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
pumpkins
Culture
Lexington pumpkin picking and jack-o-lanterns
October 11, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
Soccer uniforms hanging from the inside of a horse barn.
City
Lexington’s new pro soccer team
October 5, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
Horses running out of the start gate.
Food
Keeneland opens with new food + tailgating options
October 4, 2021
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Molly Thompson
The sunrise at Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.
City
Raising a stein to The Bluegrass State
September 22, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
A shot of downtown Lexington looking down Main Street
Culture
Here’s what you can expect from LEXtoday
September 22, 2021
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Molly Thompson
LEX-PlanAhead_October
Culture
October Plan Ahead: Your Lexington events calendar
September 22, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
Photo by Bluegrass Greyhound Adoption
City
Adoptable pets around Lexington, KY
September 8, 2021
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Trevor Peters
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Latest News
A rendering of the new Paddock Building.
Tourism and Hospitality
A dive into Keeneland’s $93 million project
October 19, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An art installation in a window featuring counterfeit money and blue lights.
Arts
Context and time, the story of a pop-up art exhibit that appeared downtown
Did you hear the story about the guy who broke into an abandoned downtown building to install some art? Just kidding, read the serendipitous story.
October 18, 2023
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Molly Thompson
a leaf in the street
Travel and Outdoors
Leaf removal in Lexington, Kentucky
We’re chatting about the best ways to dispose of the leaves in your yard and how to prep your garden and landscaping for winter.
October 17, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
An aerial view of Thoroughbred Park in Lexington KY
Airports and Transportation
Lexington ranked as No. 15 best city to drive in
Do you agree?
October 16, 2023
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Anne Weber
A person dressed up as a clown at a vendor booth selling other clown things.
Tourism and Hospitality
Calling all horror fans: ScareFest returns
Think Comic Con, but with a sick twist.
October 13, 2023
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Aayat Ali
LEX_freakyfridayflicks
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
Three people looking at a map highlighting all of the amenities for the new park.
Travel and Outdoors
City breaks ground on Cardinal Run North Park
Learn what’s coming to the park and when it will open.
October 11, 2023
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Aayat Ali
LEX Skyline Big Blue Building
Council discusses federal housing vouchers and their future
October 11, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An aerial shot of downtown Lexington.
City
Kentucky’s average monthly energy bill is $447
The Bluegrass State ranked the No. 34 most energy-expensive state.
October 9, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen