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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in September
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025 12:26 PM
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Alexis Baker
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Sports
How readers wants their sports covered in LEXtoday
August 23, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
What’s your favorite color baby? UK sports seasons are upon us
August 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Movin’ on up: Lexington Sporting Club climbs the ranks
This week, the soccer league announced it would join the USL Championship for the 2025 season.
August 14, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A tennis player interacting with fans and giving autographs at the Cincinnati Open.
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This year marks the Cincinnati Open’s 125th anniversary celebration.
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Sports
Super Sunday Dirt Bowl Basketball returns this weekend
Head to Douglass Park this Sunday, July 21 to watch this headline-making historic adult basketball league show off their skills.
July 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The colorful Olympic rings stand outside the tan and brown exterior of Place de l'Hotel-de-Ville in Paris, France.
Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Lexington competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Lexington is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 16, 2024
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Staff
Memorial Coliseum — a tall stone building on UK's campus
Sports
Inside the $82 million Memorial Coliseum renovations
Learn about the changes coming to UK’s historic venue.
July 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Hit the pavement at these upcoming races in and around Lexington
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Lexington
These are four of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
May 1, 2024
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Trevor Peters
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Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak from Lexington
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
June 23, 2025
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Brianna Williams
Two plates featuring avocado toast with lettuce + paprika with a coffee mug and orange juice from Beau's Cafe.
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Lexington’s best gluten-free restaurants
No matter why you’re avoiding it, you can find gluten-free restaurants throughout the Horse Capital of the World.
June 18, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Mayor Linda Gorton standing in front of a podium speaking
City
Council approves Mayor Gorton’s budget for fiscal year 2026
The approved budget includes a $300 million investment in public safety, as well as significant investments in city infrastructure.
June 17, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The Tates Creek Community Center, a one story brick building with a green roof. On top of the roof are several large, dark solar panels.
City
Lexington to go net zero by 2050
Lexington has just 25 years to achieve net zero emissions by avoiding the use of oil and plastic products and focusing on renewable energy.
June 12, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Two people clinking glasses of bourbon together.
The history of National Bourbon Day
Grab a glass and some ice — this is a good story.
June 12, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A full moon rising over the Natural Bridge State Resort Park.
Tats, Tunes, and Intention Setting: 3 ways to celebrate Friday the 13th
Break a mirror, walk under a ladder, and pet that black cat, because we’ve got three charming ways to witness Friday the 13th — good luck only.
June 10, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The Explorium's Healthy Me gallery with a massive model of a mouth.
Free Cutural Pass keeps kids engaged all summer long
Prevent your student’s summer slump with everything from live music to art classes, thanks to the free Cultural Pass from LexArts.
June 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A packed audience at the Kenwick Table look on as a speaker stands at the microphone reading from a piece of paper.
Arts
Share your spirit at LEX’s 5 best open mics
From musical Mondays to teens trying trochees, these open mics will have you signing up for more in the Horse Capital of the World.
June 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Real Estate
Hot Homes: This Lakewood estate says “let’s play”
Fresh on the market, this house combines elegance, comfort, and a sense of fun into one lucky Lakewood, Lexington home.
June 2, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Six pot-bellied pigs race on a turf track at the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington, KY.
Festivals
3 must-dos for the Bluegrass Fair
Whether you’re looking for food that’s fried, an extreme ride, or something you’ve never tried — this is your guide.
June 2, 2025
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Brent Schanding