Culture

The inside of a restaurant featuring earthy green flooring and velvet blue seats
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
The UK women's basketball team standing in a huddle
Sports
Basketball’s back, alright
With basketball season in full swing, we wanted to provide a quick rundown of how you can enjoy the game without the hassle.
November 24, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A mural featuring Abraham Lincoln with bright colors surrounding him
Culture
What Lexingtonians are grateful for this year
What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? We’re sharing what our readers are giving thanks for, plus a few of our own favorite things.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A shot of downtown Lexington looking down Main Street
Culture
Thanksgiving itinerary 2023: Where to take out-of-towners
Keep visitors busy with our itinerary of things to do in Lexington.
November 20, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Two women hang ornaments on a large Christmas tree.
Culture
Light up the night at this year’s Holiday Lighting Festival
Lexington’s annual Holiday Lighting Festival takes over Triangle Park on Sunday, Nov. 26.
November 16, 2023
two people take a cabinet out of a car trunk
Nonprofits
How to participate in National Philanthropy Day
November 15 is National Philanthropy Day, so we’re sharing some of our favorite ways to give back to the community.
November 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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A plate of food featuring turkey covered in gravy, cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and rolls.
Food
Spend more time with the family with these Thanksgiving catering options
No need to gobble ‘til you wobble. Let someone else do the heavy lifting at this year’s Thanksgiving feast.
November 10, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A bottle of bourbon that reads "Bluegrass Distillers" next to a cocktail with olives in the top.
Food
Inaugural Lexington Bourbon Week kicks off this week
Get ready to have a barrel of fun and immerse yourself into bourbon culture like never before
November 6, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A bird's eye view of Lexington's downtown area, including a large red sign that says "The Square."
Play
The zodiac signs of Lexington neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
November 6, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
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Adults in dinosaur costumes stand behind four kids dressed in costume at the whitaker ymca trunk or treat
Culture
3 kid-friendly Halloween events around Lexington
Make halloween kid-friendly with these three local events.
October 2, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
a man and a horse
City
Lexington toponymy: The origin of local places named after horses
We dive into horse-related place names around Lexington.
October 2, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A big tree in a park surrounded by small solar panels on boxes
Culture
Check out the new experiential art exhibit coming to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Pause for a moment of zen thanks to a new experiential sound bath at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate.
October 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Erin Goins with Bites of the Bluegrass Tour leading a group.
Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Lexington
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
September 30, 2024
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Molly Thompson
City Editors Molly and Aayat chat over their laptops.
Culture
City Editor Aayat’s top 5 favorite stories
Alexa, play “I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan.
September 27, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A drone shot of Lexington's downtown area.
City
Decode the code: Business zones
Businesses come, and businesses go — so let’s talk about where certain businesses can and cannot set up shop in Lexington.
September 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of Rupp Arena's floor featuring bright blue lighting along the floor
Sports
Rupp Arena to feature state-of-the-art interactive floor during Big Blue Madness
September 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A woman dances on stage next to a man.
Events
Everything you need to know about Festival Latino de Lexington
The annual Latin festival returns to Robert F. Stephens this weekend for two days of fun, music, food, and celebration.
September 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
a photo of the skyline
City
The city announces expanded broadband connection to rural parts of Lexington
Through a partnership with Spectrum, the city will be able to provide internet to underserved areas of Lexington.
September 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two women standing in front of the LEX sign in downtown lexington
Culture
Three favorite stories for three years of LEXtoday
As we celebrate three years of sharing hyper-local + positive stories, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorites.
September 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson