
Southern Kentucky’s weeklong holiday lighting tradition!
Your guide to all things lit up for the season!
See The Lights
Monday, November 27

Light Up BGKY kickoff ribbon-cutting
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
Tuesday, November 28

Med Center Health’s Make the Season Bright
501 High Street, BG, KY 42101
270-745-1535
Wednesday, November 29

Christmas Marketplace
1100 W Main Ave., BG, KY 42101
Christmas shopping throughout the museum. Free admission. Please note all vendor spaces are full.
270-843-5565

Movies at the Capitol: It’s a Wonderful Toy Drive
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
Thursday, November 30

Light up the Depot
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

Storytime in the Snow Dome
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!
Friday, December 1

Warren County Courthouse Open House
429 E 10th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Christmas on College Street
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

Storytime & Meet and Greet with the Grinch
416 E Main Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-781-4882

Downtown BGKY Lights Up
- 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

Reindeer Farm
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
Saturday, December 2

BG/WC Jaycees Christmas Parade
Runs through Downtown BGKY on College and State Streets

Lost River Sessions Presents A Bluegrass Holiday
416 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-904-6040

Mistletoe Market
636 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-202-0256

Reindeer Farm
Live Ice sculpting by Danny Kissel (multiple carvings)
2541 Old Union Church Road, BG, KY 42104
270-938-7480
Sunday, December 3
Historic Holiday Tour: Christmas on College Hill
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.


Reindeer Farm
Live Ice sculpting by Danny Kissel (one large sculpture)
2541 Old Union Church Road, BG, KY 42104
270-938-7480
Interactive Lights Map

Plan your perfectly lit route to experience holiday fun.