Getting out to explore Kokomo is as easy as riding a bike — literally!  Koko-Go Free Ride is a local and free bike share program in downtown Kokomo.  Open seasonally. With 24 adult bikes, 4 children’s bikes, 2 tag along attachments, and one tandem, they have bikes available for all to use.  When you rent a bike, you can enjoy up to 3 hours of riding time. There’s plenty to see without even leaving downtown!  Find local art, parks, colorful murals, sculptures, shops, brewery and eateries along downtown trails. Koko-Go Free Ride (bike share building) is located at 307 S. Main ..read more

Calling all chocolate lovers! Don’t miss Kokomo’s sweetest event of the year. The 22nd annual Chocolate Celebration will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at One Church Kokomo, 2734 S. Washington St., Kokomo. This sweet annual event is an ode to all things chocolate and proceeds benefit Samaritan Caregivers, a Kokomo non-profit that assists people 65 and older who are still living at home.  This year’s event again features scrumptious and decadent chocolate treats and beverages of endless varieties. You can partake of the treats at the event or take the to-go option. Admission ..read more

Indiana will experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. Solar Eclipse Totality in Kokomo will be approximately 40 seconds at 3:08 p.m. However, partial eclipse will begin around 1:51 p.m. until approximately 4:23 p.m. To learn more about its impact on Kokomo, tips on safe viewing and other information, go to VisitKokomo.org/Eclipse. Below are public viewing locations in Kokomo where you can watch the solar eclipse. Eclipsed in Fun! April 8, 2024 from 12-4 p.m. KHCPL South Branch, 1755 E. Center Road, Kokomo, IN 46902 It’s not just an eclipse, it’s a party! Join us for an aftern ..read more

Don’t let the cold weather keep you from exploring Kokomo. Check out these 6 locations for indoor fun this winter! 1. Do the kids (or adults!) need to let out some built-up energy? Let them jump and play at Gravity Trampoline Park. This indoor 18,000-square-foot trampoline park is located in the Markland Mall with trampolines, climbing walls, and a parent’s lounge. 2. Enjoy a game (or two) of bowling with friends or family. Heritage Lanes offers 32 bowling lanes, sports pub & grill, arcade and cosmic bowling on Friday nights. 3. Have fun throwing axes at one of Kokomo’s newest entertainmen ..read more

The Kokomo BobKats bring high-quality entertainment from top-notch athletes to downtown Kokomo and are Kokomo’s newest basketball tradition. The team plays at historic Memorial Gymnasium in downtown Kokomo as a member of The Basketball League (TBL) and all games are electric! Tickets are $20 lower bowl seating and $10 upper bowl seating. Season tickets are $200 lower bowl and $100 upper bowl. You can purchase season tickets and merchandise anytime at 2989 S. Webster St., Kokomo. Learn more about the BobKats here. The 2024 season will be underway soon! This season’s home games: March 3 vs. St ..read more

Whether you appreciate traditional, modern or public, art is at the heart of the downtown experience! Check out these 5 ways to experience art in downtown Kokomo: 1. Artist Alley Many downtown alleyways have been transformed to showcase all forms of art, including paintings and sculptures. Exhibits are open 24/7. Learn more 2. Art Murals You will find large colorful murals on the sides of many buildings (and even bridges) in downtown painted by local, regional and student artists. These beautiful backdrops are great for photo ops and selfies! 3. Artworks Gallery Artwork created by local and re ..read more

Discover “Geek Street” — an entire block of unique treasures in downtown Kokomo — for vintage toys, used books, board games, trading cards, records and comic books. You’ll find most shops in the 100 block of East Sycamore Street in downtown Kokomo. Kokomo Toys & Collectibles Largest selection of vintage and modern action figures in the Midwest from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s to all the new releases!  Established in 2008, Kokomo Toys & Collectibles is a family-owned and -operated brick & mortar toy store specializing in buying, selling and trading. Comics CubedComic book special ..read more

From haunted attractions and corn mazes to trail walks, pumpkin painting and more, you’re sure to have a blast in Kokomo this fall! Check out these top 6 stops for fall fun: 1. Kendall Family Farm Adventures – Sept. 23 – Oct. 29, 2023 Enjoy a fun-filled day on the farm with a 5-acre adventure corn maze, you-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, putt-putt golf, kid’s activities and much more. Open weekends (Friday-Sunday) only through Oct. 29. Learn more here. 2. Monster Mash Bash – Oct. 28, 2023 Don’t miss fall activities and trick-or-treating in Jackson Morrow Park with face painting, candy hunting ..read more

When the Markland Mall lights up for We Care Trim-A-Tree Festival, it’s a sure sign that fall is over and the holiday season will soon be upon us! And Markland Mall is glowing with thousands and thousands of twinkle lights as Christmas trees and wreaths line the halls now through Nov. 12, 2023. Organizations and businesses from around the area decorate dozens of trees and wreaths, with many choosing a theme. From unique to beautiful to fanciful to downright fun, you’ll find all manner of Christmas trees at the We Care Trim-A-Tree Festival. Vote for your favorite! They will all be auctioned off ..read more

Outdoor ice skating returns to downtown Kokomo! The rink will open the Friday after Thanksgiving on November 24, 2023. There will be 35 days open to the public during the 7-week skating season. Kokomo Municipal Stadium will again turn into The Frozen Sandlot this winter. The 60-foot by 90-foot rink will feature real ice. That’s right, real ice. This isn’t like other temporary rinks which utilize artificial or synthetic ice-like materials. Not much of a skater? Spectators are welcome! The rink will be placed close to the backstop so you can watch the action on the ice. Skates will be available ..read more