Guide to Spring Break in Kokomo - 2023

 
 

Spring Break in Kokomo doesn’t have to be a bore! Here’s a list of some exciting ways to spend your stay-cation.


TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt

Kokomo BobKats at Memorial Gym

The Kokomo BobKats are back at Memorial Gymnasium for a home game you don’t want to miss. Take the family for an afternoon cheering on Kokomo’s 2023 players!

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26
Where: Memorial Gymnasium, 200 S. Apperson Way, Kokomo


Fired Arts Studio Peep Hunt

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From now until April 7, you can go on a scavenger hunt to find the escaped peeps from Fired Arts Studio! Start your hunt by picking up a guide, find as many peeps as you can and those who find at least 15 of them will be entered to win one of two prize baskets valued at over $300! All guides must be turned in by 8 p.m. on April 7.


Spring Fling Putt-Putt

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Ages 3 to 11 are invited to enjoy Spring Break fun at the library! Head to the KHCPL and try for your best score in putt-putt!

Ages: 3 to 11

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29
Where: Children's Department - KHCPL Main 220 N. Union St., Kokomo


Spring Break Camp with Wrangler and Friends

Registration is now open for Spring Break Camp with Wrangler and Friends! Ages 4 to 11 can enjoy all-day, morning or afternoon camp where they will experience horseback riding, homesteading, animal education and more!

When: All day (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), AM (9 a.m. to noon) or PM (noon to 3 p.m.) March 27 to 31 and April 3 to 7.

Register today by clicking here.


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Fired Arts Studio Kids Spring Break Camp Week 1

Kids from Kindergarten all the way to grade 12 are invited for three days of creative fun at Fired Arts Studio! You will create a planter painting with yarn technique (soil and seeds provided at pick-up), a rainy day canvas drip painting and a hedgehog pencil holder! Call Fired Arts Studio at 765-450-3088 to learn more.

When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 28 through March 30
Where: Fired Arts Studio, 106 N. Main St., Kokomo


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Spring Fling - Craftapalooza

Spend Spring Break playing, making and building at your local library!

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28
Where:
Discovery Center - Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo
Ages: 3 to 11

AND

When: 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Friday, March 31
Where:
Cardinal & Peony Room - KHCPL South, 1755 E. Center Road, Kokomo
Ages: 3 to 11


Digital Den Tech Class: 3D Printing

Wanting to get started with 3D printing? The Digital Den is here to teach you how!

When: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28
Where:
Digital Den - Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo
Ages: High school and adults


Discovery Center - Robots

Meet new friends and play with the library’s collection of low and high-tech games and activities!

When: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28
Where: Discovery Center - Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo
Ages: 8 to 13


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Spring Fling - Play Dough

Spend some time at the library making a Play Dough creation!

When: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 29
Where:
Cardinal & Peony Room - Kokomo Howard County Public Library South 1755 E. Center Road, Kokomo
Ages: 3 to 11

AND

When: Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 30
Where:
Discovery Center - Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo


Discovery Center - Hex Bugs

Have fun and meet new friends playing with our collection of low-tech and high-tech games and activities.

When: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29
Where: Discovery Center - Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo


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Free Spring Break Family Movies at Mary Max Cinemas Logansport 5+

Enjoy two free spring break movies at Mary Max Cinemas in Logansport! On March 29, you can check out “DC League of Superpets” (PG) and on March 30 “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” (PG) will be playing! Doors open at 9 a.m. and the movies begin at 10 a.m. Seating is limited and early arrival is encouraged. Dry food goods and cleaning
supplies will be collected to benefit EMMAUS MISSION.

When: Wednesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 30
Where: 3910 Lexington Road, Logansport, IN


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Discovery Center - 3D Pens

Have fun and meet new friends playing with our collection of 3D Pens!

When: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30
Where: Discovery Center - Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo
Ages: 8 to 13 years old


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Reading with Pet Partners - Love on a Leash

Spend time reading with a licensed and trained therapy pet at the library!

When: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 1
Where: Children's Department Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo
All ages welcome


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S.T.E.A.M. Mania! - Sandwich Algorithms

Head to the library to celebrate National PB&J Day by using STEM to instruct a robot to make sandwiches. (Please note sandwiches will be made using sun butter.)

When: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Where:
Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main - Meeting Rooms A & B Combined, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo
Ages: 6 to 13


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First Friday Downtown Kokomo

First Friday has returned! Celebrate the weekend and spring in Kokomo at various businesses throughout downtown!

When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 7
Where: Downtown Kokomo


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Fired Arts Studio Kids Spring Break Camp Week 2

Attention spring breakers! Sign up now for Fired Arts Studio’s Spring break camp and get creative with the professionals! Kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to complete a bubble wrap octopus canvas, A 3-D sand/shell mosaic and a blowfish plate with a bubble technique! Call Fired Arts Studio at 765-450-3088 to learn more.

When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 4 through April 6
Where: Fired Arts Studio, 106 N. Main St.


Other activities you can enjoy throughout spring break and beyond:


Stay-Cation Family pass to the YMCA

The YMCA is offering $25 for a staycation pass for the whole family! Enjoy full access to the facility, group fitness classes, aquatics center and, if you decide to join, a waived joiner fee! The passes are good from now until April 7th!


Antique Shop Treasure Hunt

Use this list and have a scavenger hunt at one of the many antique shops in Kokomo!

  1. Old Thyme Mercantile 2905 S. Washington St., Kokomo

  2. The Original Treasure Mart 1201 E. Vaile Ave., Kokomo

  3. Treasure Mart Antiques Mall
    116 W. Alto Road, Kokomo

  4. The Glass Monicole 924 S. Locke St., Kokomo

  5. Wild Ostrich Antiques 928 S. Main St., Kokomo

  6. Vendor City 537 S. Reed Road, Kokomo


Visit Geek Street

In the 100 block of East Sycamore Street is a sequence of businesses that welcome geeks with open arms! From Kokomo Toys and Collectibles to Chapter 2 Books, American Dream Hi-Fi and Comics Cubed, you’ll feel right at home with these unique shops!


Kokomo Opalescent Glass Tour

Since 1888, Kokomo Opalescent Glass has been producing high-quality glass right here in Kokomo! Want to get a behind-the-scenes look at the process? Schedule a tour today!

When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m.

Cost: Adult: $6  Student: $3

All tours must be scheduled in advance.  Please call the Op Shop at 765-457-1829 to schedule your tour. 


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Kokomo Little Free Art Gallery

Highland Park has a new Little Free Art Gallery! Take or leave art and/or art supplies to trade and share. This is available to the community 24/7!

Learn more by clicking here.

Where: The Kokomo Art Center, 525 W. Ricketts St.


Do you have any favorite Spring Break activities? Tell us in the comments!

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