2026 Fall Park Programs & Events
Learn more & register for programs:
Tuesday, August 25th from 5:30 – 7 PM: Pollinator Hike at Chipman Preserve
- Join us for an exploration of the wonderful world of pollinators! On this hike, we’ll meet some of the pollinators of Chipman Preserve, learn about the important role they play in our ecosystems, and find out more about what we can do to help them.
- This event is FREE but space is limited! Please register on the SWMLC website by Monday, August 24.
Monday, September 14th from 3 – 6 PM: Pollinators at the Farmers Market at Merrill Park (5817 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048)
- Buzz by this special market day for free pollinator-themed activities, featuring SWMLC and the Kalamazoo Bee Club!
2026 Fall Events
Saturday, September 26th from 12 – 3 PM: Comstock Township’s 5th Annual Fall Fest at Merrill Park (5817 Comstock Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048)
Comstock Township Farmers Market: Join us for our 3rd season! Open every Monday 3 – 6 PM from June 1 to September 21, 2026. No market on Labor Day (September 7).
Rent a pavilion for your next gathering:
Reservation Season: Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Outside of this season, the pavilions are available on a walk-up, first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.
