The Kokomo Post Kids: Weekly Fun Calendar July 22
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, July 22, 2024
Open Play at the Very Early Childhood Education Center
1608 Kirk Row, Kokomo, IN 46902 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | (765) 252-3995
Recommended Ages 0-5 Kindergarten Readiness
The ultimate play-space for preschoolers, 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. There are so many opportunities to play and learn at this free, open to the public resource center. 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.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Swim and Play at Kokomo Beach | Open daily through July 28
802 W. Park Ave., Kokomo, IN 46901 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fun for the whole family
Summertime in Kokomo means that Kokomo Beach is open! After the previous weekend preview, Kokomo Beach is now open daily through July 28 and we are ready for some fun. You can purchase a season pass or just drop in for the day, but we know you are excited about swimming, the splash pad, the lazy river, and of course the water slides (48-inch height requirement). Keep your eyes out for special events at Kokomo beach including swimming lessons, water walking (ages 18+ only), and more. You can find all of the details about Kokomo Beach on the City of Kokomo- Parks Department website.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Go on a bike ride with KokoGo Bike Share | 1-8 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, July 25, 2024
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 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.
Friday, July 26, 2024
Storytime and Pottery Painting at Fired Arts Studio | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
106 N. Main St. Kokomo, IN 46901 | (765) 450-3088This 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. Depending on interest and participation this new workshop series will be offered twice a month in the coming months. You can find more details about this workshop and more on their website.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
The Little Sprouts Club at the Kokomo Farmers Market | 9 a.m.- Noon
Downtown Kokomo at the corner of Mulberry and Washington streets
(765) 416-3191 | https://kokomofarmersmarket.com/
It’s July and the Kokomo Farmers Market will be open each weekend downtown. You might not normally consider the Farmers Market to be a “fun” thing for kids to do, but ours definitely is. The Kokomo Farmers market invites performers and demonstrations to be present each weekend and the Farmer’s Market Committee has a special tent with a hands-on activity for kids. The activities are a lot of fun and relative to learning about gardening, making healthy food choices, and more. That’s not even the best part though, when your child participates they will receive something special to do some shopping at the market alongside you. This weekend, the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library will be at the Farmers Market with the Bookmobile! Be sure to follow The Kokomo Farmers Market on Facebook for last minute updates.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Play Mini-Golf and more at City of Firsts Adventure Park | 1 to 7 p.m.
409 Arrow Street, Kokomo, IN 46902 | 765-450-8155
Fun for the whole family
We are so excited to play at City of Firsts Adventure Park. There’s fun and competition for the whole family whether you want to take a swing at the batting cages, score on your favorite mini-golf course, or race to the finish line on the go-karts. Before entering the park everyone must complete and sign a waiver. More information, including pricing and age or height requirements can be found on the City of Firsts Adventure Park Website. You can also follow them on Facebook to catch any last minute news or updates.
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.
