South of the Border: Cooking & Cocktails, Kentucky Castle
Kentucky CastleSouth of the Border: Cooking & Cocktails is happening at Kentucky Castle on Friday, September 18 at 7 pm.
CANCELED Midway Fall Festival
Midway Fall Festival originally scheduled for Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 is canceled for 2020.
Lexington Main Street Clean Sweep
Lexington's Main Street Clean Sweep is a one-day, community-led litter clean up happening on Saturday, September 19 at Coldstream Park at 10 am.
CANCELED Kentucky Powerfest: Gucci Mane & Friends, Rupp Arena
Rupp Arena 430 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Kentucky Powerfest: Gucci Mane & Friends concert at Rupp Arena is canceled for Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 pm.
Virtual Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k
The Virtual Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k takes place on Sunday, September 20 at 7:15 am.
Commerce Lexington’s Salute to Small Business Week (thru Friday)
Commerce Lexington Inc. will recognize their Salute to Small Business Category Award winners during a week-long celebration and promotional campaign on Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25. The naming of the new Commerce Lexington Inc. Small Business of the Year will be announced at the end of the week. Participate in a variety of […]
Murder Mystery Dinner, Kentucky Castle
Kentucky CastleKentucky Castle hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 pm.
6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, virtual (thru Sept 29)
The 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival is happening virtually starting on Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm through Tuesday, September 29.
CANCELED Equitana, Kentucky Horse Park
EQUITANA USA’s live three-day celebration of the horse is canceled for Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27.
Ghost Hunts at Waveland State Historic Site
Waveland State Historic Site 225 Waveland Museum Lane, Lexington, KY, United StatesGhost Hunts take place at Waveland State Historic Site on Friday, September 25 at 8 pm.
Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show (thru Sunday 9/27)
Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show is happening on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 at 10 am.
Bonfires & Haunted Hayrides, Eckert’s Orchard
Eckert’s Orchard hosts Bonfires & Haunted Hayrides on Saturday, September 26 at 7 pm.
Jacobson Boat Dock closes for the season
Jacobson Park Lexington, KY, United StatesJacobson Boat Dock closes for the season on Sunday, September 27 at 5 pm.
The SmokeHouse Dinner Series, Rock House Brewing
The SmokeHouse Dinner Series is happening at Rock House Brewing on Sunday, September 27 at 3 pm.
DRINK Black Soil Collaboration, Creaux
This Black Soil Collaboration event will meet at Creax for a private bourbon tasting provided by the Black Bourbon Guild on Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 pm. Event includes a visit to Sunjoined Greenhouse for a private tour and an an exclusive farm to table dinner with Black Soil doing a collaboration with Wise Bird […]
Keeneland’s 2020 Fall Meet opens
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland's 2020 Fall Meet opens Friday, October 2 through Saturday, October 24.
Fall in the Bluegrass, The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass
Experience all that fall has to offer in the Bluegrass! Friday & Saturday Evenings at The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass throughout October from 5 pm to 7 pm. FALL MARKET | PHOTO OPS | GIVEAWAYS | SPECIAL GUESTS | WAGON RIDES | ENTERTAINMENT | AND MORE
Free Paper Shed, Old Frankfort Pike
The city of Lexington hosts a Free Paper Shed at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike on Saturday, October 3 at 9 am.
Chevy Chase Inn & Bourbon n’ Toulouse Tailgate
Bourbon n' Toulouse is going to bring the party to Chevy Chase Inn on Saturday, October 3. Bn'T will be grilling Andouille Sausages & hot dogs. Chevy Chase Inn will be serving their famous $2.00 Bloody Mary's from 11 am and 2 pm.
Ole Miss vs UK, Kroger Field
Ole Miss vs UK at Kroger Field on Saturday, October 3 at 4 pm.
The Woodland Art Faux, MoonDance Amphitheater
MoonDance Amphitheater hosts The Woodland Art Faux on Saturday, October 3.
Pumpkin Jamboree, Eckert’s Orchard
Pumpkin Jamboree at Eckert’s Orchard on Sunday, October 4 at 10 am.
Deadline to register online to vote
Planning to vote in the 2020 general election? Today is the deadline to register online.
Zombie Dance Lessons
Moondance Amphitheater Beaumont Circle, Lexington, KY, United StatesCelebrate the season by learning Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance on Monday and Thursdays at Moondance Amphitheater from 6 pm until 7 pm. On Saturdays at Artworks (522 Patterson St.) from 2 pm until 3 pm. There are no plans for a Thriller parade this year, but there will be a couple of other […]
This is America Exhibition begins, UK Art Museum
UK Art Museum , Select a Country:This is America Exhibition begins at UK Art Museum on Tuesday, October 6.
Gentrification City Meeting, Lextran
Gentrification City Meeting is at LexTran on Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30 pm.
UK Gatton Connect series, online
UK alum LaShawn Evans Jr. of Dell is part of the Gatton Connect series called "Eyes on the Prize - Setting Yourself Up For Success” on Tuesday, October 6 at 6pm (virtual).
Sustainable Agriculture & Local Food Action Team Meeting (virtual)
Sustainable Agriculture & Local Food Action Team Meeting (virtual) on Wednesday, October 7 at 4 pm.
Black Soil + Wise Bird Cider Farm to Table Dinner
Wise Bird Cider hosts a Farm to Table Dinner with Black Soil (community organization) featuring food from Daughters' Southern on Wednesday, October 7, seatings at 7 & 8:30 pm.
Nick Colletti, Comedy Off Broadway
Comedy Off Broadway 161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY, United StatesNick Colletti is at Comedy Off Broadway on Wednesday, October 7 at 7:15 pm.
Power Hour Leadership Series w/ Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman
Women Leading Kentucky hosts Power Hour Leadership Series w/ Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on Thursday, October 8 at 3 pm.
Lockbox Live, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington
21c Museum Hotel 167 W Main St, Lexington, United StatesLockbox Live is happening on Thursday, October 8th at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington from 7 to 9 pm – presented by Country Boy Brewing and featuring music by Kenny Owens. Enjoy live music, a country boy inspired menu by Chef Cody DeRosett, and Country Boy Brewing Keeneland Ale along with other Country Boy Brewing selections. […]
Outdoor Movie: A Nightmare on Elm Street at The Burl
The Burl 375 Thompson Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesA Free Outdoor Movie Series happens every Thursday at The Burl. Every Thursday at The Burl Watch A Nightmare on Elm Street on Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 pm. Free Admission
Last day to apply online for an absentee ballot
Friday, October 9 is the last day to apply online for an absentee ballot.
Rescheduled: BIA’s Virtual Tour of Remodeled Homes (thru Oct 18)
BIA’s Virtual Tour of Remodeled Homes was rescheduled from August until October 9 through October 18.
October Night Market (online only)
October Night Market is happening virtually on Friday, October 9 at 6 pm.
Secretariat Festival (virtual)
Secretariat Festival will go virtual for 2020 on Saturday, October 10.
Free Trash Disposal Day, Old Frankfort Pike
Free Trash Disposal Day is at 1505 Old Frankfort Pike on Saturday, October 10 at 6 am.
Athens Schoolhouse October Shows
Athens Schoolhouse October Shows are open at Athens Schoolhouse Antiques on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 at 10 am.
Mississippi State vs UK, Kroger Field
Mississippi State vs UK at Kroger Field on Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 pm.
Sweat Series with Lululemon ambassador Mike Gardner, Origin Hotel
Sweat Series with Lululemon ambassador Mike Gardner at Origin Hotel on Sunday, October 11 at 10 am.
In-person early voting begins thru Election Day, November 3
In-person voting before Election Day begins October 13 through November 3.
#1 NYT bestselling author Victoria Schwab virtually visits Joseph-Beth
#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab virtually visits Joseph-Beth on Tuesday, October 13 at 6 pm.
Murder Mystery Dinner, Kentucky Castle
Murder Mystery Dinner is happening at Kentucky Castle on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 pm.
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, virtual
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown takes a virtual format for 2020, starting on Thursday, October 15.
Etta May, Comedy Off Broadway
Etta May is at Comedy Off Broadway on Thursday, October 15 at 7 pm.
Berea’s Celebration of Traditional Music, virtual (thru Sunday)
Berea’s Celebration of Traditional Music is happening virtually on Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18.
Halloween Printmaking Workshop, Artworks
Artworks at the Carver School 522 Patterson St, Lexington, KY, United StatesHalloween Printmaking Workshop (ages 8 & up) takes place at Artworks, 522 Patterson Street on Friday, October 16 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Free event, but registration is required to ensure limited capacities and socially distanced audiences.
Ballet In the Moonlight, MoonDance Amphitheater
MoonDance Amphitheater hosts Ballet In the Moonlight on Friday, October 16 through Saturday, October 17. Tickets can be purchased at kyballet.com or in person the evening of the show.
Pinocchio presented by Kentucky Ballet Theatre, Lexington Opera House
Lexington Opera House 430 W. Vine St., Lexington, KY, United StatesPinocchio presented by Kentucky Ballet Theatre is at Lexington Opera House on Saturday, October 17 at 2 pm.