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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
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Travel and Outdoors
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Lexington, KY
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Spring equinox in Lexington, KY
Participate in a community event or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
Ain’t no boulder high enough
Outdoor climbing boulders come to Northeastern Park
March 3, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
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Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Lexington?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Lexington
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Lexington’s new ZOTA open space regulations
See how a new set of zoning guidelines will shape the future of green space in Lexington.
February 9, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Travel and Outdoors
Keep Lexington Beautiful
Get free supplies, help clean up, and keep Lexington beautiful.
January 31, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Lexington, KY
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Celebrate Civic Learning Week locally
Brush up on your knowledge of local government during Civic Learning Week by checking out CivicLex’s educational activities.
March 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Real Estate
This modern mansion is ready for its first family
Over 6,000-sqft of high-tech hospitality make this Tuscany home a truly modern mansion.
March 7, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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All you need to know about Blue Grass Airport
To help make your entire process at Blue Grass Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from parking to details on the airport’s 18 nonstop flights.
March 7, 2025
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City
Make your voice heard at these 3 opportunities to connect with local government
Attend these important, in-person discussions for a chance to build community and impact Lexington while you make your voice heard.
March 6, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Lexington’s key to March Madness 2025
From chicken wings to bracket tips, we’ve got everything Lexingtonians need for a winning season this March Madness.
March 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Save big with 10 years of the Lexington Theatre Company
The Lexington Theatre Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary season with half-price tickets to three magically musical mainstage productions.
March 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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A peek into Lexington’s first Publix location at Citation Point
Learn more about the Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain and the good it’s bringing to the community inside and outside the store.
March 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Celebrate false spring in Lexington
While mother nature treats us to a little bit of sunshine + warmer vibes, we’ve rounded five fun ways to celebrate false spring in Lexington.
March 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Check out the Women’s History Month film series
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a film series showcasing movies by, about, and for women.
March 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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3 tips for visiting the driver license regional office
City Editor Sam had a first hand experience renewing his license and getting a Real ID at the Leestown driver licensing regional office, and came away with 3 must-know tips.
March 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks