Happy weekend, Kokomo! In today’s happening-today edition: Juneteenth jubilee, beginner stained glass, and ballpark with local flavor + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Trusted local service shines: Brandt's Heating, Cooling & Electrical was named second in Heating & Cooling and Electrical in the Kokomo Tribune's 2025 Best of Kokomo Awards, reflecting community trust across Howard County -- see why locals voted.
Hands-on conservation learning: IU Kokomo students conducted fieldwork at Indiana Dunes National Park to restore canopy lost to emerald ash borer, presented research on replacement trees, and used recording devices to track biodiversity -- see how students contributed.
Ballpark with local flavor: Kokomo Municipal Stadium, the $9 million, 4,000-seat ballpark, features a weather-ready tent bar and local eats, while the Creek Chubs’ 2024 exit and Prospect League return reshaped baseball here -- tour the ballpark features.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Swing, sip, repeat: When you want dinner that pairs with a little friendly trash talk, Roarry's at GolfUp 31 serves flatbreads, burgers and wings while TopTracer bays keep the swings honest. Twelve taps, comfy vibes, and zero pressure to be Rory make it an easy add this week.
Camp close to home: Skip the endless packing list and sneak a simple weekend without leaving Kokomo at Springhill Campground, where you can pitch a tent or hook up the RV, let the kids conquer the playground, then cool off by the pool and try a little catch-and-release fishing.
Seafood night, solved: Yummy Seafood keeps it simple with fresh, no-fuss seafood and easy online ordering, so you can call it a win for weeknight dinner, a low-effort date, or a treat-yourself lunch without leaving Kokomo vibes behind.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌸 Blossoms and Bites @ Upper Deer Creek Church (Galveston) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Think flower arranging with brunch charcuterie, the kind of multitasking we can all get behind. Craft a bouquet for you, a friend, or someone navigating Father’s Day, then waltz out with blooms, a full belly, and that elusive thing, actual community.
📚 June Book Club Meeting @ Big Ben Coffee | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Settle in at Big Ben Coffee House for the local book club’s chat about Kate Quinn’s The Astral Library. Expect good beans, better banter, and the comforting lie that skimming counts. Kokomo small talk upgraded to book talk, spoilers handled with Midwestern courtesy.
✊ Juneteenth Jubilee @ Kokomo Downtown District | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Downtown Kokomo is throwing the 7th annual Juneteenth Jubilee, a celebration of freedom, culture, and the fine art of knowing your neighbors. Expect eats from vendors, service providers worth meeting, live entertainment, the Best in Kokomo winners, the Breaking Chains Award, and a headliner reveal.
🪟 Beginner Stained Glass: Vacay Vibes @ SHAK Makerspace | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – If your summer plans involve more stay than cation, make a vacation-vibes stained glass suncatcher in a four-hour class. You cut, grind, and solder without judgment, using scrap bins or your Kokomo Opalescent stash, then leave with something your windows, and ego, will love.
🛍 Sunday Social @ Terrace Plaza | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Sunday Social at Terrace Plaza is your low-stress stroll through 25+ local vendors, with swag for the first ten, a Mommy & Me duo deal, and a permanent jewelry special. Bring mom or the minis, browse and snack, then call it bonding with receipts.
🎉 Sunday Funday - June #3 @ Kokomo Humane Society | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re ready to adopt or just need some low-stakes joy, Sunday Funday at Kokomo Humane Society lets you watch playgroups, see real personalities, and hang one-on-one with potential couchmates. It’s speed dating with better manners, fewer awkward goodbyes, and unlimited tail wags.
🏃 CKRR Social: Birthday Run @ Sun King Kokomo | Sunday (6/21) at 5:00 PM – Join the third Sunday birthday run at Sun King Kokomo, where the cardio is optional, and the cheer is not. Some months we run, some we walk, some we just hydrate the old-fashioned way with beer, but we always celebrate. Non-birthday folks welcome, candles optional. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Kokomo report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 21%
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 75 in the afternoon. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 1 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 84%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible. This house is wildThis spacious 2-story home offers more than 3,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and two separate living spaces that keep things flexible. Vaulted ceilings and an open main level add a bright, airy feel, while the eat-in kitchen brings an island, walk-in pantry, and generous storage. Outside, a fenced yard, patio, pergola, and basketball goal set the stage for fun.
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