Each week, a different local business will offer a special release to the public. A portion of the proceeds from each release will go to Trees Lexington, who will work to plant new trees in parks around Lexington. Here’s this year’s schedule:
Thursday, July 3 | North Lime Coffee & Donuts
Blackberry-Filled Donut with Sorghum & Honey Drizzle and “Treat Yo’ Self” Coffee Roast (while supplies last)
Friday, July 11 | Wild Lab Bakery
Maple Rye Sourdough
Friday, July 18 | Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics & Games
Churro Latte
Friday, July 25 | Burl Brew
Park Hopper IPA and a free commemorative pint glass each Friday in July (while supplies last)
Collected Memory: Items and Artifacts from 250 Years of Lexington History | Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Central Library Gallery and Kentucky Room | Free | Walk through history with this collection of artifacts gathered from Keeneland, UK, the Lexington History Museum, and residents like you.
Ice Cream Social | 5:30-8 p.m. | Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park | Free | Enjoy free treats, games, and live music from Boogie G and the Titanics from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sip & Stem Flower Workshop | 7-9 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co. | $65 | Create a seasonal arrangement at this hands-on workshop — all materials are provided.
Thursday, July 3
Lost Palm Trivia Night | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lost Palm | Free | Venture up to The Manchester’s rooftop bar + sip on a creative cocktail while you show off those trivia skills for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate.
Mash Grass | 7-8:45 p.m. | Southland Jamboree | Free | Kick off the holiday weekend with bluegrass music, fresh food, and local vendors — bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
Comedy Open Mic | 8-10 p.m. | Ethereal Public House | Free | Strut your stuff at this comedy classroom, or laugh along with local comics as they hone their craft.
Fourth of July Eve Patriotic Concert | 5-9 p.m. | 300 North Broadway | Free | Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this patriotic program featuring the Lexington Philharmonic.
Fourth of July Festival | 10 a.m. | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza | Free | Live music, children’s activities, and local vendors are on the agenda for this community festival celebrating the Fourth of July.
Granddam Bourbon Tasting | Times vary | Granddam at The Manchester | $40 | Find your favorite bourbon as you explore the process, quality + taste profiles of Kentucky’s smoothest spirit.
The stage is yours. In-person auditions for the 6th annual Seniors Got Talent showcase at the Lexington Opera House are being held July 14-22 at various locations. The grand prize is $1,000 and proceeds from ticket sales support the Morning Pointe Foundation.
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“In the past, LEXtoday would list many of the outdoor concerts in various parks in the area. Plus other events that seniors would enjoy. Is there a way to find out this info?” — Diane S.
Tasty Churro latte aside, National Parks and Recreation Month is a great excuse to visit one of Lexington’s 100+ parks and recreational spots — not that you need one.
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