4 Ways to Make Summer Memories this Weekend
It’s the best time of the year, festival season! From Kokomo’s beloved Strawberry Festival, to painting pottery with a unicorn, there’s so much happening for you to enjoy.
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Annual Strawberry Festival and Artsapalooza
For the last 25 years on the first Friday in June, thousands of people fill the streets of downtown for one day of family fun, entertainment and all the strawberries you could ever imagine.
The community is welcome to gather together to celebrate what’s known to many as the event that marks the unofficial kick-off to summer in Kokomo.
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 2
Where: Downtown Kokomo
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Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library’s summer reading program kicks off Friday, setting the stage for a season of shared adventures and endless imagination for readers of all ages.
This year’s theme, All Together Now, features weekly themes of unity, giving, kindness, belonging, community and friendship.
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 2
Where: KHCPL Main Branch, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo
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Friends of Fred Food Truck Festival
The public is invited to indulge in food and treats from more than 10 food trucks from all over Indiana at the second annual Friends of Fred Food Truck Festival at Harley Davidson of Kokomo.
Admission is free to this family-friendly party, which includes live music from Brian Benson Blues Band, a family fun zone with yard games and a bouncy house as well as adult beverages for purchase from Friends of Fred Traveling Tavern.
When: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2
Where: Harley Davidson of Kokomo, 335 S. 00 East West, Kokomo,
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Painting with a Unicorn | Fairy Tale Fun
Enjoy a magical day at Fired Arts Studio! There will be princes, princesses, and even unicorns!
Everyone will get to dress up, eat some royal snacks, and choose a pottery piece from our fairytale-themed pottery to paint! Afterward, you will be able to pet/take pictures with a beautiful, enchanted unicorn! Purchase your tickets here.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3
Where: Fired Arts Studio, 106 N. Main St., Kokomo
Celebrate the official start of summer and make memories with your loved ones in our beautiful city!