Say Goodbye to Weekend Boredom with These 12 Events
By HEIDI PRUITT
The Kokomo Post Staff
We are just a few days away from the official start of spring and we are pumped about everything happening in our city! Text your friends, and experience spring and St. Patrick’s Day in Kokomo this weekend.
St. Patrick’s Menu at The English Rose Cafe & Tea Room
The English Rose Cafe & Tea Room invites you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a curated menu of homemade Shepherd’s Pie, Kielbasa Soup, and made-in-house triple-layer Green Chocolate Mint Cake! Make your reservations today to secure your spot at the table!
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Where: The English Rose Cafe & Tea Room, 502 W. Jefferson St.
Cookie Decorating with Haley Bakes LLC
MO Joe Coffee House is the place to be this Wednesday! Satisfy your sweet tooth and get creative with a cookie decorating workshop with a local baker, Haley! You’ll be able to decorate 4 of your own cookies, take them home and enjoy one of Haley's cookies also!
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16
Where: MO Joe Coffee House, 106 N. Main St.
Cost: $35 Per Person
Photo Provided | The Coterie
St. Patty’s Weekend at The Coterie
Enjoy three nights of live rock at The Coterie this weekend! On Thursday, Jason Wells Band kicks off the weekend early with a blues/rock trio! The Coterie welcomes The Pickin’ Pear to the stage on Friday for a funk duo you aren’t going to want to miss. On Saturday, Lisa Frank & The Trapper Keepers will serenade you with all the ’90s alternative rock tributes you didn’t know you needed! Don’t sleep on The Coterie this weekend!
When: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday | March 17, 18 and 19
Where: The Coterie, 107 W. Sycamore St.
Cost: $5 Cover - Click here for more information.
Photo Provided | Kokomo Alehouse
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Ale House
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than at your local Alehouse with friends? The Kokomo Alehouse is serving some delicious Irish fare including corned beef and cabbage, reuben sandwiches, exclusive drinks, and more!
When: Thursday, March 17
Where: Kokomo Alehouse, 1134 Home Ave. Kokomo
Photo Provided | Cook McDoogal’s
Cook McDoogal's Annual St. Patrick's Day Party
Everyone’s favorite Irish Pub, Cook McDoogal’s is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day party this Friday and it’s going to be a celebration for the ages! Dan West is opening up the night as the master of ceremonies with Barefoot Murphy following with live music. Come in your St. Patrick’s Day costume and enter for your chance to win some awesome prizes!
When: 6: p.m. Friday, March 18
Where: Cook McDoogal’s, 100 N. Main St. Kokomo
Cost: $10 Cover
Photo Provided | Sweet Peas Play Cafe
Shamrock N’ Roll at Sweet Peas Play Cafe
Head over to Sweet Peas Play Cafe for a special open play event to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with live music, painting, playtime, photo opportunities, and snacks for your little ones!
When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 18
Where: Sweet Peas Play Cafe, 1825 S. Plate St. Kokomo
Cost: $5 for members, $20 for non-members
Find more information and purchase tickets here!
TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
Howard County CASA St. Patrick's Day Beer 5k Hosted by Sun King
Local nonprofit Howard County CASA, is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K this Saturday! Get dressed up and run (or walk) for an amazing cause! Participants 21 and older will receive a free Sun King beer after the race.
When: Noon Saturday, March 19
Where: Sun King Brewery, 500 N. Buckeye St.
Cost: $25 per person - Register by clicking here!
TKP Photo | Heidi Pruitt
First Kokomo BobKats Home Game of the Season
Don’t miss the Bobkats’ first home game of the season at Memorial Gym this Sunday! Cheer on your favorite basketball team and welcome them back to Kokomo for the season! Tip-off is at 3:05 p.m., but come early for pre-game entertainment!
When: 3:05 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Where: Kokomo Memorial Gymnasium, 200 S. Apperson Way, Kokomo
Cost: General admission starts at $10
Photo Provided | Fired Arts Studio
Events at Fired Arts Studio
Get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and create your own Irish Gnome at Fired Arts Studio this Thursday!
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 17
Where: Fired Arts Studio
Cost: $25 per person, click here to register!
Photo Provided | Fired Arts Studio
Calling all “Friends” fans! On Friday night, Fired Arts will transform to Central Perk Cafe for a night of trivia, pottery painting, and snacks from the show! Register now to claim your spot!
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 18
Where: Fired Arts Studio
Cost: $17 per person plus the cost of the pottery, purchase tickets by clicking here!
