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Play
13 museums in Lexington
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Lexington have it all.
October 18, 2024 01:18 PM
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Staff
Knights in armor battling in a field as crews hold cameras and mics.
Entertainment
FilmLEX introduced to bring more entertainment projects to Lexington
The initiative offers financial incentives to encourage production studios to use Lexington and its talent pool for projects.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A rack of sweaters for sale at Vintage Therapy.
Weather
Sweater weather has arrived in Lexington
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Events
Halloween happenings in Lexington
From dance parties to the Thriller Parade + plenty of pumpkin opportunities, there’s no shortage of freaky Halloween fun in Lexington this month.
October 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A cheese board with grapes, olives, cheese, nuts, honey, and crackers.
Live
Meet your new favorite Lexington restaurants
Dining in Lexington is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 15, 2024
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Staff
Aerial shot of the river at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary with trees with multiple shades of leaves.
Weather
When to expect peak fall foliage in Lexington
October is going to be a colorful month in Fayette County, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Art by Nature exhibit in Lexington, KY
Sponsored
You’re invited to celebrate the natural beauty of Fayette County
Here’s the scoop on the Art by Nature program, including this year’s theme.
Sponsored by
A blue flag with the "250Lex" logo outlines in green and red.
Events
250Lex: Lexington’s plan to celebrate its 250th birthday
250Lex will kick off with a New Years Eve party and host more themed events throughout the year to highlight different aspects of local culture.
October 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
a gif of fall happenings at Poppy & Pomelo
Sponsored
Don’t miss out on Poppy & Pomelo’s frighteningly fun fall happenings
The store + candle bar has a jam-packed fall event lineup.
Sponsored by
An electric wheelchair with conveyor-belt style wheels designed to be used in all terrains.
Parks and Recreation
Lexington Parks & Recreation will debut its Action Trackchair
The mobility device will debut in spring 2025 at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and make unpaved and natural trails more accessible.
October 8, 2024
Campus
Culture
A sea of blue: UK homecoming festivities take over Lexington this week
Get ready for a sea of blue on campus as UK homecoming week hosts dozens of events for current and former students to enjoy.
October 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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People playing on a pickleball court in a venue that features multiple pickleball courts.
Sports
Take a peek inside the new Pickleball Paddock in Lexington
October 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Five kids standing with their arms around each other and holding rugby gear.
Sports
Meet the Lexington Saints: our new (and only) youth rugby team
If the USA Rugby team stole your heart, now your kiddos have the opportunity to learn how to play the sport locally.
October 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Cars traveling down West High Street in Lexington.
Airports and Transportation
Lexington’s Urban County Council will host is inaugural transportation expo
Organized by the Public Input Subcommittee, this effort aims to collect feedback from locals and help them connect with transit professionals.
October 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
a photo of the skyline
City
Lexington receives a $750,000 grant to improve urban development
Lexington is one of 10 US cities selected by Reimagining the Civic Commons for funding to enhance policies surrounding public spaces.
October 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A crowd of people standing and cheering on a horse race at Keeneland in Lexington, KY
City
By the numbers: $1.6+ billion economic impact of Keeneland
See how the Thoroughbred sales, race season, special events, and more add up to a major financial contributor to the Lexington economy.
October 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
LEX Fayette County Public Schools District Office
Education
FCPS receives $15 million federal grant to expand academic opportunities to students
The historic grant will be used to create new pathways of study in the arts and leadership fields for students at three local schools.
October 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A shaded path surrounded by trees and low-lying plants
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate local trees during Lexington Tree Week
The seventh annual tree week is returning with a ton of fun, educational events around town.
October 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Two people hike along one of the Red River Gorge's many trails.
Play
Hiking and nature walk guide for Lexington
These 10 hiking trails cater to all skill levels in and around town.
October 8, 2024
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Staff
A city area flooded with water coming up to the roof tops.
City
Local businesses helping to support hurricane relief efforts
As nearby states are assessing damage done by Hurricane Helene, local businesses and organizations are hosting drives + donating a portion of sales to support relief efforts.
October 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A tailgate set up with glasses, trays of bitesized snacks + bourbon
Small Business
A picture perfect local tailgate at Keeneland
Win the best tailgate, place your bets, and show off your hosting skills.
October 3, 2024
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Molly Thompson