5 Ways to Celebrate Independence Day
Happy Independence Day! If you’re reading this, make sure to check out one of these local events below to celebrate your weekend with a bang!
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Greentown Fireworks Show
Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds provides an annual celebration of American pride every year at their annual fireworks show. Don’t miss out on live music, food trucks and a night of lighting up the sky just outside of Kokomo.
Bring blankets and chairs and arrive early for the best seats!
When: Dusk, Thursday, July 4
Where: Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds, 790 N. Meridian St., Greentown
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First Friday Kokomo
First Fridays in Kokomo are a true sign of summer. Explore historic downtown Kokomo and see what makes it so special this Freedom Friday!
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 5
Where: Local businesses throughout downtown Kokomo
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Stretching & Mobility with Brandon Wood
Get stretched out and loose for a fun weekend at a yoga class taught by Brandon Wood! This 60-minute class can help improve your overall body movement and flexibility in the relaxing Wellness Space of Sunshine+Water Plant Bar.
The cost is $15. Please register at https://bit.ly/3QqdNzT
When: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5
Where: Sunshine + Water Plant Bar, 102 N. Main St., Kokomo
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Reading with Pet Partners
Your kids can experience a fun and educational time at TWO KHCPL locations, reading to pet partners!
This activity brings trained therapy pets to the library for children to practice their reading skills and is free and open to the public.
When: 11 a.m. to noon, KHCPL Main and Russiaville on Saturday, July 6
Fun Fest First EPC Kokomo
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You're invited to the second annual Fun Fest at First EPC! Bring the whole family for bounce houses, music, vendors and food.
Bring a chair to finish the night watching fireworks light up the sky!
When: Noon Saturday, July 6
Where: First EPC Kokomo, 2000 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo
If you’re bored in Kokomo this weekend, it’s entirely your fault. Don’t miss out on a wide variety of things going on in our city this summer.