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Fall decor selection at King's Gardens in Lexington, KY.
Business
🍂 How to win fall in Lexington (hint: start with your porch)
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A big wooden picnic table with stations featuring items to make your own candles in a room with bright floral wallpaper at Poppy & Pomelo.
Culture
March means shopping in Lexington
February 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of 20+ young students sitting on the steps of a church making funny faces.
Nonprofits
Meet local nonprofit Common Good + learn about its social enterprise, Matchstick Goods
Learn about the local nonprofit Common Good + how it formed its social enterprise and ceramics business, Matchstick Goods.
February 19, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The red and green Parkette Drive In sign that says chicken, shrimp, fish boxes
Business
Lexington businesses of yesteryear
From West African cuisine to music venues, here are the Lexington businesses our readers miss the most.
February 14, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A pink coffee drink with whipped cream and pink sprinkles in a clear mug surrounded by red roses.
Culture
Sweet Valentine’s sips in Lexington
February 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A trivia team scorecard sheet with a pen and a glass of red colored mead.
Culture
Find a trivia night for each day of the week in Lexington
Find local trivia nights in Lexington, Kentucky on weekdays and weekends including bars, breweries, and restaurants.
February 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 23, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
A bowl of tomato soup with a piece of bread and spoon next to it.
Food
Where to get soup in Lexington
It’s cold out there. Thaw out with a bowl of soul-warming soup from one of these local Lexington restaurants.
January 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Two female soccer players sitting at a table that says Big Brothers Big Sisters with banners surrounding them
Business
Centre College alumni form first-of-its-kind NIL collective — The 1926 Collective
Centre College alumni and former teammates band together to uplift fellow female athletes through a first-of-its-kind NIL Collective called The 1926 Collective.
January 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The exterior of a former convenience store with a blue mural on the side.
Development
Black Soil to open grocery store off Georgetown Street
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A box with a gray bow and three half pints of gelato stacked on top
Culture
Unique gifts from local businesses
From local businesses’ curated gifts to handmade goods supporting nonprofits, we’re here to help you sleigh holiday shopping this year with these unique local gifts.
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Play
Happy hour deals in Lexington
Go bargain hunting with our Lexington happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
April 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
two loaves of bread
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Lexington
The bread type is more popular than ever, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in our city, or start making your own.
April 1, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Jockeys + racehorses competing at Keeneland.
Plan your perfect day at the Keeneland Spring Meet
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from eating, shopping, and more during the ideal trip to the Keeneland Spring Meet.
March 31, 2025
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Aayat Ali
LEX_Springtime Morning Workouts at Keeneland
Keeneland makes LEX a better place
Take a closer look at the historic horsetrack’s charitable giving to see how Lexington continues to benefit from Keeneland’s presence.
March 31, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A red painted rock with blue hearts on it that says love held in front of a tree that is adorned with notes, beads, and signs.
Culture
Taking a look back at 3.5 years of LEXtoday
City Editor Molly shares some of her favorite memories from her time at LEXtoday.
March 28, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Mural outside of girlsgirlsgirls Burritos
Culture
53 women-owned businesses in Lexington
Take a virtual stroll through 53 of Lexington’s favorite women-owned businesses with everything from digital media consultation to high end retail.
March 27, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A floral table cloth with wine, candles, and charcuterie.
Roll out the barrel for McConnell Springs
Support McConnell Springs for another 250 years when you sample 14 local wineries at the annual Barrel Tasting for the Springs.
March 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A mural featuring a pink pony with tropical leaves surrounding it.
Play
16 murals around Lexington
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
March 25, 2025
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Sara Frazier
The exterior of the Lexington Opera House at night
Hear a joyful noise with 250Lex’s April celebration
From librettos to literature, 250Lex celebrates music, literature, and the spoken word all month long.
March 25, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Blooming yellow wildflowers can be found across Lexington parks.
Travel and Outdoors
Soak up the sun with spring flower walks
We’re all going frolicking.
March 25, 2025
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Aayat Ali