For the lover of entertainment

• If Broadway musicals are their thing, look no further than the Lexington Theatre Company’s 2024 lineup, which includes “Concert with the Stars” + “Fiddler on the Roof.”
• From comedians to country crooners, choose a concert or show to fit any vibe with our guide to live music venues.

For the adventurer

• Spoil your outdoorsy friends with some time in nature to soak in some fresh air. If you’re heading out to Red River Gorge, make it extra special with a glamping + spa experience with The Hive at High Rock.
• Keep it indoors by checking out our guide to date night ideas, which features 19 fun experiences for the thrill seeker in your life.

For the foodie

• Food is love. From brunch and pizza to sushi and newly opened restaurants, treat your loved ones (and yourself) to our delicious culinary scene.
• If you want to take food matters into your own hands, try a cooking class with La Bonne Vie or pasta-making class with Pasta Garage.

For the sports fanatic

• There’s something for everyone in Lexington’s sports scene. Hit a home run with the baseball fans in your life with a ticket pack to see the Counter Clocks.
• Don’t miss being a part of history by securing your spot at Lexington Sporting Club’s inaugural season in their new $82 million stadium.

• Planetarium Show: Seasonal Stargazing | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 2 p.m. | Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | $5 | Learn about the cosmic bodies that will be observable in our sky as we change seasons from Fall to Winter.
• Hank the Horse Visits the Library | Wednesday, Dec. 21 | 2-3 p.m. | Woodford County Library Main Branch, 115 N. Main St., Versailles | Free | Stop by to see Hank, the Tennessee Walking horse, ring bells, do tricks, and listen to a holiday horse tale.

• Holiday Lights at the Distillery | Now through Sunday, Jan. 1 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort | Free | Illuminate your holiday spirit by driving through a special route of colorful light displays.

• The Nightmare Before Christmas | Friday, Dec. 23 | 3:30 p.m. | The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., Lexington | $6.50 | Follow along on the adventures of Jack Skellington as he kidnaps Santa Clause in a special showing of this holiday classic.

• 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 6 p.m. | Boogie Knight’s, 217 W. Main St., Danville | Free | Celebrate all things holiday with Christmas movies and music — wear an ugly Christmas sweater and you just might get a gift.

• 48º | Mostly sunny | 6% chance of rain
• This holiday weekend is expected to be among Lexington’s top 10 coldest with wind chills expected to be 15 to 25 below zero on Friday and Saturday. Be sure to check this list of resources to help prepare for the extreme cold. ❄️ (LEX18)

• Lexington will receive $15.8 million from Kentucky’s Health at Home Eviction Relief Fund. The money will support local renters, landlords, and homeowners who lost jobs or income during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read about the requirements for relief. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Former North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary, the top-ranked QB in the transfer portal, has committed to the UK Wildcats. While we won’t see Leary at Kroger Field until next year, fans can expect backup QBs Kaiya Sheron and Destin Wade to make appearances at the Music City Bowl game on New Year’s Eve. 🏈 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• The Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop season is officially over but next year you can expect big changes. Joseph and Shannon Hillenmeyer are moving the Lexington tradition “home to the farm,” out near Bryan Station Road. It will feature the staples like trees and wreaths, with a live manger and the shop’s original 71-year-old sleigh. 🎄

• Martine’s Pastries, 400 E. Third St., announced it has turned its upstairs into an art gallery. Curated by artist Sylvia Cerel-Suhl, the space is filled with traditional works such as wood carvings + paintings from Central Kentucky artists. Enjoy your delicious French pastries with a side of local art, which also happens to be for sale. 🖼️

• There’s no place like home for the holidays… and we have proof. Lexington ranked No. 71 on WalletHub’s “2022’s Best Cities for Christmas” based on criteria like shopping options, events, and the community’s generosity. (WalletHub)

• Looking for a booze-free but bubbly beverage to serve this holiday season? Thrive Brew kombucha is hosting a “Clear the Fridge,” buy one, get one free sale today from 4-7 p.m. Stop by 810 N. Limestone to fill your fridge (or someone else’s) with four-packs, 12-packs, and more.

• 550,000+. The number of women who love The GIST, the sports newsletter with a much needed female perspective and equal coverage of women’s and men’s sports. Buh-bye, male-dominated sports media.*

• Don’t stress over finding last-minute gifts. Make gifting easy by selecting a gift card to our LEXtoday shop, Six & Main. From candles to clothes, there’s something for everyone. Purchase a gift card today. 🎁

• ICYMI, Allure released its 2022 Best of Beauty Awards. Some of our favorite products made the cut, including Caudalie’s Premier Cru The Cream, R+Co’s revolutionary dry shampoo, and this cruelty free eyebrow conditioner with 2,500+ five-star reviews. We’re also adding this brightening under-eye cream to our cart.*

• Yule (begins Dec. 21, today), an ancient Germanic solstice festival. Celebrants mark the shortest day of the year and balance between light and dark.
• Hanukkah (ongoing), the Jewish Festival of Lights which began the evening of Sunday, Dec. 18 and ends on Monday, Dec. 26.
• Christmas (Dec. 25), a cultural and religious festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ – which, if you’ve put off gift shopping until now, there’s still time.
• Kwanzaa (Dec. 26), a week of African American and pan-African celebration culminating in Karamu on Saturday, Dec. 31.
• Lunar Bodhi Day (Dec. 30), celebrating the Buddha’s enlightenment through acts of kindness. “Secular” Bodhi Day was celebrated on Dec. 8.