April First Friday, Go Green!

Join us in beautiful downtown Kokomo for the first First Friday of 2023! April’s theme is Go Green!

Here’s a taste of what you’ll find downtown from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 7:

• Learn about the Environmental Club of Kokomo High School which collects plastic bottle caps and recycles them into useful items
• Howard County Recycling District will be giving you tips on what can and can’t be recycled
• Kokomo Civic Theatre will be recycling some musical hits from the ’50s and ’60s in promotion of its upcoming production of “The Marvelous Wonderettes”
• P.F. Hendricks & Co. will be sharing information about its many environmentally friendly products.
• Gabe Green Insurance will be hosting Hacienda Mexican restaurant and giving you a taste of their amazing chips and salsa
• Cakealicious will have amazing cupcakes
• Community Howard Regional Health will offer free blood pressure checks and giveaways
• Crossroads Church will host an interactive Good Friday experience
• Sparkle & Shine Snap Jewelry will have jewelry for sale
• MOJoe Coffee House will have live music and a food truck
• The Coterie will have live bluegrass music

Thank you to our new sponsor, Ascension, St. Vincent!

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! Try it, hear it and appreciate it! Don’t miss the opening of the 10th annual Artist Alley exhibit. Also, Hawgin’ the Block for Bridges Outreach. 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.