Things to do in Bowling Green

Bowling Green is a Wood County college town, home to BGSU and Simpson Garden Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Sun, Sep 27

Planetarium Show: 5000 EYES: MAPPING THE UNIVERSE WITH DESI

Learn how robots map galaxies in this planetarium show at Bowling Green State University.

2:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Sep 27

Public Stargazing at the BGSU Observatory

Free stargazing sessions through telescopes at the BGSU rooftop observatory.

5:00 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Sep 27

Planetarium Show: ANIMALS OF THE SKY

Journey through the night sky and discover mythical beasts in the stars at Bowling Green's planetarium.

12:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

5–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 29

BG Community Market

Family-friendly co-op market with local vendors, food, toys, activities, and giveaways.

12:00 PM Woodland Mall, Bowling Green

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 30

Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrate traditions, culture & seasonal flavors at Bowling Green State University's Mid-Autumn Festival.

3:00 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Scarecrow Contest & Workshop

Design and build scarecrows at Carter Historic Farm's hands-on fall workshop and contest.

5:00 PM Carter Historic Farm, Bowling Green

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Creative Writing Reading Series - Faculty Reading by Jennifer Pullen

Creative Writing Reading Series - Faculty Reading by Jennifer Pullen at Bowling Green State University

3:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 1

Student Skate Nights

Student Skate Nights at Bowling Green State University

6:10 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 1

Level Up Your Self-Care

Level Up Your Self-Care at Bowling Green State University

2:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

0–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 2

Public Skate

Public ice-skating every Friday–Sunday at BGSU—perfect for all skill levels.

3:00 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 3

Bowling Green Falcons Hockey vs. Michigan Wolverines Hockey

College hockey: Bowling Green Falcons vs. Michigan Wolverines.

6:07 PM Slater Family Ice Arena, Bowling Green

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 6

Bookmobile in Northwood at Eden East

Mobile library service bringing books & materials to Bowling Green on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday.

12:30 PM Wood County Public Library-Main Library, Bowling Green

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 8

Planetarium Show: DARK SIDE OF LIGHT

Planetarium show exploring light pollution and the night sky.

2:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 10

Bowling Green Falcons Football vs. Sacramento State Hornets Football

Catch college football at Doyt Perry Stadium as Bowling Green plays Sacramento State.

Doyt Perry Stadium, Bowling Green

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 10

Houses of the Holy wsg/ When Life Gives You Lemons Sat Oct 10th @ Cla-Zel Theeater

Houses of the Holy wsg/ When Life Gives You Lemons Sat Oct 10th @ Cla-Zel Theeater at Clazel Entertainment

2:30 PM Clazel Entertainment, Bowling Green

12–18 yrs