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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in February
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
February 13, 2026 02:32 PM
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Alexis Baker
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Culture
Where to watch fireworks and celebrate the Fourth of July
Check out these seven must-do Fourth of July events taking place in Lexington.
July 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Your next international voyage: West Short Street
Say hello to downtown’s newest eatery: 3TEN.
July 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
July 1, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Lexington’s 1999 time capsule
What was Lexington like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 26, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
3 barcades in Lexington
Grab your player two and check out where you can grab a drink + beat the Ms. Pac-Man high score.
June 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Hit the pavement at these upcoming races in and around Lexington
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Business
Meet LEX Studios, Kentucky’s newest and largest TV + film production studios
Wrigley Media group has opened the state’s largest film + TV production studios right here in Lexington.
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Sponsored
Escape to the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital for this annual festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the Berea Craft Festival.
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lexington’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Henry Faulkner with one of his goats.
City
The life and legacy of LGBTQ+ icon Henry Faulkner
We sat down with photographer and gallery owner John Hockensmith to talk about the life of Lexingtonian artist Henry Faulkner.
June 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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City
Explore history with VisitLex’s African American Heritage Tour
Enjoy a free, self-paced walking exploration of Lexington’s history thanks to the African American Heritage Tour by VisitLex.
February 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Lexington to play host to 5 major sporting events this year
From basketballers to tennis pros, athletes will converge on the Horse Capital of the World to compete with the best of the best.
February 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Arts
Become a part of The Lyric’s song
Add a brick to the Wall and Walk of Honor and join The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center’s long history of supporting the arts in Lexington.
February 25, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Get to know your LEXtoday City Editors, Molly + Sam
Meet the two gurus behind LEXtoday and get pro tips for living large in Lexington straight from the horse’s mouth.
February 25, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips for Lexington, KY
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
February 24, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at LEXtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 24, 2025
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Kristen Templeton
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Plan the perfect party for $2.95 million
This over 10,000-sqft Mansion Monday selection is the ideal home for party planners and event enthusiasts who love to host.
February 21, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Live
16 interesting facts about Lexington
How well do you know Lexington, KY? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
February 20, 2025
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Dayten Rose
A wooden table covered with a variety of vegetables including kale, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, and sprouts.
Food
Lettuce talk about eating locally
Help with food waste + support your fellow Lexingtonian by getting your produce directly from local farmers.
February 20, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Arts
LEX looks for new film and TV stars
Lexington’s film and TV industry is primed for growth, and this explainer has everything you need for a successful screen debut.
February 19, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks