Shop for gifts, find sales and specials and enjoy merchant open houses at this month’s First Friday
2023 First Friday themes announced!
On 7 Fridays in 2023, the community will gather for this arts-based, open house tour of beautiful downtown Kokomo. Each month features a theme with downtown venues catering their activities to the month’s theme. Visitors to the downtown area during the event will find discounts and activities at shops and restaurants, and live music, public art, family-friendly activities & more.
The following will be the themes for the 2023 events:
(Events are 5:30 to 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted.)
April – Go Green
Take in all the beauty of downtown Kokomo and celebrate our local natural environment! Event is April 7.
May – Art Walk
Explore the many art opportunities throughout downtown. Walk by, create and enjoy Kokomo’s art scene. Event is May 5.
June – Strawberry Fest
Mark the start of summer with a refreshing strawberry shortcake dessert! Day-long event includes strawberry-related vendors, Artsapalooza Art Market and more. Event is 11 a.m-9 p.m. June 2.
August – The Great Kokomo Treasure Hunt
Search for treasure around downtown with a chance to win great prizes from local businesses. Event is Aug. 4.
September – Artsapalooza
Experience art everywhere! 10th annual Artist Alley exhibit, Engaging Art Shows, Art Stations, and More! Event is Sept. 1.
October – Masquerade
Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy trick-or-treating throughout downtown! Event is Oct. 6.
November – Shop & Stroll
Head downtown for a night of shopping and open houses ahead of the holiday season. Event is Nov. 3.
What is First Friday?
On 7 First Fridays of the year, the community gathers for this arts-based, open house tour of beautiful downtown Kokomo. We hope you’ll join us!
Each event features a theme with downtown venues catering their activities to the month’s theme.
During each event, visitors to the downtown area will find discounts and activities at shops and restaurants, as well as live music, public art, family-friendly activities and more.
It’s easy to get involved with First Friday!
Opportunities for businesses and organizations throughout the community … not just those located downtown!
On the months with First Friday events, we’ll announce a list of businesses that plan to participate, along with that business’s contact information.
Those wishing to set up downtown may use this list to coordinate a place to set up for the event. If you’re a vendor that would like to participate but do not have a downtown location, we ask that you coordinate with a downtown business to host your activity.
Upcoming monthly themes!
This year, we’re bringing you fresh new themes to help support downtown businesses and draw people to the heart of Kokomo.