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Outdoor Activities

The Adventure Centre
9497 West Q Avenue, Mattawan
The mission of The Adventure Centre is to inspire people of all ages to be more connected with themselves and the world around them. Through challenge, adventure, reflection and dialog, they provide powerful opportunities for self-discovery, compassion and collaboration.  They are southwest Michigan's leader in facilitated low ropes, high ropes, climbing tower and team building experiences for individuals and groups. Our programs combine industry-leading challenge-course programming, adventure and experiential education, and highly trained facilitators.  Their programs include educational and intervention programs, and a Diversity Awareness and Leadership Training (DALT) program.

Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek, (269) 979-1351 
Season runs from mid-April to late fall.  Variety of animals, educational exhibits, special events, homeschool days, summer camps, overnight safaris, birthday parties, group rates, and more.  You can view their list of upcoming events online.

Bittersweet Ski Resort
600 River Rd,  Otsego, Bittersweet Snowline: (269)-694-2032, ext. 23 Office:(269) 694-2820
Offers season passes, group rates, lessons, college student discounts, and ski shop.

Crichtlow Alligator Sanctuary & Zooligical Gardens
1698 M-66 Athens, (269) 729-4802
The Crichtlow Alligator Sanctuary & Zoological Gardens houses a collection of alligators, lizards, turtles, tortoises, frogs and toads, including animals that have been rescued or need rehabilitation.  Their mission is to inspire and educate people to care for the environment by providing fun and educational experiences that lead to understanding the natural world.  They are also available for birthday parties, field trips and other special events.

Girls in the Wild
Mailing address: 1918 Stearns, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, (269) 762-6600
Girls in the Wild is an innovative summer program for teen girls ages 11 – 18. The teen years mark a “rite of passage” from childhood to womanhood which tribal cultures have celebrated for centuries. GITW offers this transformative program to the young women in our communities so that they can emerge from their Girls in the Wild journey stronger than they were before. Stronger means: self-confident, informed, courageous, intuitive, and empowered with the ability to make wise decisions for themselves. A staff to participant ratio of 1 to 3 ensures that every girl is heard, cared for, and included.

Grandpa Jim's Fishing Adventures
(269) 649-5339, GPJfishingadventures@comcast.net
Take the kids fishing starting at $75 for three full hours of fun (tackle & bait included).  Traditional guide service starting at $200 for six hours.  Gun Lake, Gull lake, Pine Lake, Sugarloaf Lake and Klinger Lake.  Special Rates for returning or disabled veterans.  Fully licensed and insured.

Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run
Kalamazoo Communities In Schools, 125 W. Exchange Pl, Kalamazoo, (269) 491-6855
GOTR is more than a program. It is a philosophy – a way of being. Girls on the Run is a life-changing character development program for girls in third, fourth and fifth grade (ages 8-12) that uses the power of running to teach every girl about her personal power and the importance of being healthy and active.

Growing Matters Garden
2119 North Westnedge, Kalamazoo, (269 492-1270 (Fair Food Matters)

GROWING MATTERS GARDEN WEEKLY VOLUNTEER NIGHTS, Wednesday evenings, May through September

Come to the garden, lend a hand, meet new people, AND learn more about organic gardening and the Growing Matters Garden program at our community volunteer nights! Garden nights are held at the main garden site (2119 North Westnedge), Wednesday evenings, May through September. An optional “potluck” of snacks starts at 6:00 pm with gardening from 6:30-8:00 pm. Volunteer nights are kid/family friendly and open to all. For more information, please call Fair Food Matters at 269-492-1270 or visit www.fairfoodmatters.org.  The Growing Matters Garden program provides hands-on learning opportunities for local youth and the larger community at their urban gardens.
 

City of Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation
(269) 337-8191
Classes and activities are scheduled throughout the year for children of all ages, including free events.  You can check out their Summer Activity Guide and download a registration form on their website.  The Parks & Recreation Department oversees thirty-six parks and tot-lot playgrounds, including Bronson Park and the Kalamazoo Farmer's Market on Bank Street; manages the protection of physical and natural assets in the City; and provides recreation and leisure programs for youth, adults, senior citizens, and citizens with disabilities. All programs are open to anyone who wishes to participate, regardless of the challenges they face.

Echo Valley Winter Sports Park
8495 East H Ave. Kalamazoo, (269) 349-3291
Echo Valley is ideally suited for families and groups seeking wholesome entertainment. Food and beverages are available in their 2400 sq. ft. warming lodge with a circular fireplace, large viewing windows and outdoor deck.  Activities include toboggan runs, tubing hill with tube rentals in two sizes, and a 43,000 sq. ft. ice skating rink (skate rentals available).  There are no height or age restrictions for any of their attractions, and group rates are availabl
e.

Formula K Family Fun Park
4358 N. Main St. Mattawan, (269) 668-4070
Attractions include Go-karts, grand prix cars, stock cars, jr. racers, bumper cars, kiddie rides, paintball gallery, mini golf, arcade and snack bar, and animaland (stuff your own collectible animal).

Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
KNC is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to inspire people to care for the environment by providing experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world.  Events and activities for all ages (camps, story times, outdoor events, hiking, yoga classes, animal presentations, etc.).  They also have a Junior Audubon Club and a teen group called Students Acting and Volunteering for the Environment (S.A.V.E.).  They were also selected by the Children & Nature Network & W.K. Kellogg Foundation as one of three communities in Michigan to design, facilitate and implement a community-based process for improving the lives of vulnerable children, the No Child Left Inside campaign.

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary
12685 East C Ave, Augusta, (269) 671-2510
The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is one of the North America's pioneer wildlife conservation centers. Located 15 miles north
of Kalamazoo and 12 miles NW of Battle Creek, the Sanctuary offers 180 acres of diverse habitats on the 40-acre Wintergreen lake.  Guided or self-guided group tours available with reservation (book four weeks in advance for guided tours).  The grounds are open year-round; visit their website for hours of operation.

Kellogg Forest
Augusta (click for directions), (269) 671-2356
Visitor activities include hiking, picnicking, jogging, biking, horseback riding (bring your own horse), forest loop drive, walking your dog on a leash, bow hunting, cross country skiing, and trout fishing.  Call for more information or for tour reservations.  

Kellogg Farm & Dairy
10461 North 40th Street, Hickory Corners, (269) 671-2507
The Dairy Center is open to the public for self-guided tours every day of the year from 8:00 a.m. until sunset with guided group tours available Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays as long as arrangements are made in advance.  Call them for additional information and group tour arrangements.

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute for Environmental Education
701 West Cloverdale Rd, Hastings, (269) 721-4190
Set on 661 acres in Southwest Michigan, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute provides visitors with a unique exposure to a rare blend of diverse habitats including wetlands, forests, marshes, streams, lakes, and prairies.  The Institute is open to the public and also welcomes a wide range of visitors including environmental professionals, researchers, K-12 educators and students, college/university students and faculty.   The mission of Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is to promote environmental education, research, preservation, and appreciation.

Putters Family Fun Center
7206 S Westnedge, Portage, (269) 323-0100
Putt putt and mini golf, batting cages, arcade games, super trampoline, concessions, birthday parties.

Timber Ridge
07500 23 1/2 St, Gobles, Office Phone: (269) 694-9449 or (800) 253-2928
24 Hour Snow Phone: (269) 694-9158 or (800) 285-6525
Offers season passes, group and other special rates, and lessons for children ages 6 through adult.  Lodge includes snack
bar, restaurant and deli, and the ski & snowboard shop carries many fine brands of skis, snowboards, clothing, helmets and other active wear accessories. 

Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery
34270 County Road 652 (just south of M-43), Mattawan, (269) 668-2696
The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, open Tuesday-Sunday, features exhibits on the importance of lakes and wetlands to the Great Lakes, fisheries history, commercial fishing, lake sturgeon rehabilitation and offers tours of the hatchery.  A nature trail system winds around 11 earthen ponds on the hatchery grounds. The ponds range in size from two to 25 acres, and the trail provides an excellent opportunity for viewing birds and other wildlife. There are also many amenities, including benches, a bird viewing platform and other interpretive displays to enhance your visit.  Hosts fishing activities for kids during the summer (call for schedule).

Close but out of town

Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, (708) 688-8000 or (866) GoToZoo (201-0784)

Cedar Point Amusement Park & Resort
One Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH, General Information (419) 627-2350 

Detroit Zoo
8450 West 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, (248) 541-5717

Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark St, Chicago, IL (312) 742-2000 

Michigan Adventure
4750 Whitehall Rd, Muskegon, General Information (231) 766-3377

Cool Playgrounds

Chancy Lewis Park
520 S. Main St. (M-40), Lawton, (269) 624-6407 (Lawton Village Hall)
Built in 1996, Kids Dream is a handicapped-accessible playground of swings, slides, a spider-web climbing area, climbing towers and other apparatuses; modeled after the Lawrence playground; area for younger children with sandbox, swings and slide.  The park also offers pavilions for gatherings, picnic areas, tennis courts, basketball hoops flooded in the winter for ice skating and hockey and one used in summer for roller hockey.  Hours are 7 a.m. to dusk.

Kindleberger Park
650 S. Riverview Dr, Parchment, (269) 349-3785 (Parchment City Hall)
About 40 acres featuring two new playground areas, one a lower level for the younger children and the upper level for older children; both playgrounds have swings, slides and climbing apparatuses.  The park is a destination area with several activities and features for all ages: three picnic shelters, walking paths, two baseball-softball diamonds and adjacent Parchment Little League complex, roller hockey and tennis courts, basketball courts, a formal garden with 30 to 40 weddings a year, bandshell stage for concerts and performances, including the annual Kindleberger Summer Festival.  Hours are from Sunrise to sunset.

Lawrence Park
120 N. Exchange St, Lawrence, (269) 674-8161 (Lawrence Village Hall)
The park occupies an entire block, highlighted by wooden playscapes such as a castle, slides, tire swings, swinging bridges and a play area for young children, all built by volunteers through donations.  They also offer a sheltered pavilion, tennis and basketball courts, rest rooms, picnic areas with tables and grills, farmers market in the park Saturdays late June through the summer, the famous Ox Roast Festival during Labor Day weekend.  Hours are dawn to dusk.

Portage Spray Park Initiative
A citizen-based initiative has recently begun to raise funds for the building of a spray park (aka "splash pad") at Ramona Park in Portage.  Local children and adventuresome adults will have a place to go and cool off during the heat of summer. The project will include aquatic wheel chairs so special needs participants can enjoy the spray park without concern.  Please visit their website at www.portagespraypark.com or contact Scott Grinder at (269) 327-5623 to find out more about this project and ways you can support it's creation.

Ramona Park on Long Lake
8600 S. Sprinkle Rd, Portage, (269) 329-4522 (Portage Parks and Recreation Department)
New Accessible by Design playground for ages 2 to 12 that has interactive lessons ("What has three feet and no head?"), a padded and carpeted surface for total mobility, play areas with swings and other apparatuses; separate and more traditional playground nearby.  Located on Long Lake, the park has several water-related attractions, including a lifeguard-monitored beach Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, sand volleyball, boat-launch area, floating fishing dock, youth fishing program in the summer, beach house to change in with concessions in summer; tennis and basketball courts; picnic area with pavilion; soccer and Rocket Football fields; two softball diamonds; restrooms; fundraising started for proposed spray park.  Hours are dawn to dusk; vehicle permits required during swimming-beach season.

Scidmore Park
112 Spring St, Three Rivers, (269) 273-1845 (Three Rivers City Hall)
Traditional playground of swings, slides and climbing structures in the park located on the Rocky and St. Joseph rivers; play area surrounded by concrete walking paths and meandering creek.  Best known for its Scidmore Park Petting Zoo open noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, the park also offers four pavilions for picnics and gatherings, sand volleyball, skate park, Farmers Market on Saturdays, and rest rooms.  Scidmore Park is also one of the sites for the annual Three Rivers Water Festival.  Hours are dawn to dusk.

Upjohn Park
Corner of Lake and Walter streets, Kalamazoo, (269) 337-8191, (Kalamazoo Parks and Recreation Department)
Nearly 19-acre park southeast of downtown that includes the trademark Boundless playground, built last year thanks to a fundraising campaign from the Junior League; Boundless is completely accessible with activities and apparatuses for various age groups and disabilities, testing all of the senses at different stations.  Upjohn park also features a skate park, basketball court, tennis court, ball field, soccer/rugby field, picnic shelter, walking path and Kik pool; next door is the Kalamazoo Farmers Market.  Hours are 8 a.m. to dusk.

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Farms
Check out the local Farmers Markets and Farm Stands listings on our shopping page.  For other U-pick farms in SW Michigan, you can also visit PickYourOwn.org.

Abbott Farms
1386 108th Ave, Otsego, (269) 692-2328
They raise dairy goats, bees, chickens and turkeys.  They have a huge garden and love to sell excess produce all summer long. They also sell honey, home-made goat milk and honey soap, goat milk and honey lotion, beeswax lip balm, gift baskets with our products and a limited amount of beeswax candles. They love to do "farm tours" any time of year, but early summer when we have lots of baby animals is especially interesting to kids. They have a goat that pulls a cart and can give rides. They can do full presentations on the bees if we know ahead of time, and have an observation hive they can put a frame of bees into to show what it looks like inside a bee hive. In late summer they could do honey extraction demonstrations if they know ahead of time.  They don't have a website, but you can see some of their products on the www.michiganbeekeepers.com website under the honey link.

Bauer Raspberries
63221 County Road 652, Mattawan, (269)-668-4842
Follows organic practices, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), already-picked produce.  Open mid to end of July: Tuesday and Thursday 5 pm to 7 pm; Saturday 12 pm to 3 pm; August to November: Tuesday through Friday 5 pm to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm.  Take I-94 to Mattawan Michigan, exit 66. Head south on Main Street for approximately 2.5 miles. Bauer Raspberries will be on the left side of the street.  Red Raspberries: Mid-End of July through November. They follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check only.

Gull Meadow Farms
8854 Gull Rd, Richland, (269) 629-4214
Open spring, summer & fall every year
Spring: flowers & plants; summer & fall: apple barn market including fruit products, gift items, and now locally grown produce; fall: orchard tours, Pumpkin Lane, U-pick apples, U-Pick pumpkins, and fun activities including jumping pillow, pumpkin lane train, zip cord, apple chute, obstacle course, corn maze, wagon rides, and apple cannons (new in 2009).  Birthday party packages and group tours available.

Joe Kovach's Blueberries
Red Pole Building on M-43, 7-1/2 miles West of Kalamazoo, (616) 668-5469

Lake Village Homestead
7943 S. 25th St, Kalamazoo, (269) 323-3629
Opportunities include farm membership, food shares (including grass-fed meat & dairy products, eggs, honey, syrup, popcorn, fruits & veggies), school field trips, and more.  Please call first to schedule a farm visit.

LeDuc Blueberry Farm
(269) 657-3871, 3 locations:
       30th St. -- 37146 30th Street, Paw Paw (ready-picked blueberries & gift shop)
       M-40 -- 43112 M40, Paw Paw (roadside market)
       38th Ave -- 1 street south of 30th Street location, Paw Paw
They also own Kovach Blueberries on M-43

U-pick or already picked blueberries, including blueberry products.  Gift shop is open through winter.  Blueberry season typically runs from July - mid August, but may vary, so please be sure to call before you visit.

Mandigo Farms
61077 41st Street, Paw Paw, (269) 657-5062
Crops are usually available in June. Open: Daily 8-5, June is the strawberry month.
Strawberries, and pre-picked produce, picnic area.  Directions: From I-94 to exit 60 (Paw Paw exit) North towards Paw Paw to Red Arrow Highway (Michigan Avenue) Turn Left (West) on Red Arrow. Go 3 miles. Turn Left (South) on 41st Street.  Go 1 mile, Mandigo Farms is on the Left side of the road.  Payment: Cash, Check only.

Morrison’s Sunny Fields
30384 Red Arrow Hwy Paw Paw, (269) 657-6115, johnmurson@msn.com
Open: April-Oct, 9 am to 6pm
Blueberries, French & American grapes.  Also prepicked asparagus, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches, grapes, apples, and more.  Directions: E 2 mi. from light off M-40, Mich Avenue, Paw Paw (I-94 Exit 60) W I-94 N from Mattawan, 1/2 mi. to Red Arrow W left 2 miles. They have been a family farm in the same location since 1835. They strive to maintain a 3-century tradition of providing the best freshest produce available.

Patch & Pasture
20975 Pine Lake Rd. Battle Creek, (269) 964-3942
U-Pick organic strawberries.  Season is late June through mid-July.  They may also have organic raspberries for 2010.  Call for more information.

Schemenauer Farms
3/4 mi N of M-43 on CR 215 (look for the greenhouses), Bangor, (269) 214-0837
U-picked $1/lb or picked during blueberry season (typically July through mid-August).

Schultz Fruitridge Farms, Inc.
60139 C.R. 652, Mattawan, (269) 668-3724
Open August through October--visit website for hours and crop seasons.

Apples, peaches, asparagus, grapes, pears, squash, pumpkins, gourds, honey, maple syrup, jams and butter - delicious and locally grown! Come visit us on our farm in Mattawan, Michigan for U-Pick and Pre-picked fruits, vegetables, and more!  They also own Gravel Canyon Bison Ranch in Schoolcraft--there is a link from their website for more info.

Verhage Farms
8619 W M L Avenue, Kalamazoo, (269) 375-0153.
Open for approximately 8 weeks, September 5-Nov. 5, 10 am to 6 pm
They have: u-pick apples, already picked apples, homemade cider (non-pasteurized), homemade donuts, homemade caramel apples, homemade jams, Country Store, hayrides, pumpkin jump, animal barn, school tours and picnic area.

Young Herbs & Produce
Texas Township, Kalamazoo County, (269) 324-2797 or (269) 250-0905, YoungHerbProduce@aol.com
Certified Naturally Grown produce offered for sale. In season: Potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, carrots, green beans, broccoli, kale, collards, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, swiss chard, beets, basil, cilantro, parsley, onions, peas, cucumber, zucchini, watermelon, winter squash. picked fresh for you. Please call Carrie Young for address and directions and/or to set up a farm tour.

City Parks

Kalamazoo City Parks
View a map of all the parks, greenspace and special use areas in Kalamazoo
For more information about a specific park, you may search the parks database on their website. If you would like information about reserving a park for a private event, contact the Parks & Rec Dept at 337-8191. Please call the City Clerk's office at 337-8792 for all public events. All city park hours are 8:00 am to dusk. City parks are open during the spring, summer, and fall months from May 1st through October 31st.  Of special note is Upjohn Park, at Lake & Walter Streets in Kalamazoo.  This 18 acre park contains a Kik Pool, which is the only 50 meter outdoor swimming pool in the Kalamazoo area, a "Boundless Playground" specially designed for children with physical disabilities, and a skateboard park.  Read the flyer from their grand opening to read a bit more about the Boundless Playground.

Portage City Parks
Portage City Parks is comprised of 16 city, community and neighborhood parks throughout the area, including a nature preserve, a bog, and the Veteran's Memorial Park.  One of these parks in particular, Portage Creek Bicentennial Park, is known as a "linear" park and features over 4 miles of biking/hiking trail along Portage Creek. This park protects the sensitive environment of the Portage Creek basin and offers residents many opportunities to enjoy the creek and surrounding environment - from walking, hiking, and bike riding to canoe and bicycle surrey rentals. Featured attractions include over eight miles of hiking and biking trails, the Milham Avenue activity area, and the Celery Flats Interpretive Center and Historical Area.  Other park attractions are the South Westnedge Skate Park, Ramona Beach, and Millennium Park Ice Rink.  Visit their website for more information about each park or download a copy of the Map and Recreation Activity Reference Guide for locations and available activities throughout Portage parks.

County Parks

Kalamazoo County Parks
Visit the Kalamazoo County Parks website, or click on the individual links below to find out more about these county parks.

  • Kalamazoo River Valley Trail: Currently the trail extends 4.8 miles from the Kal-Haven Trailhead at 10th Street, to Westnedge Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo. As property and funds become available, the trail will continue east-ward, linking numerous regional trail systems, including the Kal-Haven Trail, Battle Creek's Linear Park and the Bicentennial Park Trail in Portage. The end result will be 135 miles of connected trails from the Cereal City to the shores of Lake Michigan, and everything in between!

  • Cold Brook:  14467 East "MN" Ave., Climax

  • Markin Glen:  5300 North Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo

  • River Oaks:  9202 East Michigan Ave (M-96), Galesburg

  • Prairie View:  899 East "U" Ave., Vicksburg

  • Scotts Mill:  8451 South 35th Street, Scotts

MI State Parks near Kalamazoo
Please visit the Michigan Department of Natural Resources website for information about state parks in and around Kalamazoo.  The map will allow you to click on the state park markers to find out more about those individual parks.  Camping is available at many of these parks.  Here are some in the Kalamazoo area:

  • Coldwater Lake State Park
    This is an undeveloped property with hunting access allowed. The terrain is a mixture of swamp and farmland leading up to the lake.

  • Fort Custer Recreation Area
    5163 Fort Custer Dr, Augusta, (269) 731-4200 
    Located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Fort Custer features three lakes, a river, second growth forests, prairie restoration, three lakes, the Kalamazoo River an excellent trail system used by hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers. 

  • Kal Haven Trail State Park
    (269) 637-2788
    Kal-Haven Trail State Park is a 34-mile crushed limestone path connecting South Haven and Kalamazoo. The trail meanders through wooded areas, past farm lands and over rivers and streams. Trail highlights include a camelback bridge and covered bridge.

  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park
    Saugatuck, (269) 637-2788
    A day-use park along a secluded strip of Lake Michigan shoreline, Saugatuck Dunes State Park offers 2.5 miles of shore line. The park has fresh water coastal dunes that are over 200 feet tall. The park's terrain varies from steep slopes to rolling hills.

  • Van Buren State Park
    23960 Ruggles Rd, S. Haven, (269) 637-2788
    Van Buren State Park has one mile of sandy beach and high dune formations along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This is a great place to camp for the various festivals that are held throughout the year such as the National Blueberry Fest, Harbor Fest, July 4th Arts Fair and Labor Day All Crafts Fair.

  • Van Buren Trail State Park
    (269) 637-2788
    Activities include biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.  Dirt or gravel surfaced multi-use trail that runs between Hartford and South Haven. Birders and hikers will find this a pleasant place.  

  • Yankee Springs Recreation Area
    2104 S. Briggs Rd, Middleville, (269) 795-9081 
    Many different campground locations available--visit website or call for information.  Three special points of interest in Yankee Springs are: Devil's Soupbowl, a glacially carved kettle formation, Graves Hill Overlook and The Pines. The park has mountain biking, horseback riding trails, fishing piers, beaches and nine lakes for fishing and lots of winter activities.

Camping
Camping is available at many of the state parks listed above, as well as other campgrounds throughout the greater Kalamazoo area and beyond.  These listed are within about 50 miles of Kalamazoo for short driving with kids.  Visit their individual websites or call for more information.  Visit the ARVC Michigan website to search for their member campgrounds throughout Michigan.

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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.