Skip the pumpkin patch this year and let a local pumpkin concierge do the heavy lifting. | Photo by PDXtoday
Ready to fall in love with a new decorating trend? Porch pumpkin decorating services are booming across the US — and of course, Lexington got the memo.
If you want to pumpkin spice things up around your home, let the professionals handle it + snag a spot on one of these local biz’s books.
Porchside Pumpkins | Packages start at $395 and go up to $1,350 for an extravagant display of over 80 pumpkins.
Gourd & Porch | In addition to set up, this company allows you to purchase a pick-up + removal service for easy cleanup.
Gathered Living | Don’t skip the add-ons like lanterns, Halloween decor, hay bales, doormats, and planters.
The Manchester Hotel scored One Michelin Key in the latest round of Michelin Guide honors. The Distillery District fixture earned praise for its arched brick architecture, rich wood and leather details, vibrant restaurant, and rooftop tiki bar.
Sports
It’s time to go bananas — Banana Ball’s World Tour will stop in Lexington for the first time in September 2026. Join the lottery by Saturday, Nov. 1 for the chance to win tickets. (FOX 56)
Shop
Get an early start to your holiday shopping at the Kentucky Guild of Artists + Craftsmen’s Fall Art Market, Oct. 18-19, on the lawn of the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. Browse unique, handcrafted goods while enjoying local food trucks. Admission is free.*
Mansion Monday
Taylor Swift’s “dreaming ‘bout a driveway with a basketball hoop,” and this newly listed residence’s circular drive is the ideal place for it. Take a look inside the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home, which features a wraparound porch with a private hot tub room.
Read
The nominees are out for this year’s National Book Awards, with some stellar books on the docket. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translated works. Whatever your choice of read, we recommend picking up something written by someone with ties to Lexington. (NPR)
Health
Sweet treats are officially good for you. Finally. Experts say the excitement of an inbound treat can help release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that contributes to focus, cognitive function, and feelings of joy. Sounds like the perfect excuse to get some chocolate-drenched crepes from Shake N Crave. (The Guardian)
Active
Cristiano Ronaldo is the first soccer player in history to accrue a net worth of $1 billion, per Bloomberg statistics. Currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia, the 40-year-old shows no sign of calling it quits anytime soon. If you start by bringing a ball to a local park with your kid, maybe they’ll amass a similar fortune.
Number
1 million+. That’s how many men use Particle Face Cream, a six-in-one formula that tackles eye bags, wrinkles, and puffiness. Save 20% with code 6AM20.*
Jobs
Tired of wading through resumes from applicants that are states away? Ditch oversaturated national job boards for our locally focused Job Board. Get started at no cost — post unlimited job listings for free.
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Smashing Tomato is fast, fresh, and ready to meet your dietary needs. | Photo courtesy of Smashing Tomato
We’ve got a bone to pick with The Food Network.
Lexington didn’t make its 50 States of Pizza Slices list, which instead opted for the New York-style pies at The Post in Louisville. We think they’re sleeping on our pizza scene — and there are plenty of slices befitting the Big Apple in this town:
Smashing Tomato | This fresh, casual spot from the Bella Notte Restaurant Group is a great quick lunch spot with 6" personal pies all under $10. Goodfellas | Head to the Distillery District for a sit-down, date night vibe or swing by its OG spot at 110 N. Mill St. to grab a to-go pie.
PieTana | While you brainstorm what Lexington in a pizza would be, PieTana is busy making it a reality. Try out a beer cheese, hot brown-inspired, or Blue Door Smokehouse brisket-topped pizza.
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The Buy
A set of non-slip stair carpet treads. We love that they feature a peel off backing for easy installation and no leftover residue. Bonus: They’re ultra-soft, durable, and easy to clean.
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.
After a jam-packed weekend, my coffee cup and I will be inseparable today. If you’re in the same boat, peruse our guide to Lexington’s coffee shops and treat yourself.
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