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, Jan. 15, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Since being enacted as a federal holiday and National Day of Service in 1983, the third Monday in January honors the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was assassinated in 1968. Add a little history lesson to your family fun this week and take time to learn about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. or spend the day as he would doing something good for others. There will be a Community Ecumenical Service beginning at 11 a.m. at Secondary Missionary Baptist Church (818 N. Apperson Way, Kokomo, IN 46901) concluding with a march to our local MLK monument. In observance of the holiday, banks and other businesses will be closed.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
Western Lady Panthers vs. the Northwestern Lady Tigers Basketball Game
2600 S. 600 West Russiaville, IN 46979
7:30 PM | Fun for all ages
Join the Western Lady Panther as they take on the Northwestern Lady Tigers 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.
UPDATE: Due to the school cancellation, this game has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 17
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
Discovery Center-Hex Bugs at KHCPL Main | 4 to 6 p.m.
220 N. Union St., Kokomo, IN 46902 | 765-457-3242
Recommended ages 8-13
The Discovery Center at KHCPL Main is available to offer kids aged 8-13 as a fun after-school activity and a chance to make friends and explore STEM-related activities. This week youth will have the opportunity to work with Hex Bugs. The Discovery Center is open weekly and rotates through different activities. If you miss out this week be sure to check out the events tab on the KHCPL website and look for the orange and blue lightbulb.
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
Eat at McDonald’s for Family McFun Night | 5-8 p.m.
All Kokomo locations
Our local Kokomo McDonald’s 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, Jan. 19, 2024
Rhum Academy’s January Student Concert | 7 p.m.
500 W. Superior St., Kokomo, IN 46901
Fun for the whole family
If you’ve ever been interested in classes at Rhum Academy of Music, you can visit their student showcase this month and enjoy the music current Rhum Academy Students are working on. This event is open to the public and the only cost is a free will donation at the door. For more information about Rhum Academy of Music, visit their website.
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
Reading with Pet Partners at KHCPL Main | 11 a.m. to noon
220 N. Union St. Kokomo, IN 46901 | (765) 457-3242
Reading can be even more fun when you have a partner! Each month at different KHCPL locations the opportunity to read with a pet partner is available for youth of all ages wanting to practice their reading skills. The pet partners are trained therapy animals and they love to read and listen to your stories. This can be a great experience for beginner readers to practice reading to build confidence in their phonics skills and reading speed. It would even be an opportunity for more established readers to practice a speech or presentation if they tend to get anxious or nervous. You can view all of the upcoming events and the KHCPL Website.
Sunday, Jan. 21, 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 its winter schedule with open hours on Tuesday and Thursday during the week and in the afternoon on Saturday and 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.
