You’ll find a growing selection of seasonal goods at Michler’s Christmas Market. | Photo via Michler’s
If you want to keep your holiday spending local, check out these four markets that prove there’s no place like Lexington for the merry season.
Crafted Social Winter Market, Greyline Station Support local artists, designers, and craftspeople by shopping their creations. The indoor market will be open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Woodland Triangle Holiday Shop Hop, Poppy & Pomelo Sip and shop on today + Sunday, Dec. 8 at this Woodland neighborhood market featuring 12 local shops, deals, and $1,800+ in raffle prizes.
Michler’s Christmas Market, Kentucky Native Cafe This local greenhouse will be blooming with holiday gift ideas at its annual market today + Sunday, Dec. 8. Browse local vendors (see who will be there on its website) and indulge in seasonal treats, mulled wine, and holiday music.
Art on the Town Holiday Market, Fifth Third Pavilion Need a creative gift idea? This market features handmade offerings from 20+ local artists on Sunday, Dec. 8. Plus, explore hands-on crafts, holiday treats, and live music.
Events
Events
Saturday, Dec. 7
Owl Prowl| 6-7:30 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary | $8 | Join park staff and take a wintery evening walk to listen to the owls of that call this park home — registration is required. Jon Reep | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway | $27 | Have loads of laughs with this comedian and actor who has made appearances on “Eastbound and Down,” “Last Comic Standing,” and more.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Movie Poster + Swag Sale | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kentucky Theatre | Free | Support this treasured nonprofit by browsing thousands of movie posters, merchandise, vintage marquee letters + more. Ho Ho Ho Down: Crafts and Ornament Making | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co. | Free | Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with holiday fun including crafts, ornament painting, photos with Santa + more.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Nutrition Workshop | 6 p.m. | StrongerLife | Free, RSVP | Join this informative workshop to learn about the most impactful nutrition topics with StrongerLife head coach Amy Dalibor — think: what you should or shouldn’t consume, protein, and more.*
Saturday, Dec. 14
Children’s Tea Time | 2 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $28 | Dress your little ones in their festive finest for afternoon tea + story time with Mrs. Claus featuring seasonal sips, cookies, and sandwiches.
Sunday, Dec. 15
In Bell We Trust | 6-8 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center | Free | Join Lipstick Wars Poetry for an intimate evening celebrating the works, words, and ideas of writer bell hooks.
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Eat
We all know that Lexington’s signature dish is a hot brown. But did you know our neighbors down in Berea are known for spoonbread? Explore more local dishes around the world with the Taste Atlas.
Listen
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The Word
Oxford University Press announced its pick for Word of the Year — “brain rot.” Other finalists included “lore,” “dynamic pricing,” and “slop.” Counter the brain rot by touching grass at a local park or heading to one of these 10+ museums in Lexington. (Time Magazine)
City Guide
City Guide
Consider us your tour guide
Take a bite out of some delicious local eats paired with a helping of history. | Photo courtesy of Bites of the Bluegrass
Quick, the temps are above 30° + the skies are clear. There’s no better day to get outside and explore our city with one of these 16 tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see.
Note: Price estimates are based on individual adult rates available at the time of publishing. Check each company’s website to see current pricing.
Eat and drink
Bites of the Bluegrass | $89 per person | These walking history tours will have you taste, sip, and savor the flavors of different neighborhood bars + restaurants.
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. | $13 per person | This two-for-one tour will take you along the journey of creating Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale + Town Branch Bourbon — plus you’ll get to sip samples along the way.
Outdoor exploration
Shaker Village | ~$16 per person | Thousands of acres of beautifully preserved land, historical buildings, and farm animals await you on your visit to Harrodsburg. Take a self-led hike, tour the historic villages, or ease your way along the Kentucky River by canoe or kayak.
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If you’re looking for a feel good, family-friendly thing to do, consider seeing the movie “Flow” at The Kentucky Theatre. A portion of every ticket sold for the animal-filled, animated movie will benefit the Woodford Humane Society.
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