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Kokomo Spring Break Fun Guide
Though Mother Nature didn’t give up the cold of winter without a fight, spring has officially arrived. And that means only one thing to students — spring break is finally here. Most area schools will be out of session starting the week of March 25, leaving kids with...
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First Friday presents Lovin’ Spoonful
Nineteen businesses and organizations will battle it out for bragging rights as the best chili in town during Lovin’ Spoonful, a free chili competition and tasting. From hemp chili to chocolate chili to chicken chili to Mexican chili and more, downtown businesses and...
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Chocolate Celebration a tasty event to not miss!
Calling all chocolate fiends!The 17th annual Chocolate Celebration will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Kokomo's First Church of the Nazarene, 2734 S. Washington St., Kokomo.The annual event is an ode to all things chocolate and proceeds benefit Samaritan...
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First Friday presents Lovin’ Spoonful chili contest
Get a taste of more than a dozen chilis as bragging rights will be on the line in downtown Kokomo as First Friday presents Lovin' Spoonful from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. You'll be the judge as First Friday guests can vote on their favorite chili. There will also...
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Get cozy at January First Friday
Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment. Experience the coziness — the Hygge-ness? — of downtown shops, eateries and more during First Friday January's Hygge Happiness...
read moreDowntown place to be on New Year’s Eve
When the clock strikes midnight, downtown Kokomo is the place to ring in the new year. The Greater Kokomo Downtown Association invites residents, guests and families to celebrate the closing of another year on the Courthouse Square on New Year’s Eve. The annual event...
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Free evenings at the Seiberling
The Seiberling Mansion in Kokomo is even more beautiful at Christmastime. This year's theme is Seiberling Snowman Spectacular.Community businesses and organizations each year sponsor free evenings at the Seiberling. Open from 4 to 8 p.m., the free evenings in 2018...
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A Hometown Holiday in downtown Kokomo
Though it's already a great monthly event, First Friday in downtown Kokomo is even a little more special in December. Why? Because Santa Claus is comin' to downtown!The event will be 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in downtown Kokomo.December’s First Friday will...
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KSO to perform Handel’s Messiah
A collaboration with the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra, Indiana University Kokomo and local churches will present the timeless music of 'Handel’s Messiah.''Handel's Messiah' has been described by the early-music scholar Richard Luckett as "a commentary on [Jesus Christ's]...
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We Care Park boasts a million lights
Though it hasn't been proven, we think it's entirely possible that you can see We Care Park from outer space. Yes, it's that bright. It is more than 1 million lights, after all.It takes months for volunteers to get the park ready for the annual celebration of all...
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Christmas at the Seiberling
There isn't a more elegant place to celebrate the season than Seiberling Mansion, and its holiday celebration begins on Nov. 24.The Victorian elegance of the Seiberling Mansion is a perfect setting for a stunning collection of holiday trees, wreaths and garlands, and...
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Santa comes to town — a lot
Santa clearly loves Kokomo. He'll be here several times before Christmas to make sure he sees each and every child.So, here's a few places where you can catch Santa in Kokomo this year:Santa at the Markland MallThursday, Nov. 15Center Court at Markland Mall, 1114 S....
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Holly Jolly Shopping set for Nov. 24
Nearly 100 vendors will be on hand for the new Holly Jolly Shopping event set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center!There will be unique items and direct sale items as well as visits with Santa who will be there from...
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City of Lights in Highland Park
Highland Park’s City of Lights will be turned on Thanksgiving Day.The holiday tradition, which started in 1993 with eight displays, now consists of more than 50 light displays. The lights will stay on all season and many nights Santa Claus and the Kokomo Y’s Men will...
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Take a carriage ride through the park
Crown Havens Center will help you Get in the holiday spirit with a horse-drawn carriage ride through Highland Park to view the lights! Your journey will begin in the parking lot of Kokomo Country Club, 1801 Country Club Drive, Kokomo, and take you through Highland...
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