November 24-30

Welcome to our "What's Happening" email, designed to provide you with a glance at opportunities for an unbridled good time in the Bowling Green area.

Get into the holiday spirit at Lost River Cave and Wildflower Gifts this season! Next month the cave will host its first ever Live Reindeer Encounter, giving the community a firsthand feel for Santa's sleigh-pulling team. Now, starting this Friday, Lost River Cave will be hosting Morgan's Fresh Cut Trees, your place to purchase a real life holiday treasure.

The fresh cut Christmas trees, garland, wreaths and accessories sold will benefit the Nature Center at Lost River Cave. Wildflower Gifts shabby chic boutique gift shop will also be featuring holiday specials. For more information about Lost River Cave and the holiday happenings, please call 270-393-0077 or check out the website below.

The 36th Annual Trees of Christmas Celebration kicks off this year on Friday at the Eloise B. Houchens Center. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the decorated trees and other festive decorations created by local civic groups, non-profits and other organizations. Admission is free.

The annual open house this Friday will include holiday entertainment and refreshments. The Trees of Christmas will be open each day through December 19. Viewing hours are: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1-4pm. For more info about the Trees of Christmas, please call 270-842-6761 or visit the website below.

Ongoing-Nov. 25 Autumn Sky, WKU Hardin Planetarium, free, Tues/Thurs 7pm, Sun 2pm, 270-745-4044, wku.edu/hardinplanetarium

Ongoing-Dec. 31 "From These Roots: The Landscape of South Central Kentucky" art exhibit, SKyPAC Main Gallery, call for hours, 270-904-1880, theskypac.com

Ongoing-Dec. 31 "Circles and Dots" art exhibit, SKyPAC Children's Gallery, call for hours, 270-904-1880, theskypac.com

November 24 Last Chance to Dance, Van Meter Auditorium, 4pm, free, fall semester choreography class showcase, 270-745-3121, wku.showare.com

November 27-30 Thanksgiving Bracket Nationals by Music City and Beech Bend Racing, Beech Bend Raceway, Super Pro All Run, 270-781-7634, beechbend.com

November 28 Black Friday celebration at Cabela's, first 600 customers age 18 and older receive free gifts, opens 5am until 10pm, cabelas.com

November 28-Dec. 19 Trees of Christmas Celebration, Eloise B. Houchens Center, 3pm, see Christmas trees decorated by community organizations, free, 270-842-6761

November 28- Dec. 20 Morgan's Fresh Cut Trees, Lost River Cave, fresh cut Christmas trees, garland, wreaths and accessories benefit the Nature Center at Lost River Cave, 270-393-0077, lostrivercave.com

November 30-Dec. 30 Celebrations for a Long Winter's Night Planetarium Show, Hardin Planetarium, free, Tues/Thurs 7pm, Sun 2pm, closed Dec. 25, 270-745-4044, wku.edu/planetarium

December 1 Christmas Extravaganza featuring Sandi Patty, SKyPAC, 270-846-2426, orchestrakentucky.com

December 1-3 Polar Express Storytime, Historic Railpark & Train Museum, 270-745-7317, historicrailpark.com

December 4 The Oak Ridge Boys, SKyPAC, 270-904-1880, theskypac.com

December 4-5 Fountain Square Christmas Market, Fountain Square Park, bgdowntowndistrict.com

December 5 Bowling Green Gallery Hop, 5-9pm, https://www.facebook.com/BGgalleryHop

December 5 Downtown Lights Up, Fountain Square Park, bgdowntowndistrict.com

December 5 Holiday Pops, Van Meter Hall, 270-745-3121, wku.showare.com

December 5-6 Russell Athletic Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl KHSAA football state championships, Houchens Industries/ LT Smith Stadium, khsaa.org

December 5-7 Festival of Trains, Historic Railpark & Train Museum, 270-745-7317, historicrailpark.com

December 6 Bowling Green Jaycees Christmas Parade, downtown, 9:30am

December 6 Landmark Association Christmas Tour of Homes, 270-782-0037, email bglandmark@yahoo.com

December 6 Breakfast with Santa, Chaney's Dairy Barn, reservations required, 270-843-5567, chaneysdairybarn.com

December 6 Christmas in Kentucky, Kentucky Museum, 270-745-2592, wku.edu/kentuckymuseum

December 6 Christmas at Shakertown Holiday Market, South Union Shaker Village, 270-542-4167, shakermuseum.com

December 7 Sleigh Rides with Santa, National Corvette Museum, tickets required, 270-781-7973, corvettemuseum.org

December 7 Cave Sing, Mammoth Cave National Park, nps.gov/maca/index.htm

December 7 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical, SKyPAC, 270-904-1880, theskypac.com

December 13 Cirque de la Symphonie Holiday Program, 7:30pm, orchestrakentucky.com

December 13 Caveman Barbershop Chorus Christmas Show, South Warren High School, 7pm

December 13 Christmas Candlelight Tour, Riverview at Hobson Grove on Facebook December 13 Live Reindeer Encounter, Lost River Cave, feed and pet live reindeer, lostrivercave.com

December 13-14 Santa Day at Cabela's, 12-3pm, take a photo with Santa and get a free 4x6 photo, cabelas.com

December 14 Bowling Green Women's Club Christmas Home Tour, 270-782-9482

December 16 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, SKyPAC, 7:30pm, theskypac.com

December 20 WKU Men's Basketball vs. University of Louisville, E.A. Diddle Arena, 11am, wkusports.com

December 20 Music at the Phoenix: A Tribute to Woodstock, Phoenix Theatre, ptkbg.org

For your convenience, a bulletin board of events and a full brochure rack are located on the front porch of the Visitors Bureau if you need information when the main office is closed.