Pack your bags, let’s go on an adventure. | Photo provided by Blue Grass Airport
When Lexingtonians need to get from A to B, there’s only one worthwhile destination. With an ever-increasing list of nonstop flights, Blue Grass Airport keeps Kentucky connected to the wide world.
To help make your time at Blue Grass Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking to details on the airport’s 18 nonstop flights.
Stop in Cork & Barrel for its unique + rare bourbon collection. | Photo via Blue Grass Airport
What to know
TSA | According to TSA officials, you should arrive 90 minutes before your flight to allow for parking, check-in, security screening + boarding.
Food and drink | Start your day with a fresh cup of coffee or a donut from Dunkin’ Donuts. If you need a tried + true Bluegrass gift, check out the extensive wine and bourbon offerings from Cork & Barrel.
Reminder | By Wednesday, May 7, you will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
Art With Heart | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center | Free+ | Experience this curated exhibit featuring the work of 25+ regional artists — net proceeds of art sales to benefit The Nest.
Charlie Berens | 7 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $39+ | You’ll love the relatable comedy style of this multi-faceted entertainer who is also a New York Times best-selling author, Emmy Award-winning journalist, musician, and podcaster.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Yoga Flow with Ashventure | 9-10 a.m. | McConnell Springs Park | $11 | Bring your yoga mat and soak in the tranquility of this natural environment with an all-levels yoga flow.
Vinyl Richie: Studio 54 Reimagined | 7 p.m. | The Burl | $20+ | Boogie the night away with dance music from the 1970s + 1980s with this classic cover band.
Sunday, Feb. 2
60-Minute Sunday Supper Speaker Series | 4:45-7:30 p.m. | Carson’s Food & Drink - At Andover | $20 | Come hungry to this dinner exploring the history + impact of The Divine Nine historically Black fraternities and sororities — part of 250LEX’s Black History Month celebrations.
Bird Walk | 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky | Free | Join experienced birders as they guide you to some of the best bird peeping in the state — registration required.
God’s Pantry Food Bank seeks donations as it enters its 70th year of providing help to Lexingtonians in need. Your $1 dollar donation goes toward providing six meals to hungry Kentuckians.
Shop
It’s your last chance to take advantage of Ada & Lo’s January clothing sale. Visit the Southland Drive boutique 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, Jan. 31 for 50% off all clothing. Pro tip: Ada & Lo’s selection of novelty puzzles make for great gifts.
Giveaway
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, East End Tap and Table is giving away a $50 gift card + Belgian waffles, almond croissants, chocolate chip cookies, and more from Belgian Mamas Bakery. One lucky winner will be announced Thursday, Feb. 13.
Feel Good
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass (BBBSBG) celebrated January match-a-versaries with five Lexington Littles, some of whom have been paired with their Bigs for as long as five years. Learn more about how to support the BBBSBG’s mission and become a Big.
Eat
East Side icon Martine’s Pastries is still accepting pre-orders for Valentine’s Day sweets. Martine’s seasonal menu includes romantic treats like chocolate-dipped strawberries, decorated sugar cookies + sweetheart cakes in pink champagne or black forest chocolate.
Kids
The long-awaited Phoenix Park is starting to look like — well, a park. Watch playground equipment being installed as workers strive to complete the $4.6 million renovation including a raised performance area + upgraded dog park.
Shop
Save time (and your hands) with these kitchen hacks: this jar opener is great for arthritic joints, while this chicken shredder does the hard shredding work for you.*
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Set your alarms, Lexington — tomorrow is finallyIce Cream for Breakfast Day. Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, the Clays Mill Crank & Boom will give free scoops to kids 10 and under dressed in pjs. Check out the special breakfast menu with maple bacon waffle sundaes + French toast donut dippers.
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