• Bluegrass Creative Market: Fall Edition | Saturday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lexington Green, Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Shop lakeside at this market featuring 50 vendors selling handcrafted, Kentucky-made goods
• 2024 Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Pleasant Hill | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Take a candlelit stroll and listen to true tales about the historic site that are sure to send a tingle down your spine.
• Southland Street Fair | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 12-9 p.m. | Southland Drive, Lexington | Free | This family-friendly festival will feature food, drink, and craft vendors, as well as music from up-and-coming local artists.
• Viva Mexico Festival | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 2-11 p.m. | Masterson Station Park | Free | Immerse yourself into Mexican culture + heritage with live music, cuisine, vendors, and family-friendly activities.

• Greenway & Trails Public Forum | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Lexington Senior Center | Free | Provide input and insight as Lexington works to create a plan that can connect our parks, trails, and green spaces.
• Burgers and Beats | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater, Lexington | $0+ | Support Glean Kentucky’s goals with a family-friendly event featuring live music from The Bent Penny Band Revival, food trucks, drinks, and more.
• Cheesecake and Wine Pairing Course | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6-7 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | $41.95 | Engage your senses as you taste and appreciate the complementary flavor profiles of cheesecakes and wines
• Lexington African American Sports Hall Of Fame Gala 2024 | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Central Bank Center | $90+ | Honor and recognize impactful African American athletes in the community with an awards gala, live entertainment, and camaraderie.

1. Have your pup take this quick quiz (or take it for them — we don’t mind)
2. Receive expert recs for recipes + portions
3. Get meals delivered to your door (and rekindle relationship with mailman)
4. Eat, zoomie, repeat. Welcome to mealtime with Ollie.

• Fore. Sand Trap, a new golf simulator bar, is now open on Regency Road. The space features a full-service bar, three golf simulators, a putting green, and will eventually host leagues + events. See it for yourself weekdays, 4-10 p.m. + weekends, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

• The falling leaves means the changing of seasons — and menus. Tuk Tuk Snack Shop’s fall menu will launch on Tuesday, Sept. 24, offering cozy meals like biscuits and gravy with your choice of jackfruit or fried chicken, a comforting meatloaf, and a fried chicken salad with coconut ranch.

• Imagine a week without driving. That’s what a new initiative is encouraging Lexingtonians to do Monday, Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct. 6. The Week Without Driving aims to help people understand the obstacles non-drivers face every day. Learn more about how you can participate.

• After announcing plans for a physical location back in May, Sweetgrass Granola will officially open on North Limestone on Friday, Sept. 27. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• We have some really cool brews. Tapster, the self-pour tasting room, is opening a location in The Square, across from Triangle Park. The space will offer bourbon, craft beer, wine, and cocktails, as well as host social events like trivia and karaoke. An opening date is TBA.

• Got some pipes you’re looking to show off? Lexington SC is inviting singers to audition to sing the National Anthem for the remainder of the season. Email your video.

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