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.

Sat, Oct 17

A Evening with Broadway's Ali Ewoldt and Phil Reno

Free Broadway concert featuring Ali Ewoldt and Phil Reno at Bowling Green State University.

3:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Oct 17

Bowling Green Falcons Football vs. Ball State Cardinals Football

College football: Bowling Green Falcons vs. Ball State Cardinals at Doyt Perry Stadium.

12:00 PM Doyt Perry Stadium, Bowling Green

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 17

47th Annual New Music Festival Concert 8: BG Philharmonia

47th Annual New Music Festival Concert 8: BG Philharmonia at Bowling Green State University

4:00 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

Bowling Green Falcons Hockey vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Hockey

Bowling Green Falcons Hockey vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Hockey at Slater Family Ice Arena

6:07 PM Slater Family Ice Arena, Bowling Green

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 17

Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle

Follow one woman's life across five generations in this imaginative play at BGSU.

3:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

Planetarium Show: SPOOKY SPACE - COSMIC CONNECTIONS TO HALLOWEEN

Spooky space science show exploring Halloween themes in the cosmos.

3:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

Planetarium Show: COSMIC RECIPE - SETTING THE PERIODIC TABLE

Learn how the universe creates the elements at Bowling Green State University's planetarium show.

12:30 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Oct 18

Public Stargazing at the BGSU Observatory

Look through real telescopes at stars and planets at BGSU's rooftop observatory.

4:00 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Oct 19

Reading Buddies with BGSU & Snack

Pair young readers with BGSU tutors for guided practice & snacks at Bowling Green Library.

11:30 AM Bowling Green Library, Bowling Green

5–12 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

BG Community Market

Family-friendly co-op market with local vendors, food trucks, activities, and giveaways in Bowling Green.

12:00 PM Woodland Mall, Bowling Green

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 21

Prince Daddy & The Hyena LIVE at Cla-Zel Theater Wed Oct 21st wsg/ Combat & Walter Etc.

Prince Daddy & The Hyena LIVE at Cla-Zel Theater Wed Oct 21st wsg/ Combat & Walter Etc. at Clazel Entertainment

3:00 PM Clazel Entertainment, Bowling Green

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 22

Purses for a Purpose, "A Ghouls Night Out"

Purses for a Purpose, "A Ghouls Night Out" at BG City Park Veterans Memorial Building

1:00 PM BG City Park Veterans Memorial Building, Bowling Green

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 22

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

Thu, Oct 22

Student Skate Nights

Thursday night open skating at Bowling Green State University's ice arena.

6:10 PM Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green

13–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 23

FREE Wood County Home Show, October 2026

FREE Wood County Home Show—explore home & garden ideas with the whole family.

Wood County Fairgrounds, Bowling Green

Free0–18 yrsIndoor