Events calendar

Oct 8, 2026

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Mini Cultural Festival Fall 2026

The Mini Cultural Festival is an opportunity to learn more about cultures from around the world and to share your own cultural heritage, customs and traditions.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Ballroom B WMU Student Center
1070 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49006 US
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WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles

Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 9, 2026

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Onyx Society Homecoming 2026

Join the Onyx Society for Western Michigan University Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 9–10, for alumni networking, the annual meeting, tailgate, football and Game Night.
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
Western Michigan University Campus
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Alumni Achievement Awards

The College of Arts and Sciences proudly celebrates its outstanding alumni annually at the Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony. Alumni are nominated and selected based upon their exemplary…
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location:
Student Center Ballrooms A & B
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Haworth College of Business Alumni Awards Ceremony

Join us for a ceremony celebrating this year's honorees of the Haworth College of Business alumni awards program, where we recognize alumni and friends with extraordinary career and service…
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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West Hills Fall Pickleball Celebration Party

Join us at the Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex on Friday, Oct. 9 for our West Hills Fall Party. Open play begins at 4-6 or 6-8 p.m. and the party begins at 6-9 p.m. Enjoy light appetizers, beer wing…
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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College of Health and Human Services 50th Anniversary Golden Gala

Join us as we celebrate the College of Health and Human Services’ 50th Anniversary Golden Gala—an evening of celebration, reconnecting with fellow alumni and looking ahead to our next chapter.
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
2251 Business Ct,
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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College of Education and Human Development's 28th Annual Alumni Awards

Join the College of Education and Human Development as we celebrate this year's Golden Apple and Keystone Award winners. Registration is free and dinner will be provided.
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Ballroom, Student Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Bronco Marching Band for Homecoming Weekend

6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend

Bronco Marching Band alumni, join us for the 6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend Oct. 9 and 10, 2026.
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
WMU Richmond Center for Visual Arts Lobby
2290 Auditorium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A birthday cake with candles lit and the words "Birthday Candles"

WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles

Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Oct 10, 2026

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Broncopalooza 2026: WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

Join us for the WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on Oct. 10, 2026.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: All day
Location:
Heritage Hall Grand Lawn
625 Oakland Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

Kick off Homecoming weekend with the WMU Alumni Association!
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: All day
Location:
Heritage Hall Grand Lawn
625 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Onyx Society Homecoming 2026

Join the Onyx Society for Western Michigan University Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 9–10, for alumni networking, the annual meeting, tailgate, football and Game Night.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Western Michigan University Campus
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops

Join us at upcoming fall library outreach Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch
7265 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Bronco Marching Band for Homecoming Weekend

6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend

Bronco Marching Band alumni, join us for the 6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend Oct. 9 and 10, 2026.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 12 to 5 p.m.
Location:
WMU Richmond Center for Visual Arts Lobby
2290 Auditorium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Paper Tailgate

Get ready for a fun afternoon of Bronco football, food, and networking before Western takes on Kent State! Connect with fellow students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends while showing your…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 12 to 3 p.m.
Location:
WMU East Campus, Lot 104
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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WMU Dance Alumni Homecoming Hosted by Partners in Dance

Partners in Dance invites you to join us for a fun-filled alumni Saturday during WMU Homecoming Weekend, October 10th.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Onyx Society Homecoming 2026

Join the Onyx Society for Western Michigan University Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 9–10, for alumni networking, the annual meeting, tailgate, football and Game Night.
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Western Michigan University Campus
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A birthday cake with candles lit and the words "Birthday Candles"

WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles

Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
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Guest Artist Recital: Aron Zelkowicz, Cello

With a broad career as a cellist, performer, teacher and administrator, Aron Zelkowicz has cultivated a repertoire both classical and ethnic, familiar and obscure. He serves as the Founder…
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US