Editors’ picks

• Aayat’s pick | Creatures of Whim | Choose from unique crystals, a variety of incense, or handmade bath + body supplies and get 30% off everything at this downtown metaphysical store.
• Molly’s pick | Peplum Boutique | This Chevy Chase clothing + accessories boutique is celebrating with 25% off all full-priced items.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

Local favorites

• Babaloo Jewelry | This Indigenous-owned brand is based in Lexington and creates artisan jewelry perfect for the most stylish folks on your list.
• Wixology | Local candles make great gifts, especially when they’re sustainably sourced. We love the bourbon-based scents.
• M+H Beads | Gift casual, small-batch jewelry from this locally-based brand. Plus, a portion of proceeds goes to a local medical clinic providing free services — so the gift just keeps on giving.

Popular gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• Thanksgiving Day Buffet | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. | Lexington Griffin Gate Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington | $55 | Take the family out for a Thanksgiving buffet featuring a harvest salad bar, turkey, sweet potato casserole, and mashed potatoes — reservations are encouraged.

• Studio Players presents: “A Visit from Scarface” | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Carriage House Theatre, 154 W. Bell Ct., Lexington | $18.53-$27.78 | See this hilarious play that tells the story of gangsters, prohibition, and 1930s Hollywood.

• Winterfest Kick Off | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 11 a.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local vendors, meeting Santa, then hitting the rink for indoor ice skating.

• Pictures with Santa | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 1-4 p.m. | Bank of Lexington, 6409 Polo Club Ln., Lexington | Free | Find out if the kids were really naughty or nice by meeting + taking pictures with Santa — goodie bags and refreshments will be served.

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at LEXtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• Congratulations to VisitLEX for earning 13 awards at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association conference. In addition to campaign specific honors, VisitLEX President Mary Quinn Ramer was named the recipient of the Mangeot-Oaken Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor given to individuals by the organization.

• DanceBlue’s Cuts for the Clinic is returning this year. If the November $40,000 fundraising goal is met, DanceBlue Clinic employees + members will gather on Wednesday, Nov. 29 for a head shaving event to support children in chemotherapy at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital’s Hematology/Oncology Clinic. (UKNOW)

• Live Papp-ily ever after by celebrating Chevy Chase Inn’s 90th anniversary tomorrow. Starting at 2 p.m., the crew at Lexington’s oldest bar will serve up pours + shots of various Pappy Van Winkle bourbons at cost, including Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year + Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year. (Lexington Herald-Leader)