Aquatic centers

• Castlewood Aquatic Center, 320 Parkview Ave.
• Southland Aquatic Center, 625 Hill-n-Dale Rd.
• Shilito Aquatic Center, 300 Reynolds Rd.
• Tates Creek Aquatic Center, 1400 Gainesway Dr.
• Woodland Aquatic Center, 190 Old Park Ave.
• Douglass Aquatic Center, 701 Howard St. | Note: Closed for refurbishment

Splash pads and spraygrounds

• Castlewood Park, 320 Parkview Ave. | Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Charles Young Park, 540 E. Third St. | Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd. | Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd. | Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Douglass Park, 701 Howard St. | Note: Closed for refurbishment

• Yappy Hour | Wednesday, June 26 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | Free | Bring your furry bestie to mingle with new four-legged friends while enjoying food trucks, music, frozen desserts, and cold drinks.
• “Ghostlight” | Wednesday, June 26-Thursday, June 27 | Times vary | Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., Lexington | $9.25-$11 | See the film that follows a melancholic man who finds community + purpose by participating in his local theater’s production, co-directed by Lexingtonian Alex Thompson.

• Say It Loud: Ascending | Thursday, June 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 251 W. 2nd St., Lexington | Free | Hear from young Black voices as they share their hopes and dreams of equity through the art of poetry + live music from Anonimuss Rose.

• “Next to Normal” | Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30 | Times vary | Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St., Lexington | $18-$25 | This rock musical tells the story of a family’s relationship to mental health challenges + how it brings them closer together.
• Shamarr Allen | Friday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15-$18 | Got the itch to hear jazz, hip-hop, rock, and funk all in one night? Look no further.

• Chevy Chase Street Fair | Saturday, June 29 | 4-10 p.m. | Chevy Chase, Euclid Avenue, Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Spend a day in the neighborhood by sipping beer + cocktails, snacking on street food, hearing live local music, while letting the kids burn off some energy.

• Berea Craft Festival | Friday, July 12-Sunday, July 14 | Times vary | Indian Fort Theater, Off I-75 Exits 76 & 77, Berea | $5-$6 | Explore 100+ artists, demonstrations, live music, food vendors, and more at this 43rd annual celebration — find event updates on the Facebook page.*

• Ánh Sáng Boutique, the sister shop of Creatures of Whim, is open. Located in the former Creatures Cauldron Cafe at 126 N. Broadway, shop for clothes, accessories, nifty gifties, and more Sunday-Monday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. + Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• If you’re still looking for Fourth of July weekend plans, look no further. Al’s Bar is hosting a block party on Saturday, July 6 featuring live music from local bands like Trevor’s Lightning Project and Wicked Peace, with food from Al’s Jr. Tickets are $20 and doors open at 4 p.m.

• The McAlister’s Deli located in Chevy Chase for over a decade will close on Friday, June 28. But don’t fret — the sandwich, salad, and spuds chain will take over the former Salsarita’s at 2380 Norman Ln., with a goal of opening on Friday, July 5. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• A study from financial technology company SmartAsset found that UK is among the “best overall valued schools” in Kentucky. Taking the average cost of scholarships + grants, overall tuition, student living costs, and student retention, UK was ranked No. 6 in the top 10, with Berea College coming out on top. (The Lane Report)

• The CBS Sports Classic college basketball doubleheader will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City Dec. 21. Catch the UK men’s basketball team take on Ohio State in the Big Apple on CBS, Paramount+, or snag tickets to see the showdown in person. (LEX 18)

• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Lexington needs volunteers. The organization is seeking community members to take its 30-hour training course to help support and advocate for children experiencing neglect or abuse. (WKYT)

• Need something to help keep your kids entertained this summer? We’ll let you in on a secret: Lexington Public Library is hosting a number of free, kid-friendly events this summer. Explore the full schedule, and escape the hot Kentucky sun with a trip to the library.*

• Just as master distillers uphold the heritage of their craft, successful investors maintain a steadfast commitment to proven investment principles. In both worlds, the fusion of heritage and innovation is key. Learn more about the parallels of these two industries with American Trust Wealth’s bourbon-infused guide to investing.*†