Events calendar
Oct 9, 2026
West Hills Fall Pickleball Celebration Party
Join us at the Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex on Friday, Oct. 9 for our West Hills Fall Party. Open play begins at 4-6 or 6-8 p.m. and the party begins at 6-9 p.m. Enjoy light appetizers, beer wing…
Date:
Friday, Oct. 9
Time:
4 to 9 p.m.
Location:
West HIlls Athletic Club
2001 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
College of Health and Human Services 50th Anniversary Golden Gala
Join us as we celebrate the College of Health and Human Services’ 50th Anniversary Golden Gala—an evening of celebration, reconnecting with fellow alumni and looking ahead to our next chapter.
Date:
Friday, Oct. 9
Time:
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location:
Fetzer Center
2251 Business Ct,
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
College of Education and Human Development's 28th Annual Alumni Awards
Join the College of Education and Human Development as we celebrate this year's Golden Apple and Keystone Award winners. Registration is free and dinner will be provided.
Date:
Friday, Oct. 9
Time:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Ballroom,
Student Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend
Bronco Marching Band alumni, join us for the 6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend Oct. 9 and 10, 2026.
Date:
Friday, Oct. 9
Time:
7 to 9 p.m.
Location:
WMU Richmond Center for Visual Arts Lobby
2290 Auditorium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles
Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date:
Friday, Oct. 9
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Oct 10, 2026
Broncopalooza 2026: WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Join us for the WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on Oct. 10, 2026.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
All day
Location:
Heritage Hall Grand Lawn
625 Oakland Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Kick off Homecoming weekend with the WMU Alumni Association!
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
All day
Location:
Heritage Hall Grand Lawn
625 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Onyx Society Homecoming 2026
Join the Onyx Society for Western Michigan University Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 9–10, for alumni networking, the annual meeting, tailgate, football and Game Night.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Western Michigan University Campus
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Mid Autumn Festival, Tai Chi and Meditation and More
Join us at upcoming fall library outreach events, including the Mid Autumn Festival, Tai Chi and Meditation Workshops and more.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch
7265 W Main St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend
Bronco Marching Band alumni, join us for the 6th Annual Bronco Marching Band Homecoming Weekend Oct. 9 and 10, 2026.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
12 to 5 p.m.
Location:
WMU Richmond Center for Visual Arts Lobby
2290 Auditorium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
WMU Paper Tailgate
Get ready for a fun afternoon of Bronco football, food, and networking before Western takes on Kent State! Connect with fellow students, alumni, faculty, and industry friends while showing your…
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
12 to 3 p.m.
Location:
WMU East Campus, Lot 104
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Onyx Society Homecoming 2026
Join the Onyx Society for Western Michigan University Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 9–10, for alumni networking, the annual meeting, tailgate, football and Game Night.
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
5 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Western Michigan University Campus
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles
Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Guest Artist Recital: Aron Zelkowicz, Cello
With a broad career as a cellist, performer, teacher and administrator, Aron Zelkowicz has cultivated a repertoire both classical and ethnic, familiar and obscure. He serves as the Founder…
Date:
Saturday, Oct. 10
Time:
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall
Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Oct 11, 2026
University Bands
A showcase of WMU bands, including the University Wind Symphony, University Symphonic Band, and the University Concert Band.
Date:
Sunday, Oct. 11
Time:
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
WMU Theatre Presents Birthday Candles
Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it's her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. As the years race by,…
Date:
Sunday, Oct. 11
Time:
2 to 4 p.m.
Location:
Gilmore Theatre Complex, York Theatre
1351 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Oct 12, 2026
Master's of Literacy Studies Virtual Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the fully online Master's of Literacy Studies at Western Michigan University. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Monday, Oct. 12
Time:
12 to 1 p.m.
Zhang Career Center: Major Insights (Monday Group)
Major Insights is geared to first-year and transfer students who are undecided on their chosen business major. The program consists of 90-minute, hands-on sessions on three consecutive Monday…
Date:
Monday, Oct. 12
Time:
3 to 5 p.m.
Location:
3150 Schneider Hall
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US 
Starting Gate Speaker Series: Commercial Lending in the Current Economic Environment
Starting Gate is a year-long student business accelerator program that gives WMU students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. Each week, a speaker will address a new topic…
Date:
Monday, Oct. 12
Time:
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
2200 Business Court
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US Oct 13, 2026
PhD in Organizational Change Leadership Information Session
Join us for a virtual information session to learn about the PhD in Organizational Change Leadership at 12 p.m. ET. Please register to receive your webex link.
Date:
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Time:
12 to 12:30 p.m.