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The Portage Farmers Market runs June 7 through October 25, every Sunday from 10 AM – 2 PM. Browse local vendors offering fresh produce, meat, eggs, fruits, baked goods, flowers, crafts and gifts! Vendors interested in participating may email farmmkt@portagemi.gov or call 324-9237. For more information or to check vendor offerings, go to farmersmarket.portagemi.gov or visit us on Facebook and Instagram @PortageMarket.

Day campers will experience all the joys and benefits associated with fishing and environmental conservation. During this unique adventure, youth will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn skills necessary to start their own fishing memories. Professional instruction and guidance is provided as youth participate in many hands on activities, and of course... GO FISHING! The registration fee includes a fishing rod. To register, visit mypark.portagemi.gov and click on the purple Recreation Activities & Facility Rentals button. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to camp start date.

This summer the City of Portage Summer Concert Series, will be held at a new location - Ramona Park (8600 South Sprinkle Road) and will feature a drive-in style set-up while patrons remain in or near their vehicle to maintain social distancing. The series features various genres of music fun for all ages and admission is FREE to the Summer Concert Series. Special thanks to our Series Sponsor, the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo and Honor Credit Union!

Get inspired with essays written by local students about why Portage is a great place to be. View Portage through the eyes of Portage youth with the past winners of the City of Portage’s annual essay contest, “I Love Portage!”. This year's winners will present their essays at our Tree Lighting event in December.

One of two monthly regular City Council meetings.

The Portage Culinary Academy offers monthly cooking classes at Stuart Manor. Whether you are a beginning cook or at the intermediate level, the Portage Culinary Academy has something for you. These cooking classes have limited space and fill up quickly. To register, go to mypark.portagemi.gov and click the purple Recreation Activities & Facility Rentals button. Registration deadline is 2 weeks prior to each class. Space is limited so don’t wait to register. You’ve tasted some of his great cooking from the Portage Farmers Market, now Chef Brinn is ready to teach you how to make your own Pasta Carbonara and Chicken Florentine. Vegan and gluten-free options available.

Join the Portage Department of Public Safety and Portage Parks & Recreation for the biggest annual Pig Out yet! This FREE back-to-school event provides kids with backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year. Enjoy a traditional summer cookout, your local favorite magician Brian Penny, face painting, balloon animals, carnival games and much more! This event is FREE and no registration is required. School supplies and food will be provided while supplies last. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or donating new school supplies, contact Portage Parks & Recreation at 329-4522.

Participants will acquire basic knowledge of all strokes with an emphasis on playing points on a scaled-down court utilizing developmental equipment. Match situations will be introduced. This camp is for beginner players ages 5-14. Friday is make-up day in case of inclement weather. Register at Portage YMCA: 324-9622 or kzooymca.org.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Don't worry our movies are now drive-in style alongside our Friday at the Flats event. We will be moving to Ramona Park (8600 South Sprinkle Road) to make sure we have enough space to maintain social distancing for the drive in. Parking will be in the football fields. Some of your local food trucks will be available for take-out from 5 - 8 PM. Feel free to eat by your vehicle or take it home. Then you and your family can enjoy a movie from your vehicle beginning around 9 PM. You will be able to hear the movie from a radio station in your vehicle. No other concessions will be available for purchase.

Looking for something to fill your Friday nights? Look no further than Movies in the Park! All shows start around 9 PM (or shortly after depending on sunset). Don't worry our Movies are now a Drive-In Movie alongside our Friday at the Flats event. We will be moving to Ramona Park (8600 South Sprinkle Road) to make sure we have enough space to maintain social distancing for the drive in. Parking will be in the football fields. Some of your local food trucks will be available for take-out from 5 - 8 PM. Feel free to eat by your vehicle or take it home. Then you and your family can enjoy a movie from your vehicle beginning around 9 PM. You will be able to hear the movie from a radio station in your vehicle. No other concessions will be available for purchase. A special thank you to our sponsors: Celebration Cinema and Texas Roadhouse.

Enjoy the warm summer night air and a bonfire at Ramona Park Beach. Gather with friends and family for this summer tradition under the stars. Materials for making s’mores will be provided.

One of two monthly regular City Council meetings.