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20Events this week
1Free things to do
87New spots
95New stories

Checked Sunday, September 6, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Bowling Green

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 20 events, day by day →

Youth Equipment Check / Evaluations

Tuesday 6:30pm · Bowling Green

Reading Hour in the Salt Cave

Thursday 5pm · Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave

Music Trivia Night

Thursday 6pm · Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library

David J + HuDost

Thursday 7:30pm · Mellow Matt's Music & More

3rd Annual REALTORS® Hope for Hunger Bubble Run

Saturday 7:15am · Keriakes Park

New in Bowling Green

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Chaney's Dairy Barn

Parks & Outdoors

Farm-fresh scoop fix: Real-deal ice cream churned from Chaney’s own Jersey cows on a working dairy farm, solid sandwiches, and family-friendly extras like the playground, jumping pillow, farm tours, and Ice Cream & a Moovie.

chaneysdairybarn.com

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar - Cave Mill Road

Restaurants

Sushi with a show: When the craving hits for sizzling hibachi, fresh sushi, and beer, wine, or a cocktail, Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar - Cave Mill Road delivers the goods at everyday-friendly prices with quick, welcoming service.

ichibanjapanesesteakhouseky.com

SWET Studio

Health & Wellness

Sweat, chill, repeat: Whether you need to reset after a long week or bounce back between workouts, SWET Studio pairs infrared sauna sessions with cold plunges in a calm boutique setting.

theswetstudio.com

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Most read in Bowling Green

The five stories Bowling Green readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Bowling Green man accused of robbing post office, police say

    A man in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been arrested for allegedly robbing a post office while indicating he had a gun.

    Full story at wnky.com

  2. UPDATE: WKU PD identifies suspects in WKU Athletics facilities theft

    The Western Kentucky University Police Department (WKU PD) has identified two individuals as suspects in a recent theft at the WKU Baseball and Football complexes.

    Full story at wnky.com

  3. Lisa’s Fifth Street Diner Earns 2026 Best of Kentucky Regional Award – News Radio KOTA

    Lisa's Fifth Street Diner in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been awarded the 2026 Best of Kentucky Regional Award for its local flavor, consistency, and community-centered approach.

    Full story at lifestyle.kotaradio.com

  4. Employee Threatened Daycare to Trigger Lockdown So She Could Avoid Outdoor Recess in Heat Wave

    Kayla Mae Canler, a former employee at a daycare in Kentucky, has been charged with second-degree terroristic threatening and making a false report that triggers an emergency response.

    Full story at usmagazine.com

  5. UnSeen BG returns for fall tour season

    Unseen BG (Unseen Bowling) is returning for the fall season, offering historic tours through the Bowling Green area.

    Full story at wnky.com

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