The Kokomo Post Kids: Weekly Fun Calendar
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, Dec. 18, 2023
Open Play at Sweet Peas Play Cafe 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
1825 S. Plate St., Kokomo, 46902 | (765) 450-1825
Recommended Ages 0-8
Did you know that your “play pass” or fee to play at Sweet Peas allows you to play all day? You can stop by to play in the morning, go home, eat lunch, take a nap, and come back for more. On weekdays you can be an early bird (arrive between 8am-9 am) and get your playpasses for half price!
NOTE: Sweet Peas Play Cafe’s last day of operation will be Dec. 30, so be sure to stop in to show your support of this locally owned business before it closes later this month.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023
Watch a Movie at AMC Classic Kokomo 12
1530 E. Blvd, Kokomo, 46902 | (877) 262-4450
Did you know that Matinee shows before 4 p.m. at our AMC Kokomo are all 30 percent off the regular ticket prices? This is another great way to spend a free weeknight. The adults can enjoy their choice of movies this week but some options for families include “Wonka,” Disney’s new animated movie, “Wish,” and DreamWorks “Trolls Band Together” for our PG viewers and “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” and “Die Hard” for our PG-13 viewing audience. Check out the AMC Kokomo Website for showtimes and more.
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023
Growing Readers-Little Learners at KHCPL South | 10-10:45 a.m.
1755 E. Center Road, Kokomo, IN 46901
Recommended for ages 3-5
The Kokomo Howard County Public Library offers Growing Readers (or storytime) with flexible times and locations for families with children under 5 years old. At Little Learners, the kids get to play with instruments, sing songs, listen to a story, count and MORE. You can visit this session of Little Learners or check out the other Growing Readers events at other locations by searching Growing Readers on the Events page at KHCPL.org
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023
Northwestern Lady Tigers Basketball vs. Kokomo Lady Wildkats
3431 N. 400 West, Kokomo, 46901 | 6 p.m.
Join the Lady Tigers as they take on the Kokomo Lady Wildkats in the regular season. Supporting our local high-school athletes by attending games and demonstrating good sportsmanship in the crowd is a valuable asset to our community. We hope you’ll consider attending with your family, stop by the concession stand for a snack, and check out The Kokomo Post Sports to see where and when the next local home games will be.
Friday, Dec. 22, 2023
Winter Solstice Celebration at KHCPL Russiaville | 6-8 p.m.
315 Mesa Drive, Russiaville, 46979 | (765) 883-5112
Fun for the whole family
The official beginning of the winter season (Dec. 22) is a significant natural event that has influenced culture for centuries. KHCPL Russiaville will host its annual Winter Solstice Celebration with a bonfire, live music, crafts and caroling. After the winter solstice the days will gradually start to lengthen as we anticipate the arrival of Spring and warmer weather. For more details keep an eye on the Kokomo Howard County Public Library’s Facebook page and website.
Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023
Lights in the Air Park at Grissom Air Museum | 4:30-9 p.m.
1002 W Hoosier Blvd., Peru 46970
Fun for the whole family
Visit the Grissom Air Museum in its special glow for the holiday season. The indoor museum will be open and you can view the outdoor light display in the airpark. Tickets are $9 for Adults and $8 for Children (age 6-11) all children under 5 are free. There will be a special take home craft for children as well. This will be a new and fun experience for the whole family. If you miss it this week, the event continues each Thursday-Sunday in December (with the exception of being closed Dec. 24-25). Check out the Grissom Air Museum Facebook Page for updates and more details.
Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023
Christmas Eve
There’s so much anticipation for the celebration of tomorrow (Dec. 25) that I feel like once Christmas Eve arrives, it’s just time to relax and enjoy the last bit of Christmas magic. Remember that many businesses may close early or change their schedule so their employees can celebrate as well. My family usually bakes cookies for Santa, attends church, and finishes the evening with a Christmas movie in some festive pajamas. How does your family celebrate Christmas Eve in Kokomo?
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.
