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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
Where to get late-night bites around Lexington
Munchies? We don’t know her.
October 24, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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City
Have you heard about the nightmare on Versailles Road?
Come see this Hamilton Park house and fulfill your fearful fantasies.
October 24, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Real Estate
Haunted houses in Lexington
Uncover ghoulish architecture features that make a house look haunted and find out where to see a few around town.
October 23, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Culture
10+ activities for retired locals in Lexington
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Lexington.
October 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s glow: The Lex Glow Ride returns
Hundreds of Lexingtonians are planning to decorate their bikes with glowing lights and participate in a community-wide cycling event.
October 22, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
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Al Roker is heading to our neck of the woods
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Entertainment
FilmLEX introduced to bring more entertainment projects to Lexington
The initiative offers financial incentives to encourage production studios to use Lexington and its talent pool for projects.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A rack of sweaters for sale at Vintage Therapy.
Weather
Sweater weather has arrived in Lexington
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Events
Halloween happenings in Lexington
From dance parties to the Thriller Parade + plenty of pumpkin opportunities, there’s no shortage of freaky Halloween fun in Lexington this month.
October 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Weather
When to expect peak fall foliage in Lexington
October is going to be a colorful month in Fayette County, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Food
LEX make the most of Pi Day 2025
Pi Day is the perfect excuse — as if we needed one — to enjoy the versatile bakery confection in all its many forms, and at special prices.
March 13, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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City
Lexington featured on Southern Living’s “The South’s Best 2025" list
Lexington is yet again making headlines + lists as a top travel destination for 2025, this time as a best southern city by Southern Living Magazine.
March 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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How will you treat yourself this spring?
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Tell your tale with StoryCorps
Bring a friend or loved one to Woodland Park and tell your tale to StoryCorps for the chance to be featured on WUKY.
March 11, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A historic pink home and blue home sit side by side near Gratz Park in Lexington.
Live
Spring 2025 weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for spring weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
March 11, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Food
Learn more about local Chef Paula Endara’s experience on Season 22 of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’
Get excited for the emotional + unique season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef” by learning about local Chef Paula Endara’s kitchen essentials and favorite dishes.
March 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Civic Learning Week locally
Brush up on your knowledge of local government during Civic Learning Week by checking out CivicLex’s educational activities.
March 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Real Estate
This modern mansion is ready for its first family
Over 6,000-sqft of high-tech hospitality make this Tuscany home a truly modern mansion.
March 7, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Work
All you need to know about Blue Grass Airport
To help make your entire process at Blue Grass Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking to details on the airport’s 18 nonstop flights.
March 7, 2025
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Staff
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City
Make your voice heard at these 3 opportunities to connect with local government
Attend these important, in-person discussions for a chance to build community and impact Lexington while you make your voice heard.
March 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson