Cheap and Free Events for August and September, in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

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 Hi, all! 

This is the Aug/Sept. first draft of Sept. events

Here are some fun events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
for the last part of Aug. and the first part of Sept.

Note: these events are not all free. 

Please be sure to check every event before attending, just in case. 

Some events require pre-registration.

Wednesday, September 1st

Chaney's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Opens today. Find out more: http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. 843-5567.

Welcome Back WKU Festival - Companies will have booths set up at WKU's South Lawn today from 11-3. Western students probably can find some great freebies here. You can rent a booth for $150.00, contact the BG Chamber of Commerce at 781-3200.

Thursday, September 2nd

BG League of Bicyclists Easy Rider Ride. Helmets are required. Starts at Keriakes Park. "Mostly flat -2 hour ride." Suitable for just about any rider and bike. Questions: Call 784-2836.


Chaney's Corn Maze, 11 a.m. Chaney's Dairy Barn. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.
Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.


Wage the Fight Concert - 5-8 p.m., Candlewood Suites, 540 Wall Street, BG. Free. Benefit concert for the Leukemia and Lymphona Society. Silent Auction, corn hole tournament ($10 entry) food, beverages, children's activities, more. More info. 320-2429.

Wine and Cheese welcome to celebrate Corvette owners. Downtown Fountain Square, BG. Businesses will be open until 8 p.m. or later. Everyone is welcome. 843-6103.

Friday, September 3rd

Chaney's Corn Maze, 11 a.m. Chaney's Dairy Barn. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com

Today is also the National Corvette Museum's 16th Anniversary, with many events planned there at the National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Drive. Find out more here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com or call 781-7973.

Saturday, September 4th

Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com 
 

Also: Keep the date: the International Festival is going to be held on September 25th, 9-7 at Circus Square Park. 

Also opening September 25th: Skeleton's Lair Haunted Woods and Hayride, 270-622-8171.

 More events for September are coming soon.

Important:  always check each event before  going to it in case of a typo or  a  correction is needed. I type  these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time. Thanks for your help!

A big thanks to these great sites:
The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK   Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Events 
The Downtown Redevelopment page 
The clip art at the top and bottom of this  blog  posting is from Microsoft at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/.
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Events this week - Monday through Thursday, June 28 through July 1

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Here are some things to do for Monday - Thursday, June 28 - July 1.

Monday, June 28

Auditions for Sweeney Todd - 5-8 p.m. Capital Arts Center, for Capital Arts Youth Theatre's Summer Musicals. (Grades 6-12)

Today is the last day to pre-register for the Cooking for the Garden presentation at the Warren County Extension Office on Thursday. Sample recipes from Betsy Ann Tracy, and get ideas of how to use fresh fruits and vegetables. 3132 Nashville Road, 842-1681.

Tuesday, June 29

Auditions for Sweeney Todd - 5-8 p.m. Capital Arts Center, for Capital Arts Youth Theatre's Summer Musicals. (Grades 6-12)

Both Farmer's markets are open today.

Wednesday, June 20
1:30 p.m. The Secrets of Grimy, Grubby Gardening. Only $10.00 at Riverview at Hobson Grove with Kentucky author Karen Angelucci. Potting soil and plants are provided. Call to find out more (and probably pre-register) 270-843-5565.

Thursday, July 1
9:30 a.m. Free (first come, first served). Come early to get a seat. "Planet 51" will be showing. Great Escape Theater. 782-3112.

Today is the Cooking for the Garden presentation at the Warren County Extension Office on Thursday. You must already be pre-registered. Sample recipes from Betsy Ann Tracy, and get ideas of how to use fresh fruits and vegetables. 3132 Nashville Road, 842-1681.

2:30 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean Parent or Guardian permission is required if under 13. Graham Drive Library. 781-1441.

A note: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. Thanks!

And thanks for SokyHappenings for these great events.

-Betsyanne

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Today's Events (Sunday, June 27)

 Hi, all!

I hope you are having a great summer. It's true that South Central Kentucky has more events than ever that are free or cheap or at least worth it. And the 4th of July is coming up. Many people will be having family events or get-togethers with friends or clubs.

A big thank you goes out to all the Bowling Green blogs and papers that help post cheap and free events all the time for us. You can go directly to their sites at the end of this posting. I will be posting the events for the rest of the week later on today.

Here are some things to do for today, Sunday, June 27th:

Sunday, June 27: 3:00 p.m. Seven Brides of Seven Brothers is playing at BG Junior High School, 900 Campbell Lane. If you have never seen this play, you will really like it. It is a rollicking fun musical. Tickets are $14, $12, and $10. You can find out more here: http://www.fountainsquareplayers.org/.

1-3 The Annual Butterfly Celebration is being held today at Lost River Cave and Valley. This event is free. 393-0077.  The event is at the Butterfly Habitat near the Cave. Free lemonade! Just ask anyone when you get there where the butterfly habitat is. You will take a short walk to get there. Find out more here: http://lostrivercave.com/events.html

Thank you, SOKY Happenings for these events. You can pick up a SOKY Happenings at many places, OR you can find them online here: http://www.sokyhappenings.com.

A note: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or correction needed. Thanks!

 -Betsyanne

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Fun (also free or cheap) events in the Bowling Green, Kentucky area this week

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Cheap and Free Events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
for the week of June 14-20 (Monday through Sunday)

I got most of this information from SOKY Happenings Magazine, http://www.sokyhappenings.com,
I have picked just a few events per day. You can go to the websites to find even more events.

The WCVK Community Happenings Page is also a good events page. Here is the link: http://www.christianfamilyradio.com/view_happenings.php

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays are Weekender Farm tour days at Chaney's Dairy Barn, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Find out more here: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/

The Bowling Green Public Library has many free and cheap events this month. Check them out here: http://www.warrenpl.org/Calendar/month.php

This week: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Thursday through Sunday at the renovated Van Meter Hall. More info: http://www.fountainsquareplayers.org/

Monday, June 14

Flag Day - hang your flag today!

Special class for women cancer patients - 1-3 p.m. The Medical Center Health and Wellness Center. Get their whole Calendar of Events here http://www.mcbg.org/healthandwellnesscenter/calframe.htm

CASA is putting on a movie today at 6-8 p.m. especially for people exiting the foster care system. It is called "Aging Out". Kids in care are also invited. You must RSVP 782-5353 (CASA Office) or call Irene Parker 303-1563.

Tuesday, June 15

Reptile Scales and Tales Main Library BG. This is a family event with live reptiles. Call 781-4882. Check time: 6:30 - 7:30. Bob Kirby Library.

The Amazing Night Sky - by Dr. Rachel Campbell. Hardin Planitarium, 7 p.m. Get there 15 minutes early. http://physics.wku.edu/planetarium/

Summer Evening Tour - half-price tickets to the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. 5-8 p.m. This info. is from SoKy Happenings. Call before going 745-7317.

Wednesday, June 16

BG Neighborhood Sewing Group meets 10-12 at the Warren County Extension Office on Nashville Road. Find out more: 991-4431. (Bring your sewing machine and basic supplies)

Concert in the Park - Fountain Square Park BG 12:00 noon, featuring Lyndsey Whitaker. 782-0222.

Thursday, June 17

Standard Flower Show - Free exhibit! 2-7 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 533 Ashmoor, BG.

Free movie at Great Escape Theater BG Monsters Vs. Aliens 9:30 a.m. (get there early for a seat). 782-3112.

The Amazing Night Sky - by Dr. Rachel Campbell. Hardin Planitarium, 7 p.m. Get there 15 minutes early. http://physics.wku.edu/planetarium/

Mystery Writer Tess Gerritsen 6 p.m. at WC Public Library 782- 0252. http://www.warrenpl.org

(Seven Brides - see top of blog)

Friday, June 18

Holly 8th NHRA Hot Rod Reunion Reception 7:00 p.m. Free - Sloan Convention Center BG 745-0088.

Standard Flower Show - Free exhibit! 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 533 Ashmoor, BG.

From the WCVK site: "Community Family Movie Night at New Life Free Methodist Church, 9016 Cemetery Rd., Bowling Green, will be June 18, 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to come early and bring a lawn chair. Popcorn and drinks will be available. For more information call 799-0753."

(Seven Brides - see top of blog) 

Saturday, June 19

Yoga in the Park, 8-9 a.m. Kereiakes Park near the Tennis Court, behind the shelter. Find out more: http://www.bgkiwanis.org/

Playground Yoga for Kids 2-6 and their caregivers or Grandparents. 9:15 a.m. - 10 a.m. Kereiakes Park near the Tennis Court, behind the shelter. Find out more: http://www.bgkiwanis.org/

(Seven Brides - see top of blog) 

Bowling Green Superstar singing competition - Beech Bend 2:30 p.m. 781-7634 http://www.beechbend.com.


Sunday, June 20
Father's Day

BG Hot Rods - 2:00 p.m. Today kids can run the bases free. 901-2121, http://www.bghotrods.com.

Parents Skate Free with child admission today at the Skatebox Roller Skating Rink, 506 Three Springs Road, 843-3394.

The Amazing Night Sky - by Dr. Rachel Campbell. Hardin Planetarium, 3 p.m. Get there 15 minutes early. http://physics.wku.edu/planetarium/  

(Seven Brides - see top of blog) 

Make sure to double-check each event before attending, just in case.

Let me know YOUR cheap and fun events by commenting below. Later!

-Betsyanne

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Free and Cheap events for this week, June 7-13

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Cheap and Free Events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky this week - - June 7-13

These are selected events. More events are happening. Just to to the Soky Happenings site and also the http://www.visitbgky.com sites to find out more.

Tuesday-Thursday BG League of Bicyclists Club Rides, various routes, 270-784-2836, http://www.bglob.com

Tuesday, June 8

The Bowling Green Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters meets tonight and second Tuesdays at the Bowling Green Main Library. Bring your guitar and a song. Meet and greet is at 5:30 p.m., meeting is at 6:00 p.m. More info: 270-996-8555.

Day 4 of the Power Tour of Hot Rod Magazine is Holley Night. This is the nation’s largest rolling car show. Watching the parade of cars is totally free. To register for the event is $80.00. Phone 877-413-6515 to learn more. http://www.hotrod.com/index.html

- From the Bowling Green Area Visitors Bureau email:

“Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour Stop,  Bowling Green/ Warren Co Regional Airport, Bowling Green, KY. Spectators enter off of Lovers Lane, Tuesday, June 8, Noon- 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 9

Concert in the Park – Fountain Square Park, BG. Exit 2 will be playing, and Rapid Rick’s Jersey Dogs will be set up too. Call 782-0222 or go to:
http://www.downtownbg.org.

It is Teacher Appreciation month at Kentucky Down Under this month. Go on Wednesday June 9 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and get free admission.  270-786- 2634 for more info.

 

Also Wed: A Men’s Health Luncheon featuring speaker Jack Glasser, M.D. is today from 12-1 at the Medical Center at BG Auditorium. Pre-registration is required. Topic: A Game Plan for Good Health. Call 745-0942. 

Also Wed: The Medical Center holds its free Babysitting Clinic today. You must pre-register for this. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 745-0942

Thursday June 10:

Chris Rumble, author of the Uncle Stinky series, will be at the Bob Kirby Library at 6:00 p.m. This event is for all ages and is free. 782-0252.

Also today (Thursday) is the free movie at Great Escape Theater. Today’s movie is Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.” The first come, first served movie starts at 9:30 a.m. You probably want to get there early in order to get a seat. Find out more at 782-3112.

Also Thursday, Marching Along, a Free Concert, begins at 7:00 p.m. Southern KY Concert Band Twilight Concert Series, WKU Fine Arts Center Outdoor Amphitheatre. For more information, call 745-4388.

Also: 10-13 (Thursday through Sunday) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fly in a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor Airplane at the Bowling Green-Warren Co. Regional Airport. You can arrange a flight by calling 1-800-843-3612  or going to the airport lobby to register, www.flytheford.org. The price is $50.00 for EAA members, and $60.00 for non-EAA members. The planes carry 9 at a time. Every seat has a window.

Friday, June 11

Want to be in the Guinness World Record book? 4:30 p.m., the public is invited to attend to be part of the most people simultaneously yo-yo-ing at the same time. (Bring your own yo-yo). This is a HOG Rally event. If you are a HOG member, call 846-4488 or go to http://www.kystatehogrally.com to find out more about other events.

Friday and Saturday, June 11-12, “Bee Movie” - - Chaney’s Dairy Barn - - this Ice Cream and a MOO-VIE event  is showing at dusk. For more info: call 843-5567.

http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/

Also on Friday: The SOKY NTRP Tennis Championships will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green. Call 792-3987 for more info.

Friday, Saturday, and Monday: Take a Weekender Farm Tour at Chaney’s Dairy Barn! The price is only $6 per person. A great idea for everyone. Times for tours are 11:00 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 843-5567 or see more about it at their site http://www.chaneysDairyBarn.com.

Also Friday-Saturday Distillery Tastings and Tours, Corsair Artisan Distillery, 400 Main, 10 am- 6 pm, 270-904-2021. http://www.corsairartisan.com/about/distillery/

More on Saturday June 12

(From the WCVK page) “6/12/10 Hillvue Heights Church, 3219 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, will have an Auction (and) Yard Sale June 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Items available include vintage clothing, furniture, appliances, cars, antiques, and more. For more information call 842-0012.”

The Downtown Street Fair is today at Fountain Square Park, downtown Bowling Green, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Call 843-6103 for more information. There will be food vendors, horse and carriage rides, inflatables, and sidewalk sales today.

“Bee Movie” - - Chaney’s Dairy Barn Ice Cream and a MOO-VIE is showing at dusk. More info: 843-5567. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

More SOKY NTRP  Tennis Championship action is today, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green.

Also at Kereiakes Park today at 8:00 a.m. is the Yoga in the Park practice, then from 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. is the Playground Yoga class, which is for kids ages 2-6 and their parents and/or grandparents. Donations to the Kiwanis Club are accepted today. Location is behind the shelter, near the tennis courts. To find out more, phone 782-6984 or email kiwanisyoga@yahoo.com.

The Public Theater of Kentucky reunion is today too. It is at Covington Woods Park, Bowling Green. Bring a covered dish and see your old PTK friends. 781-6233. Everyone is welcome.

The National Corvette Museum is holding a BIG cruise today. There will be muscle cars, music, and food. This event is free. Call first at 393-0288.

Artist Andee Rudloff is doing a Wood Ties for Dad workshop today from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 1 ½ hour session is only $20.00. All supplies are included. The workshop is at Memphis Marsha’s Art Gallery and Classes. Call 843-1726 to register.
 
The Pots Place is giving Pottery lessons in wheel throwing and handbuilding pottery. Call Bob at 535-0561 for more information. 

Other events: The Warren County Public Library Reading program starts now. Call 781-4882 for more information.

Bowling Green has two farmer’s markets. The Bowling Green Farmer’s Market is at 1751 Scottsville Road. Phone 782-8465. "Hours are April-November Tuesday, Thursday (and) Saturday, 6:00 a.m. - Sell Out." From the website http://www.local-farmers-markets.com/market/1855/bowling-green/bowling-green-farmers-market.

The SKY Farmer’s Market is located across from the “New” Krogers on 31-W at the Medical Center. The address is "corner of 31-W Bypass and Fairview Avenue, front of Riverside Building, Medical Center. "Hours are April-November Tuesday, 7:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Saturday, 7:00a.m. - 12:00 noon."(from the website) http://www.local-farmers-markets.com/market/1982/bowling-green/southern-kentucky-regional-farmers-market.

Again, just  go to the Soky Happenings site and also the http://www.visitbgky.com sites to find out about more events.

You can also find more events at the WCVK site http://www.christianfamilyradio.com/view_happenings.php  and to the right on this blog.

Add more happenings and events to this blog by listing them as comments. Thanks!

-Betsyanne

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