Happy Thanksgiving, Lexington. We’re scaling back our content a bit through the weekend so that our team can step away and enjoy time with loved ones. We’ll be back to our usual coverage next week.
🛍️ Shop small this Saturday
Joseph-Beth Booksellers always has a dedicated section of Kentucky-based books. | Photo by LEXtoday
Here at LEXtoday, we like to keep things local all year long, but on Small Business Saturday, the rest of the country joins us in our mission to shop small.
Founded by American Express in 2010 and cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011, Small Business Saturday is an initiative to bring small businesses to the forefront of the holiday shopping season on the last Saturday of November.
This year’s event falls on Saturday, Nov. 29, and we want to make shopping local as easy as possible. This map will allow you to find small businesses in your area.
Lexington has plenty of local businesses participating in Small Business Saturday.
Are you part of a turkey trot family, or a mimosas-for-breakfast family? It’s a debate that we’ve seen taking over the internet this Thanksgiving, and we want to help settle it. Let us know how your family spends the morning of the holiday.
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City Guide
Nothing says “get to know Lexington” like our City Guides. | Image via LEXtoday
Whether you’ve been a Lexingtonian for two weeks or 20 years, there is always something new to explore here in LEX — but who has the time to scout that out?
Enter: our City Guides, your go-to resources for making the most of Lexington, no guesswork required.
In need of a pick-me-up? Our guide to Lexington’s coffee shops breaks down where you can find everything from creative concoctions to a classic cup of joe.
Craving fresh air? Lace up your shoes and use our hiking guide to explore the best trails for your next nature reset.
Looking to ball on a budget? Our roundup of free activities shows just how much fun you can have in Lexington without spending a dime.
City Guides are presented by VisitLEX. Want to stay connected with the best of Lexington? Sign up for the VisitLEX Newsletter — hint, it’s free.
The Buy
It may be Thanksgiving, but some of the best Black Friday deals are available today. While everyone else is busy in the kitchen, shop these deals and save big.
🧥 Take 30% off this trendy cropped puffer vest complete with pockets and a collar to keep your neck warm.
🔥 Speaking of staying warm, bring portable + powerful heat to any room in the house with this 4.6-star rated space heater that’s on sale for under $45.
💄 Score $10 off this trio of tarte SmolderEYES shadow liners that double as eyeshadow + eyeliner, allowing you to create a sophisticated look in seconds.
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.
Happy Thanksgiving, Lexington. I’m grateful for our readership — your feedback, story ideas, and kind words over the years have left such an impact on our team here at LEXtoday.
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