Coming Soon to a Place Near You
Click the link below for events taking place in Kokomo, Howard County, and the surrounding area from July 26, 2026, and beyond!
Making sense of adulthood
Local author hopes to help with book Adulting for Teens
Kingston Auto Exhibition coming July 24-25
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Waste a little paint
Don't hold back generosity, love, gifts, time, or effort out of fear of wasting something
Rotary Club unveils puzzle fundraiser
The sound of banjos, fiddles, and mandolins will echo across western Howard County once again this August as the Winding Creek Music Festival returns. But there’s something wandering in the woods this year.
Community Expo connects Center Township
Dozens of service providers participate in annual effort to reach those in need
CAM golf moves to Wildcat Creek
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City hosting pair of events at ballpark
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Forest Narratives thrive at IU Kokomo
Artwork inspired by national park forests showcased in new exhibition
Broadway meets Highland Park
Kokomo Park Band to Showcase Broadway Favorites on July 15
Coming Soon to a Place Near You
This article is brought to you by the Kokomo Family YMCA. LIVESTRONG at the Y is here! This small-group, cancer survivorship program is FREE to all with a doctor’s referral. Spots are limited. Participants in the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program experience improved fitness and quality of life, as well as significant decreases in cancer-related fatigue. Classes will begin in August, happening on Mondays & Wednesdays from Noon to 1:15 PM. Ready to reclaim your life from cancer? Contact Mark Sutton at 765-457-4447 or learn more by clicking here.
What's Happening This Week?
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Tables and chairs
Use the gifts you were given to create and contribute
KCT presents Dear Evan Hansen
Also, South Side Christian offering food; Overdose Awareness Night, August 24
Festivals fill downtown
Haynes-Apperson, Juneteenth share space as crowds enjoy music, parades, and more
Quick, but not hurried
When we rush, we overlook details, ignore warning signs, and allow our emotions to make decisions
The Birth of Flight in Highland Park
Kokomo Park Band returns July 8 with instrument petting zoo
ALSO Coming Soon to a Place Near You
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What's Happening This Week, July 5-11, 2026
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The bigger picture
Stepping back and looking from a different perspective can bring appreciation and inspiration
A different kind of summer camp
IU Kokomo's Health Professions Exploration Camp opens students’ eyes to careers in healthcare
Historical society receives Duke grant
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KHS grads win DAR scholarships
This article is brought to you by the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties. What if the key to stronger communities isn’t finding more agreement, but creating more opportunities for different voices to be heard?
HoME provides 10,000 meals in June
This article is brought to you by Silver Birch Living of Kokomo. Silver Birch offers a full spectrum of personalized services to help older adults maintain their independence in a supportive, caring environment. For more information, visit Silver Birch of Kokomo online.