December 2 - December 8, 2024

Southern Kentucky’s weeklong holiday lighting tradition!

Your guide to all things lit up for the season!

See The Lights

Monday, December 2

Light Up BGKY kickoff ribbon-cutting hosted by BG Chamber

Lost River Cave

4pm

2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Light waterwheel landmark, followed by hot chocolate and open house at gift shop, Christmas tree lot will be open onsite

bgky.org, bgchamber.org

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Tuesday, December 3

Make the Season Bright, Hospitality House

Hospitality House

6pm

Light up with Med Center Health Foundation

501 High Street, BG, KY 42101

270-745-1535

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Wednesday, December 4

Christmas Holiday Market

Riverview at Hobson Grove

10am-6pm

1100 W Main Ave., BG, KY 42101

Christmas shopping throughout the museum. Free admission. Please note all vendor spaces are full.

270-843-5565

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Thursday, December 5

Storytime at the Snowdome

SoKY Ice Rink

4pm-4:30pm

636 Center Street

Free

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Red Seal Wine Tasting

Bowling Green Ballpark

6:30pm

Presented by Constellation Brands, Mint Gaming Hall, and Bourbon & Brewfest

Sample wines with charcuterie pairings

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Friday, December 6

South Union Shaker Village Holiday Market

South Union

9am-4pm

Features over 20 regional antique vendors and artists, all nestled in the historic atmosphere of the South Union Shaker Village.

Admission: A canned food item or donation that will be distributed to those needful.

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Holiday Open House

The Courthouse

2-4pm

Warren County Courthouse

429 E 10^th Ave,

Free

Christmas on College Street

City Hall

3:30-5pm

1001 College St., Bowling Green, KY 42101

Opening City Hall for holiday tours, offering meet and greet with City officials, chocolates/candy/treats, free 2025 wall calendars

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Downtown BGKY Lights Up

Downtown

5-8pm

Circus Square + SKyPAC Community Christmas Tree light up at 5:30pm
Fountain Square lights up at 6pm
Free family activities at both parks + Santa’s Village at Circus Square
Unseen BG offering limited series downtown walking tour
Mistletoe Market at SoKY Marketplace with local artists and crafters
A Christmas Carol by BG Onstage at SKyPAC
Trolley hop on/hop off loop throughout Downtown for the evening
Light Show at Circus Square courtesy of Green River Waste
Fountain Square businesses window decorating contest public voting
Food trucks at Fountain Square
SoKY Ice Rink specials and food trucks
Fountain Row bars and restaurants will be encouraged to create seasonal cocktails and specials to be promoted during this season
Santa’s visit at Circus Square with SKyCTC
Winter characters for kids visiting Fountain Square (think “Frozen”)

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