# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Youth & Family Paddle 101
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at Woods Lake for a free, family-friendly event where kids and their families can learn the basics of kayaking and explore the natural wonders of the Kalamazoo River Watershed! Hosted in partnership with the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council. 

This hands-on outdoor experience is designed for families with kids ages 5 and up who are new to kayaking. Participants will enjoy a series of hands-on educational activities, interactive games, and guided kayaking instruction. Children who complete all activities throughout the event will receive a prize.

Kzoo Parks will provide kayaks, and Mainstream Tackle & Outdoors will be providing canoes.

Register online for this free event at www.kzooparks.org/YouthPaddle
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/youth-and-family-paddle-101/200029929636551
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 43

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Woods Lake Park, 2900 Oakland Drive
- **lat**: 42.26222
- **long**: -85.61281
- **full address**: Woods Lake Park, 2900 Oakland Drive, Woods Lake Park, 2718 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Youth & Family Paddle 101 being held?
  - **A:** Youth & Family Paddle 101 takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Woods Lake Park, 2900 Oakland Drive, Woods Lake Park, 2718 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Youth & Family Paddle 101?
  - **A:** Youth & Family Paddle 101 is organized by Kzoo Parks.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Youth & Family Paddle 101 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Youth & Family Paddle 101 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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