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Kalamazoo
Monday, October 27th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several Kalamazoo County communities have set trick-or-treat hours for Halloween with times ranging from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Residents in Parchment, Schoolcraft, Mattawan, Vicksburg, Three Rivers, and downtown Otsego will follow these hours on Oct. 31—others should check with their neighborhood associations. MLive
- ➤ Kalamazoo's 45th annual Model Train Show and Sale is set for Sunday, November 2 at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center at 2900 Lake Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—vendors will sell new and used model railroad items and local clubs will operate exhibits—and admission is $6 for adults while kids 12 and under enter free. WKZO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Greensky Bluegrass will perform two 25th anniversary shows at Wings Event Center on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1—featuring special guests and selections from their new album XXV. The band, which began during a local Halloween house party, will honor its Kalamazoo roots while sharing the stage with Sam Bush, Holly Bowling and Lindsay Lou. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kalamazoo plans to transform the downtown 'Spaghetti Bowl' — a far west end near local campuses — with new street designs and multi-story development to reconnect the area. A WMU student group will hold a Tuesday news conference to announce a direct connection between students and downtown businesses, with city and university officials attending. WKZO
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Haunted Halloween Tour
5-9 p.m. — Henderson Castle Apple Orchard — $12 per person, kids 10 & under half off — Experience a spooky family adventure with playful zombies, face painting, and Halloween treats.
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Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Western Michigan Broncos Football
1-4 p.m. — Waldo Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling college football showdown between rival teams in Kalamazoo.
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MAC-SBC Challenge: Coastal Carolina vs. Western Michigan Basketball
6 PM — Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, MI — Ticket pricing varies — Catch an exciting matchup as the Broncos take on the Chanticleers in college basketball action.
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safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
1-5 p.m. — YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo — Free — Learn valuable skills to engage individuals at risk of suicide and connect them with support.
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Clark Logic Hiring Fair, Walk-In Interviews!
Clark Logic is hosting a Hiring Fair, November 5 & 6, 6–10 AM and 3–7 PM at 3801 E. Kilgore Road. The company is hiring for numerous roles, including CDL-A drivers, diesel and small engine mechanics, riggers, landscapers, lawn technicians, warehouse associates, staff accountants, human resources professionals, property managers, project coordinators, and more.
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Preschool Playgroup at Washington Square Library
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Washington Square Branch — Free entry — Engage in imaginative play and developmental activities with community support.
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Kalamazoo Wings Military Appreciation Night
7-8:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — First 1,000 fans receive a special giveaway — Celebrate and honor our armed forces with a night of hockey and community support.
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Full Cord Trio Live at The Clover Room
8-10 p.m. — The Clover Room — $20.00 — Experience the rising bluegrass stars of Full Cord Trio as they showcase their fresh sound and award-winning talent.
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The Joy Modulators Live
6-8 p.m. — The Clover Room — $20.00 — Enjoy songs from Nights and Weekends along with new tracks from the upcoming album Tumble Dry Low.
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WMU Football vs. Ohio University
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Waldo Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling college football showdown between Western Michigan and Ohio University.
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