Get ready for a busy weekend in Kalamazoo! Saturday is packed with activities from an egg hunt downtown to learning about owls. Sunday brings unique local markets and a special concert. Here are the best picks for families on March 28th and 29th, 2026.
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Storywalk at Ottawa Sands: Is It Spring?
Ottawa Sands
Combine reading a book with a free outdoor nature hike.
Board Game Sundays
Sit and Stay Winery
Free entry to play board games indoors on Sunday afternoon.
WIB 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Southside Playground
Classic morning fun focused on finding Easter eggs.
· March 28
6: If you missed Friday, Saturday is your last chance to join this fun scavenger hunt across downtown shops. Kids will love searching for hidden eggs around the area. It's a great way to explore the city center!This is the only day this specific egg hunt activity is available this weekend.
: Come see incredibly creative books made entirely out of edible materials! Be sure to arrive between 3:30 and 4 PM to see the masterpieces before the 'Eat the Books' session starts right after 4 PM.It's a unique, one-day event blending art, literature, and food (for viewing, then eating!).
: If your kids love local wildlife, head to the Nature Center for this specialized Saturday program. You might learn how to identify local owl species!It focuses on local nature education happening specifically on Saturday.
: Get those baskets ready for the second annual Easter Egg Hunt at Southside Playground. This is a perfect morning activity for younger kids looking for some holiday fun.It's a classic, age-appropriate Easter activity occurring on Saturday.
: Celebrate National Swan Day with a guided hike at the Bird Sanctuary. This is a fantastic nature activity for Saturday morning if the weather cooperates!It's a specific Saturday celebration tied to a local nature attraction.
: Join neighbors to share homemade cookies and celebrate spring at the Urban Exposure Garden. It’s a sweet, community-centered gathering perfect for a Saturday afternoon.This community picnic is happening specifically on Saturday afternoon.
· March 29
1: Catch Las Cafeteras for an infectious live performance in the early evening. This is a great opportunity to enjoy high-energy music together as a family before heading home for the week.It's a specific concert event on Sunday afternoon, offering unique entertainment.
Also On· anytime this weekend
4: Your chance to grab fresh bread, pastries, and other local goods inside the market building before the season wraps up. It’s a great, brief outing for food-loving families.It runs every Saturday morning and provides fresh provisions for the weekend.
: Head to The Vine Barn to browse handmade goods and local treasures. This is a recurring monthly market that falls on the last Sunday this month.It's the last Sunday of the month, meaning this market is happening, and it offers browsing and shopping for the family.
FREE : This self-guided StoryWalk is available through Sunday and combines reading a children's book with a hike on the purple and green trails. Great free activity for younger readers.It's a free, self-guided activity confirmed to run through the end of the target weekend.
: The Gilmore Car Museum hosts a recurring winter lecture series, which falls on Sunday this week. If your older kids enjoy history or automotive topics, this is a worthwhile indoor trip.It's one of the few recurring educational events hitting Sunday this weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Kalamazoo this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 28-29) offers a free outdoor option: the self-guided Storywalk at Ottawa Sands: Is It Spring? Additionally, Board Game Sundays at Sit and Stay Winery has no charge for entry.
Is there anything fun happening downtown on Saturday?
Yes, the Second Annual Egg-cellent Eye Spy Adventure in Downtown Kalamazoo runs until 4 PM on Saturday, and the 2026 Edible Book Festival is happening nearby at the Kalamazoo Book Arts Center.
What can we do indoors on Sunday?
You can visit the Holistic Health Fair at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, enjoy Board Game Sundays at Sit and Stay Winery, or check out the Winter Lecture Series at the Gilmore Car Museum.
