The Local Buzz — Your Weekly Guide to the Top 5 Events in Town
As the weekend approaches, The Kokomo Post is here to be your compass in navigating the top five events happening in our vibrant town. Whether you're looking for family-friendly adventures or an evening out, we have the details you need for Kokomo’s weekend scene!
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Free Family Jump Night
Join SCAN, Turning Point SOC/Reach and Tobacco Free Howard County for a FREE Family Trampoline Night at Gravity Trampoline Park!
This event promotes substance-free alternative events provided in part by Indiana Family and Social Services and Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
Each family will receive free admission plus future passes and each person who attends will receive one free drink, one free slice of pizza, and one free pair of Gravity Grip Socks.
Everyone who participates in activities at Gravity Trampoline Park must have a waiver signed in person or online. The online waiver can be found by clicking here.
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23
Where: Gravity Trampoline Park, 1201 S. Reed Road, Kokomo,
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The Missing Heirloom Presented By Kokomo Civic Theatre
The world premiere of Kokomo author Othello Bach’s “The Missing Heirloom” is happening this weekend. Head over to Havens Auditorium to experience a humorous tale of a missing watch resulting in an untimely death, greed and an overall touching story of racial prejudice during the 1950s.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Havens Auditorium - Indiana University Kokomo, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo
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Candy Kingdom Adventure
Enjoy a candy kingdom adventure that promises a day of family-friendly fun and a chance to relive the joy of a timeless game of Candy Land in real life!
Candy Crafts:
Design a candy crown
Decorate gingerbread cookies
Make candy necklaces
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 22
Where: Kokomo Howard County Public Library Main Branch, 220 N. Union St., Kokomo
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Western Circus & Carnival
Help support Turnabout Community Resource Center in Russiaville with a great time at the circus! Western High School is hosting their friends at the Peru Amateur Circus for a day of carnival games, clowns, a petting zoo and more!
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate before the event, adults are $10, and students ages 7 to 18 are $5 and come with five free carnival tickets.
When: Carnival is from 1 to 6 p.m. and the circus show is at 2 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24
Where: Western High School, 2600 S. 600 West, Russiaville, IN 46979
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Karaoke Night at Moe's River Room
Warm up those vocals for a fun night of karaoke at Moe's River Room! Enjoy specials on food and drinks as well as an entertaining night of your favorite karaoke hits.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 to 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25
Where: Moe's River Room, 150 S. Reed Road, Kokomo
Don’t wish away another weekend wishing you would have gotten out of the house — stay tuned each week for another episode of The Local Buzz, where Bree breaks down the top five events you aren’t going to want to miss out on in Kokomo.