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

Storytime in the Snow Dome with the Grinch

636 Center Street

Free

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

Sample wines with charcuterie pairings

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

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