Event Type : Kokomo Events

What if discarded materials could tell a new story? Join the Kokomo Art Association at a unique Recycled Art Exhibition showcasing creativity, sustainability, and transformation.  Every piece in this exhibit is crafted from repurposed materials, proving that art can be both stunning and eco-conscious. Come explore the art of renewal and be inspired to see waste differently.

Come support our graduating NMAT students in this Senior Thesis Exhibition. The exhibition will be open from April 17th – May 15th and the reception will be held on April 23rd from 4 – 6 PM. The gallery is open from 10 AM – 5 PM on Monday through Thursday, and as always is free and open to the public.

Racing with USAC National Midgets & Kokomo Non Wing Sprint Cars; General admission $30; Children ages 12 and under are free with paying adult; Gates Open at 3 p.m.; Hot laps at 6 p.m.; Racing at 7:30 p.m.; In the event of rain, race will be pushed back to April 27; Visit www.kokomospeedway.net.

Koko-Go Free Ride Bike Share open for the season – weekends only through May 25; Hours: Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-7 p.m.; Located at 307 S. Main Street in downtown Kokomo; Free; For general info, visit www.cityofkokomo.org/departments/kokogo_bike_share.php.

Stop by and pick up a free tree, while supplies last in celebration of Arbor Day!; Visit www.khcpl.org.

Join in on a new beginning of the Kokomo Home Show! Gather to support local businesses in the Kokomo area and experience ways to improve your home and landscaping in the spring. Held at the Markland Mall.

Hours: Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Dinner, cash bar, silent auction, live music and reverse lottery; For ticket info, visit kokomoymca.org/events/5000-dinner.

Kokomo BobKats vs Lebanon Leprechauns; Tickets are $20 lower bowl seating and $10 upper bowl seating; Season tickets are $200 lower bowl and $100 upper bowl; Visit www.facebook.com/kokomobobkats.

Friends of the Library Book Sale (open to the public); KHCPL Main; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Visit www.khcpl.org.

Community Howard is pleased to present a safe way to dispose of expired or unwanted medications; Drop off medications outside the main entrance of the Community Surgery Center, east side of Community Howard Regional Health; Security will be present to take back the medications; We will accept prescriptions, over-the-counter pills, liquid medications, vitamins, or pet medicines; We cannot accept mercury (thermometers), chemotherapy-/radioactive substances, oxygen containers, pressurized containers/inhalers, needles/sharps, or illicit drugs; For more information, call 765-776-8593.

Join in on a new beginning of the Kokomo Home Show! Gather to support local businesses in the Kokomo area and experience ways to improve your home and landscaping in the spring. Held at the Markland Mall.

Hours: Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Little Wranglers is a favorite among families with young children! Kids 1 through 4 can brush horses, feed our farm animals, ride a horse, and do a hands-on learning activity with our animals; Cost is $15 per child and free admission for adults; Visit www.wranglerandfriends.com/little-wranglers

Silly Safari Animal Show will take place inside the Nature Center and offers a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds and bugs for an interactive experience; Animal friends may include an Eurasian eagle-owl, a bearded dragon, a Burmese python, a Virginia opossum, a sulcata tortoise and many more; Call 456-7275 or visit www.cityofkokomo.org/departments/creature_features.php.

Join in on a new beginning of the Kokomo Home Show! Gather to support local businesses in the Kokomo area and experience ways to improve your home and landscaping in the spring. Held at the Markland Mall.

Hours: Friday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Kokomo Community Concerts present “Sing Us A Song … Timeless Hits of Billy Joel starring Jim Witter”; Kokomo High School Auditorium; 2:30 p.m.; For tickets, call 210-0686 or contact Tickets@kokomocommunityconcerts.org.

CommUnity Block Party Event hosted by 1314 John Outreach Ministry; The Well Church, 1128 S. Purdum Street, Kokomo; 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Free clothing giveaway, vendors, prize drawing and more; For more info, call 236-3505.

Come support our graduating NMAT students in this Senior Thesis Exhibition. The exhibition will be open from April 17th – May 15th and the reception will be held on April 23rd from 4 – 6 PM. The gallery is open from 10 AM – 5 PM on Monday through Thursday, and as always is free and open to the public.

Kokomo Art Association is proud to host the International Circus Museum. The Opening reception is Friday, May 2 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.  There will be something for everyone to enjoy. This exhibit will include Silent Auction items and Circus Prints that can be purchased. Some of the pieces exhibited have not been seen by the public before. You are not going to want to miss this one-of-a-kind exhibit.

Chocolate Celebration; One Church; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Free admission; Tickets available at the door to redeem for chocolate treats; For event details, visit www.samaritancaregivers.org/events/chocolate-celebration.

Unleash your creativity with an artsy evening of hands-on projects, guided by local artists and creative businesses. Free arts-based, open house tour of beautiful downtown Kokomo featuring unique monthly themes; Visitors to the downtown area during the event will find discounts and activities at local businesses, live music, public art, family-friendly activities & more; Visit www.firstfridaykokomo.com.

Kokomo Art Association is pleased to host at Artworks Gallery the Kokomo Symphony and the Kokomo Civic Theater for a sampling of their celebratory performances on May 17th and 18th. The performances of these amazing organizations are not to be missed. Once you hear them perform you will want to purchase tickets for the full performances. Come and join us for this free musical presentation by our Kokomo Artisans.

IUK Cougar Choir, Sacred Chorus, IUK Flute Choir, and the IUK Community Concert Band presents the 2025 Spring Spectacular, a springtime musical celebration; Free and open to the public; Visit kokomo.iu.edu for more information.

Join us for a night of laughter and fun to benefit H.O.P.E. Behavioral Services, a non-profit organization dedicated to Helping Other People Excel! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at H.O.P.E Behavioral Services (2900 S. Dixon Road); Call (765) 437-1674.

Open every Saturday through September from 9 a.m. – Noon; Located at the corner of Mulberry & Washington streets in downtown Kokomo; Visit www.kokomofarmersmarket.com.

Bring a plant, take a plant; Stay for a program by Purdue Extension Educator Mathias Ingle on adaptive gardening; Visit www.khcpl.org.

Formal/Semiformal Dinner/Dance; Kentucky Derby Livestreamed; “Best Hat” Contest; Silent Auction; Live Auction; Professional Photos

Kokomo BobKats vs St. Louis Griffins; Tickets are $20 lower bowl seating and $10 upper bowl seating; Season tickets are $200 lower bowl and $100 upper bowl; Visit www.facebook.com/kokomobobkats.

Kokomo BobKats vs Logansport Iron Horses; Tickets are $20 lower bowl seating and $10 upper bowl seating; Season tickets are $200 lower bowl and $100 upper bowl; Visit www.facebook.com/kokomobobkats.

Kokomo Symphony Orchestra Youth Finale Concert; Grace United Methodist Church; 3 p.m.; Visit www.kokomosymphony.net.

Join us for a great afternoon of golf at Wildcat Creek Golf Course to help raise funds for both ministries Scholarship Funds. Young Life serves high school students and will be using all funds to provide scholarships for students to experience the best week of their lives at summer camp. DADCAMP serves Dads and kids all across the globe but is utilizing this event to raise funds for their local scholarship fund to provide opportunities for local dads and kids to attend their weekend events.

Kokomo BobKats vs Lebanon Leprechauns; Tickets are $20 lower bowl seating and $10 upper bowl seating; Season tickets are $200 lower bowl and $100 upper bowl; Visit www.facebook.com/kokomobobkats.

Letter Carrier’s Food Drive; You may donate to the Letter Carrier’s Food Drive by simply setting a bag or box of non-perishable food near your mailbox or on your porch early on Saturday, May 10th, for the letter carriers and their assistants to pick up when they come by; For more information or to volunteer, contact Nancy Harris at     nancy.harris@usc.salvationarmy.org or 765-456-3846.

Open every Saturday through September from 9 a.m. – Noon; Located at the corner of Mulberry & Washington streets in downtown Kokomo; Visit www.kokomofarmersmarket.com.

Tickets $35 & $15 (children 12 & under); Premium teas, sandwiches, and sweet treats; Live entertainment; For more info, visit
www.facebook.com/people/Widows-Purse-Corp/61555647715286.

Kuboda High Limit Sprint Car racing; Visit www.kokomospeedway.net

Diamond Jubilee Celebration: A Collaboration With the Kokomo Symphony Orchestra and Kokomo Civic Theatre; IU Kokomo Havens Auditorium; Performances on Saturday 7:30 p.m. & Sunday 2 p.m.; Concert will include Broadway music from Kokomo Civic Theatre’s 75-year history in our community; The show will feature songs from musicals that KCT has performed over the years; Get ticket info at www.kokomosymphony.net.

Open every Saturday through September from 9 a.m. – Noon; Located at the corner of Mulberry & Washington streets in downtown Kokomo; Visit www.kokomofarmersmarket.com.

Little Wranglers is a favorite among families with young children! Kids 1 through 4 can brush horses, feed our farm animals, ride a horse, and do a hands-on learning activity with our animals; Cost is $15 per child and free admission for adults; Visit www.wranglerandfriends.com/little-wranglers

Seeks to engage new users through storytelling, gaming, and creating while highlighting library services, programs and collections; Held at all KHCPL locations; Visit www.khcpl.org.

The mobile petting farm will take place outside in the park and they will bring a camel, a mini horse, a calf, goats, sheep, alpacas, a chicken, and a bunny rabbit; There will also be pony rides offered; Visitors can get face-to-face and see their personalities; Call 456-7275 or visit www.cityofkokomo.org/departments/creature_features.php.

Admission fee for adults $40 and kids ages 12 & under $17; Share a brunch by The Windmill Grill surrounded by adorable adoptable kittens, participate in a fun prize drawing and capture precious memories through professional photography; For more details, visit www.kokomohumane.org/our-events/kittenshower.

Mocktail Monday for Mental Health is an electrifying evening filled with music, food, and amazing drinks! Experience the spirited rivalry among local bars vying to craft the ultimate mocktail masterpiece; All proceeds go to fund the Let’s Talk Peer Support Program; Visit mhawv.org/mocktail-monday.

Kokomo BobKats vs Cincinnati Warriors; Tickets are $20 lower bowl seating and $10 upper bowl seating; Season tickets are $200 lower bowl and $100 upper bowl; Visit www.facebook.com/kokomobobkats.

Open daily through Aug. 3; Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 12-6 p.m.; For ticket prices and general info, visit www.cityofkokomo.org/departments/kokomo_beach.php.

Open every Saturday through September from 9 a.m. – Noon; Located at the corner of Mulberry & Washington streets in downtown Kokomo; Visit www.kokomofarmersmarket.com.

Non Wing 410 Sprints, Modifieds & Thunder Car racing; General admission is $20; Children ages 12 and under free with a paying adult; Military $5 off general admission with valid ID; Pit pass is $35; Pit Gate opens 3 p.m.; Grandstands open 4 p.m.; Hot laps 6:30 p.m.; Racing 7:30 p.m.; Visit www.kokomospeedway.net

Open every Saturday through September from 9 a.m. – Noon; Located at the corner of Mulberry & Washington streets in downtown Kokomo; Visit www.kokomofarmersmarket.com.

Kokomo Art Association is proud to host the International Circus Museum. The Opening reception is Friday, May 2 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.  There will be something for everyone to enjoy. This exhibit will include Silent Auction items and Circus Prints that can be purchased. Some of the pieces exhibited have not been seen by the public before. You are not going to want to miss this one-of-a-kind exhibit.

Summer Playground Program; Highland Park, Mohr Park, and Bon Air Park; Held Monday-Friday 12-5 p.m.; Children are free to come and go on their own; Supervisors are present to offer children leadership and organized games and sports (not to babysit); Crafts will have a fee; For more info, visit www.cityofkokomo.org/departments/summer_playground_program.php.

Camp kids can enjoy twice-daily horseback riding, learning with our farm animals, and enjoy educational fun! Tuesdays through Friday June 3 through Aug. 8; Full day sessions are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $40 per child; Half day sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. and cost $35 per child; Visit www.wranglerandfriends.com/ourcamps

When something has an unordinary or eerie quality, it may be referred to as “uncanny”. Something that evokes a strange and unexplainable aura makes the viewer question reality. When something feels “uncanny” it may resonate as an indescribable experience. The exhibition will be open from June 4th – June 25th with the closing reception occurring on June 25th, from 4-6 PM. The gallery’s hours are from 10 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Thursday, and as always is free and open to the public.

Water sprays are held throughout the summer at different park locations; Free and open to the public for people of all ages to enjoy; Visit www.cityofkokomo.org/departments/water_sprays.php.

Free admission; Visit www.kokomoparkband.org.