Buy Local Month 2018 is a shopping, arts and entertainment event from November 15th- December 15th. We wanted to give southern Kentucky the chance to take those local dollars during the gift giving season and keep them local (meaning with local merchants in southern Kentucky, Louisville and Middle Tennessee since we know traveling does take place for these shopping trips). The key is to find the non-chain stores and shop the small to medium businesses in our area. We are also during this month via Facebook and Twitter going to give HYPER-LOCAL giveaways (via social media) with local artists and businesses. Here are the events through the Buy Local Month (click highlighted links for more):
Christmas Meal Deals by Local Restaurants:
- $18 for a Dozen Tamales (Salvadoran or Mexican) Now through Three Kings Day on January 6th at Mercadito Hispano!
- Rian’s Fatted Calf has hams for this Christmas. Feel free to give them a call at (270) 783-0505 to reserve yours today!
- Cambridge Market Family Thanksgiving for 10 Click Here.
- Chickadee’s Comfort Food To Go Family Christmas Click Here.
- Nine20Live Food To Go Family Christmas Click Here.
- Book Your Holiday Party at White Squirrel, (270) 904-1573.
- Book Your Holiday Party at Southern Lanes, (270) 843-8741.
November, 26th Monday-
- Pet Photos with Santa at Greenwood Mall- Mondays from 5 PM – 8 PM (November 12 – December 17). Bring your pet (dogs and cats only, please) for a photo with Santa! Leave with an adorable pic to share with your friends & followers.
November, 27th Tuesday-
- Community Farmers Market Holiday Night Market-Tis the Season for our ho-ho-Holiday Night Market!
Join CFM on Tuesday, November 27th as the Market is transformed into a winter holiday shopping wonderland! The regular Tuesday Market will be held from 2:00-4:00pm, and then at 4:00, their Holiday Night Market will be in full-swing! Find all your Market favorites, visiting local artisans, food trucks, live music, and even a visit from that jolly old elf himself! Fun for the whole family, all while you shop for locally-made gifts for all the good girls and boys on your “nice” list!If you’re a local artisan or food truck that would like to participate in our Holiday Night Market, email marketmanagercfm@gmail.com for a link to apply!
November, 28th Wednesday-
- Ultimate Wristband Deal!-It’s Southern Lanes Ultimate SpecialEvery Sunday from 10am-10pm and Wednesday 6pm-10pm you can enjoy Unlimited Bowling and Shoe Rental. Also, Unlimited Laser Tag, Unlimited Golf and Unlimited Bumper Cars for a low $15.
- Christmas Vendor Open House with Riverview at Hobson Grove-Enjoy a selection of clothing, home decor, books, and homemade goodies, including George Anna McKenzie’s bourbon balls. When you are finished shopping, enjoy free refreshments and take advantage of our gift wrapping station! Free admission.
November, 29th Thursday-
- 9th Annual Pets with Santa Hosted by Southcentral Veterinary Services– The man in red is planning his visit to Southcentral Veterinary Services on THURSDAY, Nov 29th from 5-7pm. All ages and furry friends invited. This event is FREE and we encourage you to bring your camera to capture all those holiday smiles! For questions or more information call us at 270-282-2564.
- Hilltopper Holiday Sale with The WKU Store: All WKU gear will be 25% OFF in-store. The coupon code for online (wkustore.com) would be Hilliday25 and they will also have Free Shipping when you spend $25.
November, 30th Friday
- Winter Dance: Toyland by The WKU Dance Company. Buy Tickets at WKU.Showare.com 7pm
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Presented by The Public Theater of Kentucky- In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – & the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! 7:30pm 545 Morris Alley
- Christmas at Shakertown Preview Party– For a “first chance” opportunity to shop, make reservations for the Preview Party, Friday evening, December 1st. Enjoy coffee, cider and desserts in the most festive of holiday atmospheres. $15, 6pm, 396 South Union Road, Auburn, KY
- Cosmic Bowling at Southern Lanes-A wonderful night for family fun at our Lanes! Let’s Bowl out of this world with Southern Lanes Friday Night Cosmic Bowling! Be on the look out for a colored Head Pin. If you get a strike you will receive a FREE Medium soft drink. #PutTheBowlBackInBowlingGreen
- FATBOX @ The A Frame- It has been a while since FATBOX had a show at The A-Frame! Make some plans for night w FATBOX.
- Hilltopper Holiday Sale with The WKU Store: All WKU gear will be 25% OFF in-store. The coupon code for online (wkustore.com) would be Hilliday25 and they will also have Free Shipping when you spend $25.
- A Night for Giving hosted by Bella Salon– an evening of self care, relaxation, and giving! Bella Salon’s stylist will generously be giving their time to create a moment of wellness for you, join them: 4-8 for Bella Wellness Members 5-8 for the public When you GIVE a donation to the Kentucky Waterways Alliance on this night you can choose from any of these mini services. 100% of The Proceeds will go to the Kentucky Waterways Alliance to help keep the water in Kentucky clean! >>>Choose from: Hot Tool Styling Tutorial Lip Wax Brow Wax Hand Exfoliation & Massage Totaling a $65 value! For every $25 donation you give will enter you for a chance to win a 1 Year Bella Wellness membership valued at over $828 Additional prizes and special announcements to come!
- Capitol Movie Night: Elf– After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Bob Newhart.
December, 1st Saturday-
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Glass Collage with Elizabeth Rhodes at The Resurrection Shop– Join Elizabeth for an exciting Glass Collage Class at The Resurrection Shop. You will make your very own unique piece of Glass Collage artwork with guided instruction.
Cost is $90 and you will make a 12″x18″ piece on a handmade reclaimed wood board, each person makes a design of their choosing.*this class includes a light brunch -
Bowling Green Jaycees Christmas Parade– The annual Bowling Green Jaycees Christmas Parade will kick off the Christmas season for our community on December 1. Our theme is “Home for Christmas”. Our Grand Marshal is Shi’Ann Jones. Deadline for entry is November 15. Entry forms can be downloaded from sokyfair.orgin the Parade Tab.
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Winter Dance: Toyland by The WKU Dance Company. Buy Tickets at WKU.Showare.Com 7pm
- Children’s Ornament Workshop Hosted by Riverview at Hobson Grove– Participants will learn sewing skills and come away with a beautiful handmade Christmas ornament! $12 per child. All materials provided. Parents are welcome to stay. We recommend small children have an accompanying adult for assistance. Limited spots available. Call 270-843-5565 for reservations.
- Holiday Market at Shakertown– One of Kentucky’s finest antique and craft markets, just in time for Christmas! Features over 30 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.
- Christmas in Kentucky at the Kentucky Museum– Join the Kentucky Museum as they host its twelfth annual holiday event, Christmas in Kentucky. This free, family-oriented event has become a holiday tradition with many area residents. Conveniently scheduled after Bowling Green’s Christmas Parade, Christmas in Kentucky is guaranteed to put guests of all ages in the holiday spirit! Christmas in Kentucky always combines holiday spirit with WKU spirit. Big Red will be weaving his own special brand of magic, while carols are sung by the amazing Treblemakers. Children love ornament making in the Museum’s beautiful Kentucky Room and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus in our Garden Gallery. A variety of ornament making and other activities will be offered — staffed by the Kentucky Museum, WKU Delta Zetas, and the WKU Chemistry Club.
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Presented by The Public Theater of Kentucky- In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – & the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! 7:30pm 545 Morris Alley
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Diamond Rio Holiday & Hits Countdown to Christmas at SKyPAC– Formed in 1989 in Nashville, TN the Diamond Rio consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).
- “Miracle on College Street Mile” One Mile Run and Walk!– This will be a timed one-mile run and the official start to the Bowling Green Christmas parade. Family friendly and kids are encouraged. All proceeds will go to Life’s Better Together. When: December 1, 2018 Time: 9:00am start Cost: Individual $20 Early Bird Registration through 10/31/18, $25 11/1/18-11/30/18 Groups and families of 4 or more will receive a 10% discount.
December, 2nd Sunday-
- Southern Lanes Bowling With Santa 2018!– IT’S CHRISTMAS
TIME AND WE WANT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU! DECEMBER 2nd we’re having Santa 
come visit. We will also have hot chocolate, cookies and crafts as well as bowling. Sign-up before and it’s $10 each child, come in the day of its $15. - Winter Dance: Toyland by The WKU Dance Company. Buy Tickets at WKU.Showare.Com 2pm
- Ultimate Wristband Deal!-It’s Southern Lanes Ultimate SpecialEvery Sunday from 10am-10pm and Wednesday 6pm-10pm you can enjoy Unlimited Bowling and Shoe Rental. Also, Unlimited Laser Tag, Unlimited Golf and Unlimited Bumper Cars for a low $15.
- Not So Silent Night Hosted by Living Hope Baptist Church– LHPC are kicking off their Christmas season with a Christmas festival in Bowling Green. This year, enjoy a Christmas concert featuring pop-acoustic worship group I Am They, and WOVO North Pole Radio will be broadcasting live from the event. Food trucks, inflatables, fire pits w/ s’mores, photo booths, games, and MORE! It’s an event for the entire community, and it’s FREE (excluding food trucks/vendors). So bring your friends and family.
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Christmas Tour 2018 hosted by Landmark Association– Landmark Association & Meyer Mortgage
present a Christmas Tour 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. $10 per person -
RLC Holiday Kickoff– Kick off the “most wonderful time of the year” right with RLC. There will be dinner, fun, and a time to celebrate the reason for the season, Jesus. Mark your calendars now.
