Culture

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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
A crystal ball sits on a green table with two candles sticks and seven tarot cards arranged around it.
Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
People walking on a paved path.
City
Imagine Lexington 2045: Creating jobs and prosperity
The Imagine Lexington 2045 comprehensive plan has been approved. We’re breaking down the 349-page plan section by section, continuing with Theme C: Creating Jobs + Prosperity.
January 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A table surrounded by chairs, plants, and lights enclosed in a glass space.
Culture
The Lost Palm launches outdoor dining with The Treehouse
January 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The Square in downtown Lexington at night with cars driving fast.
Culture
24 questions for 2024
Looking for the best espresso martinis in town? Or maybe you want to where to make your own pottery. Whatever your burning questions are for 2024, we want to answer them.
January 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The exterior of a building that will be transformed into the boutique shop and tasting room.
Culture
Sip on, Cibon
A new boutique spirits store and taste room is bringing both local and international flare to Rosemont Garden.
January 3, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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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
3 woman smile as they stand in a distillery
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A search bar that says "What did Lexingtonians google most this year?" overlayed a photo of downtown Lexington.
City
What Lexingtonians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Lexingtonians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
January 2, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Lexington's downtown Christmas tree
City
Recycling your Christmas tree in Lexington
Plus, what to do with holiday lights and gift wrap.
December 22, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
An aerial shot of downtown Lexington's City Center building at night.
Culture
Asked: What are your Lexington resolutions going into 2024?
December 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Latest News
Dishes from Tuk Tuk Snack Shop including a bowl with greens, meat, and rice; a sandwich on a wheat bun; and veggies and dipping sauce.
Food
Lexington ranks as the 4th best food city in the US
The city earned the ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for its culinary excellence and distilleries.
October 25, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A house decorated with grave stones, lights, and spooky music.
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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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
A shot of downtown Midway from the street corner with colorful awnings.
City
Woodford County featured in Southern Living Magazine
Spend a day in Woodford County thanks to Southern Living Magazine’s list of favorite things to do + places to visit.
October 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Hundreds of jack-o-lanterns on the steps of Old Morrison at night with the reflection showing in the rain puddle on the ground
Events
PumpkinMania offers more than just gorgeous gourds this year
Learn about the new events taking place as part of Transylvania’s annual Halloween extravaganza.
October 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
People playing on a pickleball court in a venue that features multiple pickleball courts.
Sports
Take a peek inside the new Pickleball Paddock in Lexington
October 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Knights in armor battling in a field as crews hold cameras and mics.
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
Five kids standing with their arms around each other and holding rugby gear.
Sports
Meet the Lexington Saints: our new (and only) youth rugby team
If the USA Rugby team stole your heart, now your kiddos have the opportunity to learn how to play the sport locally.
October 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson