Downtown businesses spice up season to entice shoppers

Downtown Bowling Green decorated for Christmas.

Merchants in downtown Bowling Green are working to give customers more opportunities to shop and dine with them during the holiday season.

Through Dec. 29, participating businesses are hosting Late Night on Main Street with merchants open until 8 p.m. or later.

Anyone purchasing a $25 gift card will get an additional $5 card for free on Wednesdays.

Customers can also participate in  Bowling Green BINGO by spending $10 in a participating store and marking off a square. Those completing a row will earn a $25 gift card. The first three winners will receive $50 in Downtown Dollars.

Participating businesses are: ACE Hardware, Beckett’s Burger Bar, Ben’s Crafts, Busy Thimble, Coyote Beads & Jewelry, East Street, Eden Fashion Boutique, For Keeps, Grounds for Thought, Grumpy’s, Joyful Creations, Juniper Brewing Co., Kabob It Bowling Green,  Local Roots & Juice Co., Mode Elle Boutique, Myla Marcus Winery, Reverend’s Bar & Grill, Sam B’s, The Clay Pot, and Trotter’s Tavern.