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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
A painted wall that says "Mirror Twin Brewing Co."
Nonprofits
Cheers for Charity gives back all month long
The team at Mirror Twin Brewing will host various charitable organizations in its tap room throughout November.
November 2, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A plane, couch, and book icon against a snowflake background.
Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
LEX Laundry Company building
Arts
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center is getting a glow up
October 31, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A pumpkin carving with a woman and bats around her
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Be Witched” by Lauren R.
October 25, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A wooden building with holiday greenery strung up
Retail
Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop moves to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate for 2023 season
October 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of the new Paddock Building.
Tourism and Hospitality
A dive into Keeneland’s $93 million project
October 19, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An art installation in a window featuring counterfeit money and blue lights.
Arts
Context and time, the story of a pop-up art exhibit that appeared downtown
Did you hear the story about the guy who broke into an abandoned downtown building to install some art? Just kidding, read the serendipitous story.
October 18, 2023
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Molly Thompson
a leaf in the street
Travel and Outdoors
Leaf removal in Lexington, Kentucky
We’re chatting about the best ways to dispose of the leaves in your yard and how to prep your garden and landscaping for winter.
October 17, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
A person dressed up as a clown at a vendor booth selling other clown things.
Tourism and Hospitality
Calling all horror fans: ScareFest returns
Think Comic Con, but with a sick twist.
October 13, 2023
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Aayat Ali
a girl reaches her hand out to a horse
Sponsored
🐴 Get up close and personal with our favorite neigh-bors
If you’re feeling inspired to make equine friends after Keeneland’s Fall Meet, then we’ve got the perfect way to explore Horse Country.
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A fresh white kitchen with rustic wood and leather touches
Live
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Lexington
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Lexington and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
September 19, 2024
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Trevor Peters
An outside shot of the Kentucky Theatre at night in Lexington KY
Events
The Twelve Lions Film Festival makes a home for Lexington cinephiles
The festival, which runs from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29, will feature Q&As with filmmakers, panel discussions, and workshops for aspiring movie buffs.
September 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A skate park in Lexington, KY
Culture
Woodland Skate Park celebrates 25 years of hosting flips, tricks, and joy in Lexington
Kick, push, kick, push, coast.
September 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
sign outside of an old stone building
City
It’s election season — here’s all you need to know to share your voice
Pull out those planners, and grab your pens we’re sharing all the need-to-know information to get your prepared for election season.
September 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Erin Goins with Bites of the Bluegrass Tour leading a group.
Tourism and Hospitality
Help inform future tourism development by taking the Resident Sentiment Survey from VisitLEX
Share your thoughts on local tourism with VisitLEX + you could win prizes like gift cards to local businesses.
September 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A hand holding a burger covered in cheese and lettuce, with a basket of fries in the background.
Food
Your favorite cheeseburgers in Lexington
We’re relishing in our readers’ recommendations for National Cheeseburger Day.
September 16, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A roundabout with a big bronze horse statue in the middle.
Culture
Movies filmed in Kentucky: Our pine to be the next Hollywood of the South
You may have noticed that we live in a pretty gorgeous state — so gorgeous it’s served as the backdrop for dozens of films.
September 13, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
The outside of coffee shop Kenwick Table.
Work
Places to work outside in Lexington
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
September 12, 2024
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Staff
A painting of a child standing in front of a brick wall with wings featuring the reflection of the land below.
Arts
REIMAGINE Project makes its annual return
This fundraiser from Arts Connect sees the artwork of dozens of students reimagined into unique pieces by local artists.
September 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of people stand around a table covered in building designs.
History
Meet Herb Greene, trailblazer of the organic architecture movement
Get a first look at the new documentary about Herb Greene, his life as a professor at UK, and revolutionary work that shaped the architecture industry.
September 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali