Wings Event Center
Kalamazoo, MI
3600 Vanrick Drive 49001
VENUE GUIDE
Wings Event Center
Plan more than your event at Wings Event Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Wings Event Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Wings Event Center and the surrounding Kalamazoo area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Kalamazoo Hotel & Suites
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.6 (576 reviews)
Candlewood Suites Kalamazoo by IHG
0.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (559 reviews)
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Kalamazoo
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.8 (342 reviews)
Clarion Inn I-94 near Expo Center
0.5 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.9 (1,759 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Wings Event Center & the Area
Wings Event Center is an event venue in Kalamazoo, MI. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Wings Event Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Butler's Breakfast and Lunch
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (916 reviews)
Jimmy John's
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (177 reviews)
PIZZA PERFECT
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (69 reviews)
Trak Houz Bar & Grill
0.3 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Wings Event Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (342 reviews)
Subway
0.4 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (321 reviews)
Nob Hill Bar & Grill
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (582 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Johnny's Markets
1.5 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (25 reviews)
BIGGBY COFFEE
1.6 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (624 reviews)
Fiddle Leaf Cafe
1.9 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (114 reviews)
Kitty Hawk Cafe & Seating
2.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (31 reviews)
Museums
Air Zoo Flight Discovery Center
1.9 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (577 reviews)
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
3.7 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,224 reviews)
Attractions
Emerald Drive Park
0.7 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (120 reviews)
Lexington Green Park
1.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (164 reviews)
Milham Park
2.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,069 reviews)
Blanche Hull Park
2.2 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (152 reviews)
Halfway between Chicago and Detroit
2.5 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (23 reviews)
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
2.8 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (1,200 reviews)
Shopping
Westnedge Corners Mall
2.8 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Wings Event Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (418 reviews)
Willow Creek Shopping Center
2.9 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (711 reviews)
Southland Mall
3.4 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (3,400 reviews)
Mall Plaza
3.5 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Wings Event Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (519 reviews)
Portage Crossings
3.5 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Wings Event Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,038 reviews)
North Kalamazoo Mall
3.7 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (319 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Wings Event Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Jimmy John's
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (177 reviews)
PIZZA PERFECT
0.3 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (69 reviews)
Trak Houz Bar & Grill
0.3 mi from the venue
Food near Wings Event Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (342 reviews)
Subway
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (321 reviews)
Nob Hill Bar & Grill
0.4 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (582 reviews)
Arby's
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Wings Event Center.
Today: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (1,169 reviews)
Getting to Wings Event Center
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • Metro serves Kalamazoo, MI. Check the agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Wings Event Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Wings Event Center can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Wings Event Center have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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