Eat

• Where to find lunch for $10 or less
• 17 vegan and vegetarian eats
• 19 coffee shops
• 25 great brunch restaurants
• 30+ happy hours for the 21+ crowd

Shop

• Six farmers markets for fresh produce
• 34 dog-friendly businesses

Explore

• Eight hiking + nature trails
• 17 extraordinary parks

Play

• 15 murals unique to Lexington
• Five local sports teams you should know
• 10 one-of-a-kind museums around town

• Salsa Under the Stars | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles | $46 | Enjoy the summer breeze as you dance the night away and enjoy light bites + drinks.
• The 502s (Outdoor Show) | Friday, Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $30 | Come hear the tunes of this viral Florida-based “folk orchestra” indie band.
• Back to School Bash LEX | Friday, Aug. 25 | 4:30-9 p.m. | Pelo Beauty Collective Lexington, 800 Euclid Ave., Lexington | Free | Experts will be offering permanent jewelry, piercings, lip flips, and so much more.*

• Summer Fun Train Rides | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m. | Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles | $13-$20 | Explore the museum displays + model train exhibits before enjoying a ride through scenic horse country.
• Flights Between Fountains | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 1-7 p.m. | Triangle Park, 400 W. Main St., Lexington | $40 | Enjoy 10 samples of spirits + wines while taking in the sights of our lively downtown.
• Expansion Psychedelic Experience & Music Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 2 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $46 | Be transported to another dimension with live visual art and music from psych legends like Tobacco + others.
• Meet the NEIGHbors | Saturday, Aug. 26-Sunday, Aug. 27 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Horse Country, 321 Merino St., Lexington | Free | Join Horse Country for a free horse farm tour, where you’ll be able to meet famous stallions, peek behind the scenes at an equine medical clinic, and even meet sweet foals and yearlings.*

• Tahlsound | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Oleika Temple Great Lawn, 302 Southland Dr., Lexington | Free | Round out your weekend with live music from regional musicians, food + drink vendors, as well as DIY crafts in the Kid’s Corner.
• Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $108-$546 | Oh what a night it’ll be when you see the Jersey boy himself singing favorites like “Grease” and more.

• The Lexington Police Department has begun implementing Fūsus, a platform that provides the department with access to real-time intelligence. Using the software, officers can tap into public technology, such as traffic cameras and plate readers. Learn more.

• Lace up for the 2023 Bluegrass Autism Walk, taking place at Counter Clocks Field on Sunday, Sept. 10. Sign up to support The Autism Society of the Bluegrass, where you’ll be greeted with family-friendly entertainment, games, a silent auction, and the 2K walk.

• While the heat hasn’t gotten the memo, summer is winding down. There’s no better way to ring out the season than with Midway’s End-of-Summer Night Market. From 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, you can enjoy countless retail, food, and drink vendors, as well as live music at 158 Leestown Rd.

• The Living Arts & Sciences Center’s newest exhibit, “Living Connections,” is just days away from debuting. The interactive exhibit focuses on the link between humans and nature — aka biophilia. Head to 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m. for the ribbon cutting.

• ICYMI Kroger changed how customers gain free entry to its Ultimate Tailgating Experience (read: they made it easier than ever). Get the lowdown on the Kroger-hosted tailgating party, happening at every UK football game — and see just how easy it is to get in on free food, drinks, and more.*

• Pro tip: Peek into finance experts’ wallets and you’ll see this card. Where to start with the perks? This card is one of the best with 0% intro APR for over a year, up to 5% cash back, and no annual fee. Learn more.*

• In a previous newsletter, we told you about the Lexington Public Library’s newest exhibit “Undesign the Red Line.” Originally, we stated that the exhibit was now open. However, it will actually be available to the public on Friday, Sept. 22 and will run through Friday, Nov. 17.