be redeemed for allergy-friendly options at a specialty booth.

Get in the Halloween spirit, we want to see your best costumes. Dressing up isn’t just for the kids, costumes for all are encouraged! Don’t have a costume? No problem! Choose from a variety of festive face painting designs.