Holly Hill and Co.'s Thanksgiving meal feeds two and can be picked up locally. | Photo courtesy of Holly Hill and Co.
Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey — we’ve got you covered with where to dine-in + carry-out for Thanksgiving dinner. Plus, we’re breaking down where to get local ingredients for those rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen this holiday.
Carry-out
Apiary Fine Catering | Orders due by Friday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. | $250 per package Feed your group of four with a seasonal spread including a roasted half turkey, five satisfying sides + pumpkin pie.
Zim’s Cafe | Orders due by Friday, Nov. 22 | $74.99 A complete Thanksgiving meal with enough food for two — roast turkey breast, mashed potatoes, spinach casserole, cranberry relish + pumpkin pie. You can also pick up at Wallace Station + Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion.
Ramsey’s | Orders due by Sunday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. | $29.95 per person Heat ‘n Eat Thanksgiving gets you sliced turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls — plus your choice of three sides.
UK Wildcats vs. Texas A&M Aggies Volleyball | 7 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum | $12+ | Cheer for the home team as they attempt to serve their opponents from the Lone Star State.
SalsaGiving, Brew + Groove Latin Party | 7-10 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Company | Free | Sip local brews while you move and groove to free dance lessons from The Salsa Center.
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression | 8 p.m. | The Burl | $15+ | This Lexington-based band performs their funk + R&B-infused sounds.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Ram Run 2024 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lykins Park, Winchester | $30 | Test your tenacity and endurance at this 5K cross country race.
Festival Latino de Lexington | 2 p.m. | Masterson Station Park | Free | Celebrate Latin American art and culture with live music, dance, displays, and cuisine.
Cider Fest 2024 | 12-8 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co. | $35 | Taste an assortment of local ciders and meet the makers at this Kentucky Cider Days 2024 event.
Weekly Sound Bath | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $25 | Ronnie Brown of Continuum Sound Healing uses sound + instruments to help you heal and find inner peace.
Join the Bluegrass Community Foundation on Friday, Nov. 15, 7:30-9 a.m., for Caffeinate + Connect at Manchester Coffee. Here you can meet with team members to learn more about the BGCF365 program and how you can create positive change in our community.
Civic
If you’re tired of seeing people run red lights, you can help do something about it. Join Counting Red Light Runners, a community-led group spearheaded by Frontrunners Lexington, to help tally the number of cars running red lights. The count will take place Monday, Nov. 18-Friday, Nov. 22.
Drink
We just updated our happy hour guide because Belle’s Cocktail House just dropped an exciting new deal. From 4:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, every drink, pour of bourbon, glass or bottle of wine (under $100) is 50% off.
Edu
Middle and high school students are encouraged to apply for the Lexington Sister Cities Exchange program. The lengths + dates vary by city, but applications to learn overseas in England, France, Ireland, and Japan are due Friday, Nov. 15.
Arts
Spots are still available for the Eco-Dyeing on Silk Scarves workshop on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. Hosted by the UK Fine Arts Institute, you’ll learn how to dye using natural elements + will leave this class with two complete hand-dyed silk scarves.
Job
The city is hosting a career fair next Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Marksbury Family Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Community members will be able to learn more about open positions within the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
Travel
From historic home tours to a beautiful Christmas parade, complete with a visit from Saint Nick himself, Mercer County has a festive lineup of can’t-miss winter events. Plan your visit.*
Drink
Stocking your holiday bar cart can add up fast. Get 18 bottles of wine for $79 plus shipping from Swirl Wine Shop, including award-winning brands.*
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Business
No check out, no problem
The Wildcat Walk Thru will sell a variety of snack + drink options, including alcoholic beverages. | Photo provided by Rupp Arena
Getting snacks at Rupp Arena just got a whole lot quicker thanks to the new Wildcat Walk Thru.
Located on the upper concourse near Section 13, the shop is packed with a variety of concessions including bottled water, soda, alcoholic beverages + snacks like popcorn, chips, candy, and Hunt’s Brothers Pizza.
Guests enter the store by scanning their credit card, and Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology will detect when items are taken off or returned to the shelves, creating a “virtual shopping cart.” After grabbing their items, guests can do that — just walk out.
“Our guests’ experience is our top priority, and we’re dedicated to making each visit fast, convenient, and seamless,” said Brian Sipe, General Manager. “Customers can now pick up their favorite items and go, cutting down wait times and offering a seamless, hassle-free shopping experience.”
The Buy
The Buy
This organic plant-based protein powder. It features 18g of protein per serving as well as a functional mushroom and adaptogen blend that boosts immunity + brain balance.
As someone who gives every green light a two-second pause before hitting the gas, I’m so grateful to see a campaign start like the Counting Red Light Runners. Watch out, Lexington — I already have an intersection in mind, so I’ll be watching.
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