Bigfoot

• Larger-than-life footprints, recorded noises in the woods + documented interviews; read the eyewitness reports.
• Dive deeper: Charlie Raymond founded the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization after a scary encounter in the popular Red River Gorge.

Aliens

• Firemen chased a red UFO through Richmond.
• The Irvine police chief + a journalist, both respected community members, confirmed sightings of flying saucers.
• Theory: Could this Abandoned Army Depot be the root of Kentucky’s UFO troubles?
• Proof: Kentucky for Kentucky has the facts.

Ghosts

• Synopsis: A local artist experiences unexplained activity, leading him to dive deeper into the history of the Distillery District — uncovering a few ghostly tales in his research.

• Horse Country Tours | Mon., Oct. 31 - 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. 🐎*
• Trick-or-treating | Mon., Oct. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Various locations, Lexington | Free | Little ghouls and goblins will be out around Lexington tonight from 6-8 p.m — turn your porch lights off if you’re not participating.

• Secretariat | Tue., Nov. 1 | 5 + 7:40 p.m. | The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., Lexington | $6.50 | Watch the inspiring story of Secretariat, the 1973 triple crown-winning racehorse.

• Kentucky Bourbon Showcase | Wed., Nov. 2 - Fri., Nov. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Clerestory at Greyline, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | $50.00 | The Bourbon Showcase will present 20+ distilleries for bourbon tastings, amazing Kentucky food, and musical entertainment.

• UK vs. Kentucky State University | Thu., Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 West Vine Street, Lexington | $15.00 | The UK men’s basketball team is playing an exhibition match against the Kentucky State University Thorobreds.

• 67º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain

• The Lexington Legends baseball team has been sold to a couple from Nashville, Nathan and Keri Lyons — owners of Vintage South Development. The sale is inclusive of all assets relating to the team, including Wild Health Field. Details of their vision for the team are forthcoming. ⚾️
• Lexington-based ag-tech company AppHarvest officially opened a new 15-acre farm in Berea. The indoor farm will produce leafy greens. AppHarvest also has farms in Morehead, Richmond, and Somerset. 🥬 (WEKU)

• Laura Lou Pâtisserie, a bakery inside Greyline Station, announced it will be moving into a new location inside The Grove, 109 S. Upper St. It’s last day in operation at Greyline Station will be Sun., Nov. 6. 🧁

• The Parent-Teacher Store, located off Keithshire Way, announced it will be closing its brick-and-mortar storefront. The store will officially close at the end of December, but will remain open for online sales. ✏️ (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• One of Lexington’s civic artists in residency, Tony Gilmore, has finished up his year-long project. Tony + the Environmental Quality & Public Works department created a board game called “The Living City.” In the game, players must work together to maintain the city’s services while also working toward improving the quality of life for citizens. 🎲

• CivicLex is inviting citizens to try out “The Living City” board game for themselves. Head to West Sixth Brewery on Sun., Nov. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. to get a sneak peek of the game, meet the artist + snag a beverage.

• Local nonprofit Seedleaf is hosting a fundraising concert — Music for a Mission: Dolly Parton Tribute. Some of Lexington’s best musicians will be playing Dolly’s greatest hits on Fri., Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 174 N. Mill St. Tickets are free, but donations are requested. 🎶

• The UK football team lost to the University of Tennessee on Saturday evening — 44-6. The Cats are now 5-3 on the season + their next game will be against Missouri on Sat., Nov. 5 at 12 p.m. 🏈 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• UK’s Board of Trustees voted to move forward with plans to acquire King’s Daughters — an Ashland-based medical center. This strategic move aims to help provide rural Kentuckians with greater access to high-quality healthcare. (The Lane Report)

• Halloween, Samhain, and the eve of Día de los Muertos, which takes place from Tues., Nov. 1-Wed., Nov. 2. Whether you’re decorating for trick-or-treaters, preparing an ofrenda, or just going about business as usual, check out this Día de los Muertos event in Lexington, Kentucky. 🎃

• How does Scott’s Cheap Flights work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Scott’s will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $300+ round trip to Bermuda). 🌴*