Events

Foundation Solutions Group and Parker Lord presents Points for Puppets Tennis Tournament to benefit Kentucky Kids on the Block

Date -
October 19th-20th, 2024

Points for Puppets is an annual tennis tournament. This two-day Fall event draws a crowd of approximately 200 tennis players from all over the Commonwealth!

Registration: Click here

Registration Opens: September 1st, 2024
Registration Ends: October 12th, 2024
Tournament Start: October 19th, 2024
Silent Auction: View Online
Location:
 Warren County Tennis and Sports Center

 

German American Bank presents Shamrock Sprint

Date -
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Shamrock Sprint, presented by German American Bank, is a Saint Patrick’s Day themed free kids run to welcome spring. The event features three races for children 14 and under. Children will run down the blocked-off streets of downtown Franklin. Sponsorships from the event support Kids on the Block programs in Simpson County.

Location: 208 South College St, Franklin, KY

Onsite Registration/Runner Check In: 8:00am-9:30am
Kids on the Block Puppet Program: 9:30am
1/2K Race: 10:00am
1/2K Awards: 10:10am (Approximately)
2K Race: 10:15am (Approximately)
3K Race: 10:45am (Approximately)

2K/3K Awards: Immediately following both races

Registration: Click Here

Race Results:
2022 2k
2023 2k
2023 3k
2024 2k
2024 3k

Workout Anytime presents Dash for Sheldon

Date -
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Dash for Sheldon is a free kids run sponsored by Workout Anytime Glasgow, held in Glasgow, Kentucky. Named in memory of the title sponsor’s brother Sheldon, this free kids run draws over 100 children ages 14 and under to Beaver Creek Park. Sponsorships go toward presenting programs in Barren and Hart Counties. This event is FREE.

Location: Beaver Creek Park, Glasgow, KY

Onsite Registration/Runner Check In: 7:30am-8:30am
Kids on the Block Puppet Program: 8:30am
1/2K Race: 9:00am
1/2K Awards: 9:15 (or directly after 1/2K race)
2K Race: 9:30am (or directly after the 1/2K awards)
3K Race: 10:00am (or directly after the 2K race)

2K/3K Awards: 10:30 (or directly after 3K race)

Registration: Click here

Race Results: 2024

Garden and Lawn Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s

Date -
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Price -
$20 Pre-Purchase
$25 Tour-Day

Garden and Lawn Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s is the most longtime fundraiser supporting educational puppet programs in Kentucky. Attendees go on a self guided tour of seven to eight local home and business gardens. A lunch provided by Jersey Mike’s takes place at a tea site in the afternoon.

Tickets may be purchased using the following methods:

Venmo: @kidsontheblock

Scotty’s Pound the Pavement

Date -
Saturday, August 10, 2024

Scotty’s Pound the Pavement is an annual kids run kicking off the start of the new school year. The event features three races for children 14 and under. Held at Kereiakes Park in the heart of Bowling Green, over 400 children each receive a finishers medal and compete for awards at the end.

Location: Kereiakes Parks, Bowling Green, KY

Onsite Registration/Runner Check In: 6:30am-7:30am
1/2K Race: 8:00am
1/2K Awards: 8:15 (or directly after 1/2K race)
2K Race: 8:30am (or directly after the 1/2K awards)
3K Race: 9:00am (or directly after the 2K race)

2K/3K Awards: 9:30 (or directly after 3K race)

Registration: Click to Register

Race Results: 2023, 2024 2k, 2024 3k

 

Blowout Company and Plum Springs Garage Presents Jamie’s Shot

Date -
Monday, September 16th, 2024
Time -
9:00 AM
Location -
Bowling Green Country Club

Blowout Company and Plum Springs Garage Presents Jamie’s Shot is an annual golf scramble held in memory of Kids on the Block Co-founder Jamie Gaddie Higgins. Attracting over 130 golfers each Fall, the event features breakfast from McDonald’s & lunch by Cotton BBQ. Hole contests sponsored by local businesses.

Registration Form
Rain Date: TBA

2024 Results

Points For Puppets Tennis Tournament Presented By:
Parker Lord and Foundation Solutions Group

Saturday, October 19-20th, 2024
Warren County Tennis and Sports Center
Bowling Green, KY