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WELCOME TO BOWLING GREEN KENTUCKY
Bowling Green is where adventure takes the driver’s seat! It all begins with Corvettes, caves and Southern charm - but what you'll remember most are the surprises in between. Surprises like drifting through an underground river, spotting rare white squirrels, cooling off with farm fresh ice cream alongside the cows who made it, or hunting for thrifted treasures in Smiths Grove.
Big enough to explore new adventures yet welcoming enough to feel like home, Bowling Green is where Kentucky keeps you coming back.
[1] Treat your taste buds to mouthwatering flavors at Local Taco. [2] Cool off running around the splash pad at Circus Square Park. [3] Stroll the gardens in bloom at Baker Arboretum.
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From community connection and markets to multiple wonderful events celebrating our veterans, check out these five can’t‑miss events happening in BG this weekend!
Still looking for more to do this weekend and beyond? Explore our official Bowling Green & Warren County Event Calendar for more details: https://www.visitbgky.com/events/this‑weekend/
Learn more about the events featured below ⬇️
🚴 Community Bike Ride & Kentucky Bicycle & Bikeway Commission Annual Conference
Kick off the weekend with a group bike ride Thursday evening, then join the full KBBC conference on Friday focused on advocacy, planning, and active transportation.
🛍 GypsyMoon Marketplace at Highland Stables
Kentucky’s Premier Vendor Event! Named one of the Top 10 Indoor Markets by Flea Market Décor Magazine, GypsyMoon Marketplace is more than just shopping—it’s a full weekend experience. Discover handpicked artisans, unique gifts, gourmet bites, and live music in a charming countryside setting.
🚙 Vets ’n Vettes at the National Corvette Museum
The National Corvette Museum honors America’s military heroes with a weekend of connection, camaraderie, and Corvette culture. This month all U.S Military veterans, retirees and active-duty service members are given free general admission to The National Corvette Museum by showing proof of service at admissions.
🎖 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Bowling Green
Honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans with a parade, flag‑raising ceremony, and a community gathering at 10 a.m. in downtown starting and beginning at Circus Square Park.
🏛 Veterans Celebration at the Kentucky Museum
Following the parade, stop by the museum for an afternoon of activities: children’s crafts, artifact displays, and a “Wall of Honor” honoring local veterans and their families.
🎉 Whether you’re biking, shopping or enjoying a weekend celebrating our vets, it’s going to be a meaningful and fun weekend in BGKY!
GypsyMoon Marketplace at Highland Stables is happening November 6–8!
Shop a magical mix of handpicked vendors featuring:
🛍️ Clothing & accessories
🏡 Home décor, vintage & antique finds
🎄 Seasonal decorations
🎨 Handcrafted goods
🍴 Delicious local eats & treats
With multiple shopping sessions throughout the weekend (and some already sold out!), we highly recommend grabbing your tickets early at gypsymoonmarketplace.com Limited tickets may be available at the gate.
💖 Best of all, a portion of every admission supports Life’s Better Together, a local nonprofit helping families facing medical illness—so you can shop knowing it’s all for a great cause!
Come enjoy one of Kentucky’s most loved holiday shopping experiences! 🎁✨
Did you know one of the world’s most iconic horror stories has roots right here in BG? Bowling Green native John Carpenter, the mastermind behind Halloween and the terrifying tale of Michael Myers, wove pieces of his hometown into his films.
Local newspaper, the Bowling Green Daily news wrote a great piece that gives insight into what Carpenters inspiration was for his work and how it can be traced back to his experiences in Bowling Green. Click the link here to read the article: https://bgdailynews.com/2025/10/26/our-place-in-halloween-history/
Want to dive deeper into this hometown horror legacy? 🩸
You can visit our website link here for Carpenter trivia, a “Reel Sites, Real Scary” driving tour, and a biography + filmography of this Bowling Green legend.
https://www.visitbgky.com/john-carpenter/
📸 John Carpenter image courtesy of Western Kentucky University one of Carpenter's alma maters!
check these five can’t-miss events happening in BG this weekend!
Still looking for more to do? Explore our Official Bowling Green and Warren County Event Calendar for more details and events about this weekend ➡️ https://www.visitbgky.com/events/this-weekend/
Learn more about the events featured below ⬇️
🎃 Rockin’ Trick or Treat at the Bowling Green Ballpark
Bring the kids for candy, costumes, and spooky fun at this family-friendly Halloween celebration, right on the field!
🎈 WKU Homecoming Parade & Football Game
Cheer on the Tops! Celebrate WKU spirit with the annual homecoming parade through downtown and the big game at Houchens L.T. Smith Stadium.
🍷 Wine Wonderland at The Reindeer Farm
Sip and savor Kentucky wines, shop local vendors, and take in the cozy fall vibes at this charming farm event with real reindeer!
🎨 World’s Greatest Studio Tour & Art Sale
Meet local artists, explore creative studios, and find one-of-a-kind art pieces during this self-guided weekend art tour.
🏃 BG26.2 & Half Marathon/BG6000
Run Bowling Green! Take part in this annual race weekend that celebrates fitness, community, and our scenic city streets.
🎉 Whether you’re cheering, sipping, running, or trick-or-treating, it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend in BGKY!
We collected 5 of the feature events happening in November so you can plan your trip around these unique experiences!
Still looking for other things to do? Click the link to visit our official Bowling Green and Warren County Event Calendar: https://www.visitbgky.com/events/
🍷 Wine Wonderland at The Reindeer Farm – Sip and savor local wines, browse a wide variety of vendors, and have the one-of-a-kind experience of meeting real reindeer!
🛍️ GypsyMoon Marketplace at Highland Stables Christmas Market – Find one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade treasures, and cozy holiday décor from handpicked artisans at one of the best vendor markets Kentucky has to offer.
🏎️ ImportAlliance Fall Meet at NCM Motorsports Park – Car enthusiasts unite for one of the region’s largest import car gatherings, featuring stunning builds, vendors, and high-octane drag and drift events.
🎭 Ramsey Theatre Company presents: The Best Gift, A Christmas Carol Musical at The SKYPAC – Experience the debut of this brand-new musical! The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical is a new take on the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge brought to life on stage with music, magic, and holiday spirit.
📸 Image from Downtown BGKY and @Austintanthony
⛸️ Opening Day of the SOKY Center Ice Rink – Lace up your skates and glide into the season as Bowling Green’s favorite winter tradition returns to downtown!
If you haven’t already made plans and grabbed your tickets, let us help! We’ve put together some ideas to turn a day (or three!) at GypsyMoon into the perfect fall weekend getaway. 🍂
Click the link in our bio for more BG adventures, during GypsyMoon and all year round! 💫
📸 440 Main Image: Downtown BGKY & Austin Anthony
That means only two more days this year to enjoy wagon rides to The Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and The Goat Ranch.
And don't miss their amazing playground and Apple Kitchen, open anytime Jackson's is open and not just during the Pumpkin Festival, with all their great food including their KY Proud BBQ, caramel apples and apple cider soft serve slush!
📍 Jackson's Orchard & Nursery: 1280 Slim Island Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
⌛ 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📆 Oct. 24 & 26
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Check out our Weekend Roundup of five can’t-miss events happening this weekend in Bowling Green!
Still looking for more to do? You can check out our Official Bowling Green and Warren County Event Calendar here for more fun every day of the year! https://www.visitbgky.com/events/this-weekend/
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👻 Lost Tales of the Underground at Lost River Cave
An Exclusive Halloween Cave Boat Tour! This Halloween season, explore the eerie and enchanting world of “Lost Tales of the Underground,” a boat tour through the haunting Lost River Cave.
🧟 Annual Boo Bash at Flea Land of Bowling Green
Costumes, candy, games, and vendors make this family-friendly Halloween party a perfect way to spend your day!
🍷 Sip & Shop Trunk or Treat Bluegrass Vineyard
Sample local wines, shop unique vendors, grab a bite from a food truck and bring the kids along in their best costume!
🍺 Bowling Green Bourbon and Brewfest
Enjoy the best of Kentucky’s craft beers, bourbons, great food and vendors at the Bowling Green Ballpark.
🍬 Scare on the Square in Downtown BGKY
Downtown trick-or-treating, a DJ, costume contest, and the iconic “Thriller” dance take over Fountain Square Park!
👻 Grab your costume, round up your crew, and make it a weekend to remember in BG!
And don’t stress about last-minute plans, we’ve got you covered! 🎃 Check out our two ready-to-go itineraries for perfect fall weekends. We made one for families and one for adults!
Adult Itinerary in and Around BGKY: https://www.visitbgky.com/blog/post/your-itinerary-to-the-perfect-fall-day-in-and-around-bowling-green/
Family Itinerary in and Around BGKY: https://www.visitbgky.com/blog/post/the-perfect-fall-itinerary-for-families-with-kids/
Check out Visitbgky.com for more things to do anytime of the year!
Your ultimate fall adventure in Bowling Green starts now!
Skeleton's Lair Scream Park has four different attractions, the Haunted Woods, Haunted Hayride, 3D Maze and their two-story Haunted House! This years theme is Scary Tales of the Doomsday Doll Factory.
And this weekend only on Friday and Saturday, horror fans, don’t miss your chance to meet actor C.J. Graham who plays Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives!
Click this link to learn more about the C.J. Graham event: https://www.visitbgky.com/event/skeletons-lair-presents-c-j-graham%3a-friday-the-13th-anniversary-weekend/11090/
Located a short drive from Bowling Green, and positioned right off of Cemetery Road, (How fitting!) Skeleton's Lair Scream Park is the perfect place this October to experience spooky thrills and haunting chills. 🎃
⌛ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday & Saturday. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday.
📆 Remaining Dates to visit: 17-19, 24-26 & 30- Nov. 1
📍 48 Locketts Dream, Scottsville, KY 42164
Go to Visitbgky.com for more ideas on how to enjoy Halloween in and around Bowling Green!
This weekend is the perfect time to get into the spooky and seasonal mood with a great mix of fall and Halloween centered events happening this week, and many more where that came from!
👻 Friday the 13th Anniversary Weekend with C.J. Graham at Skeleton's Lair Scream Park
Horror fans, don’t miss your chance to meet C.J. Graham, Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, and brave one of Kentucky’s top haunted attractions at Skeleton’s Lair!
🎥 Sky Arts Film Festival at The Capitol BG
Celebrate indie film and the creative spirit with screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and cinematic experiences at a historic local venue. Perfect for film buffs and art lovers alike.
🍁 Downtown BGKY Harvest Fest at Downtown BGKY
Family-friendly fun takes over downtown with live music, food trucks, local vendors, a kid zone, pumpkin drops, and all the fall feels. Free to attend and packed with activities!
🎬 Blockbusters at the Ballpark: Wicked presented by Community Education, Bowling Green Warren County, Ky.
Enjoy a magical movie night under the stars at the home of the Hot Rods, the Bowling Green Ballpark! Watch Wicked on the big screen and bring your blankets, lawn chairs and witchy best!
🎃 Pumpkin Fest at Jackson's Orchard & Nursery
Celebrate the season with hayrides, pumpkins, a petting zoo, apple treats, and a full weekend of festive farm fun. A fall tradition the whole family will love!
To view all events happening this weekend as well as more details on those seen here, visit our Official Bowling Green and Warren County Event Calendar at the link here: https://www.visitbgky.com/events/this-weekend/
🎟️ Before attending, make sure you check out the event on our website to see if reservations or tickets are required for entrance. Some special offerings have limited availability and sell out fast, so get tickets before they are gone!
Events featured here only represent some of what Bowling Green has to offer this month, check out our Official Bowling Green and Warren County Event Calendar here for more events this month: https://www.visitbgky.com/events/
Featured Events:
Lost River Cave - Lost Tales of The Underground
Dr. Smith's Spooky Stories, LLC - Hilltop History and Haunts Tour
Skeleton's Lair Scream Park - Doomsday Doll Factory & C.J. Graham Friday the 13th Anniversary Weekend
Unseen Bowling Green - Phantasms Around Fountain Square Tour
White Squirrel Brewery - Boogeyman's Ball
Lost River Cave - Scarecrow Trail
📸 Boogeyman's Ball: @light.from.dark
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🍂 Annual Nostalgia Fall Classic at Beech Bend Raceway Park
Step back in time with vintage drag racing, classic cars, and high-octane excitement all weekend long!
🎃 Mike Giannelli: Terrifier Weekend at Skeleton's Lair Scream Park
Horror fans, don’t miss your chance to meet Mike Giannelli the original Art the Clown and brave one of Kentucky’s top-rated haunted attractions!
🔨 Hammer-In at the Kentucky Museum
Watch a variety of metal workers in action, explore traditional metalworking techniques, and enjoy a day of hands-on heritage at the museum.
🚗 Haunted Horsepower Trunk or Treat at the NCM Motorsports Park
Fast cars meet spooky fun with a kid-friendly trunk or treat, costume contests, and motorsports thrills!
✈️ Open Cockpit Day at the Aviation Heritage Park & Museum
Climb into the cockpit of an aircraft and get up close with aviation history during this family-friendly event.
Looking for something other than what is featured here? We have more events where that came from! Check out our Official Bowling Green and Warren County Event Calendar to see the full list: https://www.visitbgky.com/events/this-weekend/
We have created a perfect itinerary to fall in love with this Autumn. From tours and trails to sweets and spooky experiences, this day has a lot to offer for families with kids!
Here's our condensed list for easy viewing.
1. Enjoy Breakfast at Providence Coffee House
2. Walk the Scarecrow Trail at Lost River Cave
3. Head to Chaney's Dairy Barn and Try the CornStruction Maze
4. Attend Jackson's Orchard & Nursery Pumpkin Festival
5. Grab Dinner at Atomic Kitchen
6. Take a Kid Friendly Ghost Tour by Dr. Smith's Spooky Stories, LLC
7. Grab a Late Night Treat at Great American Donuts
Want to learn more about every stop on your trip? You can click here to view the whole article on our website: https://www.visitbgky.com/blog/post/the-perfect-fall-itinerary-for-families-with-kids/
Do you want to see more itineraries for different occasions such as solo traveler trips, 3 day trips, or trips during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments so we can help provide you with more hassle free planning 💚
You can customize your own pasta with a mix of sauce, protein and add-ons or you can pick a favorite from off the menu! Don't forget to try their focaccia or one of their sweet treats like tiramisu or cannolis!
⌛️ Open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.
📍825 College Street
From dawn til' dusk everyday through October 26th you can see over 95 different scarecrow displays made by different groups in our community. This offering is completely free so stop by today and get your Fall fix!
From the super cute to the creepy crawly, there are extremely creative scarecrows of all kinds on this trail!
You can even vote for your favorite, to vote you can visit Lost River Cave's page to learn more about the voting process.
Lost River Cave also offers Cave Boat Tours, to book a tour you can visit their website https://www.lostrivercave.org/
⌛ 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM everyday
📍 2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
🎶 Diamond Rio in Concert: Get ready for an unforgettable night of country hits and harmonies as Diamond Rio takes the stage at The SKYPAC this Friday!
👻 Doomsday Doll Factory at Skeleton's Lair Scream Park: Step into your darkest childhood fears at this twisted haunted attraction that's not for the faint of heart. Skeleton's lair will continue to be open each Friday and Saturday through Nov. 1st.
🍂 Scarecrow Trail at Lost River Cave: October 4th marks the first day for the 2025 Scarecrow trail! Stroll through a whimsical woodland trail lined with creative scarecrows made by local groups, perfect for all ages! The Scarecrow trail will be open through October 26th.
🎃 Pumpkin Festival at Jackson's Orchard & Nursery: Celebrate fall with hayrides, pumpkins, fresh apple treats, a petting zoo, and a full day of family fun on the farm. The Pumpkin Festival runs each weekend until October 26th.
🍷 Fall Sip & Stroll Market at Traveler's Cellar Winery: Enjoy award winning wine, browse artisan vendors, and soak in the fall vibes at this charming seasonal market.
To learn more about the events featured here or the other events happening this weekend you can visit our Official Bowling Green and Warren County Event Calendar here: https://www.visitbgky.com/events/this-weekend/
Swipe through to see what the coming month has in store for you!
🏎️ Annual Nostalgia Fall Classic – A full‑day showcase of drag racing, classic car displays, and a swap meet all centered around vintage muscle cars at Beech Bend Raceway Park.
⚒️ Hammer‑In – A free, family‑friendly metalworking festival at the Kentucky Museum featuring live forging, tinsmithing, aluminum pours, and artisan demonstrations.
🍁BG Harvest Fest – A fall celebration across Downtown BGKY with live music, games, craft vendors, and hourly pumpkin drops.
🥃 Bowling Green Bourbon and Brewfest – A tasting event at Bowling Green Ballpark offering samples from Kentucky distilleries and local craft breweries.
🏈 Western Kentucky University Homecoming – A multi‑day university tradition with a parade featuring one-of-a-kind floats, a pep rally, Hilltopper football, and spirited events centered around WKU pride.
To learn more visit https://www.visitbgky.com/events/
🎃 BG Harvest Fest: Downtown BGKY
📸 WKU Homecoming: @yclphoto