The Historic Railpark in Bowling Green KY

Sip & Putt Scramble 2023
2023-03-03 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
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Come play putt putt golf in our museum and train cars!
Sip, Sample & Putt your way through the RailPark for our 3rd Annual Sip & Putt Mini Golf Scramble!
Get your 4 person team together and join us in our grand lobby where you will enjoy food and libations. Each team will have a table along with score cards, putters and balls. Teams will play a 9+ hole challenge.
Awards will be given in several categories including an overall winning team and a winning corporate challenge team.
This year we are offering two tournament times. Daytime tournaments will be offered with lunch provided. Evening play will include hors d’ oeuvres.

Romance at the RailPark 2023
2023-02-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-10 16:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
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We hope you and your sweetheart will join us at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum for dinner and a movie! The 9th Annual Romance at the RailPark event will feature a 4-course plated dinner served on our restored rail cars, live music, and movie played in our cozy, private theater.
A cash wine bar will be hosted by Reid’s Livery Winery! Guests will receive a complimentary keepsake photo. Enjoy a variety of R&B hits from the 60’s to now from entertainer T. Martel in our Grand Lobby. Catch a showing of “Purple Rain” on our second-floor museum theater. Upgrade your experience with roses waiting at your reserved table.
This fundraising event can be booked for 2, 4, or 6 guests.
Reservations are available for the following dates and times:
Friday, February 10, 2023
Dinner 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Movie 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Dinner 4:00pm 6:00pm & 8:00pm
Movie 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Dinner 4:00pm 6:00pm & 8:00pm
Movie 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Please check our schedule to determine movie time that suits your reservation!
If you wish to be seated with another party, you must book all guests on the same reservation.

Romance at the RailPark 2023
2023-02-11 16:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Buy your tickets here!
We hope you and your sweetheart will join us at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum for dinner and a movie! The 9th Annual Romance at the RailPark event will feature a 4-course plated dinner served on our restored rail cars, live music, and a movie played in our cozy, private theater.
A cash wine bar will be hosted by Reid’s Livery Winery! Guests will receive a complimentary keepsake photo. Enjoy a variety of R&B hits from the 60’s to now from entertainer T. Martel in our Grand Lobby. Catch a showing of “Purple Rain” on our second-floor museum theater. Upgrade your experience with roses waiting at your reserved table.
This fundraising event can be booked for 2, 4, or 6 guests.
Reservations are available for the following dates and times:
Friday, February 10, 2023
Dinner 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Movie 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Dinner 4:00pm 6:00pm & 8:00pm
Movie 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Dinner 4:00pm 6:00pm & 8:00pm
Movie 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Please check our schedule to determine movie time that suits your reservation!
If you wish to be seated with another party, you must book all guests on the same reservation.

Polar Express Storytime 2022
2022-12-05 16:30 - 2022-12-15 19:15 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Join us for the 20th annual event presented by Houchens Industries! This year’s storytime will take place in the Duncan Hines Diner Rail Car. This family tradition is sure to be a magical evening as you enjoy hot chocolate and cookies with your family in our historic L&N Depot.
This free community event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the continued preservation efforts of our building and railcars.
We can’t wait to see you there.
Become a MemberFollow us on Facebook for Polar Express UpdatesBecome a Sponsor Today Select nights December 5-15, 2022 at
Historic RailPark & Train Museum,
401 Kentucky Street,
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Event Storytimes:
Monday, Dec. 5,
Tuesday, Dec. 6,
Wednesday, Dec. 7,
Thursday, Dec. 8
Monday, Dec. 12,
Tuesday, Dec. 13,
Wednesday, Dec. 14,
Thursday, Dec. 15
Evening Storytimes:
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
6:45 pm
7:15 pm
What to Wear: All guests are encouraged to wear Christmas-themed clothing including pajamas! Many families even come in matching pajamas!
Pictures: Photos with Santa are permitted upon exiting the train. There will be a photo booth opportunity available. Shopping: We now have a limited quantity of Polar Express merchandise available in our gift shop. We even have Polar Express robes.
Event Entrance: All guests will enter through the main front doors. Cookies and cocoa will be available in our grand lobby.
Seating: Storytime will be held in the Duncan Hines Diner Railcar. Upon entering the railcar, seating is first come first serve.
Santa: Guest will exit through our Presidential Railcar and will have a brief opportunity to meet Santa.
Tickets are FREE to the community. Our RailPark Members get advance ticket registration.
Ticket Registration Dates:
Nov. 1-5 – RailPark Members -Call, or In-person
Nov. 8 – General Public 9am-noon – In-person Only at the RailPark
Train Master – Get 2 Polar Express Storytime Tickets $35.00
Yard Master – Get 4 Polar Express Storytime Tickets $65.00
Engineer – Get 6 Polar Express Storytime Tickets $100.00
Conductor – Get 8 Polar Express Storytime Tickets $150.00
Purchase a MembershipWhy Polar Express StorytimeThe Polar Express is one of the most beloved Christmas Movies centered around a train ride. Having been hosting the Polar Express for 20 years means that there is now a second generation that are coming and sharing this holiday tradition. Oftentimes this is children’s first introduction to the magic of trains and helps to build a lifetime love of this mode of transportation, thus keeping it alive! We offer this as a FREE community event, thanks to our sponsors, to help grow that love of trains and be a part of families Christmas traditions.
Why Become a SponsorThere are so many ways to support the Historic RailPark throughout the year with our many events… but the Polar Express is different. As a sponsor, not only are you and your company getting tickets, but you are ensuring that others in the community are able to attend as well, since your sponsorship helps to cover the costs. You are helping to ensure that the Polar Express is a part of many families’ Christmas traditions.
Of course, in doing so you are also helping to:

Preserve the historic L&N Depot
Preservation efforts of our 8 vintage railcars
Provide a fun place to learn about history for children, adults, and families

Check out all of our sponsorship levels and their benefits!
2022 Sponsorship is closed (PDF)

UnSeen BG- Downtown Mischief and Murder
2022-10-31 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Starbucks- Stadium Park Plaza, 360 East 8th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Our traditional downtown tour will take you on an adventure of mischief and murder that you never knew existed in Bowling Green. This year’s tour set includes a few new stories that have never been told. You’ll hear about the most scandalous stories that live in the shadows.
Get your UnSeen BG- Downtown Mischief and Murder Tour tickets here!
About
The suggested age for this is 12+ but UnSeen BG considers most of our tours family-friendly, but it is at the parent’s discretion whether the tour is appropriate for their child. The tour may cover ghost stories, the effects of the Civil War, deaths, and lynching. The various tours walks in intervals for approximately 1.3 miles total.
Important Note
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early! Check-in for this tour begins at 6:00pm CT.
The Downtown BG Tour will meet at the Starbuck’s at Stadium Park Plaza.
Tickets are NON REFUNDABLE but are transferable. To transfer your tickets, you must call 24 hours in advance.

Haunted Lantern Tours 2022- Witches and Warlocks
2022-10-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Book your tickets here!
Haunted Lantern Tours will come alive again this October for our 7th year. We will reveal the untold dark side of your favorite Witches & Warlocks. Visitors will encounter a variety of characters including throughout the Depot and inside our restored railcars. Storytellers will share a tale with you sure to give you a case of the goosebumps. These haunted tales come straight from the wicked legend and lore of the most infamous witches.
Haunted Lantern Tours are sponsored by WNKY News 40, Recyclops, Southern Kentucky Hospitality Association, formerly known as the Bowling Green Area Lodging Association, SKY Pediatric Dentistry, BGMU, Independence Bank and Trent Bedding. We thank our generous sponsors for their continued support of the RailPark.
Thanks to sponsor Trent Bedding, guests can enjoy half-price tickets on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 for Family Night.
Evening tours will be open select Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights October 20th-29th 6pm-9pm. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last 30-45 minutes. Advance ticket holders will get to “skip the line” upon arrival to catch the next tour within the hour of their ticketing time, 6P-7P, 7P-8P, or 8P-9P. Tours are expected to start at 6P each evening.

Haunted Lantern Tours- Witches and Warlocks 2022
2022-10-27 18:00 - 21:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States

Boo Bash
2022-10-22 18:00 - 23:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Get your Boo Bash Tickets here!
BOO BASH is a Halloween Party for adults 21+ full of BOOs! Join us Saturday, Oct. 22nd 6-11pm for a live DJ, specialty cocktails, dancing, Atomic Burgers, silent auction, liquor ring toss and a costume contest!
This event supports our restoration efforts and our friends at Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky.
Get a table for all your friends or single tickets.
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Thank you to our Boo Bash sponsors!
Elijah Craig, Larceny, Deep Eddy Vodka, Evan Williams, WUHU, WNKY News 40, Independence Bank, BGMU

UnSeen BG- Murder Mansion Tour
2022-10-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Fairview Cemetery, 1220 Fairview Avenue, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Book your UnSeen BG- Murder Mansion Tour Tickets here!
This tour will disclose the dark and mysterious history rooted around the infamous Murder Mansion killings. The tour will lead you through Fairview Cemetery where you will visit the grave sites of many of the people who played a role in this horrific crime. Then we’ll take you to the lawn of Murder Mansion where you will have a front row seat to view the home. The home is privately owned and we will NOT be entering the home on the tour.
Book: The Cemetery Road Murders by Wes Swietek
Most people who grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky have heard of the so-called Murder Mansion on Cemetery Road. However, many people don’t know the reason it was given that macabre title so many years ago. The Cemetery Road Murders is the true story about the seventy-year old murders, the real cast of characters involved, and the courtroom dramas that followed.
In the summer of 1948, Dr. Charles Martin and his wife, Martha, are brutally murdered in their stately mansion on Cemetery Road. In the days that follow, the confessed killer opens the door to a possible accomplice, a mysterious love triangle, and revenge for unrequited love…or was it?
The Cemetery Road Murders brings new life to crimes now seven decades removed, reminding us of Bowling Green’s sordid past and a lonely house on the outskirts of town.
Pre purchase your book to guarantee pickup when you arrive for your tour.
About
The suggested age for this is 12+ but UnSeen BG considers most of our tours family-friendly, but it is at the parent’s discretion whether the tour is appropriate for their child. The tour may cover ghost stories, the effects of the Civil War, deaths, and lynching. The various tours walks in intervals for approximately 1.5 miles total.
Important Note
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early! Check-in for this tour begins at 6:00pm CT.
The Murder Mansion Tours will meet at Kereiakes Park off of Fairview Avenue.
Tickets are NON REFUNDABLE but are transferable. To transfer your tickets, you must call 24hours in advance.

UnSeen BG- Downtown Mischief and Murder
2022-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Starbucks- Stadium Park Plaza, 360 East 8th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Our traditional downtown tour will take you on an adventure of mischief and murder that you never knew existed in Bowling Green. This year’s tour set includes a few new stories that have never been told. You’ll hear about the most scandalous stories that live in the shadows.
Get your UnSeen BG- Downtown Mischief and Murder Tour tickets here!
About
The suggested age for this is 12+ but UnSeen BG considers most of our tours family-friendly, but it is at the parent’s discretion whether the tour is appropriate for their child. The tour may cover ghost stories, the effects of the Civil War, deaths, and lynching. The various tours walks in intervals for approximately 1.3 miles total.
Important Note
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early! Check-in for this tour begins at 6:00pm CT.
The Downtown BG Tour will meet at the Starbuck’s at Stadium Park Plaza.
Tickets are NON REFUNDABLE but are transferable. To transfer your tickets, you must call 24hours in advance.

Railpark Rendezvous 2022
2022-09-15 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Join us for the greatest show on earth presented by Graves Gilbert Clinic! This year’s Rendezvous theme is Circus Circus to celebrate the unveiling of the Circus Train Exhibit that will take place during Rendezvous. A fantastic show will keep you entertained throughout the evening as you explore our historic L&N Depot.
Every dollar you contribute — through tickets, sponsorship, membership, and the silent auction — supports our efforts to continue the preservation of our building and railcars! Thank you in advance! We can’t wait to see you there.
Event TicketsEvent AuctionBidding goes live on Monday, Sept. 5th, 2022
Become a Sponsor Today Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Historic RailPark & Train Museum, 401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Your ticket includes dinner, drinks, and a show that will wow you! You’ll see many of the acts you would have seen at the circus during the turn of the century- “Tall” woman, fire eating, a contortionist, and much more! Our menu includes a delicious buffet prepared by Chef Richard Lawrence with RSF Your Bluegrass Kitchen! Your ticket also includes an open bar- be sure to try the signature drink that will be offered in a unique way! The event will take place under a “Big Top” on the front lawn of the RailPark as well as inside the historic L&N Depot!
$80 Open Seating Individual Ticket
$600 Reserved Table
Reserved table for 8 friends
$1,000 Corporate Table Sponsorship
Reserved table for 8 that also includes marketing promotion such as company name on the table, listed on a sign at the event, and promoted on social media.
$2500 + Event Sponsor
Event sponsorships are still available that include even more promotion opportunities. Email Jessica for more information!
Contact For SponsorshipSilent Auction & Wine PullWe are excited to announce that our silent auction will be available through the One Cause app this year. We have some great auction items that you will not be able to resist! Click here to download the link and start bidding on 9/5/22.
Take Home a bottle of wine or 2! We are doing a wine pull this year! With a $20 donation, you will be able to choose a numbered cork from the basket and win the bottle with the corresponding number.
Grand Prize Bottle worth $100! Bottles worth $15 or more! Some include bonus prizes! It’s a “Wine Win!”
Why RailPark RendezvousFundraising events at the Historic RailPark help fund historic preservation. The RailPark is a 501c3 non-profit organization started by a group of citizens who came together to save the L&N Depot train station from demolition. Our mission is to tell the story of passenger travel during the golden era of train travel.
Events, like Rendezvous, raise money to support preservation efforts for our building and our vintage railcars. We strive to make learning fun and connect kids and the community to local history through onsite education and opportunities with tours. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helps make it happen and would be honored for you to join us.
Why Become a SponsorThere are so many ways to support the Historic RailPark and our annual fundraiser is an exciting night for us, our guests, and our supporters! Not only will you get tickets to the event for you, your friends, family, or team and get your name in front of an amazing crowd – you’ll help:

Preserve the historic L&N Depot
Preservation efforts of our 8 vintage railcars
Provide a fun place to learn about history for children, adults, and families

Check out all of our sponsorship levels and their benefits!
Event Tickets

Bowling Green Wine Fest 2022
2022-07-09 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Sip wines from across Kentucky! Enjoy live music, boutique shopping and great food! You can follow the link to purchase your tickets!
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/historicrailpark/items/376244/?full-items=yes&flow=613336

"You're a Grand Old Flag" Flower Show
2022-06-14 13:00 - 18:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
The Cardinal Council of Garden Clubs will present You’re a Grand Old Flag, an NGC Patriotic Standard Flower Show, June 14, 2022. The event is open to the public with free admission from 1:00-6:00 PM. Hundreds of horticulture entries along with floral designs, photography, botanical arts and educational exhibits will be displayed.
More information can be found by following the link! https://cardinalcouncilgc.org/flower_shows.htm

Phoenix Rising Presents The Jewel Heist: Masquerade Party
2022-06-11 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
Please be advised: The Historic RailPark serves as the venue for the Jewel Heist fundraiser and is otherwise not involved with the planning and execution of the event. Please direct all questions about the event to info@phoenixrisingky.org or 973-937-7759. Thank you.

The La Croix family has ruled over high society in New Orleans for centuries. For one night only they are opening the doors of their mansion. Party guests will enjoy an evening of delicious heavy appetizers, scrumptious desserts, incredibly good company, and sensational jazz music.
Grab your masquerade mask and join us for our 3rd Annual Jewel Heist event. Food, music, and a whodunit mystery will make for a fun Saturday night. Proceeds benefit kids affected by human trafficking and exploitation.
Tickets can be purchased at the link below- sales end June 11th, 2022!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewel-heist-masquerade-party-tickets-296291304267

Romance at the RailPark 2022
2022-02-14 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-11 16:00 - 20:00 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
An unforgettable experience with the one you love…
Make this Valentines’ weekend an unforgettable experience with the one you love. We hope you and your “Baby” will join us at the Historic RailPark and Train Museum for a “Dirty Dancing” show and dinner! The 8th Annual Romance at the RailPark event will feature a candlelit plated dinner served on our restored rail cars, a special performance from Dance Arts of Bowling Green, and the Dirty Dancing movie played in our cozy, private theater.
A cash wine bar will be hosted by Reid’s Livery Winery! Guests will receive a complimentary keepsake photo. Upgrade your experience with appetizers and roses waiting at your reserved table.
This fundraising event can be booked for 2, 4, or 6 guests at the following link! We hope to see you at Romance at the RailPark 2022!
https://app.donorview.com/G9N37

Polar Express
2021-12-09 16:30 - 19:30 | The Historic Railpark Train Museum, 401 Kentucky St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
*Advance reservation of tickets is required to attend this event.
The 19th Annual Polar Express storytime at the Historic RailPark and Train Museum is coming down the tracks! On select nights from November 30th-December 9th, enjoy a reading of the Polar Express aboard our Duncan Hines Diner Car in your most festive holiday pajamas! Meet with Santa on the Presidential Office Car as you enjoy cookies and hot cocoa! Run our model train layout that will be specially decorated for Christmas! Polar Express storytime readings begin at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:45pm, and 7:15pm.
The Historic RailPark would like to thank the generosity of our sponsors for making the 19th Annual Polar Express possible; Houchens Industries Inc, Keeping It Bookkeeping Services, Independence Bank, BGMU, Kiwanis of Bowling Green, and Houchens Insurance Group.

Polar Express
2021-12-08 16:30 - 19:30, 2021-12-07 16:30 - 19:30 | KY
