Nineteen businesses and organizations will battle it out for bragging rights as the best chili in town during Lovin’ Spoonful, a free chili competition and tasting. From hemp chili to chocolate chili to chicken chili to Mexican chili and more, downtown businesses and organizations will put their chili-crafting skills to the test while vying for awards during First...

There are some new themes coming to First Friday in 2019! Mark your calendars now! February – Lovin’ Spoonful Taste over a dozen chilis as locals fight for bragging rights. Event is Feb. 1. March – Movie Night Guests will be treated to movie-themed events, contests and treats. Movie star selfie stands. Event is March 1. April – Art Walk Explore the many art...

Get a taste of more than a dozen chilis as bragging rights will be on the line in downtown Kokomo as First Friday presents Lovin’ Spoonful from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. You’ll be the judge as First Friday guests can vote on their favorite chili. There will also be plenty of art, music and love as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Check back for...

Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment. Experience the coziness — the Hygge-ness? — of downtown shops, eateries and more during First Friday January’s Hygge Happiness event. Several downtown businesses will be open during the 5:30 to 9 p.m. event on Friday, Jan....

The maps are in for tonight’s First Friday event in downtown Kokomo! Join us from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for Hometown Holiday! The maps shows you everything happening around downtown during this evening’s festivities. Click here to open a printer-friendly PDF of the maps! For more detailed information of activities, click...

Mr. and Mrs. Claus will arrive by carriage on the Courthouse Square at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, as First Friday presents Hometown Holiday. After their arrival, the jolly couple will meet with children inside Bind Cafe. Visits with Santa are sponsored by David E. Granger, Edward Jones Financial Adviser. The beloved couple’s visit is just a small portion of the holiday...