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Events
Events
Saturday, May 24
Sugar Days Marketplace | Saturday, May 24-Sunday, May 25 | Times vary | Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park | $12.50 | This juried market showcases 70+ artisans and vendors with creative displays to enhance your shopping experience.
The Drunken Flea Vintage Fair | 12-8 p.m. | The Burl | $5 | Step into a treasure trove of style with 50+ vintage sellers, mouthwatering eats, and music that keeps the good vibes rolling all day.
2025 DiverCity Festival | 1-7 p.m. | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza | Cost of purchase | Revel in the multitude of cultures that make Lexington great with a day of food, drink, dancing, music, and community.
Porch Pickin’ | 4-6:30 p.m. | Saddlestone Distillery located at Equus Run Vineyards, Midway | Price of purchase | This Saturday afternoon series at the vineyard invites you to enjoy live music + a drink on the deck overlooking South Elkhorn Creek.
Stargazing at Raven Run | 9-11 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary | Free | View the night sky with the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club and ponder the wonders of space.
Tahlsound Presents | Southland Jamboree Kickoff | 5 p.m. | Oleika Temple Great Lawn | Price of purchase | Groove to music from the Blind Corn Liquor Pickers and The Wheelhouse Rousters during this inclusive festival focused on local + regional musicians.
Monday, May 26
Veterans Park Bird Walk | 8-11:30 a.m. | Veterans Park | Free | Keep an eye out for Mississippi kites, Nashville warblers, and white-eyed vireos on this moderate 2.5-mile hike.
Memorial Day Run | 9-11 a.m. | Thoroughbred Park | Free | Commemorate Memorial Day with a contemplative walk (or run) with Frontrunners Lexington, part of the 250LEX celebrations.
Tuesday, May 27
Big Band and Jazz | 7-8:30 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater | Price of purchase | Bring a picnic and enjoy tunes from the Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors.
$3.08. That’s the projected national average price for a gallon of gasoline heading into Memorial Day weekend — 50 cents lower than last year’s average. If you’re taking a trip out of Lexington this weekend, you’ll likely pay less because gas in Kentucky is below the national average. (GasBuddy)
Travel
Airbnb just launched a new in-app feature that allows you to book services and activities. Imagine a sushi chef in a shipping container apartment. But if you’re just looking for a cool place to stay,browse some of our favorite Airbnbs.
Arts
We have “American Gothic” at home. That’s something more people may be saying after Samsung acquired the rights to ~50 works from the Art Institute of Chicago, now available for download on Samsung Smart TVs — it also has pieces from the MOMA + the Met. But can they compete with our local museums?
Eat
Chicken strips are back at McDonald’s. The McCrispy Strips recently became the restaurant’s first permanent addition in four years. Prices can vary by location, but you can usually get a combo meal for about $10. If this isn’t your flavor, explore other local restaurants with meals under $10.
Outdoors
Fighting the elements to maintain a clean home exterior is no easy feat. Should you go with soft wash pressure washing, or is a stronger pressure wash a better fit? Find out from the experts — and schedule a free consultation.*
City Guide
City Guide
Your guide to live outdoor music in Lexington
Kick back + relax with some live outdoor music this summer. | Photo provided by Lexington Parks & Recreation
It’s outdoor music season in the Horse Capital of the World. Have a fun-filled spring + summer with our live concert guide, and check out these free outdoor shows across town: Thursday Night Live
In the heart of downtown at Fifth Third Bank Pavillion, this fan-favorite is the perfect post-work weekly wind down from 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Band & Jazz
This is one of Lexington’s longest-running weekly concert series, going strong for 40+ years. Concerts are Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Southland Jamboree
The bluegrass pickin’ starts at 7 p.m. on Thursdays — don’t forget to bring your instrument for a post-concert jam session.
East End Evenings
The newest outdoor concert series is bringing you live funk, soul, and R&B from 6 to 8 p.m. on Fridays at Charles Young Park.
Your favorite summer find during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Note: Deals subject to change.
⭐ With 40% off Sloosh pool floats, you’ll be bobbing in the water with back and head support.
⭐ Take 36% off women’s sun protection shirts, great for blocking UVA + UVB rays during summer hikes, pickleball games, and beach walks.
⭐ Deck out the patio with 46% off solar-powered outdoor string lights.
In case you haven’t heard, Kentucky is at the emerging epicenter for the Brood XIV cicadas that have been underground for the past 17 years. Some have nicknamed them the Bourbon Brood because the bugs have been aging in the dark as long as a barrel of Buffalo Trace’s Eagle Rare.
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