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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
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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
Two plates featuring avocado toast with lettuce + paprika with a coffee mug and orange juice from Beau's Cafe.
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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A legacy of beauty and dignity for more than 175 years
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Meet your neigh-bors this spring
Get to know some important — and adorable — members of our community.
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Arts
Share your spirit at LEX’s 5 best open mics
From musical Mondays to teens trying trochees, these open mics will have you signing up for more in the Horse Capital of the World.
June 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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
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A special place with a history of beauty
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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
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A women hikes near a creek at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.
Play
15 of the top free things to do in Lexington
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Lexington, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
September 17, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Events
Celebrating Oktoberfest in Lexington
It’s the most wonderful time for beer.
September 16, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Live
Your guide to Lexington’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 12, 2025
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Staff
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Business
Explore James E. Pepper Distillery: Lexington’s historic bourbon experience
This story is part of our September series on Lexington’s local distilleries and their stories.
September 11, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Real Estate
Top 5 Most Expensive Lexington Luxury Homes for Sale
September 10, 2025
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Alexis Baker
Street art outside of Cup of Commonwealth.
Culture
Birthday freebies around Lexington
It’s your party and you can get free things if you want to.
September 8, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Live
Neighborhood Guide: Kenwick, Mentelle Park + The Warehouse Block in Lexington
From where to eat + drink to their humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about Lexington’s Kenwick, Mentelle Park, and Warehouse Block neighborhoods.
September 5, 2025
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Staff
Chief Alchemist Macaulay Minton thieving from the barrels at Dark Arts Whiskey House.
Business
Dark Arts Whiskey House: Innovation Meets Bourbon Heritage
This story is part of our September series on Lexington’s local bourbon distillers and their stories.
September 4, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Play
15+ upcoming concerts headed to Lexington
Jonas Brothers? Check. Eric Church? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
September 3, 2025
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Alexis Baker
A big pavilion filled with vendor booths.
Live
Your guide to Lexington’s farmers markets
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lexington.
August 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson