🍓 Berry Sweet Fun: A Kid’s Guide to the 2025 Strawberry Festival

Hey, Kokomo! If you’re anything like us, you’re counting down the minutes until the 2025 Strawberry Festival fills our downtown with whipped cream dreams and berry-filled bliss. While the grownups are busy shopping, sipping, and savoring (🍓hello, strawberry wine slushies), we’re here to spotlight the real stars of the show: the kids.

From strawberry-scented plushies to bounce houses and berrylicious snacks, here’s your family-friendly guide to keeping the little ones giggling, spinning, and snacking all day long.

🎉 Bounce, Read, Play & Ride: Festival Activities for Kids

Let’s start with the fun zones—because what’s a festival without a little jumping, zooming, and exploring?

Hoppin’ Good Times Bounce Rentals – Need I say more? Big, bouncy, inflatable fun for all the jump-happy kids in your crew.
ABATE of Indiana’s Tiny Tots Motorcycle Adventure – Pint-sized motorcycles for the boldest little adventurers!
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library’s Bookmobile – Cool off and dive into a story or two—plus, it’s a great quiet break from the action.
CrossFit Kokomo’s Kids Athletic Activities – Burn off that shortcake sugar rush with fun, active challenges designed just for littles.
Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo – Learn about safety with hands-on activities that teach and entertain.

🍓 Strawberry Treats Made Just for Kids

Whether they’re sweet tooths or picky eaters, there’s no shortage of kid-approved festival eats:

KRA-Z Donuts – Made-to-order mini cake donuts with strawberry toppings? Yes, please!
HomeTeam Ice Cream – Cones, sundaes, shakes… grab the strawberry flavor and keep cool!
Arctic Oozie & Kona Ice – Strawberry shaved ice is the ultimate kiddo cooler.
Mama Karen’s – Chocolate-covered strawberries and cheesecake-stuffed strawberries that are almost too cute to eat.
Sparkle Me Sweet Cotton Candy – Strawberry cotton candy spun live before their eyes.
Snow Storm LLC – Strawberry shortcake shaved ice that tastes like dessert and looks like magic.
Rise & Grind Donuts’ Strawberry Bowl – A sugar-spun masterpiece of donut bites, strawberries, and whipped topping.

Even drinks get a sweet twist with strawberry lemonades from Firehouse Squeezers, Lexi’s Drink Barn, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee (try their strawberry refresher for a fun pink drink!).

🧸 Kid-Centric Shopping & Interactive Booths

Looking for souvenirs, crafts, and handmade goodies your little ones will love? Check out these festival favorites:

Urban Bear Den – A build-your-own plush animal experience where kids can even make their plushie smell like strawberries!
Bowfections – Strawberry-themed bows, scrunchies, and clothing just for kids.
Baby Makings – The cutest handmade baby quilts, burp cloths, and toddler outfits—all berry sweet.
Heritage Kingdom Children’s Boutique – Their locally-designed strawberry collection is a must-see for your stylish minis.
Just Brittney Projects – Unique upcycled clothing and children’s accessories made with love.

Don’t miss Charlene’s Handmade Treasures and Ladies in Thread for crochet strawberry plushies and wearables!

📸 Snap, Giggle, Repeat

Make memories in a big way:

F-STOP 360 Photography Booth – Hop into a 360° video orb for the ultimate berry festival photo-op! It’s immersive, hilarious, and totally TikTok-worthy (yes, even for kids!).

🍓 Freebies & Kid-Loved Giveaways

What kid doesn’t love a freebie?

Community First Bank of Indiana’s Dunk a Banker booth offers berry-themed goodies—and a chance to dunk someone into a tank. What’s not to love?
Financial Center First Credit Union, Mintage Hair & Makeup, Waterford Place Health Campus, and many others are handing out strawberry swag kids will love to collect.

👪 Make It a Family Day to Remember

Whether you’ve got toddlers in strollers, grade-schoolers with energy to burn, or teens who still (secretly) love strawberry cotton candy, the 2025 Strawberry Festival delivers sweet fun for the entire family.

So pack up the sunscreen, bring a few dollars for dessert tickets, and get ready for a full day of berry-tastic memories. And don’t forget—tag @TheKokomoPost in your family photos so we can see all the strawberry smiles!

🍓 See you on the square, Kokomo!

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A Kid’s Guide to the 2025 Strawberry Festival