On the first Friday of select months in 2025, the community will gather for an arts-based, open house tour of beautiful downtown Kokomo. Every First Friday is themed to either an upcoming holiday, special occasion, or the strong and growing art scene in Kokomo.
Expect to see some of your favorite downtown businesses open past their regular business hours giving casual open houses to highlight what they do and how they serve the community. Businesses such as restaurants and shops might give out special discounts or have sales in honor of First Friday.
In addition, you can also expect to see some of your favorite local businesses from all over the community with booths showcasing their products and services, as well as hosting enjoyable activities for all ages. You might even see local artists displaying and selling their artworks and creations all over downtown.
Fun for all ages will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Afterwards, grown-ups can enjoy First Friday After Hours. During this time, you can indulge in the night life of downtown Kokomo with bars, pubs live music, and exciting happenings designed for the adult crowd. First Friday After Hours is a great way to celebrate the end of a long work week.
2025 Events
March 4 – Hoop it Up!
Dribble it, pass it, dunk it with the Kokomo BobKats!
April 4 – Go Green
Celebrate Earth Month with eco-friendly fun and nature-inspired activities.
May 2 – Art Task!
Unleash your creativity with an artsy evening of hands-on projects, guided by local artists and creative businesses.
June 6 – Strawberry Festival (11 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Kick off summer in the sweetest way with a refreshing strawberry shortcake dessert and a vibrant art market to explore! Please see our Strawberry Festival blog for more information (coming soon!).
August 1 – Get Schooled!
Show your school spirit while you learn something new about art, Kokomo, and other cool subjects!
September 5 – Art Walk
Stroll through Kokomo’s vibrant art scene and solve an artistic mystery along the way.
October 3 – Masquerade
Dress for a costume party filled with spooky fun, treats, tricks, and plenty of surprises!
November 7 – Shop and Stroll
Spend the evening exploring downtown’s unique shops and venues to start your holiday shopping.
December 5 – Ugly Sweater
Don your quirkiest, coziest sweater and join the holiday fun in the most wonderfully ugly style!
Find more information about Kokomo First Fridays here. Regular event hours (5:30- 8 p.m.) are for guests of all ages. After Hours portion is for guests ages 21+ only.
