• If you haven’t already, get your tickets. Prices vary per day, ranging from $7 to $150.
• Remember: There’s no racing on Mondays or Tuesdays, but you can see take a Morning Works Tour or eat at The Track Kitchen. Watch what the pros told us to order.

The setup

• Set the scene with equestrian accents from Syers Browning. Think: ice buckets, decorative napkins, and julep cups.
• Stirrup and snaffle servewear paired with horse and jockey placemats + tumblers from Pomegranate are a winning bet.

The sips + snacks

• You can’t go wrong with the wine, meat, and cheese selections from Jefferson Street staple Wine + Market. It even has already-crafted house platters you can take to-go.
• If you’re looking for something a little heavier, try your hand at one of the recipes from our tailgate snacks from local chefs piece. Or check out Feed + Supply’s Bake at Home options like Sheperd’s Pie and Macaroni and Cheese.
• Elevate your cocktail-making game with local mixes from Gents Original, or keep it simple with an ice cold Ale-8.

• Outside the Spotlight/Event 222: Chris Corsano | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Institute 193, 215 N. Limestone, Lexington | Free | WRFL 88.1FM presents an evening with Chris Corsano: a solo drummer whose sound blends free jazz, avant-rock, and experimental music.

• Carl Meyers Fall Fashion Show | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lexington Country Club, 2550 Paris Pike, Lexington | $75 | Get Keeneland ready with the polished, casual, and formal attire styles of designer Iris Setlakwe.
• Nick Carter Live | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Concert Hall, 405 Rose St., Lexington | $50-$90 | The Backstreet Boy will share new sounds + boy band throwbacks as he kicks off his “Who I Am Tour.”

• Fall Break Open House | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Centered Holistic Health & Lexington Salt Cave, 309 N. Ashland Ave., Ste. 180, Lexington | Free | Enjoy special prices on unique offerings like Reiki in the salt cave, yoga, massage demos + more.

• Seed to Feed at Old Friends | Friday, Oct. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Old Friends, 1841 Paynes Depot Rd., Georgetown | $115.06 | Enjoy live music + a four-course plated dinner in support of this nonprofit horse rescue.
• Spooky Season at Shaker Village | Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$15 | Don’t miss the spookiest time of year at Shaker Village, with fun, family-friendly events like Spirit Strolls, hay wagon rides, and Trick-or-Treat.*

• Last week, the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council announced a request for proposals for a new city hall. Vice Mayor Dan Wu said they are not done with the idea of renovating the current space, but don’t want to focus on just one site. (WEKU)

• Registration is open for the Blue Grass Trust’s 2023 Hopemont Lecture, which will be held next Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Preservation as Community, Preservation as Justice” and will be led by Kentucky native Brent Leggs, Senior Vice President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

• Join the UK School of Art and Visual Studies for a Plein Air Landscape Painting event at the Arboretum next Friday, Oct. 13 from 3 to 5:15 p.m. As part of Tree Week, the afternoon will host artists painting nature, while immersing themselves in nature. We’ll have more Tree Week details later this week.

• The 12th annual PRHBTN exhibit is returning to the Lexington Art league on Friday, Oct. 20. Head to the Loudoun House between 6 and 10 p.m. for the opening reception showcasing the works of 130+ artists. Bonus: There’s an after party at Al’s Bar starting at 9 p.m.

• If you have hopes of being a night creature crawling through the streets of downtown — keep reading. Rehearsals for the annual Thriller Parade kicked off this week for new + returning dancers. Those interested must attend at least one lesson and one rehearsal. See the schedule.

• EKU was named on the U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges list. Our neighboring university was recognized for these categories: Nursing, National Universities, Top Public Schools, and Top Performers on Social Mobility. (Lane Report)

• What does a personal financial experience look like at Gratz Park Private Wealth? Their experienced advisors take the time to understand who you are and your vision for the future. There’s never a bad time to begin your financial journey so why wait to start reaching your goals?*

• Facing a sports-related injury? UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine offers expert Sports Medicine care to residents in our community. Pro tip: If you’re injured and need to be seen without an appointment, UK HealthCare-Georgetown’s walk-in clinic offers treatment Monday-Friday from 7:30-8 a.m. and on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3–3:30 p.m.*

• Make this fall a season of personal growth and warmth. Nearly 5 million people get professional online therapy with BetterHelp — try it for 25% off today.*

• View the map to locate all 12 trees.
• Download your booklet.
• A sign at each site will pose a question — write your answer in the tree’s corresponding box on your booklet.

• Visit eight trees to receive a tree-themed enamel pin + one entry into the grand prize raffle.
• Visit all 12 trees to receive the enamel pin + three entries into the raffle.