goat in front of log cabin text: Red Wild and Blue Wildkats and Wilderness Saturday July 11 10AM to Noon

Red "Wild" & Blue! Celebrate USA 250 with Wildkats & Wilderness: Keep the momentum going with games, crafts, live-action history, nature trail & pond discovery, plus the Kona Ice truck!

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July 2, 2026

Red "Wild" and Blue: History is Coming Alive for You!

Dust off your sense of adventure and get ready to travel through time! In celebration of the USA 250 milestone, Kokomo School Corporation is keeping the patriotic momentum going right after the July 4th holiday weekend by hosting a unique, hands-on history experience.

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to Noon, your family can step off the modern pavement and straight into early local history, ecology, and heritage. This FREE public event is a self-guided adventure, letting you explore at your own pace.

The 5 Interactive Zones

  • Zone 1: The Pioneer Path – Walk along a shaded trail nestled among native Indiana plants in the Outdoor Lab.

  • Zone 2: Pond Discovery - Dive into a water ecosystem at our pond STEM station.

  • Zone 3: Living History Cabins - Step across the threshold of our historically authentic log cabins to meet a frontier doctor and learn from a WWI-era teacher.

  • Zone 4: Zoological Encounters - Visit friendly frontier barnyard animals at a little petting zoo.

  • Zone 5: Meadow Festival - Enjoy classic lawn games and make-and-take vintage crafts like Wildkat Whirligigs, Kokomo Kazoos, Red "Wild" and Blue Ribbon Twirlers, and Story Stones with Petroglyph Rock Paintings.

Then cool down at the Kona Ice Truck, which will be parked on-site with cold treats available for purchase.

kona ice truckEvent Details at a Glance

What: Wildkats & Wilderness: A USA 250 Pioneer Path

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)

Where: Kokomo Schools Outdoor Lab & Log Cabins (Kokomo High School: Please enter from the west parking lot near the KHS soccer fields.)

Admission:

  • FREE event entry and crafts (while supplies last) for all families!

  • For safety, children must be accompanied by an adult.

*Weather Note: This event takes place outdoors. In the event of severe weather, please monitor the official Kokomo School Corporation social media pages for any real-time event delays or cancellation updates.

Whether you come ready to explore the "wild" spaces, test your skills at pioneer activities and crafts, or find out what a doctor actually used for checkups centuries ago, this event offers a morning full of frontier fun for the whole family!

Kokomo Schools wanted to create an experience that brings history off the pages and right to the children and families of Howard County," said Superintendent Dr. Mike Sargent. "Since 1865, Kokomo School Corporation has been a cornerstone of this community's foundation. Our Outdoor Lab and Cabins are a true local treasure, and there is no better place to celebrate our nation's heritage than right here on our KHS Wildkat campus where our own history meets nature.

We are proud to be Red "Wild" and Blue, and we can't wait to see YOU along the pathway!

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