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
Egg My Yard Fundraiser | Friday, April 3 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Locations vary | $25+ | Save yourself from setting up the egg hunt with this fundraiser, which will secretly hide eggs in your yard for a fee.
Keeneland Spring Meet | Friday, April 3-Friday, April 24 | Times vary | Keeneland | $7+ | Your ticket price depends on the day you’re going + where you’ll be watching — general admission tickets start at $7, but prizes vary for folks watching from special rooms.
1st Annual Country Boy Brewing Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 4 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Country Boy Brewing, Georgetown | $0+ | Free for kiddos, ticketed for adults — join these timed egg hunts tailored to your age group.
Egg Hunt & Family Farm Days | Saturday, April 4-Saturday, April 25 | Times vary | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $8+ | Grab tickets to hop out to an epic Egg Hunt on April 4, then join Family Farm Days on April 11, 18, and 25 to meet baby animals, enjoy wagon rides, and participate in loads of activities.
Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt | Sunday, April 5 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa | $0+ | Enjoy brunch followed by an egg hunt with prizes for the kids.
Bluegrass Bookstore Crawl 2026 | Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | A Likely Story, Midway | Free | Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a crawl across participating bookstores throughout the Bluegrass, including Wildlings Bookshop in Lexington.
Live shows
“Finally” A Broadway Revue | Friday, April 3-Sunday, April 12 | Times vary | The Spotlight Playhouse | $11+ | The talented Spotlight Players will perform songs from musicals they’ve always wanted to perform but haven’t had the chance to.
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet” | Saturday, April 11 | 4 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $52 | The Black Jacket Symphony will recreate the entirety of Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet” album.
Sal Vulcano: “Everything’s Fine Tour” | Saturday, April 11 | 7 p.m. | Singletary Concert Hall | $46+ | Watch the “Impractical Jokers” comedian perform his newest material.
Tim Meadows | Thursday, April 16-Saturday, April 18 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway | $20+ | The comedian is best known for his work in movies like “Mean Girls” and “Grown Ups” + TV show appearances on shows such as “The Office” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.”
ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam | Sunday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | Central Bank Center | $86+ | You don’t have to be a “sharp-dressed man” to enjoy this rock concert.
Kentucky Ballet Theatre: “Don Quixote” | Saturday, April 25-Sunday, April 26 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $45+ | Take in this ballet based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes.
For adults
Fins & Friends: A Parrothead Party | Thursday, April 2 | 6-9 p.m. | J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar | Enjoy the music of Jimmy Buffett + smoked prime rib.
Willett Bourbon Guided Tasting: Distillery District, Lexington | Wednesday, April 8 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Goodfellas Pizzeria - Distillery | $30+ | Enjoy five whiskey pours, a slice of ‘za, and breadsticks at this tasting.
Central Kentucky Home Show | Friday, April 10-Sunday, April 12 | Times vary | Central Bank Center | $9+ | Explore remodeling ideas, meet home service professionals, and watch expert demos to gather inspo for your next home project.
Matthew Kennedy House Tour and Tea | Sunday, April 12 | 1-4:30 p.m. | Mulberry & Lime | $143.34 | Tour the historic home built circa 1815 by architect Matthew Kennedy + enjoy an afternoon tea from Lexington Tea & Brie.
For Kids
Eras Tour Camp | Monday, April 6-Friday, April 10 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lexington Children’s Museum | $65+ | Children in Kindergarten through fifth grade can sign up for this Taylor Swift-themed camp.
Spring Break at Gatton Park | Monday, April 6-Friday, April 10 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Gatton Park on the Town Branch | Free | Each day of the week features a special event, from wildlife exploration on Monday to musical experiences on Wednesday.
Shop
West Lexington Peddlers Mall Grand Opening Celebration | Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | West Lexington Peddlers Mall, Lexington-Fayette | Free | Celebrate the mall’s opening with an outdoor block party, food, and sales.
Spring Fundraiser Market with The Nest | Saturday, April 18 | 2-6 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co. | Free | Shop local vendors, enter a raffle, and enjoy food + drink to support local org The Nest.
Outdoors
Reforest the Bluegrass | Saturday, April 18 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Coldstream Park | Free | Help plant trees near streams and bodies of water to help improve riparian buffers.
Community Clean Up Day | Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate | Free | Help prepare the grounds for a new season by painting, clearing branches, and more — gloves are recommended.
Seedleaf’s Spring Garden Party | Saturday, April 25 | 3-6 p.m. | The Clerestory at Greyline Station | $65+ | Enjoy a three-course meal by Chef Riah Durick, get a guided garden tour, and participate in a silent auction.
Adding an event
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.