Pro tip: Kentucky Horse Park often charges a $10 parking fee for some events.
Photo provided by Emily Hardeman-Erbar
Looking for an evening of love, healing, peace, and connection? Join fellow Lexingtonians at the annual Water Lantern Festival at the Kentucky Horse Park tomorrow, Aug. 30. As the sun sets, you’ll design your own lantern and watch it float among hundreds, creating a peaceful, glowing display on the water.
Tickets start at $30.99 for general admission, but there are VIP, date night, and group offerings.
I might be a little biased — Rapunzel is one of my favorite Disney princesses — but this really is a magical experience.
Events
Events
Friday, Aug. 29
Waxing the City’s 5th Anniversary Celebration | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Waxing the City (Hamburg Pavillion) | Free | Enjoy a lively anniversary event filled with pampering, perks, and plenty of reasons to glow.
Intersections: 250 Years of Lexington History | Friday, Aug. 29-Saturday, Aug. 30 | 12-4 p.m. | Lexington History Museum | $3+ | Learn about important milestones in Lexington’s history, have the chance to view unique artifacts — including a game-worn UK Men’s basketball championship jersey — and hear audio clips from early media personalities.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Toledo | 12:45 p.m. | Kroger Field | Price of purchase | Kick off the 2025 Kentucky football season right — whether tailgating, watching from your favorite bar, or in the stands, Lexington’s game day energy is unmatched.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” | 11 p.m. | Kentucky Theatre | $9.25 | A beloved Lexington tradition, this cult-classic follows Brad and Janet into Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s bizarre world — where fans celebrate by attending in eccentric attire.
Sunday, Aug. 31
“Jaws” | Times vary | Kentucky Theatre | $8 | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Jaws” with a thrilling tribute to the iconic film that made us all think twice about going in the water.
Monday, Sept. 1
Radical Book Swap | 7 p.m. | artfarm | Free | Bring a book that changed how you see the world and share it with others.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
AcroYoga | 6 p.m. | Acro Alliance | $15 | Explore partner poses, acrobatic sequences, and therapeutic flying with expert guidance for a fun, strength-building practice — no experience or partner needed.
U-Pick Flower Bouquet | 1-3 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, Versailles | $20 | No royalty required, stop by the castle any day to build your own flower bouquet.
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Shibam Coffee, a Yemeni-style coffeehouse, is set to open in November near the University of Kentucky campus, offering unique coffee drinks, late-night hours, and a luxurious decor aimed at creating a community space. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Drink
With fall rolling in, so are new bourbon and whiskey releases — check out the Herald-Leader’s guide to seasonal standouts like Blue Run Glimmer and Woodford Reserve Single Malt. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Quoted
“I wanted our kids here in Kentucky to have the same kind of expertise that you get somewhere like St. Jude,” said Dr. Randaline Barnett, UK’s Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery and an Eastern Kentucky native, who’s now championing expanded specialty healthcare for children across the state. (LEX 18)
Traffic
Transylvania University welcomed its largest incoming class in six years yesterday, bringing increased pedestrian traffic and possible delays downtown — especially around Fourth Street — throughout orientation week.
Edu
University members celebrated the “topping out” milestone for the Michael D. Rankin, MD Health Education Building, marking the final beam placement on UK’s largest campus structure. Scheduled for Spring 2027 completion, the $430 million building will house the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, and more. (UKNOW)
Arts
LEGO’s newest ideas set was designed by Portland, OR teenager Alex Sahli, depicting daily life in Italy’s coastal villages. This is our official pitch to have a model built after The Big Blue Building — or really, any of our iconic landmarks.
Learn
From yoga under the stars to hands-on science fun, The LASC has a lineup that’s anything but ordinary. Their upcoming Fun-Stitute classes are designed for all ages and abilities — blending creativity + curiosity into every experience. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill or just try something different, there’s a seat waiting for you.*
Holiday
Deck the halls? More like delegate the halls. Window Genie handles your entire holiday lighting setup — design, install, maintenance, takedown, and storage. While you enjoy your cocoa, they handle the cords. Pro tip: Score a 10% discount for installs before Saturday, Nov. 15. Request a free quote.*
Featured Deal
Best-selling activewear and everyday apparel up to 60% off? Athleta’s taking an extra 30% off sale items now through Monday, September 1. Shop the sale.*
The Buy
Meridian’s original hair trimmer, now 40% off for Labor Day. This unisex shaver was built for beards, chest, legs, and bikini lines, is 100% waterproof, and was top rated by Elle, Esquire, GQ, and Forbes. Psst — Shop tons of great markdowns like this one while Labor Day sales last.
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.
Not that I needed another excuse to spend money at a coffee shop, but Yemen is the birthplace of the coffee industry and I can’t wait to try the iced Shibam latte, which is infused with honey and Yemeni spices.
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