The Kokomo Post Kids: Weekly Fun Guide - Jan. 20
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. 20, 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. In observance of the Holiday, banks and select businesses may be closed. Several Indianapolis attractions are offering free admission for visitors including Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Indiana State Museum, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and the Indianapolis Zoo. Check out this article sharing local events celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
”Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024
Peek-a-boo Playdate at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Main Branch
220 N. Union St., Kokomo, IN 46901 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. | (765) 457-3242
Recommended for children ages 0-2Peek-A-Boo Playdate is a baby storytime for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. The program includes rhymes, fun stories, beginner sign language, and songs for babies and toddlers. Storytime is followed by time for babies and caregivers to play and socialize freely. For more information about children’s programs offered at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, visit the KHCPL Website.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025
4-H Ag Day at the Carver Community Center | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
1030 N. Purdum St., Kokomo, IN 46901 | (765) 457-9318
For youth in grades 3-5The Purdue Extension-Howard County 4-H staff is hosting an Ag Day program where youth in grades 3-5 can explore the origins of pizza ingredients through a hands-on learning experience. Registration costs $5 and can be completed on the Carver Community Center website or by calling the center directly. Payments can be made in cash or by check, with checks payable to Purdue University.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
Open Play at the Very Early Childhood Education Center
1608 Kirk Row, Kokomo, IN 46902 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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. On Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., Rhum Academy of Music hosts a special music program for kids at the center. 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, Jan. 24, 2025
Storytime and Pottery Painting at Fired Arts Studio | 11 to 12:30 p.m.
111 W. Sycamore St. Kokomo, IN 46901 | (765) 450-3088
For kids ages 3 and olderThis is a workshop where little artists ages 3 and up are welcome to express themselves by decorating a beautiful piece of pottery at Fired Arts Studio with a parent or guardian. The workshop will begin with a story read aloud and then transitions to a fun, themed project related to the story. A reservation is required because seating is limited. You can find more details about this workshop and more on the Fired Arts Studio website.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025
Open Gym at Kokomotion | 1 to 2 p.m.
210 E. Alto Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 453-7461
For youth ages 6 and olderKokomotion invites youth of all skill levels to attend open gym every Saturday. Whether you’re a beginner, cheerleader, backyard trickster, or seasoned gymnast, this is the perfect place to work on your skills and get extra practice time. Registration is available online through the Kokomotion website. Open gym is $5 for active Kokomotion members and $8 for non-members. A signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian is required to participate.
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
Visit the Kirkendall Interpretive Nature Center at Jackson Morrow Park
1 to 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 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.
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.
