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Plan Ahead
🗓️ Get your planner ready
Pick out the perfect Valentine’s Day gift or a treat for yourself at The Kentucky Castle’s Galentine’s Day Market. | Photo courtesy of The Kentucky Castle
February plans? Handled. We rounded up the biggest events happening in Lexington next month.
Mark your calendars and check back — we update monthly.
Seasonal
Galentine’s Day Market | Saturday, Feb. 7-Sunday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | The Kentucky Castle, Versailles | $20+ | Celebrate friendship while shopping local vendors at the Kentucky Castle.
Valentine’s Day Dinners at Granddam + Lost Palm | Wednesday, Feb. 11-Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 5-10 p.m. | Granddam & Lost Palm | $99+ | Enjoy a special prix-fixe Valentine’s menu at either of The Manchester hotel’s restaurants.
For the fam
Lexington Book Lovers Book Swap | Monday, Feb. 16 | 2-6 p.m. | Marksbury Family Branch Library | Free | Swap books, meet fellow readers, and find something new to read.
Get social
Pickle Bash | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 12-10 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Celebrate all things pickled with pickle beer, cocktails, pizza, and other tangy treats.
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Asked
Asked
What events would you like to see more of on our calendar?
A. Social + entertainment (karaoke, trivia) B. Markets + shopping C. Health + wellness (walking, yoga, bike rides) D. Educational + creative (book clubs, workshops, cooking classes) E. Other
CivicLex recently selected the members of Lexington’s first-ever Civic Assembly, which will be held this March. The 36 members were randomly selected through a public drawing and will recommend updates to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Charter.
Shop
Seedleaf is launching a new CSA program to support its Headwater Farm operations. Starting this April, subscribers can receive a monthly box of fresh, locally grown produce through November.
Cause
Wilding’s Bookshop and International Book Project are teaming up for Children’s Authors and Illustrators week by hosting a Children’s Book Drive. Bring any books in excellent condition to Wilding’s Bookshop and International Book Project Sunday, Feb. 1-Saturday, Feb. 7. Review donation guidelines.
Sports
There are no athletes representing Lexington in Team USA for the 2026 Winter Olympics. In fact, there are none from Kentucky heading to Northern Italy to compete. You could buck that trend in four years’ time with few lessons at Lexington Ice Center’s Skating Academy. (NBC)
Eat
We’re in the depths of winter — that might explain why people are so interested in soup at the moment. A cozy sweater and a warm bowl at one of Lexington’s super soup spots sounds great right now.
Travel
Southwest Airlines has officially ditched open seating in favor of assigned seats, ending a longtime hallmark of the brand. Love it or loathe it, it’s something to keep in mind when you book your next flight out of Blue Grass Airport.
Finance
You’re smart — but your spending can still be dumb. From overpaying when online shopping to sticking with a car insurance plan instead of shopping for a lower rate, here are 11 of the dumbest things smart people waste money on.*
Finance
Know someone who says they don’t need a financial strategy? Consider this your sign to prove them wrong. These eight financial resolutions are a great place to start — and Gratz Park Private Wealth advisors can help you build a plan from there.*
Read
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Editor’s Pick
Watch LEX TV’s broadcast of Mayor Linda Gorton’s annual State of the City-County Address.
Amy Wallot | LFUCG
Mayor Linda Gorton held her State of the City-County Address yesterday, outlining key takeaways on Lexington’s current standing, next steps, and major wins from 2025.
Highlights included the highest employment levels ever recorded in Fayette County, new technology upgrades for first responders, and more than $29 million invested in local parks.
Other takeaways included the creation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness, faster development approvals through One-Stop Lexington, progress on affordable housing, and continued farmland conservation.
Watch the address to learn more about Lexington’s successes.
The Buy
The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun. Discover our favorite gifts for loved ones, perfect for any kind of Valentine:
🧳 Gift them this premium leather toiletry bag that’s top rated for style and function.
👣 You can never go wrong with a heated foot massager that was designed with insights from real massage therapists.
🌹 Instead of a bouquet that only lasts a week, opt for these forever roses that will stay beautiful for years to come.
🧥 Keep them warm with this 4.6-star rated sherpa-lined flannel that’s both dapper + durable.
⛳ The golf lover in your life will appreciate this accessory case for storing their gloves, balls, tees, and markers.
Mayor Gorton also shared a blooper from an up-close encounter with a horse at Darby Dan Farm while filming the welcome video that plays at Blue Grass Airport. Needless to say, it didn’t make the final cut, but it might have been the most fitting welcome to the Bluegrass.
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