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Holiday-themed Markets in Lexington, Kentucky
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There are a ton of fun ways you can shop small this holiday season. | Photos courtesy of the Holly Day Market
The annual Holly Day Market is taking place this weekend at the Central Bank Center downtown from Fri., Nov. 11 to Sun., Nov. 13.

Hundreds of local + regional vendors will be on-site selling jewelry, clothes, holiday decorations, and so much more.

Check out the details: 👇

Junior League of Lexington’s Holly Day Market | Fri.-Sun., Nov. 11-13 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St. | $10 | A portion of proceeds help fund the Lexington Junior League and the local nonprofits it supports.

And because Lexington is... well, awesome — there are a ton of other holiday markets happening throughout the season that we wanted to put on your radar.

Stay merry + bright by shopping small at these four other holiday events around town.

Holiday Maker’s Market | Sun., Nov. 20 | 2-6 | p.m. Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Ct. | Price of purchase | Local beer + artists collide at this brewery’s annual market.

Transylvania University Makers Market | Campus Center, 300 N. Broadway | Fri., Dec. 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Enjoy Transy’s inaugural holiday market. The university’s Center for Entrepreneurship is encouraging local makers to turn their hobbies into a business — offering free marketing + communication advice to vendors. Apply here.

Crafted Social Winter Market | Fri., Dec. 9-Sat., Dec. 10 | Fri., 5-9 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Historic Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. | Price of purchase | This market brings together Kentucky’s best traditional + contemporary artists. Shop for classic crafts or showstopping centerpieces while you sip on local beverages from West Sixth Brewery and The Breeze Wine Bar.

Christmas Market | Sat., Dec. 3-Sun., Dec. 4 | Sat., 12-7 p.m. and Sun., 12-5 p.m. | Wildside Winery, 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles | $10 per car | Shop small while sipping on local wine. This market also features live music and photos with Santa.
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Thursday, Nov. 10
  • Jazz at the Library | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Enjoy free, live jazz music on the second Thursday of every month.
  • SCAPA Presents Disney’s Descendants: The Musical | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $16 | This brand-new musical is based on the popular Disney Channel original movie + features songs and performances from the film.
Friday, Nov. 11
  • UPCYCLE: The Art Gallery | Friday, Nov. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Luigart Gallery, 110 Luigart Ct., Lexington | Free | Local artists and creatives will be displaying works of upcycled art created from everyday objects.
  • Kelsey Waldon | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15 | This Kentuckian singer/songwriter is touring in support of her brand new album, “No Regular Dog.”
  • UK vs. Duquesne | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | RUPP Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $22 | Watch the UK men’s team try to improve their record to 2-0 as they take on Duquesne at Rupp.
  • UK vs. Morehead State | Friday, Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum, 201 Ave. of Champions, Lexington | $10 | This local rivalry will feature the women’s basketball team taking on the Eagles on their home court.
Saturday, Nov. 12
  • The Dolly Disco | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | Burl Live Music, 375 Thompson Rd, Lexington | $18 | Party down with Dolly Parton’s greatest hits at this country music disco.
  • Lexington Veterans Festival | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | Free | This family-friendly event will feature food trucks, music, recruiters, and more.
Sunday, Nov. 13
  • Boney James | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short St., Lexington | $50 | This Grammy-nominated saxophonist will be bringing his smooth sounds to Lexington’s historic downtown Opera House.
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Cozy patios

Winter weather patios in Lexington, Kentucky
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Local businesses are prepping for cooler temperatures. | Photos courtesy of El Cid and Jason Elsea
In case you missed it, the temperature is going to drop significantly this weekend — we’re talkin’ lows in the high 20s.

Hence we noticed a few local spots setting up shop to prepare for winter patio season.

El Cid, a popular Mexican restaurant, posted this photo + teased that reservations will soon be available for private, heated igloos.

Additionally, Mirror Twin, a local brewery, shared a drone video of two large heated tents that it recently installed.

That got us thinking, what spots do you know of that have warm, heated patios for winter? Let us know. We’ll keep a running list to keep all of our readers updated.

After all, ain’t no party like a patio party.
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