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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 10, 2026 09:00 PM
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Alexis Baker
People dressed in traditional clothing from different Asian countries.
Culture
Get HAAPI this Asian American + Pacific Islander Heritage Month
LEX Get HAAPI is spending the entire month of May celebrating, honoring, and educating Lexington about local AAPI communities.
May 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A group of people sitting in lawn chairs at a concert.
Play
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
A rooftop bar with people mingling with drinks and cafe lights with views of downtown Lexington
Culture
5 rooftop bars + restaurants in Lexington
Sometimes, it helps to get some perspective.
April 8, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A pizza with pepperoni and basil with a woodfired curst on a white paper plate.
Food
Vote in LEXtoday’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in Lexington? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 1, 2024
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Brianna Williams
The facade of the building with red brick and a round-shaped awning that will house The Melroy, a new dining club.
Development
Meet the private dining club coming to North Broadway
The Melroy aims to open at 144 N. Broadway this summer.
February 20, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A group of five friends in green wigs posing for a photo behind a Shamrock Shuffle frame.
Sponsored
Feel the luck of the Irish with this St. Patrick’s Day challenge
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A GIF featuring images of the interior and exterior of the Heaven Hill Distillery, an interactive exhibit, and bottles of bourbon.
Sponsored
Step back into history at The Five Brothers Bar
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A person holding a blown up globe in front of a group of people.
Events
Everything is Science returns next week, and should be a treat for the senses
See the lineup of activities for this annual interactive city-wide science festival
February 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A truck pulling the Mobile Market.
Development
The great grocery store influx
We’re rounding up the new grocery stores making plans to open in Lexington in the coming years.
February 12, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A pizza sitting on plate topped with spinach and artichokes
Food
Take a slice out of Lexington Pizza Week
Here’s everything you knead to know about this year’s pizzas.
February 12, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Maysville, KY mural behind train tracks
Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak from Lexington
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
June 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Two plates featuring avocado toast with lettuce + paprika with a coffee mug and orange juice from Beau's Cafe.
Live
Lexington’s best gluten-free restaurants
No matter why you’re avoiding it, you can find gluten-free restaurants throughout the Horse Capital of the World.
June 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Mayor Linda Gorton standing in front of a podium speaking
City
Council approves Mayor Gorton’s budget for fiscal year 2026
The approved budget includes a $300 million investment in public safety, as well as significant investments in city infrastructure.
June 17, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The Tates Creek Community Center, a one story brick building with a green roof. On top of the roof are several large, dark solar panels.
City
Lexington to go net zero by 2050
Lexington has just 25 years to achieve net zero emissions by avoiding the use of oil and plastic products and focusing on renewable energy.
June 12, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Two people clinking glasses of bourbon together.
The history of National Bourbon Day
Grab a glass and some ice — this is a good story.
June 12, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A full moon rising over the Natural Bridge State Resort Park.
Tats, Tunes, and Intention Setting: 3 ways to celebrate Friday the 13th
Break a mirror, walk under a ladder, and pet that black cat, because we’ve got three charming ways to witness Friday the 13th — good luck only.
June 10, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The Explorium's Healthy Me gallery with a massive model of a mouth.
Free Cutural Pass keeps kids engaged all summer long
Prevent your student’s summer slump with everything from live music to art classes, thanks to the free Cultural Pass from LexArts.
June 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A packed audience at the Kenwick Table look on as a speaker stands at the microphone reading from a piece of paper.
Arts
Share your spirit at LEX’s 5 best open mics
From musical Mondays to teens trying trochees, these open mics will have you signing up for more in the Horse Capital of the World.
June 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
1775 Mooreland Hot Homes Lakewood Great Room Book Case Bookshelves
Real Estate
Hot Homes: This Lakewood estate says “let’s play”
Fresh on the market, this house combines elegance, comfort, and a sense of fun into one lucky Lakewood, Lexington home.
June 2, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Six pot-bellied pigs race on a turf track at the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington, KY.
Festivals
3 must-dos for the Bluegrass Fair
Whether you’re looking for food that’s fried, an extreme ride, or something you’ve never tried — this is your guide.
June 2, 2025
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Brent Schanding