Lexington has many ways to honor and commemorate those who have fallen. | Photo by Mark Cornelison
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, and Lexington has multiple ways to commemorate and honor US military personnel who died in the line of duty.
Pro tip: Since it’s a federal holiday, civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed.
Bird Walk, Veterans Park | Monday, May 26, 8-11:30 a.m.
Keep an eye out for Mississippi kites, Nashville warblers, and white-eyed vireos on this moderate 2.5-mile hike.
Memorial Day Run, Thoroughbred Park | Monday, May 26, 9-11 a.m
Commemorate Memorial Day with a contemplative walk (or run) with Frontrunners Lexington, part of the 250LEX celebrations.
Evening with Guest Chef Cole Jeanes | 5-11:59 p.m. | Mileta | Price of purchase | Chefs Alex Green and Cole Jeanes combine their talents to create an evening of heightened Southern fare.
Coheed and Cambria + Mastodon | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $35+ | Rock out with these two metal bands on their “Infinite Arc Tour” with opening support from Periphery.
Friday, May 23
Sugar Days Marketplace | Friday, May 23-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.
Saturday, May 24
2025 DiverCity Festival | 1-7 p.m. | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza | Price 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. | 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.
Saturday, May 31
In Conversation with Author Angie Kim | 2-4 p.m. | Lexington Public Library | Free | As the finale of this year’s Community Reads, Angie Kim will discuss her acclaimed novel, “Happiness Falls.”*
Proceeds from the festival benefit the Kentucky Guild of Brewers, a nonprofit organization advocating for the craft beer industry in Kentucky. | Photos provided by Kentucky Guild of Brewers
Get ready to tap in — Kentucky Craft Bash returns to Derby City on Saturday, June 28.
With 50+ in-state breweries pouring 150+ sips straight from the brewers, the festival transforms Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Lawn into the Bluegrass State’s largest taproom.
But that’s not all:
Snack your way through food vendors
Jam to DJ Sam Sneed
Shop local finds from vendors like Love Dog Bowtique + Pint Knight Beer Gear
Chitlin’ Circuit Farm-to-Table Dinner tickets are now on sale. Featuring live music from LEX legend Tee Dee Young, food by chef Isaiah Screetch, this dinner is part of SoulFeast Week, June 19-22.
Kids
Just two more sleeps until the Lexington Children’s Museum “rolls” back the curtain on its secret new exhibit. Visit LCM Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. — tickets are $10 online.
Open
Welcome back, Azur. Just in time for patio season, the European-themed eatery re-opens its doors Friday, May 23 after closing indefinitely earlier this year.
History
Travel over a century back in time with this map of Fayette County drawn by civil engineer J. M. Corbin in 1912. History lovers can bring this 20"x25" map home from Scout Lexington for $45.
Eat
Bear & The Butcher just released their summer menu. Visit the Chevy Chase dining destination for duck breast wontons, B&B deviled eggs, and Bear’s fried chicken sandwich.
Jobs
Chocolate lovers, rejoice — Dahlhus Fudge is hiring farmers market and shop associate positions. If you prefer stories to sweets, University Press of Kentucky is seeking a full-time grants coordinator.
Sports
Meet Gallant Aces and Mila Junes — a 2-year-old colt and 4-year-old filly currently offered through this local racing syndicate. Want in? Explore affordable fractional ownership and get closer to the action on race day.*
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Storm safety resources
Kentucky is still recovering from extreme flooding due to winter weather. | Photo via @pikevillepride
Governor Andy Beshear recently declared a state of emergency in response to an ongoing “severe weather system” which began this weekend and continued into Tuesday night. Kentuckians have experienced tornadoes, hail, flooding, and strong winds, during this spring storm.
We’ve gathered the resources you need to safely weather a dangerously wet weekend.
Be informed
Our Department of Emergency Management’s (DEM) website, Be Ready Lexington, is every Lexingtonians first step for emergency preparedness. Here are three easy ways the DEM helps you stay up-to-date with the latest information during a weather emergency:
Sign up for the LEXALERTS notification system to receive emergency updates via email, text, and voice message.
This list explains the meaning of outdoor sirens and how to correctly respond to them.
The Be Ready Lexington app will help you notify family that you are safe, find emergency shelter, and make a personalized plan for next time.
A teeth whitening pen that can eliminate surface stains to provide results within just 10 minutes. With continued use, it may even help your teeth become up to 10 shades brighter.
Swing by the Carnegie Center at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of poetry during this month’s Kentucky Great Writers Series. This free event will feature readings by Kentucky poets Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr., Alix Harrow, and Dorian Hairston.
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