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
 · 
Alexis Baker
LEX-PlanAhead
Culture
May Plan Ahead: Your Lexington events calendar
April 27, 2022
 · 
Molly Thompson
a garden
City
How to get involved in community gardens in Lexington
April 27, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
a bird
City
Lexington’s City Nature Challenge
April 25, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
a photo of a woman
Culture
An interview with Aimee Griffith, the official artist of Kentucky Derby 148
April 21, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
IMG_0012
Culture
Hank, the bell-ringing + book-reading horse that’s stealing hearts
April 20, 2022
 · 
Molly Thompson
image1
Sponsored
Getaway guide: Greenville, SC
Sponsored by
Sponsored
Fact or Fiction: Three cannabis facts to know
Sponsored by
We’re challenging you to buy locally and sustainably in Lexington for one week. | Graphic by 6AM City
City
Celebrate Earth Day in Lexington, KY with #BuyLocalBuyGreenLEX
April 15, 2022
 · 
Aaron Mikel
Little girls look at easter eggs
Culture
Where to find Easter egg hunts in Lexington
April 8, 2022
 · 
Molly Thompson
Sponsored
Money Moves: Four easy savings tips from Republic Bank
Sponsored by
Load More
Latest News
A laptop screen with a logo that says "LEX Mission 859" above a blue horse shooting lasers out of its eyes.
Tourism and Hospitality
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s...a marketing campaign
Hey Aliens, want to take a trip to the Horse Capital of the World?
January 19, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
A group of people in front of a horse statue holding up their hands in a "U" position.
Nonprofits
Unity in the Community holds up to its name
The nonprofit focuses on providing meals to the houseless population, but hopes to expand its services in the future.
January 19, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
a top-down view of snow covered residential houses and roads.
Weather
City officials share tips for winter weather preparedness
With more winter weather on the way, city officials held a press conference to share tips + protocols so you can be best prepared.
January 18, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A large charcuterie table including fruits, cheeses, meats, and more.
Food
Build a local charcuterie board
We’ve rounded up local spots for you to procure meats, cheeses, jams and jellies, crackers, olives, nuts, and more for your next charcuterie board.
January 17, 2024
 · 
Emily Shea-Owen
An aerial view of Shaker Village.
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Harrodsburg
January 17, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A bowl of tomato soup with a piece of bread and spoon next to it.
Food
Where to get soup in Lexington
Stay cozy with a bowl of soul-warming soup from one of these local Lexington restaurants.
January 16, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A stone building with a feather banner outside
Arts
Have an art-filled Friday with Gallery Hop + UK’s Visiting Artist and Scholar Series
January 16, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A tall towering statue surrounded by fountains and greenery
Events
Concerts we’re excited for in 2024
Get your credit cards ready — here are some concerts coming to Lexington that you won’t want to miss.
January 12, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
LEXtoday_aerial Shot
City
New grant aims to support mental health in Lexington
The Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services has provided a grant intended to support a new crisis response team.
January 12, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
The baseball field where a new affordable housing development will be built.
Marquard Field’s community-driven makeover
A local group of developers + bankers have come together to transform the former baseball field into a major affordable housing development.
January 11, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali