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An aerial shot of Christ the King's Oktoberfest festivities.
Festivals
Fall festivals happening in and around Lexington
Can’t stop, won’t stop (peepin’ leaves).
August 22, 2024 02:53 PM
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Aayat Ali
A group of people watching a band on stage with a psychedelic screen of red and white.
Festivals
Expand your mind at Expansion
Take a trip this August + experience the colorful world of Expansion.
August 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Yellow flowers in the foreground with people walking through tents + vendors
Festivals
Best practices to have the best time at the Woodland Art Fair
Shop from nearly 200 artists at the annual Woodland Art Fair where you can also sip local beer, listen to live music, and enjoy plates from food trucks.
August 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
pottery making at the berea craft festival
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Escape to the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital for this annual festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the Berea Craft Festival.
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A big pavilion filled with vendor booths.
Live
Your guide to Lexington’s farmers markets
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lexington.
May 30, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A crowd of people at Railbird Music Festival watching Weezer on stage.
Culture
Get ready for Railbird with these vintage pros’ picks
See who these local vintage shops said they’d love to style + what pro tips they have to be best dressed and comfortable at this year’s Railbird Festival.
May 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A man in a blue and white checked shirt and sunglasses with his hands out front to catch strawberries that are in the air.
Culture
Your guide to U-Pick farms in Central Kentucky
It’s a berry good time to get locally grown strawberries. Plus, before you know it you can get blueberries + raspberries.
May 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of people sitting in lawn chairs at a concert.
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Summer events happening around Lexington
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local summer events and activities.
April 26, 2024
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Staff
People posing in front of a Railbird sign
Events
Lineup released for Railbird 2024
Railbird will be headlined by Chris Stapleton and Noah Kahan and feature dozen of regional + national musicians.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A holiday lights display on a snowy road
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Winter events happening in and around Lexington
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Lexington in this seasonal guide.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Kentucky Book Festival Mini Article Aug 2023
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Dive into the world of the written word at the Kentucky Book Festival
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Events
Raise a glass (and your spirits) for Lexington Bourbon Week
Enjoy the final days of Lexington Bourbon Week presented by E.J. Curley with cocktails from 20+ of Lexington’s best bars, restaurants, and distilleries.
November 13, 2024
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Sam Hicks
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Play
30+ volunteer opportunities in Lexington
This list of volunteer opportunities in Lexington, KY includes everything from fostering a pet to getting hands-on at local build sites.
November 13, 2024
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Staff
An exterior of a tan brick building with lots of windows and two light green doors.
Small Business
Meet The Willow, a new women-focused business collective coming to the Warehouse Block
The new women-owned business collective aims to house a variety of shops in one building like coffee, wine, smoothies, shopping + more.
November 11, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A tall, black, pointed monument at Veterans Park in Lexington, KY, that honors inductees in the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame.
City
Ways to honor veterans in Lexington
The city shows its gratitude for United States Armed Forces servicepeople through art, volunteering, and business opportunities.
November 8, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Business
Take a stroll through Rupp Arena’s new store Wildcat Walk Thru
Scan your card, take your snacks, just walk out.
November 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A man standing with a flock of turkeys.
Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington
Our favorite dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner in Lexington, KY this year, plus local ingredients.
November 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A map of Lexington with five yellow areas highlighted.
City
Urban County Planning adopts the Urban Growth Master Plan
Lexington plans to expand by 2,800 acres and add five new areas to the city that will support its population and housing growth.
November 6, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Santa Clause and a child with its parents at the MixMas holiday market.
City
12+ holiday markets coming to Lexington
Shop local at these holiday markets showcasing Lexington-based vendors, Kentucky businesses, artists, and craftspeople
November 6, 2024
A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "LEXtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
LEXtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 6, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
LEX Ballot Drop Box
City
Unofficial results in the Lexington-Fayette County 2024 election
We’re sharing the unofficial results from three items on the ballot in Fayette County in Lexington
November 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson