Know before you go

Things to remember

• There will be no face painting this year. Come adorned with your own sugar skull painting or make your own mask with the onsite art projects.
• Glowsticks will be provided, but consider bringing your own flashlight as the sun is setting earlier. There will be no candles or open flames.
• Parking will be tricky since it’s in a residential neighborhood — consider parking in a nearby garage or lot, or even walking.

• AQUEOUS National Watercolor Exhibit, Headley Whitney Museum | Fri., Oct. 28 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Headley Whitney Museum, 4435 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington | $10.00 | Immerse yourself in the colorful, national juried watercolor exhibition “AQUEOUS” presented by the Kentucky Watercolor Society.
• Plants + Pints — Autumn Wreath Class | Fri., Oct. 28 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Old North Bar, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | $90.00 | Join Forage for another plants + pints event, this time using dried florals for your own custom wreath — one drink and all supplies are included.
• Back to the Library Booktacular Silent Auction | Fri., Oct. 28 - Sat., Oct. 29 | 12 a.m. | Central Library, 140 East Main St., Lexington | Bid on unique items like “Game of Thrones” scotch, a kid’s birthday party at the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, and more to support Lexington Public Library.*

• Free Paper Shredding Event | Sat., Oct. 29 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Waste Management, 1631 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington | Free | This bi-annual event allows Fayette County residents to bring up to five boxes or bags of material to be shredded at no cost thanks to Stericyle’s mobile shredding trucks.
• Spooktacular Brunch + Art Faire | Sat., Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Broomwagon Bikes + Cafe, 800 N. Limestone, Lexington | Free | A seasonal celebration featuring coffee, brunch, art, and live music — 10% off your cafe purchase if you come in costume.
• UK vs Auburn | Sat., Oct. 29 | 4 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum, 405 Rose Street, Lexington | $8.00 | Cheer on the Wildcats’ volleyball team as they host conference rival Auburn.
• Horse Country Tours | Sat., Oct. 29 - Mon., Nov. 7 | 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Locations vary, Addresses vary, Lexington | $25.00 - $75.00 | Stirrup your interest in the equine industry with a behind-the-scenes look at this organization of horse farms, equine clinics + attractions that share the stories of Kentucky’s Horse Country. 🐎*

• Women in Jazz | Sun., Oct. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Creaux, 310 W. Short Street, Lexington | $10.00 | Celebrate five years of Creaux with a special celebration of women in jazz featuring cAnde Girl— this event is also a fundraiser fo the music program at SCAPA.
• Sunmates Live | Sun., Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Lussi Brown Coffee Bar, 114 Church St., Lexington | Free | Try a seasonal boozy beverage (or mocktail) + jam out to the synth-pop sounds of The Sunmates.

• 69º | Partly cloudy | 5% chance of rain

• The Kentucky Castle recently made Condé Nast Traveler’s “9 Beautiful Castles You Can Visit in America” list. The magazine noted the “current grandeur” of the 110-acre estate + its proximity to world-class horse racing and The Bourbon Trail. Plan your staycation. 🏰

• The city has been awarded a $616,704 federal grant to further the work of the Barrier Free Re-Entry and Recovery Initiative (BFREE). BFREE aims to combat addiction through a set of programs for people in recovery to avoid recidivism or relapses. (City of Lexington)

• La Bonne Vie, a personal chef business led by Ruth Oesterman, announced it has merged with culinary experience kitchen Wild Thyme. Both will now be housed under the La Bonne Vie name. Clients + customers can expect cooking classes, parties, events, and personal chef services. Learn more. 🍽️

• To help kick off the Breeders’ Cup Festival, Bluegrass Greensource is hosting a free Lextran Bus Tour on Sun., Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Just meet at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden for your ticket to ride along the Town Branch Trail + learn about the historic Town Branch Creek. 🚌
• Tonight + Saturday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. are your last chances to experience Music on the Lawn at Shaker Village. While you’re there, book a hayride to explore the grounds and learn the history of the Shaker way of life. 🪕

• Kids ages 6-10 are invited to practice mindful movement with the BeWell in School at Wildfire Yoga. Sessions will be held Wednesdays in November (starting next Wed., Nov. 2) from 3:15 to 4 p.m. All proceeds will support the BeWell in School program — which teaches stress reduction + mindfulness in the classroom.

• Congratulations to Tori Herman who was named the Southeastern Conference Women’s Cross Country Scholar-Athlete of the Year — the first time for a Wildcat since 2014. Tori has maintained a 3.81 GPA + set a personal best in the 5K with a time of 16:29.2, the third-fastest in the SEC this season. (UK Athletics)
• Congratulations are also in order for the Transylvania women’s volleyball team who ended their season undefeated + as Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference regular season champions. The Pioneers will be the No. 1 seed as they host the HCAC tournament next week. 🏐 (TransySports)

• Did you know we want to share your Black Friday deals with our LEXtoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Fri., Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 16.

• Getting groceries delivered is great, but getting your favorite beer, wine, and liquor delivered is even better. With Drizly, you can order your go-to libations as well as mixers, party supplies, and snacks + they’ll be delivered to your door in under 60 minutes. Order now. 🥂*

• What’s the best way to celebrate National Breadstick day? (Hint: It’s free and delicious). Lexingtonians can get six free breadsticks by entering the code BREADSTICKS in the promo section of Fazoli’s app. Celebrate (for free) now through Nov. 1.*

• Real talk: You’re an adult, and it’s time to say goodbye to those sad, flat pillows and invest in bedding that supports your neck and back. Marlow designed a pillow specifically for side sleepers with customizable firmness, three angles to support your neck, and cooling technology — code 6AM saves you 10%, plus buy-more, save-more discounts up to 40%. ☁️ *

• The resurgence of downtown in the 2010s — thanks to new restaurants, bars + the repurposing of old buildings — took the area from “an afterthought” to “blooming.”
• Lexington is more recession-proof due to our largest employers being universities and hospitals.
• While the pandemic has been cited as the cause for many hits + closures, some business owners say in terms of people out doing things — numbers are better than in 2019.