Trunk-or-treats and movies are perfect ways to enjoy Halloween, but there are more ways to find community fun. Kalamazoo, in southwest Michigan, has a unique environment that's ideal for celebrating. Experiencing the area's culture can help you take a step closer to finding your future home.
According to the Detroit Free Press, more than 50% of adults celebrating Halloween will dress up in costume. If you want to bring Halloween to life in Kalamazoo, you won't be alone in the celebration.
Kalamazoo is a great city to find festive, intergenerational fun, where you can embrace the Halloween spirit. Lakehouse Kalamazoo is surrounded by entertainment, businesses, and colleges. By living in our community, you can create balance in your social life and health.
Take a look below to discover which fun Halloween activities are happening in Kzoo this year!
Kalamazoo is no stranger to fun, and as a resident of Lakehouse, you can join in on the excitement!
Here are fun Halloween activities you don't want to overlook in Kzoo:
Below are more ideas to help you make the most of Halloween in retirement.
Regardless of age, when people think of Halloween, they often recall their favorite spooky movie. If you want to share your love of Halloween, host a movie night with trick-or-treats and fun friends.
To make the movie night more enjoyable, ask everyone to dress up as their favorite characters! You can have a movie marathon in the comfort of your apartment or include more people in community spaces. The best part about this Halloween activity is that you don't need to leave home conveniences behind!
Take a look at the Lakehouse Kalamazoo gallery to pick your next location for Halloween films. Our welcoming atmosphere will ensure a good time, but we also have theaters nearby.
Did you know that Lakehouse Kalamazoo helps residents connect with themselves and others in the community?
Halloween is a great excuse to bring people together and learn more about them. Costumes and decor can help you discover a person's interests and create a more thrilling celebration. If you want to have a time in Kalamazoo, you don't even need to leave the community.
Here are a few social ideas to consider at Lakehouse:
By utilizing Lakehouse Kalamazoo amenities, you can enjoy Halloween without feeling disconnected.
Celebrating with family members and friends can be a challenge when you want to appeal to each person's interests. At the Gilmore Car Museum Pumpkin Patch, however, you can ensure a good time for everyone.
Many of our residents visit the museum first and then head over to the pumpkin patch. All season long, Halloween activities will be occurring with kid-friendly options included. Fall seasonal games are incorporated at the farm, making it a hands-on experience!
Who says you must wait until October 31st to celebrate Halloween?
If Halloween is one of your favorite holidays, decorating can be just as exciting. By inviting friends or family members to Lakehouse Kalamazoo, you can get in the spirit and hang the decor.
Lakehouse has an on-site chef to prepare meals daily, meaning you have more time to decorate. Our goal is to enhance the overall quality of life for seniors so they can focus on fulfillment and rest. Once your assisted living arrangements are set up for Halloween, you'll be more excited to see the results and watch movies.
Whether you're celebrating Halloween within the community or venturing into Kzoo, there are several ways to make it fun. Dressing up and trying festive home ideas can help inspire others to participate in spooky fun and liven events. By focusing on these aspects, you can appeal to both adults and children.
Lakehouse Kalamazoo has an exciting art workshop, where you can unleash your festive side. Depending on the day, you can participate in group crafts or develop someone on your own. Grandkids and friends can offer inspiration with costume creativity, so you can design the best Halloween outfit in 2025!
Halloween bingo is a great way to have intergenerational fun, regardless of mobility issues. The game is simple; you mark off items on your bingo sheet until you get five in a row and call out "Bingo!" Since there isn't much movement involved, this is an ideal activity for aging adults.
According to Bridge Michigan, Kalamazoo is known for providing free tuition to college and high school graduates. If you have grandkids in the area participating in Kalamazoo's incentives, you'll be a short ride down the road. Kalamazoo is also known for its cultural attractions and businesses.
If you enjoy museums and natural wildlife, Kalamazoo won't let you down. A fun piece of Michigan history is that downtown is where the nation's first outdoor shopping mall opened. Radio station 99.1 WFMK has followed the local shopping scene since the mall opened on August 19, 1959.
There are so many fun Halloween activities to consider when living at Lakehouse Kalamazoo. By participating in the spooky fun, you can bond with loved ones and create a more vibrant life.
Lakehouse Kalamazoo is more than a retirement community; it's a home through its features and useful amenities. Our assisted living community considers the individual needs of residents and has staff available at all times. With proper support, you can jump into Halloween festivities with confidence.
We gladly welcome you to tour the Lakehouse community to ensure it's a good fit for your lifestyle. To schedule a tour, call us at (269) 234-7390 or contact our team online!