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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 10:36 AM
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
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 28, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Dishes from Tuk Tuk Snack Shop including a bowl with greens, meat, and rice; a sandwich on a wheat bun; and veggies and dipping sauce.
Food
Lexington ranks as the 4th best food city in the US
The city earned the ranking in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for its culinary excellence and distilleries.
October 25, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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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 24, 2024
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Staff
Four older adults sitting in chairs making music by playing instruments like the flute or recorder at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Culture
10+ activities for retired locals in Lexington
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Lexington.
October 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Travel and Outdoors
Let’s glow: The Lex Glow Ride returns
Hundreds of Lexingtonians are planning to decorate their bikes with glowing lights and participate in a community-wide cycling event.
October 22, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
Masterson Park and Woodland Park activities; people and athletes
Sponsored
Help maintain clean and beautiful local parks
Pick it Up and Play is a campaign being tested in several parks around Lexington, encouraging folks who use them to pick up their litter.
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City
Woodford County featured in Southern Living Magazine
Spend a day in Woodford County thanks to Southern Living Magazine’s list of favorite things to do + places to visit.
October 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A rack of sweaters for sale at Vintage Therapy.
Weather
Sweater weather has arrived in Lexington
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Aerial shot of the river at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary with trees with multiple shades of leaves.
Weather
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 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Cars traveling down West High Street in Lexington.
Airports and Transportation
Lexington’s Urban County Council will host is inaugural transportation expo
Organized by the Public Input Subcommittee, this effort aims to collect feedback from locals and help them connect with transit professionals.
October 14, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Stay safe during severe spring storms
We’ve got the resources LEX residents need to stay informed, report storm damage, and help each other recover from this spring storm state of emergency.
May 20, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Events
What to do this Memorial Day Weekend in Lexington
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26 and we’re rounding up events to commemorate and honor the day.
May 20, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Travel and Outdoors
Gatton Park on the Town Branch is finally (almost) ready
Lexingtonians are ready and raring to experience this long-awaited outdoor oasis of culture and community, starting August 2025.
May 19, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A group of people sitting in lawn chairs at a concert.
Culture
Your guide to live outdoor music in Lexington
Grab the chairs and blankets for a fun summer night of music under the stars.
May 16, 2025
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Food
Bid in a live art auction at this year’s F.E.A.S.T event
In addition to dishes from some of the top chef’s around, here’s what to expect at the annual foodie fundraiser.
May 15, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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AVOL + LEX fight HIV/AIDS
AVOL Kentucky’s annual event celebrates hope, community, and support for those impacted by HIV.
May 15, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
4 surprising truths behind the Broadway hit “Oh, Mary!”
Here’s what the Tony-nominated satire nailed about Lexington’s most misunderstood First Lady: Mary Todd Lincoln.
May 14, 2025
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Brent Schanding
Two hanging posters detailing the Marquis de Lafayette's 1845 visit to Lexington, KY.
Celebrate revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette’s bicentennial visit
200 years after his visit to the county that bears his name, the Marquis de Lafayette will be commemorated with two new historical markers.
May 14, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Food
Try these Kentucky-centric pairings for Lexington Craft Beer Week
From mild to wild, we recommend sampling these new local releases with some of our favorite Kentucky beer cheese spreads.
May 13, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Live
Neighborhood Guide: Ashland Park and Chevy Chase
From where to eat + drink to its humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about the Ashland Park and Chevy Chase neighborhoods.
May 13, 2025
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Molly Thompson