How to mark Dolly Parton Day (9/25) in Kentucky: events in Bowling Green and Lexington

# Overview Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25 (9/25) is being observed in several Kentucky communities with free events, fund drives and family-friendly activities. The gatherings combine music and local programming with options to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for childhood literacy.

# Bowling Green: campus events and giveaways

Activities listed for the DSU event:

• "Dollify" your denim with fashion studies faculty and students.
• Use a photobooth to capture Dolly-inspired looks.
• Enter giveaways and learn how to donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Separately, the Kentucky Museum in Bowling Green will hand out free boxes of Duncan Hines Dolly Parton cake mix. The museum will distribute 100 boxes beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until 4 p.m. or while supplies last.

United Way of Southern Kentucky is organizing "9 to 5 for Little Readers," a fundraising initiative tied to Sept. 25 that aims to raise money for the Imagination Library. The university event and the museum giveaway are presented as local ways to participate and to contribute to childhood literacy through that program.

# Lexington: free celebration at Moondance Amphitheater Lexington's event invites the community to dress in Dolly-inspired sparkle and attend a free celebration at Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. The program includes live local musicians performing Dolly Parton songs, food, drinks and a range of activities. Organizers will accept donations for the Imagination Library at the event.

# How these events connect to Dolly Parton's work

# Practical details at a glance

• Date: Friday, Sept. 25 (sometimes referred to as 9/25 in reference to "9 to 5").

• Lexington: Moondance Amphitheater (1152 Monarch St.), free celebration with live music and opportunities to donate.

# What to bring or expect Bring a cash or card donation if you want to support the Imagination Library on site. Expect family-friendly programming and local musicians at the Lexington event. If you plan to get one of the cake mix boxes at the Kentucky Museum, arrive early—distribution is limited to 100 boxes and runs while supplies last.

# Why these events matter locally These gatherings provide simple, accessible ways for people in Kentucky to participate in a coordinated day of remembrance and community giving tied to Dolly Parton's public projects and music.

# Quick next steps If you plan to attend, confirm times and locations with the hosting organizations before you go. For the cake mix giveaway and fundraising activities, arriving early increases the chance to participate fully.