From cozy nights around the fire to roaring party games, the great room is ready for anything. | Photo courtesy of Turf Town Properties
Just in time for summer, this Lakewood jewel is ready for a family that knows how to party.
Sure, the five bedrooms and five bathrooms (plus two half-baths) are luxurious enough. The workout room and private office lend an air of sophistication to this estate. And the availability of a Lakewood home is a Lexington rarity.
But the sun is shining, temperatures are rising, and the formal dining + living rooms are just begging to host a slamming summer social gathering. Don’t forget the great room with great views and a wet bar.
Imagine what you’ll cook up in this kitchen fit for royalty, featuring quartz countertops, an elegant island, and professional grade appliances. In this house, even the kitchen deserves chandelier lighting to illuminate guests as they snack, mingle, and venture outdoors.
The party spills out onto the property’s .68 acres, which feature a pond and the perfect “court” for a royal family game of HORSE.
Our most preferred part of this party palace? The one-two-three punch of a covered porch with extended patio seating, plus a walk-out basement patio that’s begging for a grill.
Events
Events
Tuesday, June 3
Bluegrass Jam | 6 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Co. | Free entry | Find your fiddle and strike up the band during this acoustic jam session — all ages and skill levels welcome.
Wednesday, June 4
Reiki-Infused Sound Healing with Amy Hudson | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $25 | Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations from crystal singing bowls, a rain drum, and rattles designed to dissolve stress + promote relaxation.
Thursday, June 5
Teen Howl Poetry Series | 5:30-7 p.m. | Third Street Stuff | Free entry | All are welcome at this open mic night featuring readings from the under 21 crowd and “visual poet” Carrie Green.
Friday, June 6
Dance Trance 3-day festival | Friday, June 6-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Lexington Ice Center | $15 | Everyone from beginners to professional callers are invited to join the contra, a dance built on community, featuring musicians and expert instructors.
Coronation 44 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Crossings Lexington | $10 | Join the Imperial Court of Kentucky for a night of drag performances to recognize queens + others who’ve helped raise money for charities.
Saturday, June 7
Honor Flight Kentucky 5K Run | 8:30 a.m. | Keeneland | $20+ | Make like a thoroughbred during this active fundraiser to honor and support LEX’s veterans.
250Lex Porch Fest | Saturday, June 7-Sunday, June 8 | 12-6 p.m. | Various locations | Free | This intimate music fest will take place on various porches + front lawns across Lexington as part of the city’s 250th birthday celebration.
If you want to sing out, sing out. Registration is now open for the Uniting Voices Lexington 2025-2026 season of youth choir programming — enjoy early bird pricing through June 30.
State
Big changes are coming to Big Bone Lick, demolition of the Orientation Center to make way for a state-of-the-art Nature Center has begun. Set for completion in 2026, improvements include interactive exhibits redesigned parking lot.
Watch smiling mahjong-ers as they show off their winning tiles — want to get involved with this traditional game beloved by millions? Check out our guide to dots, brams, and cracks.
Drink
Summer is here and so is the Leestown Coffee summer menu. City Editor Sam is excited to sample the blueberry bergamot, perhaps paired with an apple fritter delivered fresh daily from Frank’s Donuts.
Giveaway
Burton Cummings is bringing his “A Few Good Moments” tour to the Lexington Opera House and popsresale wants to give you a pair of free tickets. Enter by Monday, June 23 at 6 p.m. for the Thursday, July 17 concert.
Ranked
Southern Living recently shown a spotlight on the home of one legendary Lexingtonian, listing the Mary Todd Lincoln House as one of 8 Homes of Legendary Women. The famous First Lady was joined on the list by Zelda Fitzgerald, Ava Gardner, and others. (Southern Living)
Biz
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Plan Ahead
Calling all history buffs: Berea’s 25th annual L&N Day rolls into Old Town Artisan Village on Saturday, June 14. Explore model train displays, shop themed vendors, enjoy food trucks, and check out a classic car show. Grab the kids for a road trip — it’s full steam ahead.*
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Category
🎡 LEX play fair
Cheer on pot-bellied pigs as they race nightly. | Photo courtesy of Bluegrass Fair
The Lexington Bluegrass Fair is 11 days of uninterrupted fun in the Kentucky sun, from June 5-15 at Masterson Station Park.
It’s the perfect time to eat something fried, jump on a ride + experience the thrill of something you’ve never tried.
Cheer the swine to the finish line
Squeal in delight as pot-bellied pigs race for a cookie — which typically takes only a matter of seconds. Post times are nightly at 6 p.m. + 8 p.m. on weekdays, and 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The races are free with general admission to the fair.
Free fall from 90 feet
The Atmosfear is the tallest, fastest + most intense ride on the midway. You’ll experience negative G-forces as it shoots you into the air, followed by a white-knuckle free fall from 90 feet — roughly the height of this 250-year-old American basswood by Henry Clay’s monument in the Lexington Cemetery.
The Buy
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💧 This no spill water bowl that’s splash-proof, non-slip, and easy to clean.
🦷 Tartar and plaque-removing dental cleaning powder that can be mixed into your pet’s kibble.
💅 An efficient and precise nail grinder with a handy LED light and three speed levels.
🐱 A rechargeable automatic feeder with customizable feeding schedules + portion sizes.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
42.9% | Breakfast - Comforting classics like biscuits and gravy. 28.6% | Bakery goods - Bread, buns, biscuits — I want it all. 28.6% | Lunch - Pimento cheese and chicken sandwich, please.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Attention readers: now is your chance to save big on books during University Press of Kentucky’s Summer warehouse sale. From now to June 30 you can expect deep discounts when you stock your shelves with Lexington stories from Lexington authors — plus books that aren’t about LEX, if you insist.
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