Lucky you. You just found LEXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout the Horse Capital of the World each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Seasonal
Valentine’s Candle Making Experience for Two | Thursday, Feb. 5-Sunday, Feb. 15 | Times vary | Wick + Mortar Studio - Poppy & Pomelo | $125 | Create custom candles side by side during this cozy, hands-on Valentine’s experience.
Mindfully Crafted “Make Your Own Valentine” | Thursday, Feb. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co. | Free | Upcycle a thoughtful Valentine’s Day card while sipping on cider.
In The Mood For Love: An Evening of Blooms & Burlesque | Friday, Feb. 6 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Poppy’s Flower Bar | $55 | Build-your-own five stem bouquet during this intimate evening featuring burlesque performances.
Lexington Polar Plunge | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Texas Roadhouse | Participants must fundraise $100 | Take the plunge to support a good cause at this icy community fundraiser.
Galentine’s Day Market | Saturday, Feb. 7-Sunday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | The Kentucky Castle, Versailles | $20+ | Celebrate friendship while shopping local vendors at the Kentucky Castle.
Ultimate Game Day Watch Party 2026 | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 5:30-11:30 p.m. | Red Mile Gaming & Racing | $47.19+ | Watch the Superbowl on giant screens with food, drinks, and gaming action.
Valentine’s Day Dinners at Granddam + Lost Palm | Wednesday, Feb. 11-Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 5-10 p.m. | Granddam & Lost Palm | $99+ | Enjoy a special prix-fixe Valentine’s menu at either of The Manchester hotel’s restaurants.
Sweetheart’s Mini-Market at Wise Bird Cider | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 12-5 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co. | Price of purchase | Sip cider while browsing vintage treasures, jewelry, and other trinkets from local makers.
For the fam
Presidents Day Family Event | Monday, Feb. 16 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mary Todd Lincoln House | Free | Celebrate Presidents’ Day with hands-on games and activities inspired by the Lincoln family.
Lexington Book Lovers Book Swap | Monday, Feb. 16 | 2-6 p.m. | Marksbury Family Branch Library | Free | Swap books, meet fellow readers, and find something new to read.
Free Book Friday | Friday, Feb. 27 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | International Book Project | Free+ | Grab a free book and support a local literary initiative.
Monster Truck Wars | Saturday, Feb. 21 | Times vary | Alltech Arena | $30+ | Experience high-energy monster truck action and family-friendly thrills.
Get social
Friends Adoptable Puppy Yoga | Sunday, Feb. 1 | 12 p.m. | The Bark & The Purr | $30 | Enjoy a yoga class surrounded by a litter of Saved By Fate Dog Rescue’s adoptable puppies.
FLOC: First Friday Birding February | Friday, Feb. 6 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Floracliff Nature Sanctuary | Free | Explore local wildlife during a guided birding walk at Floracliff.
Pickle Bash | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 12-10 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Celebrate all things pickled with pickle beer, cocktails, pizza, and other tangy treats.
Classes
King Cake Making Class | Sunday, Feb. 8, Sunday, Feb. 15 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | $48 | Learn how to bake a traditional king cake just in time for Mardi Gras.
Galentine’s Pastry Making Class | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | $48 | Grab your friends and bake sweet pastries together for Galentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Pasta Making Class | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | $48 | Make fresh pasta from scratch for a festive Valentine’s meal.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.