The Kokomo Post Kids: Weekly Fun Calendar Aug. 19
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, Aug. 19, 2024
Go Wild Outside at KHCPL Russiaville | 10-11 a.m.
315 Mesa Drive, Russiaville, IN 46979 | (765) 883-5112
Each Monday, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., the staff at KHCPL Russiaville creates multiple kid-friendly outdoor activities in the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom based on a special theme. If you’ve never been before, there is a climbing wall, art space, sensory areas with a water table and sand pit, musical instruments and more! Kids up to 5 years old and their caregiver will love being outside and exploring new things by playing with new friends. You can find the details of all of the events happening at KHCPL this summer on their website.
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024
Open Play at the Very Early Childhood Education Center
1608 Kirk Row, Kokomo, IN 46902 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | (765) 252-3995
Recommended Ages 0-5 Kindergarten Readiness
The Very Early Childhood Education Center has open play hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week. With each visit, children receive a free book and age appropriate learning activity. Their play space includes toys, buildings that inspire imaginative play, and learning activities that encourage hands-on play and building construction/engineering. Follow them on Facebook for more information.
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
Go on a bike ride with KokoGo Bike Share | 4-8 p.m.
307 S. Main St., Kokomo, IN 46901 | (765) 431-1513
Fun for the whole family
Our local bike share is open for the season. Get ready to KokoGO! This is a great way to explore downtown Kokomo with family or friends. To check out a bike rental you must be 18 years old, provide a state-issued ID, and have a credit/debit card held on file in case fees. The bike share has expanded to offer adult, children’s, trikes, tagalong, and tandem bikes as well as helmets and bike locks. You can find more details on the City of Kokomo-Parks Department Website.
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
Eat at McDonald’s for Family McFun Night, 5-8 p.m.
All Kokomo locations
Our local Kokomo McDonalds host their Family McFun nights every Thursday. Different activities and supplies are provided for families to enjoy and meal together with some extra fun. Common activities include games, art, and special activities for the holidays. Each location may offer a different activity alongside the family fun.
Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
Open Bowling at Heritage Lanes | 5-11 p.m.
1301 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 453-7781
Fun for the whole family
End your week with some fun and call Heritage lanes to check for open bowling availability. They have open bowling from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m on Friday and a group of five can bowl for an hour for $45 (that includes those fancy bowling shoes). After that, they begin their Glow Bowl experience from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bowling is an easy and fun activity for the whole family and you can grab some grub at Roddy’s while you’re there. Be sure to call for lane availability and check out their website and Facebook page for last minute updates.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024
Listen to Nucklehead on the KHCPL South Firefly Stage
6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. | 1755 E. Center Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 453-4150
The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is hosting Nucklehead, a veteran central Indiana based band, for a community concert at the new Firefly stage at KHCPL South. This event is held at the library after hours and will be a great experience to share with your family and friends. Knucklehead plays a variety of music ranging from as early as the 60’s to the current hits of today. You can learn more about the event by visiting the KHCPL Website.
Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024
Visit the Kirkendall Interpretive Nature Center at Jackson Morrow Park
1-4 p.m. | 4200 S. Park Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 456-7275
Fun for the Whole Family
The Kirkendall Nature Center is currently operating on their summer schedule with open hours Tuesday through Sunday. The nature center is home to many Kokomo Parks and Recreation Department (KPRD) activities including creature features throughout the summer months. If you’ve never visited the nature center, it is a great place to learn more about local wildlife species, plants and insects. In addition to the preserved and live animals, the nature center has games, books, and other hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy.
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.
