Oh yes, there’s plenty going on at Lexington Opera House. | Photo by Lexington Opera House
Lucky you. You just found LEXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events taking place throughout the Horse Capital of the World each month.
Mark your calendars and check back — we update monthly.
Seasonal
Christmas Vendor Market | Saturday, Nov. 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Local Roots KY, Winchester | Shop local for handmade goods, home decor, and seasonal treats.
Winter Art Market | Saturday, Nov. 1 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Midway Art Studios, Midway | Shop handmade gifts, jewelry, ceramics, and fine art while supporting local artists.
Fashion and Mrs. Lincoln | Sunday, Nov. 9 | 2-4 p.m. | Mary Todd Lincoln House | $10+ | Explore 19th-century fashion and Mary Lincoln’s personal style through stories and exhibits.
Christmas Market | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Shop for handmade stocking stuffers and gifts to go under the tree at this holly jolly market. Enjoy food trucks, 20% off in the shops, site tours, and more.*
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Gatton Park will transform into Winter Village from Dec. 4–23, featuring an 80-foot Christmas tree, hundreds of thousands of holiday lights, private igloos, cozy gathering spots with fire pits, seasonal treats, and more.
Open
Lexington officials and community members gathered to celebrate the opening of a new playground at Masterson Hills Park yesterday. Designed with community input, the playground has age-specific sections with slides, swings, climbing, spinning, and balancing features.
Drink
Wise Bird Cider Co. is hosting its 5th annual Kentucky Cider Days, kicking off Tuesday, Nov. 4 with a five-day series of cider festivities hosted around the city. The series ends with Cider Fest on Sunday, Nov. 9 where you can taste local + regional ciders and special releases.
Weather
It’s been a cold, rainy past few days, and it’s shaping up to be a chilly but dry Halloween night. After one more rainy day, skies should clear by tonight. Expect highs in the mid-50s, dropping after sunset, so make sure trick-or-treaters have warm layers under their costumes. (LEX 18)
Arts
Lexington city leaders are meeting today to announce plans for 250Lex Arts Month, part of the city’s 250th anniversary celebration. November will spotlight local creativity and the city’s artistic community with events and performances. Stay tuned for coverage of arts-specific happenings as details emerge.
Seasonal
The most famous Christmas tree in the US has been chosen. A 75-year-old Norway Spruce will light up New York City’s Rockefeller Center this upcoming holiday season, donated by a family from upstate NY. Soon enough, we’ll be hunting for the perfect tree of our own at Barker’s Christmas Tree Farm. (NBC)
Outdoors
Prolific mountaineer Jim Morrison recently became the first person to ski down the Hornbein Couloir — an exceptionally steep section of Mount Everest’s north face. National Geographic is releasing a documentary about Morrison’s death-defying feat, with no release date yet set. A local hike is enough of a challenge for us.
Eat
It looks like Kentuckians believe in the power of sweet potatoes. That’s the most popular superfood in the state, based on Google search data compiled by Eachnight. If you want to buy some, or see what other goodies are growing in LEX, head to a local farm shop.
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Gatton Park’s Winter Village has plenty for adults to enjoy this holiday season. Reserve an igloo for a date night, take in the tree from The Porch, or unwind at The Perch for a cozy, quieter experience.
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