With the fading crackle of fireworks, Kalamazoo is fully into Summer. West Michigan is a great place for biking, canoeing, hiking, and camping, or beachtime at Lake Michigan.
Summer events near Kalamazoo
May 1- September 25 Summer Time Live 118 free concerts Kalamazoo and surroundings
July 3-7 Field of Flight: Air Show and Balloon Festival Battle Creek
July 26- August 4 Coast Guard Festival Grand Haven
August 8-11 National Blueberry Festival South Haven
August 23-25 Hastings Summerfest Hastings
August 30- September 3 Lawrence Ox Roast Lawrence
Also consider:
50 fun things to do in Michigan this summer
West Michigan Summer Weekends
Kalamazoo Farmers Market
Michigan Fireworks Displays a comprehensive list of fireworks throughout the state
Kzoo Kids: 101 Summer fun ideas for families.
Gazelle Sports Events page (running and races)
Bike Friendly Kalamazoo's Event listings
Event listings from Discover Kalamazoo
Events from West Michigan Tourist Association
Cleveland.com promotes Lake Michigan beach towns.
Beach Freaks guide to Michigan's Best Beaches
League of Michigan Bicyclist's Michigan Ride Calendar
West Michigan Coastal Kayaker's Association Event Calendar
Events calendar from Pure Michigan
Sarrett Nature Center's Event list Benton Harbor
Best Beach Umbrellas from the Wirecutter