KOKOMO, Ind. (Feb. 14, 2024) – Lace up your sneakers and head downtown on Friday, March 1 for First Friday’s Hoop It Up! event.
As the Kokomo Bobkats’ countdown to their season tip-off on Sunday, March 3, they’ll be all around downtown during First Friday to meet fans and build excitement and momentum for their 2024 season. From 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, find players at several downtown venues to shoot some hoops, take part in dribbling experiences and learn new passes. Players will also be available for autographs and have game tickets to hand out to children.
Also, team mascot Fudge will be on hand to host a drawing competition and the Bobkats’ dance team will be offering some dance instruction. Details of all planned activities for March 1 will be released as they become available at firstfridaykokomo.com or @FirstFridayKokomo on Facebook.
The Hoop It Up! event is the inaugural First Friday for 2024, a year that is bringing some exciting changes to the series. Starting with the March event, the fun of First Friday will now continue after the family-friendly portion of the evening with First Friday After Hours. Starting at 8 p.m., dive into the downtown nightlife with bars, pubs, live music, and a myriad of entertainment options tailored for adults.
First Friday is an arts-based, open house tour of beautiful downtown Kokomo. Each month, downtown venues take part and cater their activities to the month’s theme. Visitors to the downtown area during the events will find discounts and activities at shops and restaurants, and live music, public art, family-friendly activities and more.
The events will be held monthly throughout the remainder of the year.
Monthly themes for 2024 are as follows:
April 5, Eclipse: From light to dark, black to white, join us downtown as we celebrate the coming total eclipse.
May 3, Art Walk: Explore the art scene in downtown and engage in artistic activities.
June 7, Strawberry Fest: From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., summer officially kicks off in downtown Kokomo as thousands come together to enjoy a strawberry shortcake dessert as well as live music, vendors and activities for the whole family. Also, Artsapalooza Art Market returns for its third year.
July 5, Freedom Friday: Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic-themed activities.
Aug. 2, Design Find: A hunt for a variety of designs in architecture and art.
Sept. 6, Art Task: Styled after the British comedy game show “Task Master,” take part in wacky art tasks and receive ratings and prizes from station masters.
Oct. 4, Masquerade: Get your Halloween costume ready early and enjoy trick-or-treating.
Nov. 1, Shop & Stroll: Head downtown for a night of shopping and open houses ahead of the holiday season.
Dec. 6, Ugly Sweater: Wear your warmest, ugliest sweater and head downtown for a holiday celebration.