The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is planning the return of the Jingle Bell Jam – a family event to celebrate the winter season. The event, sponsored by the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Veterans Building in City Park.
Event schedule and highlights:
- Kids and Family Recreational Activities – 2 to 5 p.m. Come in the atrium and patio of the Veterans Building for holiday and winter-themed arts and crafts, music, recreational games, and cookie decorating. Warm up with free hot chocolate while supplies last, courtesy of the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation.
- Jingle Bell Story Time – 2 p.m. Cozy up for a special holiday story time hosted by the Wood County District Public Library.
- Santa Claus Visit – 3 to 4 p.m. Santa Claus will make a special appearance, spreading holiday cheer.
- Musical performances – 3 to 4 p.m. Holiday caroling from Bowling Green City Schools’ young voices, including the Elementary School Choir Bobcat Beats and the Madrigals, who will perform familiar holiday favorites.
- Jingle Bell Jog – 4 p.m. Lace up your sneakers and don your jingle bells for a spirited, holiday-themed 1-mile run/walk around City Park. Registration and check-in begin at 3:15 p.m., in the Veterans Building lobby. The free event includes two laps around the park, with prizes for top finishers in various age groups.
For more information about the Jingle Bell Jam, contact Ivan Kovacevic at ivan@bgohio.org.
