There’s plenty of fun to fill your summer here in Kokomo! From cooling off at Kokomo Beach to cool car shows to festivals and free concerts galore, it’s all right here in Kokomo.
Use our Summer Fun Guide to
help you get the most out
of your summer!
All events are subject to change.
Strawberry Festival
Enjoy a Kokomo summer tradition with strawberry shortcakes, live music, food trucks and Artsapalooza art market in downtown on Friday, June 6, 2025. Read more
Summer Concert Series
The Kokomo Summer Concert Series brings free live music to the Performing Arts Pavilion in downtown’s Foster Park. Read more
Outdoor adventures
Whether you are into fishing, biking, golfing, or exploring nature, enjoy the great outdoors this summer in Kokomo. Learn more
Kokomo Speedway racing
Indiana’s Baddest Bullring is right here in Kokomo! Kokomo Speedway will host several events this summer. Read more
Kokomo Farmers Market
You can expect to find fresh produce and homebaked goods from friendly vendors selling only what they grow, raise or make themselves. Read more
Cool off at Kokomo Beach
Whether you’re looking for fun or fitness, you’ll find what you need this summer at Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center. Read more
Riverwalk Concert Series
Free outdoor concerts in downtown Kokomo along the Riverwalk. Local music, local art, local food and local beer. Read more
Car Shows & Cruise-Ins
There are a number of cool car shows and cruise-ins scheduled in the Kokomo area this summer! Learn more
Haynes Apperson Festival
Celebrate Kokomo’s automotive heritage on July 3-5, 2025 with three days of family fun in downtown Kokomo. Read more
Brews on Buckeye
Indiana craft beer and spirits festival. Enjoy food trucks, live music and samples from Indiana breweries and distilleries on July 26, 2025. Learn more.
Kokomo Park Band Concerts
Kokomo Park Band has been bringing music to the community every summer for more than a century with free weekly concerts. Read more
Spray Days
It’s likely the largest slip-and-slide you’ll ever see. Basically, there’s a giant tarp put down in local parks and continually sprayed with water. Fun for all ages! Read more
Downtown Art Walk
Art is at the heart of the downtown experience. From art alleys and colorful murals to art galleries and a sculpture walk, it’s all here for you to find! Read more
Family Movie Nights
Enjoy a night under the stars with a family-friendly movie hosted by the Kokomo Parks & Recreation Department. Learn more
Music at the Fairgrounds
Enjoy live music weekly on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Greentown. Bring a lawn chair! Learn more
Howard County 4-H Fair
Explore 4-H exhibits, food vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, music and much more July 8-13, 2024 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Greentown. Read more
Koko-Go Bike Share
Explore Kokomo with the Koko-Go Free Ride bike share program. Borrow a bike and hit local trails! Look for public art throughout downtown. Read more
Fun on First Fridays
While events vary from month to month, music, art, food, and family fun are part of every Kokomo First Friday! Read more
Summer Reading Program
Earning prizes for reading has never been easier! All ages can sign-up for the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Learn more
Garden Stroll
Tour unique gardens in Howard County and check out the annual plant sale on June 21 hosted by the Howard County Master Gardener Association. Learn more.
Winding Creek
Music Festival
Enjoy America’s best bluegrass and folk bands in a scenic wooded setting in western Howard County on Aug. 14-17, 2025. Bring a lawn chair! Learn more