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
a boy touches a baby shark in a small tank
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3 can’t-miss summer reading events happening in July
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Festival-goers walk into an outdoor arts and craft festival
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Celebrate summer with a trip to the Berea Craft Festival
Not only is Berea the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky, but it also hosts a world-class annual arts festival.
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An exterior shot of a Lexington Counter Clocks field with a giant baseball statue
Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local American professional baseball team, the Lexington Counter Clocks.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A commemorative Juneteenth flag flying in downtown Lexington.
City
Remembering Fayette County’s historical hamlets
Learn about and share your stories on Fayette County’s 20+ historical hamlets.
June 14, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Five ice cream cones and lots of sprinkles.
Food
Get a taste of Lexington as a flavor of ice cream
Here are what ice cream flavors you said best describe our city.
June 12, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A lit-up sign that says Railbird
Music
Our reader’s thoughts on Railbird
Now that the dust has settled, we asked readers what they thought of Railbird’s first year at Red Mile.
June 5, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Kentucky Bourbon Festival INDY LEX NASH June 2023
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🥃 Raise a glass to National Bourbon Day
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An exterior shot of a big brick hotel in Lexington, KY.
Development
Grand Opening: See inside the new boutique hotel The Manchester
Featuring a rooftop bar + a new restaurant, your Distillery District staycation just got a lot cooler thanks to The Manchester.
June 2, 2023
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Molly Thompson
a girl pets a goat
Culture
You’re invited to have the best bookish time this summer
May 22, 2023
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Lexington Public Library
A bunch of to-go containers filled with salads.
Food
Take a bite out of these food subscriptions and personal chefs in Lexington, KY
Get out of the kitchen and let one of these local chefs take over the meal prep and planning for you with our list of food subscriptions.
May 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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A soccer field with players scattered throughout.
Sports
Movin’ on up: Lexington Sporting Club climbs the ranks
This week, the soccer league announced it would join the USL Championship for the 2025 season.
August 14, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Yellow flowers in the foreground with people walking through tents + vendors
Festivals
Best practices to have the best time at the Woodland Art Fair
Shop from nearly 200 artists at the annual Woodland Art Fair where you can also sip local beer, listen to live music, and enjoy plates from food trucks.
August 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of people on their bikes outside of Old Morrisson in Lexington.
City
Third annual Bike Walk Kentucky Summit returns to Transylvania University this weekend
Walk or pedal your way to Transy to learn more about + share your voice on all things bike and pedestrian friendliness in the state of Kentucky.
August 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A shot of the historical brick Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate.
Events
Fall events coming to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
As the weather begins cooling off, we’re exploring four events coming to one of the most historical properties in Lexington.
August 12, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A group of women sitting in chairs and couches at Joseph-Beth Booksellers quietly reading books.
Culture
Grab your book, buy a drink, and connect with fellow readers at Lexington’s Silent Book Clubs in Lexington
August 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Kids sitting at desks, with some raising their hands, as a teacher sits at the front of a classroom.
Education
Getting cool before back to school
Don’t let pop quizzes burst your bubble.
August 8, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A group of adults and children cutting the ribbon to a new playground at Gainesway Park
City
Support our local greenspaces through the new Adopt-A-Park program
If you love your local park, now you can be more involved in its future thanks to the new Adopt-A-Park program.
August 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An entrance that reads "The Fountains."
Development
What’s coming to Lexington: 2024 development updates
Everywhere you look, it seems like Lexington is growing. Here’s what projects are completed and the timeline for future developments.
August 6, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two men sit behind a table smiling with artwork and flyers that read Marafiki Center.
City
Support fellow community members at the inaugural Lexington Black Philanthropy Week
In conjunction with Black Philanthropy Month, learn about the 26 Black-led organizations you can support during the inaugural Lexington Black Philanthropy Week.
August 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of people standing on the shore of water, half of them on landing, half of them sitting in kayaks.
Culture
Finding the intersection of art and activism at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival
This year’s festival takes place at the Farish Theater within Central Library on Friday, Aug. 30.
August 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali