Welcome to Kalamazoo for Kids

Info about local stuff for kids and families, all in one place! Please submit a listing if you would like to suggest organizations, businesses or events you think we should include on this site. For kid information throughout all of Michigan, check out Michigan Kids.

If you're new to the Kalamazoo area, please visit these websites for overall community and visitor information:

For local human services and crisis referral information, please visit the Gryphon Place website. Their 24-hour 2-1-1/HELP-Line provides crisis intervention and referrals to health and human service agencies in Kalamazoo County as well as to communities across the State of Michigan. Just dial 2-1-1, or from your cell phone call 381-HELP (4357).

Do you like our site? Do you find yourself using it often? Would you like to help keep us going? You can support Kalamazoo for Kids with an online donation or sponsorship! Find out more about these opportunity on our Sponsor K for K page, and please support our local businesses!

Upcoming Events
For monthly calendar view, visit our Events Calendar page. Please contact us to add events. We have also included links to a few of the larger local organizations' events calendars below, though many of their events area also included in our calendar.

Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Kalamazoo Public Libraries
Portage District Library
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network (KYDNet)
Focuses on local events for youth ages 12 - 18. KYDNet is a non-profit organization founded by Greater Kalamazoo United Way

Please use the information we've gathered here as a "spring board" for your research and interview each business or organization to make sure that it's safe and that it is a good fit for your family. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and although every effort has been made to present accurate information, we do not in any way accept responsibility for the accuracy of or consequences from the use of this information or for the businesses and organizations presented herein. We urge all parents to confirm any information given herein and consult with your doctor or an appropriate professional concerning any information of question. The views and opinions expressed by the writers, event organizers and advertisers do not necessarily represent those of Kalamazoo for Kids, its officers, staff or contributors.