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Kalamazoo: Arts, Ales, Academics, and Adventure!

Kalamazoo offers a diverse atmosphere, blending a youthful energy from its university presence with a welcoming, family-friendly environment. The city boasts a strong sense of community, evident in its local businesses, public art, and numerous festivals and events. It's a place where creativity thrives and collaboration is celebrated.

Downtown Kalamazoo County
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City Snapshot

Population

261,670

County

Kalamazoo County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$48,649

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This Week

Kalamazoo Growlers vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters

2026-06-13 at 10:35 PM

Kalamazoo Growlers vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters

2026-06-14 at 5:05 PM

Battle Creek Farmers Market – Ice Cream Social

2026-06-17

Festival Market Square

Beatles in the Beer Garden with Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra

2026-06-17 at 11:00 PM

Kalamazoo Growlers vs. Royal Oak Leprechauns

2026-06-20 at 10:35 PM

Community Leaders

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Elissa Slotkin

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Gary Peters

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

Democratic Party