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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in September
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025 12:26 PM
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Alexis Baker
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Food
Kick off football season with these catered tailgate options
Take the work out of the tailgate so you can focus on rooting on the Wildcats with these catering options.
August 25, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: Meet your new favorite Lexington restaurants
Dining in Lexington is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
August 18, 2025
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Staff
A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
Small Business
Your Lexington small business shout-outs
We asked for you to show some love to LEX’s small biz scene, and you sent us the goods.
August 12, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around Lexington
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 21 gyms and fitness offerings around Lexington.
August 6, 2025
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Music
Our LEXtoday readers’ local playlist
We asked for songs that remind you of home, and here are the suggestions you sent in.
August 5, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Lexington?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in LEX.
August 4, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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History
Mapping out history: Gratz Park, Lexington’s oldest neighborhood
Considered to be the city’s oldest neighborhood with history dating back to the 1700s, let’s take a walk through the park + learn something new.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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3 exciting exhibitions are opening at The LASC
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Play
13 museums in Lexington
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Lexington have it all.
June 25, 2025
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Staff
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Live
Lexington’s best gluten-free restaurants
No matter why you’re avoiding it, you can find gluten-free restaurants throughout the Horse Capital of the World.
June 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Want to reach Lexington locals? Here’s the easiest way to advertise right now
Reach your local community with our help.
August 8, 2025
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Staff
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City
Last Call: 5 things to do in Lexington before summer ends
Summer isn’t over yet, and we’re here to help you check off the rest of your bucket list. From whitewater rafting to luxurious pool days, there’s an activity for everyone to finish the season strong.
August 7, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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City
Edelen Renewables proposes solar facility at former Haley Pike Landfill
If approved, 400 acres of brownfield land will be used to push sustainability forward in Lexington.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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Food
Bun in a million: Lexington Burger Week 2025 returns
Where’s the beef? It’s on the menu at 30+ different restaurants during Lexington Burger Week.
July 8, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A pathway along Raven Run Sanctuary.
Events
Celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month
This is the fourth year of special collaborations with local businesses, which will help fund new trees in local parks.
June 30, 2025
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Sarah Andrews
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Play
Wedding venues in Lexington
If wedding bells are in your future, check out these quintessentially Lexington wedding venues.
June 30, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak from Lexington
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
June 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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City
Council approves Mayor Gorton’s budget for fiscal year 2026
The approved budget includes a $300 million investment in public safety, as well as significant investments in city infrastructure.
June 17, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The Tates Creek Community Center, a one story brick building with a green roof. On top of the roof are several large, dark solar panels.
City
Lexington to go net zero by 2050
Lexington has just 25 years to achieve net zero emissions by avoiding the use of oil and plastic products and focusing on renewable energy.
June 12, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Two people clinking glasses of bourbon together.
The history of National Bourbon Day
Grab a glass and some ice — this is a good story.
June 12, 2025
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Aayat Ali