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The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off today with the opening ceremony at 2 p.m. Tune in for the parade of nations, the lighting of two Olympic cauldrons inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, and performances by Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and more. Watch live on LEX 18 or stream with a Peacock subscription.
Busy this afternoon? LEX 18 will air the ceremony again at 8 p.m.
Lexington’s best birthday freebies
Everyone deserves a little treat for their birthday. | Photo courtesy of @acupofcommonwealth
We love celebrating our birthdays by supporting local businesses, so we’re sharing some of our favorite spots to grab free goodies.
Today is Editor Alexis’ birthday, and she likes to spend her day securing as many freebies as possible — so we’re letting you in on her go-to list. Pro tip: Always bring an ID or other form of birthday proof.
FoodChain’s annual fundraiser F.E.A.S.T. returns May 15 at Fasig-Tipton. The dinner event will feature food by 30+ female chefs who have paired with local farms, Kentucky-made drinks, local music, and a silent auction, supporting FoodChain’s Food is Medicine programs. Tickets go on sale March 8.
Keeneland
Tickets for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships go on sale April 21. Keeneland will host the two-day event for the fourth time, featuring 14 Grade 1 races and more than $34 million in prize money.
Travel
Blue Grass Airport announced that beginning June 7, Delta Air Lines will offer an additional daily flight between Lexington and New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple or frequently flying for work, travel options will soon be expanding.
Eat
Tomorrow is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Fulfill your childhood fantasy at Crank & Boom’s Clays Mill location, which opens at 10 a.m. Celebrate with specialty menu items like the affogato special, maple bacon donut sundae, and more.
Drink
Calling all “Heated Rivalry” fans. The Greenery dropped new spicy specials just in time for Valentine’s Day. Editor Alexis is eyeing a “PUCKer Up Mocha,” which is made with cherry syrup and dark chocolate drizzle.
Community
Got stuff to donate? Make it easy on yourself. Lexington Habitat for Humanity ReStore offers free pickup for large items in Fayette and surrounding counties — for homes and businesses. Just submit a photo, schedule your pickup, and let them do the heavy lifting. Ready to donate?*
Sports
The Super Bowl hasn’t even kicked off, and the NFL is already looking ahead to next season. Later this year, the league will host a game in Paris for the first time in its history. We hear it’s beautiful in the fall — find out for yourself with a flight from Blue Grass Airport.
Watch
After outfitting a dozen grizzly bears with cameras, researchers are gaining insight into their lives in Alaska’s remote wilderness. Comparing the footage between the life of an Alaskan grizzly and our pets’ cushy experience at a local dog-friendly business, temperature-controlled and all, would be eye-opening for Fido. (AP News)
Featured Deal
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Beauty
Engineered for men, Particle Face Cream tackles dryness, eye bags, wrinkles, and dark spots in one simple step. In other words: time to stop borrowing your partner’s moisturizer. Save 20% with promo code CITY20.*
The Buy
A best-selling pair of waterproof boots designed to keep your toes warm and dry in any weather. We love that this pair boasts a warm faux fur lining and a slip-resistant rubber outsole.
This evening it’s expected to — finally — be above freezing temperatures. Consider reconnecting with Lexington’s green spaces or taking your furry friend for some limited, supervised play time.
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