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A storm drain painted light blue with animal stencils and a quote
City
Claim a corner of Lexington: Adopt a storm drain near you
Help keep Lexington’s waterways clean by painting a local storm drain with important pollution prevention messaging.
October 30, 2025 10:27 AM
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Molly Thompson
A street cart displaying watercolor art pieces
City
Art Carts are returning to the streets of Lexington
January 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
The countdown to sunny skies is on, and so is the summer camp rush — registration starts now.
January 24, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A stone building with a feather banner outside
Arts
Have an art-filled Friday with Gallery Hop + UK’s Visiting Artist and Scholar Series
January 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Person Lying on Ground Taking Picture with Camera
Culture
Try this: LEXtoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our LEXtoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 3, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A holiday lights display on a snowy road
Play
Winter events happening in and around Lexington
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Lexington in this seasonal guide.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Thompson
LEX Laundry Company building
Arts
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center is getting a glow up
October 31, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A wooden building with holiday greenery strung up
Retail
Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop moves to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate for 2023 season
October 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An art installation in a window featuring counterfeit money and blue lights.
Arts
Context and time, the story of a pop-up art exhibit that appeared downtown
Did you hear the story about the guy who broke into an abandoned downtown building to install some art? Just kidding, read the serendipitous story.
October 18, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Fall events happening in and around Lexington
Check out fall and Halloween-themed events happening in and around Lexington in this seasonal guide.
September 28, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Tapestries draped over the Old Lexington Courthouse.
Arts
“I Was Here” shines a light on neglected history
The “I Was Here” project began here in Lexington, and will debut in lower Manhattan this October.
September 25, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Six pot-bellied pigs race on a turf track at the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington, KY.
Festivals
3 must-dos for the Bluegrass Fair
Whether you’re looking for food that’s fried, an extreme ride, or something you’ve never tried — this is your guide.
June 2, 2025
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Brent Schanding
Two people hike along one of the Red River Gorge's many trails.
Play
Hiking and nature walk guide for Lexington
These 10 hiking trails cater to all skill levels in and around town.
May 29, 2025
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Staff
Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning sign
Arts
LEX get lit(erary) during Lexington Poetry Month
Celebrate Lexington Poetry Month this June by registering for the LexPoMo Challenge and writing your name in the history poetry books
May 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
East High Street Pilot Area
Pedestrian safety pilot program comes to High Street
One of Lexington’s busiest intersections is getting a face lift in an attempt to increase pedestrian safety and boost neighborhood foot traffic.
May 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A large pirate ship featuring tentacles, star fish, and other water features.
Travel and Outdoors
Public pools to keep you cool in Lexington
To make those hot days a little more bearable, we’ve rounded up some spots to beat the heat.
May 23, 2025
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Staff
A cicada insect rests on someone's hand.
Culture
What the cicadas missed since their last visit to LEX in 2008
After 17 years the bugs are back + Lexington is a whole lot different these days.
May 23, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Food
3 ways to mark International Pickle Week in Lexington
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself by ordering a pickle dish at a restaurant, buy a jar of local pickles from the store, or make your own pickled dish at home — we’ve got your cravings covered.
May 22, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Culture
What to know about the Kentucky Beer Cheese Festival
The one-of-a-kind event returns June 14 to downtown Winchester and is set to include a few “firsts” for its 2025 line-up.
May 21, 2025
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Brent Schanding
Pikeville Pride flood
Stay safe during severe spring storms
We’ve got the resources LEX residents need to stay informed, report storm damage, and help each other recover from this spring storm state of emergency.
May 20, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Five people help hang up an American flag.
Events
What to do this Memorial Day Weekend in Lexington
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26 and we’re rounding up events to commemorate and honor the day.
May 20, 2025
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Aayat Ali