Village Playdate
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday from 10 AM – 11:30 AM at the Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite o. Kalamazoo MI 49007.

Baby Café Open Hours - In Person
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Nourish your baby. Nourish yourself. Find your community at Rootead’s Baby Café
Thursdays weekly from 10 AM – 12 PM
The Baby Café is a walk-in parent support group with lactation professionals present to provide support for baby feeding. This free service is available in partnership with Bronson Health Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Date: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 10am-12pm
Location:
1st and 3rd Thursdays at the Baby Cafe, Rootead Enrichment Center, 505 East Kalamazoo Ave. Suite 0, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
2nd and 4th Thursdays, Virtually. Join using this link.

Baby Café Open Hours - Virtual
2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

Juneteenth Celebration @ Bronson Park
2026-06-20 13:00 - 19:00 | Bronson Park, 200 Rose Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!

When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 // 1-7 PM
Where: Bronson Park
Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration, June 20th from 1-7 PM at Bronson Park! We are now accepting registration applications for Volunteers, Sponsors, Food Trucks, and Vendors. This all-day event is expected to draw many people throughout the day, so don’t miss this exciting opportunity to be part of it!
VENDOR REGISTER: Juneteenth Registration Form

For any questions about the event please feel free to call us at 269-720-9200 or email: marketing@rootead.org

Youth Summer Camp - Session I
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead Youth Summer Camp offers three exciting sessions to choose from, running Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Rootead Studio.
Designed for youth ages 5–12 (must have completed Kindergarten), campers will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, create African-inspired crafts, and explore the strategy game Mancala.
Each session concludes with a family showcase where campers share what they’ve learned!
☀️ What to Know ☀️
• Campers must bring their own lunch daily. Lunch will not be provided.
• Snacks will be available throughout the day.
• Please pack an extra pair of clothes in your camper’s bag in case of clothing emergencies or scheduled water days (families will be notified ahead of time for any water activities).

There will be three sessions this year, and the dates are:

Session 1: Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Session 2: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Session 3: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 9:00am – 4:00pm

The cost of the summer camp is $200/week per child. Scholarships are available.

REGISTER HERE

Youth Summer Camp - Session II
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

Youth Summer Camp - Session III
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

African Masquerade Fundraiser Gala
2026-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 | The Epic Center, 359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL AFRICAN MASQUERADE FUNDRAISER GALA!

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 7-11 PM
Where: The Epic Center

More details to come!
