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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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Culture
Explore Lexington music genres with Every Noise at Once
See how Spotify classifies the local music scene.
February 2, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Travel and Outdoors
Keep Lexington Beautiful
Get free supplies, help clean up, and keep Lexington beautiful.
January 31, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
From flowers to happy hours to meteor showers, we’ve got ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special.
January 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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How the YMCA is keeping our community healthy
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City
The TRF Second Chances Farm at Blackburn Correctional Facility
You might want to grab some tissues for this one.
January 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Jack “Goose” Givens, Rick Robey, and Kyle Macy around three bottles of 78 Legends bourbon and a basketball.
Food
Frazier Museum releasing $1,978 1978 NCAA bourbon
And there’s only 1,978 bottles of it.
January 19, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Upcoming concerts and shows in Lexington
From country to indie rock, there’s no shortage of live music coming to town this year.
January 19, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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5 ways to kickstart your 2023 wellness plan 💪
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Food
District 7 Social Hall is now open
January 17, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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History
Dunbar Community Center receives state recognition
Bearcat Nation stand up.
January 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Latest News
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Lexington’s proposed budget for 2024-2025
Mayor Gorton has unveiled the proposal of Lexington’s 2024-2025 fiscal year budget.
June 10, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Food
Answered: Where would you film a Lexington episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives”?
Here’s where our readers think Guy Fieri should stop the next time he’s filming an episode in Lexington.
June 7, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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Culture
Father’s Day experiences around Lexington
Plan out the perfect Father’s Day for the father figure in your life, no matter how they prefer to celebrate.
June 7, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Hunt for mushrooms around Lexington during this worldwide art event
Several artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on Saturday, June 8.
June 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Beat the heat (and the rain) with six indoor summer activities in Lexington
Tired of the rain? Melting in the heat? Find refuge indoors with books, axes, skates, pottery, and more.
June 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Tourism and Hospitality
Lexington tourism rakes in $1.6 billion for 2023
The Kentucky Department of Tourism recognized Lexington for a record-breaking year last year.
June 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A panel of speakers on stage with a sign that says "SoulFeast Week."
Culture
Commemorating Juneteenth in Lexington
Celebrate and learn about the history of Juneteenth with events running from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 25.
June 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Three hands holding cans of Wise Bird Cider in front of a water tower and blue sky.
Culture
Wise Bird Cider + Burl Brew announce can releases
Cheers to summer. Now you can enjoy even more of your favorite local brews wherever the season takes you.
June 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A woman jumps in front of a tapestry featuring a rainbow and horse, with text that reads "Lexington, Kentucky #sharethelex"
Culture
Pride events around Lexington
From concerts + parades, Pride brings months of festivities to Lexington in 2024.
June 3, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Food
How to celebrate National Donut Day in Lexington
Do-nut panic.
May 31, 2024
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Aayat Ali