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Kalamazoo
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Housing Resources Inc. will host its annual Walk to End Homelessness on Saturday, March 21. Volunteers will check in at 9 a.m. at Homer Stryker Field and follow a 5K route along the River Valley Trail to the Rickman House to support housing programs. WKZO
- ➤ City officials unveiled a new pink + green branding for downtown on Feb. 9 that brightens signage, flags, and trash bins at the Kalamazoo Mall. The updated look, designed with input from business owners and residents, will be rolled out throughout downtown over the next year to reflect growth. MLive
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Member Meetup at Wax Wings Brewing Company
4-6 p.m. — Wax Wings Brewing Company — $1 donation per beer — Celebrate the debut of Exhibit Ale brewed in collaboration with Wax Wings while supporting the KIA.
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Kalamazoo Nature Center Guided Hike
2-3 p.m. — Kalamazoo Nature Center — Free entry — Explore the beautiful trails of KNC with a guided hike through nature's hidden gems.
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Great Lakes Gift Show
March 2-4 — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Cost varies — Discover a fantastic collection of unique companies and name brands at Michigan's premier gift and boutique show.
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Great Lakes Gift Show Kalamazoo
5 PM – 5 PM — Kalamazoo County Expo Center — Check for entry costs — Discover the latest trends and products in the gift and toy industry.
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Stephen King's Misery
7:30–9:15 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — $45-$49, $20 student tickets — Experience the gripping tale of an author held captive by his obsessed fan in this thrilling live adaptation.
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Arancini Cooking Class
4-8 p.m. — 4023 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI — Hands-on experience — Learn to craft delicious Sicilian arancini from scratch while exploring their rich history.
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Live Music with Megan Dooley
7-9 p.m. — Zero: Non-Alcoholic Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of live music at a unique venue.
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Zazzy Concert Experience
9 PM – 1 AM — Papa Pete's — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a night of live funk music featuring Zazzy's remixes.
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Welcome Little Sister: Community Efforts to Protect Local Woods
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Portage District Library — Free entry — Discover how the community came together to protect twelve acres of woods adjacent to Kleinstuck Preserve.
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Giving Women Their Flowers
5:30-8 p.m. — The Desenberg — Celebrate Women’s History Month — An inspiring evening honoring women who lead, create, and uplift communities.
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