Light Up BGKY returns for a week of holiday events across Bowling Green and Warren County from Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, 2026, according to a Nov. 3 report from WNKY News 40. The station counts 14 events on the schedule, including the 70th annual Jaycees Christmas Parade and Downtown BGKY Lights Up.
The Details
- When: Nov. 30 through Dec. 6, 2026, per WNKY.
- What: 14 events across the community, including holiday markets, train rides, historic celebrations, the Jaycees Christmas Parade and Downtown BGKY Lights Up, according to WNKY.
- New this year: Per WNKY, "Santa's Got a Supersonic Sleigh" at Aviation Heritage Park, which it says pairs a meet-and-greet with Santa and play time in the cockpit of a large jet.
- Sponsor: The 2026 celebration is presented by The Mint Gaming Hall, per WNKY.
- Cost and times: WNKY did not list them. Check ahead at lightupbgky.org.
Schedule Highlights
Downtown Bowling Green's own 2026 calendar, published Jan. 27, 2026, lists Light Up the Depot at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum on Dec. 1, a Christmas Marketplace at Riverview at Hobson Grove on Dec. 2, Downtown BGKY Lights Up on Dec. 4, and the Jaycees Christmas Parade on Dec. 5. Check lightupbgky.org for times.
Also on the Schedule
- WNKY reported that Telia Butler, downtown development coordinator for the City of Bowling Green, said organizers plan to explain at the Aviation Heritage Park event how Santa is tracked via NORAD.
Before You Go
- Final times, locations and any ticket costs are on the official schedule at lightupbgky.org. Confirm there before you plan your week.
- The Light Up BGKY site also has an interactive holiday light map of decorated homes and displays, per WNKY. Residents can submit their own display to be added.
Sources
- WNKY: Light Up BGKY sets week of holiday festivities — Nov. 3, 2026 report on dates, sponsor and the new event
- Downtown BGKY: Save the Date for these 2026 Events — January 2026 calendar of downtown events
