Southern Kentucky’s weeklong holiday lighting tradition!

Light Up BGKY kickoff at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum; Light up the Depot.

401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

FREE.

Doors open to the public at 5pm, lighting at 6pm. Food and refreshments available! historicrailpark.com

bgky.org, bgchamber.org

Light up with Med Center Health Foundation

501 High Street, BG, KY 42101

270-745-1535

1100 W Main Ave., BG, KY 42101

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

270-843-5565

Free admission

Shop our Gift Shop for festive finds and unique treasures, explore local artisan favorites, pick the perfect tree at Morgan’s Fresh Cut Tree Lot, and count down with us to the Water Wheel Lighting at 7 PM!

Photos with Flake Snap a photo with our white squirrel mascot, Flake, on the Gift Shop porch!

Holiday Treats Enjoy a festive mocktail and sample snacks inside the Gift Shop while you shop and soak in the holiday cheer.

Local Vendor Marketplace Shop small and discover one-of-a-kind local favorites:

· Rickman’s Pottery – handmade ceramics and beautiful keepsakes

· Ridley’s Roasthouse – artisan coffee that warms the soul

· Stonecraft Farms – rocks, gemstones, and natural treasures

· Bourbon Barrel Foods – Kentucky culinary favorites

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.

429 E 10^th Ave,

Free

FREE admission.

Hot chocolate bar. Cookie decorating! Enjoy the light up decorations on the Chamber of Commerce porch across the street from Circus Square Park.

1001 College St., Bowling Green, KY 42101

Opening City Hall for guided tours, photo booth, Christmas around the world with free refreshments, free ornaments and 2026 wall calendars

• Community Christmas Tree at SKyPAC & Circus Square Park lighting, 6pm – includes Santa, Santa’s Workshop activities, Elfie Station photo booth partnership with SKyCTC
• Fountain Square Park lighting, 5:30pm – includes message from elected officials and welcome, live music from local bands, holiday window decorating contest with public vote, Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
• BG Trolley running loop around both parks and SoKY Ice Rink
• SoKY Ice Rink open at SoKY Center
• The Capitol – Storytime with The Grinch, 4pm and 5pm, FREE, Come meet the Grinch and hear the story of how he stole Christmas, then stay and watch all the festive lights come on over downtown BG! Register for each member of your family so they can get an accurate count of how many to expect! Registration here!

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.

416 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

FREE movie showing

5pm – Elf
7pm – It’s a Wonderful Life

Storytime in the Snow Dome with the Grinch

636 Center Street

Free

Celebrate the season with a family-friendly bike ride in and around Downtown highlighting holiday displays. Warm up after at Spencer’s Coffee with a 50% off coupon for coffee drinks and pastries. All participants get 1 free pass for the SoKY Ice Rink! Pre-registration not required, but encouraged.

Free