Family-Friendly Local Hot Spots

from Kokomo Magazine April 2020

by Towne Post Network, Inc.

Pets About Town

2020 FAMILYFRIENDLY LOCAL HOT SPOTS

FOSTER PARK KOKOMO SYMPHONY AMC SHOWPLACE 12

721 West Superior Street 765-456-7275

Foster Park is the center for many activities through out the year. The Kokomo Pavilion, which hosts numerous concerts and fairs is located in the park as well. Along the park, there are several paved paths to walk or bike ride. You can also spend some time on the tennis courts and for the children, a playground.

HIGHLAND PARK

1402 West Defenbaugh St. 765-456-7275

Highland park has several playgrounds for children, pavilions for gatherings, and trails to walk on. The park is also home to “Old Ben” (The world’s largest steer), the giant Sycamore Stump, the Vermont Covered Bridge, and the Kokomo Creek. 765-236-0251

This orchestra delivers world class performances! Their season line-ups include full symphony performances, small chamber and intimate performances. For the past four decades, they have been enhancing the cultural climate of Kokomo with their musical programs that are educational and entertaining.

DOWNTOWN FARMER’S MARKET

765-210-8235

This local farmers market offers locally grown produce, hands made artisan products and specialty goods. Occasionally there will be live music, kid’s activities and several kinds of food demonstrations. The market is open seasonally on Saturdays May-September, 9am-1pm, near the intersection of Mulberry Street and Washington Street. 1530 East Boulevard St. 765-454-9060

Come check out the latest movie releases at AMC Showplace Kokomo. The theater offers digital surround sound, stadium seating, theatre concessions, wheelchair access, listening devices and 3D feature films.

KOKOMO SPEEDWAY

2455 North Davis Road 765-459-3877

Kokomo Speedway has brought family fun for local fans and drivers. The speedway offers races ranging from non-wing sprints, stock cars, midgets, mini-sprints, TQ midgets, and modfields.

Thank you for 8 years of support, Kokomo!

JACKSON MORROW PARK

4200 South Park Road 765-456-7275

Jackson Morrow Park is the largest park in Kokomo. At 100 acres, the park features the Kirkendall Interpretive Nature Center, Kokomo Pipeline Skate Park, walking paths and picnic shelters.

SIBERLING MANSION & HOWARD COUNTY MUSEUM

1200 West Sycamore Street 765-452-4314 Open Tuesday- Sunday, 1-4

For 100 years, the Siberling Mansion has been a residence, university and a now restored historic landmark. Inside you can find late-Victorian architecture and multiple exhibits throughout, highlighting the history of Howard County. Admissions: $10 for adults, and $5 for students 18 and under.

ELWOOD HAYNES MUSEUM

1915 South Webster Street 765-456-7500 Open Tuesday- Saturday, 11a.m.-4p.m. Come and visit the Elwood Haynes Museum, where “America’s First Car” was created. You can also dins a collection of his possessions, inventions and revolving exhibit of Haynes automobiles in the garage.

CHAPTER 2 BOOKS

107 E Sycamore Street 765-450-8031 Wednesday – Friday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Chapter 2 Books is a used bookstore in downtown Kokomo, Indiana. We have all genres of fiction and many categories of non-fiction as well. We accept donations and offer trade credit towards your book purchase as well.

AMERICAN DREAM HI FI

109 E Sycamore Street 765-513-6885 Monday – Friday 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

http://www.discogs.com/user/ americandreamhifi

CITY OF FIRSTS ADVENTURE PARK

409 Arrow Street 765-450-8155

The City of Firsts Adventure Park is an arcade along with outdoor games. Inside the arcade are different kinds of games that all ages can enjoy. Outside you can play a game of miniature golf, use the batting cages and take a lap around on the go-karts. Due to the facility being primarily outdoors, the hours of operation are weather dependent and is open seasonally.

KOKOMO BEACH FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

802 West Park Avenue 765-456-7540 Open Monday-Saturday from 11a.m.-7p.m. and Sunday Noon-7p.m.

Open seasonally starting around Memorial Day, Kokomo Beach is a great place to spend some time with friends and family. Kokomo Beach offers a leisure pool, water slides, kiddie slides, lazy river, slide tower, bathhouse, family changing rooms, concessions, high-energy water slides, and a kid’s splash pad.

ARTWORKS GALLERY

210 North Main Street 765-459-4579 Open Monday-Friday 10a.m.-6p.m. and Saturday 9a.m.-4p.m.

The Artworks Gallery is a free art gallery that is in relation of the Kokomo Art Association, where local artists display their work. You can find paintings in every medium, photography, woodcraft, handpainted porcelain and hand-thrown pottery. All items on display are available to be purchased if you find one that you like!

KINGDOM CARDS & GAMES

126 W Walnut Street 765-450-5977 Thursday - Tuesday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Closed Wednesday

The Kingdom: Cards & Games strives to be Kokomo’s preferred destination for competitive and casual gaming, providing a positive and engaging environment.

KOKOMO OPALESCENT GLASS

1310 South Market Street 765-457-1829

Kokomo Opalescent Glass is America’s oldest art glass company and has been producing the highest quality art glass at its original location since 1888. Witness hand-ladled and rolled art glass from a 2,500 degree furnace and watch glass demonstrations. Public factory tours are given at 10am Monday-Friday for $6. The gift shop is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.

THE ZONE SPORTS & EVENT COMPLEX

111 West Southway Boulevard 765-860-6098

The Zone is a great place to play tactical laser tag and have a foam dart war in a Nerf arena. The facility also offers waleyball, basketball, team practice space, party packages, and team building. The tactical laser tag has a minimum of 6 players to reserve, ages 10 years and up.

COMICS CUBED

121 E Sycamore Street 765-450-4126 Open Wednesday – Friday 11a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 11:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

COMICS CUBED is a COMIC BOOK SPECIALTY shop that has a wide selection of new comics, back issues, all ages books, trades, artist editions, minifigures, supplies, and more.

KOKOMO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES

111 E Sycamore Street 765-868-8151 Wednesday – Saturday 12p.m. – 5p.m. Established in 2008, Kokomo Toys & Collectibles is a family owned and operated real brick & mortar vintage toy store specializing in buying/selling action figures every Wednesday through Saturday from 12 PM to 5 PM located on “Geek Street” in the heart of Indiana’s beautiful Kokomo Downtown District. It’s a toy show every day with nearly 5,000 square feet of toys from the 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s to all the new releases.

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