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SUMMARY:LINK Kalamazoo - Downtown Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Grab your crew and get ready to explore downtown Kalamazoo during this free\, interactive scavenger hunt! \nTeams will have one hour to make their way through downtown\, using a mobile app to complete challenges\, uncover clues and compete for a chance to take home a prize. Teams of approximately 4–6 people are encouraged\, with final team assignments and additional game details provided to registered participants. \nOnce the hunt is over\, keep the fun going with an afterparty on Bates Alley\, where participants can grab food and drinks from their favorite downtown restaurants and bars. \nWhether you know downtown Kalamazoo like the back of your hand or you’re ready to discover something new\, gather your team and put your skills to the test during 269 Fest! \nEvent Details\nTime: Approximately 6 p.m.\nDuration: 1 hour\nStarting Location: To be announced\nTeam Size: Approximately 4–6 people\nCost: Free\nPrize: To be announced\nAfterparty: Bates Alley \nRSVP required. Registered participants will receive instructions for downloading the scavenger hunt app along with additional event details before the event.
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LOCATION:Downtown Kalamazoo Mall
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SUMMARY:Sounds of the Zoo weekend kickoff with a 2nd Line Parade
DESCRIPTION:Experience the sounds of Kalamazoo during Sounds of the Zoo\, a free multicultural music festival bringing artists\, music lovers and the community together at venues throughout the city. \nAs part of the 2026 festival\, this event offers another opportunity to discover live music\, experience Kalamazoo’s vibrant arts and culture scene\, and connect with the community through music. Sounds of the Zoo features local\, regional\, national and international performers while celebrating diverse voices and musical styles. \nEvent Details \nPresented by: Sounds of the Zoo\nLocation: Parade starting at the Radisson Hotel\nDate & Time: 4 PM\nAdmission: Free \nCheck back for additional performance and artist details as they become available.
URL:https://the269.com/event/sounds-of-the-zoo-weekend-kickoff-with-a-2nd-line-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Kalamazoo Mall
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SUMMARY:WMU Football Game vs. Boise State University
DESCRIPTION:Western Michigan Football vs. Boise State\nGet ready for a big day of college football in Kalamazoo as the Western Michigan Broncos take on the Boise State Broncos at Stafford-Smith Field at Waldo Stadium. \nThe September 26 matchup marks the first-ever football meeting between Western Michigan and Boise State and will be part of a special day at Waldo. WMU will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its historic 2016 MAC Championship and Cotton Bowl team\, and fans can also enjoy the annual Buster’s Tailgate Concert as part of the game-day festivities. \nWhether you’re a lifelong Bronco fan\, visiting Kalamazoo for the weekend or looking for another way to experience the energy of the city during 269 Fest\, head to Waldo Stadium and cheer on the Brown & Gold! \nEvent Details\nTeams: Western Michigan University vs. Boise State University\nDate: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\nTime: TBA\nLocation: Stafford-Smith Field at Waldo Stadium\nAddress: 1903 W. Michigan Ave.\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49008\nSpecial Events: 2016 Team Celebration & Buster’s Tailgate Concert\nTickets: Available through WMU Athletics
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