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🗓️ LEX make March memorable
The Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival kicks off March 15. | Photo by Ed Roller
Lucky you. You just found LEXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout the Horse Capital of the World each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Festivals
St. Patrick’s Day Parade + Irish Festival | Saturday, March 15-Monday, March 17 | Times vary | Henry A. Tandy Centennial Plaza | Free | Head downtown for a day of festivities including Irish dancing, pipers, musicians, and food + craft vendors — the parade begins at 1 p.m.
Seasonal events
Kentucky Crafted Market | Saturday, March 8-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Alltech Arena | $10 | Spend two days shopping the best visual and craft artistans in the Commonwealth, with live music, local food + kid-friendly activities.
For the fam
Be My Neighbor Day | Saturday, March 1 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lexington Public Library Marksbury Family Branch | Free | Young readers will love visiting with Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat during this celebration of community featuring raffle prizes + local storytellers.
A. Lexington Cemetery cherry blossoms in bloom. B. A sudden increase in the number of potholes. C. One word: Keeneland D. None of the above. Tell us yourself.
Love Club Coworking | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mirror Twin Brewing | Price of purchase | Join this group of local artists + creatives for casual co-working, inspiring conversations, and creating genuine connections.
Art With Heart | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center Community Gallery | Free | Experience this curated exhibit featuring the work of over 25 regional artists — net proceeds of art sales to benefit The Nest.
Saturday, March 1
“The Addams Family” A Musical Comedy | Saturday, March 1-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $66.50+ | This comical feast, featuring everyone’s favorite creepy + kooky characters, embraces the wackiness found in every family.
Arboretum Bird Walk | 9-11 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.
Sunday, March 2
Craft and Candle Cocktail Bar | 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Wick + Mortar Studio | $15+ | Blend your own custom scent to make a candle, reed diffuser, fabric spritz, and more — cocktails, wine + beer available for purchase.
Sunday Funday Karaoke | 7-11 p.m. | Lost Palm | Price of purchase | Celebrate the start of a new week with $5 beers, tacos, and shots + karaoke hosted by Cowboy Cam.
The start of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new moon. Mark your calendar for tomorrow, March 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for an Interfaith Dialogue hosted by the Christian Muslim Dialogue of Lexington. This event is open to the public and will be held at Hunter Presbyterian Church.
Development
As workers begin clearing trees and brush, the first phase of construction on the new Henry Clay High School building is officially underway. Prepping the site will conclude in March, and phase two will begin in June with the installation of a new water line. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Seasonal
Fat Tuesday is next week so it’s last call for King Cake. Pick up one or more of the traditional treat from local bakeries Donut Days or Caramanda’s.
Award
Transylvania University crowned Kentucky poet Leatha Kendrick the Judy Gaines Young Book Award winner. A symbol of the exceptional writing of Appalachians, previous honorees with ties to Lexington include Frank X Walker and Crystal Wilkinson.
Watch
Cresco Labs of Ohio takes you behind-the-scenes of its marijuana processing facility, showing every step of the process from planting, to harvesting, to product packaging. With plans + licenses to operate in Kentucky, this could be a peek into the future for Lexington’s medical cannabis patients. (LEX18)
Eat
After being reacquired by A Cup of Common Wealth, Chocolate Holler is slowly starting to feel like its old self as it reintroduces old favorites like the Sleeping Bear and the Cold Brew Shaker to the menu. There’s one sweet snack we’re especially excited for — No Bake Cookies are officially back on the menu.
Feel Good
For Lexingtonians Cheryl and Bobby Taylor, a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket is a double blessing. In addition to funding a family vacation, the couple is grateful for the chance to support education in Kentucky. “Four of our six kids received scholarships through the lottery’s education programs,” said Cheryl. (WKYT)
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Civic
💍 Get engaged with LEX
The doors to civic engagement are closer than you think. | Photo by LEXtoday
Ever wanted to share your thoughts with our city council, but couldn’t find a way to make it to meetings? A recently updated Engage Lexington makes it easier than ever for residents like you to be heard.
Engage Lexington is an online platform which serves as a digital hub where residents can participate in surveys, share ideas, and provide feedback on topics ranging from urban development + transportation, to public safety and environmental sustainability. By offering accessible and interactive tools, Engage Lexington works to ensure that diverse voices are heard, in the hopes of making more inclusive + informed decision-making possible.
Current projects
Not only is this a platform for Lexingtonians to stay up-to-date on the happenings within council chambers, by visiting the links below you can keep a watchful eye on some of the city’s latest efforts.
An at-home golf simulator. Get back in the game before golf season starts with $100 off a Phigolf Home Golf Game Simulator, which comes with a sensor that can fit into your own clubs and 38,000+ GPS-mapped golf courses to play. Fun fact: It was successfully funded on Kickstarter.
Anybody else already looking forward to Daylight Saving Time? I’m thinking about spending that extra hour on Sunday, March 9 staycationing at one of Lexington’s unique rentals. What’re your plans for the time change?
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