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Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Kalamazoo. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families in Kalamazoo celebrated the start of the holiday season on (November 22nd) at the 62nd annual Maple Hill Holiday Parade; the event featured community groups, colorful floats, and marching bands while raising funds for Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. Hundreds of locals enjoyed the festive procession and its promise to support families in need. MLive
- ➤ The City of Kalamazoo will host its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this Friday at Bronson Park from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The park will be lit around 6:00 p.m. with music, dance performances, kid-friendly craft and photo tents, food vendors, and free Holly Jolly Trolley rides running later in the season—continuing a tradition that dates back over 90 years. WKZO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 2,000 skaters from 138 teams competed in the 25th annual Kalamazoo Kick-Off Classic over Saturday and Sunday at the Wings Event Center—hosted by the Greater Kalamazoo Skating Association—bringing over $2 million to the local economy, and organizers plan to secure a new venue as the center faces changes in Spring 2028. WWMT
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Fort Wayne Komets
5-8 p.m. — Wings Event Center — Free LED bracelet — Celebrate Wicked Night with a magical hockey experience featuring a painted ice theme.
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KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run
2-3 p.m. — Portage, MI — Family-friendly event — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun time-prediction run for all ages.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
7:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a satirical holiday comedy that blends local humor with festive cheer.
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Jerico Faire
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Jerico — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with handmade goods and unique creations from Michigan's makers.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a satirical holiday rom-com that brings local humor and charm to the stage.
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A Christmas Carol
8-10 p.m. — The New Vic Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience Dickens’ warm tale of redemption and the spirit of Christmas this holiday season.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
Dec 5, 7:30 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive comedic take on holiday rom-coms with local charm and humor.
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A Carpenters' Christmas Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Miller Auditorium — $46.56 — Celebrate the season with a tribute concert featuring the beloved Christmas songs of the Carpenters.
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A Very Kalamazoo Christmas
2-8 p.m. — Farmers Alley Theatre — Ticket prices vary — A holiday rom-com parody that delivers laughs and local humor just in time for the festive season.
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Kalamazoo Wings vs. Bloomington Bison
5-8:30 p.m. — Wings Event Center — $9 tickets — Enjoy the first 269 Night with $2 beers and win a free ticket if the K-Wings win!
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