The Kokomo Post Kids: Weekly Fun Guide - April 7
It’s easy to say that Kokomo is so boring when you don’t know what’s going on in town. Even our kids love telling us how dull life can get when your days all look the same. We’re here with a new weekly fun calendar, hoping to encourage you and your family to try something new and experience more of what Kokomo has to offer. Here’s something you can do with your kids every day this week! Take a look and tell them we sent you!
Monday, April 7, 2025
Drums Alive at the Kokomo Howard-County Public Library South Branch
1755 East Center Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 453-4150
Cardinal & Peony Meeting Room | 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Looking for a fun, family friendly way to get moving? Drums Alive is a fitness program designed for all ages and abilities. The program engages participants in cardio drumming with fun and upbeat music. Everyone can participate at their own pace and comfort level. Be sure to register for these events as there are limited spots available. You can register on the KHCPL Website and see when other classes are available under the events tab.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Visit the Kirkendall Interpretive Nature Center at Jackson Morrow Park
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 4200 S. Park Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 456-7275
Fun for the whole family
The Kirkendall Nature Center is operating on its winter schedule with open hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The nature center is home to many Kokomo Parks and Recreation Department (KPRD) programs and activities, including creature features throughout the year. If you’ve never visited, it’s a great place to learn more about local wildlife species, plants, and insects. In addition to preserved and live animals, the nature center has games, books, and other hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Go Fishing at GolfUp 31
3200 Timber Valley Drive, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 626-6680
Fun for the whole Family
GolfUp 31 is Kokomo’s ultimate range experience featuring TopTracer Technology. Reserve a bay for half price on Wednesdays and give it your best shot. The Top Tracer technology allows for practice, skill shots, and fun games like “Go Fish” where you catch different sea creatures based on your shots. Bays are equipped with clubs or you can bring your own. For more information, visit the GolfUp 31 website.https://golfup31.com/
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Open Play at the Very Early Childhood Education Center
1608 Kirk Row, Kokomo, IN 46902 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/Theveryearlychildhoodeducationcenter
Recommended for children ages 0-5 for kindergarten readiness
The Very Early Childhood Education Center, the ultimate play space for preschoolers, offers open play hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week. This free, public resource center provides many opportunities for play and learning. The play space includes toys, structures that inspire imaginative play, and hands-on learning activities that encourage building and engineering. Follow the Very Early Childhood Education Center on Facebook for more information.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Ninja Warrior Night at Kokomo Flipsters | 4:30 or 5:30 p.m.
2378 W. Boulevard, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 457-1965
For youth ages 4-12
The first three Friday nights of each month (provided it's not a holiday weekend), youth are welcome to register for the American Ninja Warrior Night camps for just $15 per ninja. Two classes are offered, starting at 4:30 or 5:30 p.m., both lasting 55 minutes. Ninjas will train on the special ninja course located inside the Flipsters gym and practice martial arts, tumbling, and more. You can register using the iClassPro app. For more details about this camp, visit the Kokomo Flipsters website.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Dance Across Russiaville for National Libraries Week | 8:30 a.m.
315 Mesa Dr., Russiaville, IN 46979 | (765) 883-5112
Celebrate National Libraries Week at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Russiaville Branch as we “Dance Across Russiaville.” Beginning at 8:30 a.m. the community will come together for multiple events including the Gene Parks 5K and 1 mile fun walk/run and a pancake breakfast with B.S.A Troop 619 at the Russiaville Lion’s Club. Stop in at KHCPL Russiaville for popcorn, prizes, and a chance to meet Wrangler from Wrangler and Friends. For more information, contact KHCPL Russiaville at (765) 883-5112.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Easter Egg Hunt with First Evangelical Presbyterian Church | 3 p.m.
2000 W. Jefferson St., Kokomo, IN 46901
All families with children in fifth grade and younger are welcome to attend First Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13, beginning at 3 p.m. Participants should bring their own baskets to collect eggs. For more information, contact First EPC at (765) 457-8201. For a full list of community Easter Events, check out our Easter Events Blog.
What is on your family calendar this week? Leave us a comment below or on our social media pages so we can add it to our list! Check out our Kokomo Events Calendar for even more ways for you to experience Kokomo this week.
