You can have a great time in Kokomo without even spending a dime. Here are 9 things to do this summer – absolutely free!
- Learn about Kokomo and Indiana’s rich automotive history
Visit the Elwood Haynes Museum to learn about the inventor of the first commercially successful gasoline-powered automobile (Haynes was from Kokomo.) - Experience free live music all summer long
Some options include Kokomo Park Band concerts in Highland Park, Kokomo’s summer concert series in Foster Park, and the Riverwalk Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening under the stars! - Get wet and wild with water spray days
Cool off with an epic slip-and-slide in various city parks. Find a list of all water spray days here. - Have a picnic in Highland Park
Grab food from a local restaurant or pack your own. Enjoy lunch in a scenic setting, near playgrounds, Kokomo Creek, and local attractions – including Old Ben and Giant Sycamore Stump. - Free admission at the Seiberling Mansion (Howard County Museum)
Explore the historic Seiberling Mansion for free in celebration of Juneteenth! - Attend local festivals, fairs and parades
There’s tons of free fun to be had at these upcoming events!
• Strawberry Festival – June 6, 2025 in downtown Kokomo
• Haynes Apperson Festival – July 3-5, 2025 in Foster Park (Parade is July 5 at 2 p.m. with fireworks that night at dark)
• Howard County Fair – July 7-12, 2025 at Howard County Fairgrounds in Greentown - Hit the trails
Go for a family bike ride or walk on the Industrial Heritage Trail or Walk of Excellence. You can also rent a bike for free at the Koko-Go Bike share to explore downtown. Get an interactive trail map here. - Kids can join the Summer Playground Program
Arts and crafts, games, storytelling, special events, picnics, sports and physical fitness are in store for kids this summer at local Kokomo parks. The program is free, but crafts are $1. Learn more here.
- Check out what’s new in downtown on First Fridays
Everyone is welcome to attend this free, arts-based open house in downtown Kokomo with fun-themed family activities, live music, and local shopping and dining offered on select months of the year. Main event hours are 5:30-8 p.m. Learn more here.
There are also dozens of free events happening all summer throughout Kokomo. For a complete list, check out our community calendar.
