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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in September
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025 12:26 PM
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Alexis Baker
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Food
Lettuce talk about eating locally
Help with food waste + support your fellow Lexingtonian by getting your produce directly from local farmers.
February 20, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Arts
LEX looks for new film and TV stars
Lexington’s film and TV industry is primed for growth, and this explainer has everything you need for a successful screen debut.
February 19, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Instagram
8 events to honor Black History Month in Lexington
250Lex is celebrating Black History Month with food, music, and a deep dive into the making of Lexington.
February 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Ready or not, registration has started for local summer camps
Keep the kiddos engaged + entertained all summer long with these fun summer camps around town.
February 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Stay in an art installation at 21c Lexington
21c Lexington has transformed one of its rooms + is giving you the opportunity to stay the night in an interactive art installation.
February 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Business
Get to know some of Lexington’s favorite cats
Cats and public places, a purrfect pair.
February 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
8 ways to celebrate Super Bowl LIX in LEX
February 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Play
A comprehensive guide to Lexington’s extraordinary parks
We’re highlighting the 23 best parks that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with splash pads, playgrounds, walking trails, and even a few dog-friendly spots.
February 4, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
Galentine’s and Valentine’s experiences for Lexington lovers
If your sweetheart’s love language is quality time, this one’s for you.
February 3, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
A guide to sculptures around Lexington, Kentucky
We’re here to lead you through many of the unique, artistic sculptures that you can only find here in Lexington.
February 1, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Summer Classics return to the Kentucky Theatre
Enjoy discounted tickets at this annual movie festival featuring family friendly animation, film noir, blockbusters, and other summer classics.
May 6, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Live
Vegan and vegetarian eats in Lexington
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Lexington, KY.
May 5, 2025
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Staff
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Small Business Week has arrived in LEX
Join us at LEXtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
May 2, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The facade of Rupp Arena.
Play
Give these Lexington live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concert-ed effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
May 1, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Kentucky Derby events around Lexington
How to celebrate the run for the roses in Lexington.
April 29, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A light blue Little Free Library in Lexington.
City
50+ free libraries in Lexington
Whether you’re looking for your next favorite summer read or you have a stack of books that need a new home, we’ve found ~50 Little Free Libraries in Lexington ready to be discovered.
April 25, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Small Business
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Lexington
Independent Bookstore Day is your chance to turn the page on your next adventure while supporting local businesses and authors.
April 24, 2025
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Staff
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Play
30+ volunteer opportunities in Lexington
This list of volunteer opportunities in Lexington includes everything from fostering a pet to getting hands-on at local build sites.
April 23, 2025
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Staff
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City
2026 LFUCG budget spotlight: Complete Streets
If approved by council, funding for the Complete Streets program would cover infrastructure upgrades and construction, plus safety and awareness.
April 22, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Volunteer
Celebrate Earth Day in Lexington
Dig into our guide for investing in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.
April 21, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen