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Kid-friendly activities around Lexington
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 12, 2025 10:33 AM
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Aayat Ali
Woodford County holiday season
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Tree farms around Lexington
Whether you opt for a live tree each year, or want to start a new treedition, this list of local spots can help kickstart your search.
November 21, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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Plan a stay you’ll never forget at one of these unique places in Lexington
From tiny homes to 21c, Lexington is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
October 16, 2025
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Trick-or-treat: celebrate Halloween in Lexington
Have a night full of treats — not tricks — whether you’re trick-or-treating, passing candy out, or just avoiding the extra traffic.
October 16, 2025
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When to expect peak fall foliage in Lexington
October is going to be a colorful month in Fayette County, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 13, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Your guide to Lexington’s farmers markets
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Lexington.
August 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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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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Bite into history at Shaker Village
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Understanding Lexington’s noise ordinance
A quick guide to keeping the party neighbor-friendly.
December 15, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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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.
December 11, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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2025-26 Winter weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for winter weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 10, 2025
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December 9, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Where to go sledding in Lexington
Snowy days in Lexington mean hills are calling. Keep warm, stay safe, and discover the best local sledding spots.
December 8, 2025
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Alexis Baker
Lexington's biodiversity map
How to turn your Lexington yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping Lexington region properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 5, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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City
Where to see holiday lights around town
Explore nine different opportunities to see dazzling lights around town.
December 4, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Your guide to Lexington’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
December 3, 2025
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UK Athletics fires head football coach Mark Stoops
Kentucky dismissed its winningest and longest-tenured coach after a 5–7 season that ended without a bowl bid. The move triggers a $38 million buyout, one of the largest in college football history.
December 1, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Our Lexington-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 24, 2025
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