Mondays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• StoryWalk — Hear local folklore while you take a stroll.
• The Adaptation Game — Meet and learn about creatures found in our parks.
• Tree Huggers — Identify trees via their bark + leaves.

Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Geocaching – Learn about Lexington’s geology + improve your navigation skills.
• Prism Pal – Make your own spectroscopes to solve the mystery behind rainbows.
• Solar Snacks – Use the power of the sun to cook up a treat in a solar oven.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Bug Friends & Foes – Learn about pollinators and pests + create a home for these beneficial bugs.
• Seed Savvy – Follow the journey of tiny seeds + collect your own.
• Wormy Wednesdays – Turn food scraps into nutrient-rich soil thanks to our wiggly earth-loving friends.

Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Earthbenders – Create your own pottery from ordinary dirt.
• Plant Palette – Explore the art all around you from the colors found in nature.
• Trash to Treasure – Reduce, reuse, and upcycle by breathing new life into discarded items.

Saturday, 2-3 p.m.

• It’s A Grand Night for Singing! | Friday, June 9-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 405 Rose St., Lexington | $20-$65 | See the UK Opera Theatre perform this Emmy Award-winning singalong spectacular featuring the best of Broadway.
• Golden Hour with The Jenkins Twins | Friday, June 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | Free | Sip on your choice of a $5 sangria, wine, or cocktail while soaking in the sunset with live tunes.

• Pace in the Parks | Saturday, June 10 | 9-10 a.m. | Dogwood Park, 2393 Dogwood Trace Blvd., Lexington | Free | Join Parks & Rec staff for a morning of movement + community building with route suggestions for all levels of runners.
• Southland Street Fair | Saturday, June 10 | 3-8 p.m. | Southland Drive & Rosemont Garden, 455 Southland Dr., Lexington | Free | Take in the sights + scents of this family-friendly fair featuring plenty of food, drinks, live music, vendors, and more.

• Yoga To Be Kitten Me | Sunday, June 11 | 1-2 p.m. | Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Ct., Lexington | $35 | Enjoy this slow flow class + show off your best cat pose while surrounded by adorable kittens.
• Pottery Class with Sinclaire Marie | Sunday, Jun. 11 | 3-4:30 p.m. | The Void Sake Co., 949 National Ave. Ste. 190, Lexington | $35 | Receive step-by-step instructions on how to use the pinching method to create a hand-made mug from a ball of clay.

• After 30+ years at 4053 Tates Creek Centre Dr., Ramsey’s announced it will be closing that location. The last day to dine in will be Thursday, June 22. Fret not — the new location, which will feature a drive-thru for takeout, is coming to 2751 Leestown Rd. soon. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• The Human Bean announced it will be opening a second location — 2644 Richmond Rd. — in July. In the meantime, you can head to the drive-thru coffee chain’s original location at 1946 Harrodsburg Rd. to sip on its menu offerings like smoothies, teas, and lattes.

• $6.2 million. That’s how much the city, Veterans Affairs, and donors are spending on a transitional and veterans housing addition to The Hope Center. Ground was broken this week, and once completed in summer 2024, the addition will offer 72 new beds for those experiencing homelessness. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• A Cup of Common Wealth (ACOCW) is extending its hours. The downtown coffee location at 105 Eastern Ave. will now be open until 5 p.m. every day. Speaking of ACOCW, they are turning 10 years old in July. Do you have a favorite memory or story? Spill the tea.

• Already missing that music festival feeling? Then head to the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend for the 2023 Spirit in the Bluegrass Music Fest. The lineup features musicians with local ties to newcomers ready to showcase their talents. Shows begin at 1 p.m. today and Saturday.

• Congratulations to Lexington native Colton Ryan who has been nominated for a Tony Award for his role on Broadway’s “New York, New York.” Tune into WKYT this Sunday at 8 p.m. to see if Colton takes home the title of “Best Leading Actor in a Musical.” (WKYT)

• Congratulations to Germaine D., winner of our Indianapolis Summer Getaway Giveaway, in partnership with Visit Indy.*

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