November 27 - December 3, 2023

Southern Kentucky’s weeklong holiday lighting tradition!

Your guide to all things lit up for the season!

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Monday, November 27

Light Up BGKY kickoff ribbon-cutting

Cherry Hall at WKU
4pm

1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

hot chocolate, festive music, Big Red and President Caboni to cut a red ribbon

bgky.org, bgchamber.org

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Tuesday, November 28

Med Center Health’s Make the Season Bright

Hospitality House
6pm

501 High Street, BG, KY 42101

270-745-1535

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Wednesday, November 29

Christmas Marketplace

Riverview at Hobson Grove Historic House Museum
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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Movies at the Capitol: It’s a Wonderful Toy Drive

The Capitol
2-4pm and 6-8pm

416 E Main Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101

The Capitol is partnering with Hope House to bring you a wonderful 1940’s holiday classic starring Jimmy Stewart. In the spirit of the film and giving back to our wonderful community, donations of unwrapped toys or monetary amounts will be collected at both showings. Admission is free– just bring your holiday spirit!

270-781-4882

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Thursday, November 30

Light up the Depot

Historic RailPark & Train Museum
4pm

401 Kentucky St., BG, KY 42101

Join us for the FIRST EVER lighting of the L&N depot and railcars. Enjoy sounds from a community Christmas choir, Police & EMS light show, flag presentation, food trucks & hot chocolate!

270-745-7317

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Storytime in the Snow Dome

SoKY Ice Rink

636 Center Street, BG, KY 42101

From November 30 through the end of January 25, enjoy free storytimes and character meet & greets hosted by Warren County Public Library at the SOKY Ice Rink! This week’s special guest is Buddy the Dinosaur!

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Friday, December 1

Warren County Courthouse Open House

The Warren County Courthouse
2-4pm

429 E 10th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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Christmas on College Street

City Hall
3:30-5pm

1001 College St., Bowling Green, KY 42101

Reopening City Hall for holiday tours for first time since Covid, offering meet and greet with City officials, chocolates/candy/treats, free 2024 wall calendars

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Storytime & Meet and Greet with the Grinch

The Capitol Theatre
4-6pm

416 E Main Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101

270-781-4882

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Downtown BGKY Lights Up

Downtown
5-8pm
  • Staggered lighting of Fountain & Circus Squares
  • SKyPAC Community Christmas Tree
  • Activities at at both parks + new Santa’s Village at Circus Square
  • Unseen BG offering A Christmas Carol limited series downtown walking tour
  • Mistletoe Market at SoKY Marketplace
  • A Christmas Carol by BG Onstage at SKyPAC
  • Trolley hop on/hop off route downtown
  • Fountain Square business window decorating contest
  • Food trucks and Santa 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 with SKyCTC

270-393-3617

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Reindeer Farm

9am-5pm

Sugar cookies and all the fixins are set up for guests to decorate their own

2541 Old Union Church Road, BG, KY 42104

270-938-7480

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Saturday, December 2

BG/WC Jaycees Christmas Parade

Downtown
9:30am

Runs through Downtown BGKY on College and State Streets

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Christmas in Kentucky

Kentucky Museum
11am-2pm

1444 Kentucky Street, BG, KY 42101

FREE

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Lost River Sessions Presents A Bluegrass Holiday

The Capitol

416 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

270-904-6040

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Mistletoe Market

SoKY Marketplace’s Historic Venue on 7th

636 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

270-202-0256

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Reindeer Farm

Live Ice sculpting by Danny Kissel (multiple carvings)

2541 Old Union Church Road, BG, KY 42104

270-938-7480

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Sunday, December 3

Historic Holiday Tour: Christmas on College Hill

1-5pm

The Landmark Association of Bowling Green and Warren County celebrates the longest running annual Holiday Home Tour in South Central Kentucky. This year, Landmark is honored to host “Christmas on College Hill,” celebrating not only the unique architecture of the College Hill Historic District, but also the beauty and warmth of traditional holiday decor. Join us in touring historic properties and interiors, some of which date as far back as 1844.

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SoKY Ice Rink

636 Center Street, BG, KY 42101

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Reindeer Farm

Live Ice sculpting by Danny Kissel (one large sculpture)

2541 Old Union Church Road, BG, KY 42104

270-938-7480

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