Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Bowling Green had not set 2026 trick-or-treat hours as of Oct. 12. Scarecrow Trail, Spirit of Riverview and Boo Bash dates.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year; the hours below are for Halloween 2026. Facts come from the City of Bowling Green’s events calendar and each organizer’s own page. Police non-emergency: 270-393-4000.

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. As of Oct. 12, the City of Bowling Green had not posted trick-or-treat hours for this year on its events calendar or its announcements page. We will add the hours here as soon as the city sets them.

What this means for you

  • Plan on Saturday, Oct. 31. Check back here or the city’s announcements the week of Halloween for hours.
  • Emergencies: 911. Bowling Green Police non-emergency: 270-393-4000. Outside the city, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office: 270-842-1633.

Trunk-or-treat

At a trunk-or-treat, families hand out candy from decorated car trunks in a parking lot. The ones we can confirm:

  • Bowling Green Police Department Trunk or Treat. Last year’s was Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, 6 to 8 p.m., at 911 Kentucky St. The department had not posted a 2026 date as of Oct. 12. We will add it when it does.
  • Greenwood Mall’s first annual Halloween Trunk or Treat Bash, Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. in the Greenwood Mall parking lot, with trick-or-treating and costumes, according to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. Updates on the mall’s Facebook page.
  • Churches and schools hold their own trunk-or-treats. Check with yours; many post on their own websites or social media pages.

Halloween events

  • Scarecrow Trail, Lost River Cave, 2818 Nashville Road, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 25. The 14th annual trail of scarecrows built by local businesses, groups and families. Vote once a day for free. Lost River Cave.
  • You and I Presents: Pumpkin Potions, Saturday, Oct. 17, Lost River Cave’s Nature Explore Playscape. A nature play session for young children, $7. Details.
  • Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour, Thursday, Oct. 15, Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC). Tickets.
  • Spirit of Riverview, Friday, Oct. 23, 6 to 9 p.m., Riverview at Hobson Grove, 1100 W. Main Ave. Costumes, games, a live and silent auction and food to benefit the city’s historic house museum. Tickets required. City calendar.
  • SKY Kick or Treat soccer tournament, Oct. 23-25, Lovers Lane Park soccer complex. SKY Soccer.
  • Court of Fables: Gothic Gala Fantasy Ball, Friday, Oct. 30, The Venue at 939 Adams.
  • Flea Land’s Annual Boo Bash, Saturday, Oct. 31, Flea Land of Bowling Green, 270-843-1978. Event page.

Also on Halloween: the city’s household hazardous waste collection, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at 999 Lauren Avery Drive, and the bg26.2 marathon weekend from Bowling Green Ballpark. Details in things to do this month.

Pumpkins and fall fun

Jackson’s Orchard holds Pumpkin Festival weekends through Oct. 24-25. See our fall festivals and pumpkin patches guide.

Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Halloween safety advice:

  • Children should wear bright or reflective costumes, carry a flashlight and walk on sidewalks, crossing at corners.
  • Younger children should go with an adult.
  • Drivers should slow down in neighborhoods and watch for children darting between parked cars.
  • Never drive after drinking. Plan a sober ride home from Halloween parties.

Frequently asked questions

What are trick-or-treat hours in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 2026?

As of Oct. 12, 2026, the City of Bowling Green had not posted trick-or-treat hours for 2026. Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31. This page will be updated when the city announces hours.

Is there a trunk-or-treat in Bowling Green?

Greenwood Mall holds its first Halloween Trunk or Treat Bash at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in the mall parking lot. The Bowling Green Police Department held a trunk-or-treat on Oct. 24, 2025, but had not posted a 2026 date as of Oct. 12.

What Halloween events are in Bowling Green in 2026?

The Scarecrow Trail at Lost River Cave runs through Oct. 25, Spirit of Riverview is Oct. 23 at Riverview at Hobson Grove, and Flea Land holds its annual Boo Bash on Oct. 31.

Who do I call about Halloween safety concerns in Bowling Green?

Call 911 for an emergency, or the Bowling Green Police Department’s non-emergency line at 270-393-4000.