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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in January
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
December 30, 2025 12:57 PM
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Alexis Baker
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A bird's eye view of UK's campus.
Culture
Welcome to the Horse Capital of the World: What to do around Lexington
Calling college co-eds — this easy guide with places to eat, shop, explore, and play will help you feel like a local in your new town.
August 24, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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How to experience Kroger’s Ultimate Tailgate this football season
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Sports
2023 Barbasol Championship Tournament Preview
Learn the ins + outs to have a tee-rific time at the upcoming PGA TOUR Barbasol Championship Tournament
July 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Summer baseball forecast
You won’t want to miss these upcoming baseball games from our local American professional baseball team, the Lexington Counter Clocks.
June 20, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Sports
Play ball: A preview of Lexington Counter Clocks’ upcoming homestand
Looking for something to do with your extra day off? Head to Counter Clocks Field for themed nights, food, drinks, and of course, baseball.
May 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Woman runs after a soccer ball.
Sports
Lexington SC reveals professional women’s soccer team
The USL Super League will kick off in 2024.
May 16, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Derby Dash Red Mile Racing and Gaming May 2023
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A view of the Legends Field from the center field.
Sports
Counter Clocks opening weekend
The Lexington, KY minor league baseball team opens another season but this time with a new name, look, and amenities for fans.
April 25, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Kick off football season with these catered tailgate options
Take the work out of the tailgate so you can focus on rooting on the Wildcats with these catering options.
August 25, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
Small Business
Your Lexington small business shout-outs
We asked for you to show some love to LEX’s small biz scene, and you sent us the goods.
August 12, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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City
Want to reach Lexington locals? Here’s the easiest way to advertise right now
Reach your local community with our help.
August 8, 2025
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City
Last Call: 5 things to do in Lexington before summer ends
Summer isn’t over yet, and we’re here to help you check off the rest of your bucket list. From whitewater rafting to luxurious pool days, there’s an activity for everyone to finish the season strong.
August 7, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Live
Get your sweat on at gyms around Lexington
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 21 gyms and fitness offerings around Lexington.
August 6, 2025
A horse in a field in the morning haze. There is a yellowish glow from distant sunlight coming through the trees, casting yellowish tones on the grass. Fences and trees surround the lone horse who is grazing.
Music
Our LEXtoday readers’ local playlist
We asked for songs that remind you of home, and here are the suggestions you sent in.
August 5, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Lexington Public Library Central Library location
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Lexington?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in LEX.
August 4, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Black wrought iron archway at Gratz Park entrance with vivid autumn foliage and a bright blue sky, conveying a serene and welcoming atmosphere.
History
Mapping out history: Gratz Park, Lexington’s oldest neighborhood
Considered to be the city’s oldest neighborhood with history dating back to the 1700s, let’s take a walk through the park + learn something new.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
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City
Edelen Renewables proposes solar facility at former Haley Pike Landfill
If approved, 400 acres of brownfield land will be used to push sustainability forward in Lexington.
July 31, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
The Fireworks Burger from Harry's is shown with ghost pepper cheese, fried pickled jalapeños, and lettuce on a bun. Chips in a cup are behind the burger.
Food
Bun in a million: Lexington Burger Week 2025 returns
Where’s the beef? It’s on the menu at 30+ different restaurants during Lexington Burger Week.
July 8, 2025
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Molly Thompson