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Kendall Family Farm Adventures
SEPT. 21 – NOV. 3
Enjoy a fun-filled day down on the farm with a 5-acre adventure corn maze, you-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides and more at this farm located in eastern Howard County. Learn more
Oktoberfest Volkswagen Cruise-In
SEPT. 21
In addition to plenty of Volkswagens and good food, Oktoberfest will bring Hard Day’s Night (A Tribute to the Beatles) to downtown Kokomo. Learn more
Murder Mystery Theatre
SEPT. 27
Enjoy a good ole Southern dinner and lots of mayhem and murder as local celebrities pull off the whodunit of the year. Learn more
First Friday Masquerade
OCT. 4
The ghouls and the goblins come out early every year for First Friday’s Halloween celebration. There will be costumes, live performances and early trick-or-treating! Learn more
Edge of Insanity
Haunted Attraction
OCT. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 & NOV. 1-2
In the quiet farm country on the outskirts of town, not everything is what it seems. There, you’ll need to brace yourself for what you’ll find at an abandoned asylum. Learn more
Barktober Fest
OCT. 12
Take your dog for a nice fall walk and help the Kokomo Humane Society in the process! It will be a fun day with contests and vendors. Come with or without a dog, rain or shine. Learn more
Kokomo-Con
OCT. 12
At Kokomo-Con, it’s all about “geeky comradery.” Many come in cosplay and there’s a much-anticipated costume contest in addition to comics, toys, games, anime, steampunk, LEGO & much more! Learn more
Fall Break Pumpkin Painting at the Library
OCT. 15-16
Dress for a mess! The library will provide the small pumpkins and paint pens, but you’ll need to bring the creativity! Learn more
Paint Pumpkins
in the Park
OCT. 19
A family favorite, the Kirkendall Nature Center in Jackson Morrow Park offers a fun afternoon of painting pumpkins. They’ll provide pumpkins (while supplies last) or you can bring your own. Learn more
Monster Movie Marathon
OCT. 19
If you love monsters, this is a movie marathon for you! Be warned, though, things could get scary. Learn more
Haunted Hustle Family Fun 5k and Zombie Zoom
OCT. 25
In addition to the fun run, there will be face painting, pro monster make-up, an on-site pumpkin patch and creative haircuts. Learn more
IU Kokomo Halloween Open House
OCT. 25
Student groups will gather in Alumni Hall to pass out candy to Kokomo area trick-or-treaters ages 10 and younger. There will also be a magician at the event! Learn more
Kids Community
Halloween Party
OCT. 26
This free event has games and prizes for all kids! There are costume contests in five age groups and entertainment by Dance Elite. Learn more
From the Dark Pages
at the Seiberling Mansion
OCT. 25-26
Guests will track Jack the Ripper while meeting the authors of the creatures that have haunted us through books, plays and movies for at least 200 years. Learn more
Haunted Trail Walk
OCT. 26
Take a spooky walk on the trails of Jackson Morrow Park! This free event is for all ages, but 12 and younger must be with an adult. Learn more
Family Movie Night
in the Park
OCT. 26
Enjoy a free evening in the park as the city presents ‘Scooby Doo and the Ghoul School’ after the Haunted Trail Walk. Learn more
Trunk or Treat
at the Library
OCT. 31
All ages are invited to visit the library in costume for some indoor trunk-or-treating fun and candy. Learn more
Autumn Festival: A Handcrafted Art Market
NOV. 2
With more than 80 vendors, early holiday shoppers can choose from the finest offerings of Kokomo-area artisans and crafters. Learn more