The Kokomo Post Kids: Weekly Fun Guide - Nov. 4
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, Nov. 4, 2024
New Baby Bunch at Kokomo-Howard County Public Library South Branch | 9:30 - 11 a.m.
1755 E. Center Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 453-4150
For caregivers of babies 0-12 months old and older siblings
The New Baby Bunch meets weekly on Mondays at KHCPL South. This group is a great place to meet fellow caregivers. Being a first-time parent or caregiver can be difficult so this group is available to all looking for friendship, support, and the chance to share in their parenting journey. You can view all of the events happening at our libraries by visiting the KHCPL website and clicking on the “events” tab.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
Open Play at the Very Early Childhood Education Center
1608 Kirk Row, Kokomo, IN 46902 | 10 a.m. to noon
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. With each visit, children receive a free book and age-appropriate learning activity. 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.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
Kids Eat Free Night at Zaika Indian Cuisine
1900 S. Plate St., Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 450-7115
Dining out with the family on Wednesday nights is easier with kid-friendly deals! Kids can eat free at Zaika Indian Cuisine with the purchase of an adult entrée, making it a great midweek treat to explore new menu options together. For details on all the kid-friendly dining deals in Kokomo, check out this guide.
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
Little Learners- Story Time at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
11 to 11:45 a.m. | (765) 457-3242
Children’s Department | 220 N. Union St., Kokomo, IN 46901
Recommended Ages 3-5The Kokomo Howard County Public Library offers Growing Readers (or story time) 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 on the KHCPL webiste.
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
Ninja Warrior Nights at Kokomo Flipsters | 4:30 or 5:30 p.m.
2378 W. Boulevard, Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 457-1965
For youth ages 4-12The first three Friday nights of each month (provided it's not a holiday weekend), youth are welcome to register for the American Ninja Warrior Night camps for just $15 per ninja. Two classes are offered, starting at 4:30 or 5:30 p.m., both lasting 55 minutes. Ninjas will train on the special ninja course located inside the Flipsters gym and practice martial arts, tumbling, and more. You can register using the iClassPro app. For more details about this camp, visit the Kokomo Flipsters website.
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
Jump at Gravity Trampoline Park | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
1201 S. Reed Rd., Kokomo, IN 46902 | (765) 450-3291
Fun for the whole familyCheck out Gravity Trampoline Park on Saturdays for toddler time in the morning from 10 to 11 a.m., open jump from 11 a.m.to 8 p.m., and after dark jump from 6 to 8 p.m. Toddler time is for children ages 6 and under as well as a caretaker. For $8 Toddlers have their own time to jump at a slower pace with lower-kid friendly music. Open jump allows the whole family to jump around the entire park listening to the top music hits at $15 per hour of jump time. Starting at 8 p.m. after dark gives all ages access to the trampoline park for 2 hours for $20. For more details on pricing and events check out the Gravity Trampoline Park website. Don’t forget your gravity grip socks!
Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024
Play Pinball at Scanlines Arcade | 3-10 p.m.
2320 Valentine Drive, Kokomo, IN 46902
Fun for all ages
Share the nostalgia of playing at the arcade with your family this week. Scanlines Arcade is located just off of Dixon Road and is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a ton of fun. The arcade has many pinball games, but also some classic and new arcade games made to test your skills. Be sure to check Scanline Arcade’s Facebook page for any last-minute updates or announcements.
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.
