Bowling Green is gearing up for a festive Thanksgiving season with various events that bring the community together in celebration!
Wine Wonderland at The Reindeer Farm – November 2, 2024
Mark your calendars for a festive kick-off to the holiday season at The Reindeer Farm in Bowling Green! On November 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, experience the first-ever Wine Wonderland, where you can sample wines from top Kentucky wineries like Carriage House Vineyards and Bluegrass Vineyards. Enjoy live music, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and even the chance to meet some reindeer! Purchase your tickets today!
5th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner – November 17th, 2024
Hosted by Bowling Green Freedom Walkers, the 5th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will occur on November 17th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Plum Springs Community Center. This free event is open to everyone and includes a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, turkey giveaways for families in need, music, games, and a raffle drawing. It’s a wonderful opportunity to unite as a community and share in the spirit of giving.
38th Annual BGRC Great Turkey 5K Run & Gobbler 3K Walk – November 28th, 2024
Join the Bowling Green Running Club for their 38th Annual Great Turkey 5K Run and Gobbler 3K Walk on Thanksgiving Day – November 28th. The 3K Walk begins at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K Run at 8:00 AM. This family-friendly event supports local high school athletics programs, with all proceeds going towards providing essential gear and equipment for track and cross-country teams. Participants can enjoy Thanksgiving-themed prizes and awards, making it a fun and meaningful way to start your holiday!
Hunt for Murals
Are you looking for something unique to do around Thanksgiving? Gather with your friends and family for a different kind of hunt (sparing the turkey) – a mural hunt! Bowling Green is becoming increasingly vibrant, with colorful murals popping up all over the city. Hit the streets, snap some photos, and share them on your social media! Bowling Green’s street art scene is thriving!
Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Outings
Throughout November and December, we recommend visiting Bowling Green’s Reindeer Farm, where you can marvel at these adorable four-legged helpers with tours & activities available every Friday-Sunday. While you’re there, explore the gift shop, savor local food truck delights, write letters to Santa, and enjoy the company of other farm animals with your friends and family.
For more Thanksgiving fun, lace up your skates and head to the SoKY Ice Rink downtown (closed on Thanksgiving Day). It’s the perfect time to test your skills on the ice and engage in some family-friendly competition. After a long skating session, warm up with a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
Stay tuned for more upcoming Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations by checking out our events calendar!
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day in Bowling Green
Cracker Barrel - 1960 Mel Browning 270-843-8087 - 7A-9P
Double Dogs - 1780 Scottsville Rd. 270-843-9357 - 4-10P
El Mazatlan - 2435 Nashville Rd. 270-901-2989- 11A-5P
IHOP - 3240 Scottsville Rd. 270-904-2333 - 6A-10P
McDonald's - 3080 Scottsville Rd. 270-781-9838 - 5A-11P
Ramada Inn - 4767 Scottsville Rd. 270-781-3000 - 10A-11P
Ruby Tuesdays - 2945 Scottsville Rd. 270-393-8242 - 11A-9P
Teresa's - 509 Gordon Ave. 270-782-6540 Free lunch - 10A-1P
Waffle House - 1979 Mel Browning St. 270-781-2658 - 24H
We hope you enjoy your holidays and we know your time here in Bowling Green, KY will be wonderful. If you plan on exploring Bowling Green during the Thanksgiving holiday give us a shout! Tag us @VisitBGKY (Instagram, Twitter and Facebook) and be sure to use #VisitBGKY on all posts. If you are wanting to know more about Bowling Green outside of what goes on in this town during Thanksgiving, sign up for our newsletter! Happy Thanksgiving!