City of Portage - Parks & Recreation
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Wednesday May 1 7:30am EDT
Garlic Mustard Pull
Help manage invasive species in the Portage Park system and win a prize! During May, collect as many bags of garlic mustard as you can at any of the Portage parks. Then, bring your bags to Portage Parks & Recreation at 320 Library Lane for weigh in. At the end of the mo......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:30pm EDT
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
SESSION 1: The Disc Golf Experience for Beginners
May the force (of your disc) be with you! Learn the ins and outs of disc golfing. Take a shot at throwing a variety of discs, experience the art of putting, and learn the basics of disc golfer etiquette. https://www.portagemi.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3891
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Sunday May 5 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Portage Farmers Market
The Portage Farmers Market brings you the best local produce every season. The 2024 market is open May 5 to October 13, every Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Each market features 20 to 30 local vendors including farmers, producers, artisans, and crafters. Browse local offerin......More
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Monday May 6 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Step Up Kids Run Club: Session 1 Ages 4-6
Kids, step up at the run club to develop running and empowerment skills. Pair healthy running habits with mindset practices week by week to help build physical endurance and support mental health. In the last class, kids have the chance to complete an age-appropriate fi......More
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Monday May 6 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Step Up Kids Run Club: Session 1 Ages 7-12
Kids, step up at the run club to develop running and empowerment skills. Pair healthy running habits with mindset practices week by week to help build physical endurance and support mental health. In the last class, kids have the chance to complete an age-appropriate fi......More
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Tuesday May 7 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Yoga 4 Life - May Session
Join personal fitness trainer Josie Moorlag in this monthly yoga class for adults of all experience levels. Yoga is an excellent way to relax, refocus, improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and help manage pain. Classes in the spring, fall, and winter are held in......More
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Friday May 10 All Day
Self-Guided Bike Expeditions
Celebrate Kalamazoo Area Bike Week and enjoy the many benefits of cycling during National Bike Month. Pick up a FREE copy of Bike Expeditions at Portage Parks & Recreation and enjoy self-guided bike tours at your leisure. This program launches Friday, May 10 and continu......More
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Saturday May 11 10:30am EDT
Mayor’s Ride
In collaboration with the 2024 Kalamazoo Bicycle Show, the Mayor’s Ride will depart this year from Bronson Park and tour around Kalamazoo where you will hear future plans for bike infrastructure in the county. For more information about this program, visit kalamazoocity......More
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Saturday May 11 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Nature Hike: Frequent Fliers
Celebrate Migratory Bird Day by taking a stroll through Eliason Nature Reserve. This program includes a presentation from a biologist from the Air Zoo, with a focus on birding vocabulary and bird anatomy. Learn about avian flyways, the best migratory “pit stops” in our ......More