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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
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Travel and Outdoors
No bad luck here: How to spend your Friday the 13th
Just pet the black cat, you know you want to.
October 12, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A cup of burgoo on top of a Keeneland catalogue.
Food
Answered: The best burgoo in and around Lexington
Burgoo. Basketball. Battlestar Galactica.
October 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Kentucky Book Festival Mini Article Aug 2023
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The “Driving of the Spike” Monument in Lexington, KY.
City
“Driving of the Spike” Monument tour kicks off in Lexington
This monument is dedicated to the tens of thousands of workers who built the transcontinental railroad.
October 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A blue sign that Reforest the Bluegrass amongst some greenery.
Travel and Outdoors
Go See Trees Fall Challenge
October 2, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Tons of jack-o-lanterns all lit up
Culture
Try this: LEXtoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 28, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Molly and Aayat sitting at Martine's with a piece of cake and laptop.
Culture
Celebrating two years of LEXtoday
It’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to.
September 26, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Tapestries draped over the Old Lexington Courthouse.
Arts
“I Was Here” shines a light on neglected history
The “I Was Here” project began here in Lexington, and will debut in lower Manhattan this October.
September 25, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A counter top with food samples.
Food
Tuk Tuk Snack Shop opens its doors
The Sri Lankan eatery comes from the mind of James Beard nominated chef Sam Fore.
September 21, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Abstract art hanging in the central library including a giant piñata
Arts
See the Blend 2023 art exhibit at the Central Library
Latino Art Blend unveils the latest edition of its annual exhibit at the downtown Central Library Branch.
September 20, 2023
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A little bronze statute of a foal lying down placed in a flower bed outside of the Fifth Third Building
Arts
Did you know there’s horses hiding in downtown Lexington?
The new interactive public art experience uses hidden horse statues to shine a light on Lexington’s equine legacy.
September 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A person sits in the center of a group of people, also sitting.
City
Meet your district council candidates
Want to get to know your future local representatives? Join CivicLex and the League of Women Voters for a question + answer series.
September 9, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two people clinking glasses of bourbon together.
Food
A crash course in Kentucky bourbon
Grab a glass and pour up, September is National Kentucky Bourbon Heritage Month.
September 9, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A wide angle view of Lexington Sporting Club's soccer stadium and its seats.
Sports
Inside the $50 million Lexington Sporting Club Stadium
We’re taking you inside Lexington Sporting Club’s brand new, $50 million stadium + sharing our favorite aspects from the inaugural game.
September 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A home with a cobblestone exterior.
Real Estate
Limestone living on Cooper Drive
Take a peek at this home straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale in the middle of 40502.
September 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A man holding up heart hands in front of a sunrise while on a bike ride
City
Clip in for the citywide biking campaign Cycle September
Win prizes by logging miles and connecting with fellow cyclists during this month long cycling campaign.
September 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A hand holds an iced coffee.
Food
Get ready for Lexington Coffee + Tea Week 2024
To brew or not to brew, that is the question.
September 3, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A shot of a street with yellow leaves all over the ground
Live
2024 fall weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for fall weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 3, 2024
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Staff
A photo of a road with tall buildings in the background.
City
So long, summer: Our top stories for August 2024
In case you missed it, here are the stories y’all found the most interesting last month.
August 30, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A musician with a guitar standing in front of the WoodSongs stage with musicians in the background at the Lyric Theatre.
City
Weeknight warriors: 15 weekday events in Lexington
Don’t wait for the weekend — explore these recurring weeknight shows, games, drink deals, and more throughout Lexington.
August 30, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil