Activities for older adults in Lexington | Clock in to our guide featuring 10+ ways for retired Lexingtonians to make the most of everything the city has to offer.
Haunted houses in Lexington | In the mood for a scare? Check out these houses that would make the perfect setting for a horror movie — some even have alleged real-life ghost sightings.
Which of these annual Halloween happenings is your favorite?
Lexingtonians have so much love for local Halloween events it’s scary, so it’s hard to pick a favorite. We asked you anyways, and many LEXtoday readers made the grave decision:
Thriller Parade — 43.4%
PumpkinMania — 34.2%
Jack-o-Lantern Trail — 27.6%
Other — 9.2%
The good news: We still have many events coming to the city. Use the button below to explore them before they vanish.
Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Bethesda Tabernacle Church | Free | Travel car-to-car to get candy and enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, and seasonal treats.
Jack-o-lantern Trail | Saturday, Oct. 26-Monday, Oct. 28 | 6:30-10 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park | $6 | Walk the half-mile trail illuminated by hundreds of glowing creations, then relax by the campfire with s’mores.
Hallowhinny | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park | $12+ | Celebrate Halloween with the horses and enjoy shows, trolley rides, trick-or-treating, and horse meet-and-greets.
Tunes in the Vines | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Equus Run Vineyards, Midway | Free | Join rock and blues act The Mojo Tones for the vineyard’s final live music show of the season.
Plan Ahead
Friends Book Cellar Book Sale | Monday, Oct. 28-Saturday, Nov. 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Support the Lexington Public Library system by shopping 50,000+ used books, CDs, and DVDs.
West Sixth Fright Night: A Haunted Brewery Trail | Thursday, Oct. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | West Sixth Brewing | $17+ | Take a ~15-minute tour of the brewery with a scary spin and beer samples, plus score a glow-in-the-dark pint and a beer ticket for the taproom.
“TINA - The Tina Turner Musical” | Friday, Nov. 1-Sunday, Nov. 3 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $49.50+ | This play, set to Tina Turner’s hits, is simply the best way to pay homage to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Early voting for the 2024 General Election begins this week and is an option for any registered voter. If you’d like to cast your ballot early, visit any public library in Fayette County Thursday, Oct. 31-Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Community
If you have Christmas on your mind — and in your yard — you can help Lexington Parks and Recreation find this year’s Christmas tree to be displayed in Triangle Park. If you think you have the perfect evergreen to donate, contact the department to see if it fits the requirements.
Arts
Keep your eyes peeled for a new addition along the Town Branch Trail in the Distillery District. Kiptoo Tarus’s “2020 Blues” sculpture has moved to a new home on Manchester Street. See it for yourself across the road from the Pepper Distillery Warehouse.
Real Estate
How does a 3 BD, 2 BA ranch-style home in Hamburg sound? This newly listed house includes a vaulted ceiling, subway-tiled fireplace, and a tiled breakfast bar. Take a peek insideand outside via the covered patio.
Open
Dingbats Pizzeria is officially open in the former Jefferson Street Coffee spot, down the street from County Club. 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.
Number
$2.80. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Lexington right now. Read more about the cost of living in the Horse Capital of the World, including the median household income and the average cost of healthcare and groceries.
Weather
Is it finally starting to feel cool in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Lexington this season. Check out our fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
City Guide
City Guide
🏛️ Discover Lexington’s museums
Check the 21c Lexington calendar to explore events at the museum. | Photo by @asiseetheworld
Museums are the cultural hubs of Lexington. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about LEX or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 13 museums to visit in our city.
Arts
21c Museum Hotel, 167 W. Main St. | Free
Stay the night at this boutique hotel or stop by for dinner and a self-guided tour. Upon entry, you’ll be greeted with 7,000 sqft of exhibits from different mediums, including photography, paintings, and sculptures.
University of Kentucky Art Museum, 405 Rose St. | Free
There’s no shortage of exhibits at this on-campus museum with over 5,000 objects to explore.
Science
The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. | $0-$8
This living, breathing museum features rotating exhibits in the Marksbury Discovery Room, art galleries, opportunities to meet animals, and the city’s only public planetarium.
Aviation Museum of Kentucky, 4029 Airport Rd. | $0-$12
Kids will love exploring historic aircraft, including a recreation of a Wright Brothers-inspired plane and a WACO Biplane.
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Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania is taking place this weekend, and while some of the events have passed, there are still things to do. The PumpkinMania Festival is tomorrow, though carving reservations may have sold out. You can still explore the 500+ creations, tour Rafinesque’s tomb, visit Bert’s SpeakCheezy, and enjoy food and drink vendors.
