How to Survive the Last Month of Winter
Living in the Hoosier state means “fake spring” makes an early appearance in February before suddenly dropping to 30 degrees and cloudy. The good news is spring is 35 days away and the dark (and cold) days are almost over! Here’s some of our suggestions on how to survive the next 35 days in Indiana.
Prepare for Multiple Seasons, Sometimes All in the Same Day
Layers, layers, layers! Fake spring is Mother Nature’s way of keeping us on our toes.
Don’t put away the ice scraper just yet! The average LAST frost of the winter in Kokomo isn’t until April 27!
Take Advantage of Warmer Days
If you walk outside and think “Hmm. It’s unusually warm today.” Get on your old tennis shoes or mud boots, put on an old jacket and get some sunshine on your face!
Jackson Morrow Park
TKP Photo | Joe Andrews
Whether you take a walk in the neighborhood or enjoy Kokomo’s trails, getting outside when you can is essential to surviving the last month of winter.
Pro tip: There are multiple 5K runs/walks coming up! This is a perfect way to support a good cause and spend time outside with friends!
Be a SHEro All-Female 5K to benefit Howard County FSA Domestic Violence Shelter.
Howard County CASA St. Patrick's Day Beer 5K.
Indoor Kid and Family-Friendly Activities
If you’re reading this and the weather is gross outside, no worries! There are so many options for indoor fun to burn off some steam and get out of the house!
The Very Early Childhood Education Center
TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
Indoor play and refreshments at Sweet Peas Play Cafe.
Laser Tag, Nerf Wars, Gellyball and more at The Zone Event and Sports Complex.
Storytime, indoor play and KinderMusik at The Very Early Childhood Education Center.
See a play or musical from Kokomo Curtain Call or Civic Theatre.
Visit the Kokomo Howard County Public Library or check out a book, movie, game or experience kit!
We hope some of these ideas help you make it through the unpredictable next few weeks of winter! Did we miss any spots on our list? Tell us in the comments!