Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
Spooky season is upon us and with it are plenty of opportunities for kids — and your inner kid — to get your frights + delights this Halloween. We’re giving you a quick highlight of events that will bring fun for the whole crew.
The Halloween Variety Show will kick off Sunday's celebration downtown | Photo by Amy Wallot
For the Grown-ups
- Halloween Dinner Party | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7-10 p.m. | The Grove | $130+ | Enjoy themed-cocktails, charcuterie boards + bites from Fable and Luna Food Truck, costumes encouraged. 🍽️
- Monster Bash Gala | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | Limestone Hall | $125 | Prizes await for best costume while you enjoy food, music + dancing in support of the Blue Grass Farms Charities.
- Booktacular | Sat., Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | $25 | An at-home, James Bond-themed black-tie affair to support the Library Foundation. Host your own soiree to stream martini demonstrations + music from the Keigh McCutcheon Jazz Ensemble Experience.
For the Fam
- Halloween Variety Show, Parade + Thriller | Sun., Oct. 24 | 5 p.m. | Downtown | Free | Lexington’s biggest spooky celebration featuring live dance performances, a Halloween parade + the fan-favorite Thriller parade
- Hound-o-ween | Sun., Oct. 24 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Beaumont Centre | Free | Trunk-or-treating with goodies for the whole family — including the fur babies.
- BOO! Cruise | Sat., Oct. 30 | Times vary | Shaker Village | Prices vary | Spooky stories, games, food + a costume contest all while floating on the Kentucky River. 🛥️
In the case of bad weather, the Thriller Parade will be moved to Mon., Oct. 25. | Photo by Amy Wallot
For the Kids
- Trunk or Treat | Sat., Oct. 23 | 2-4 p.m. | Whitaker Family YMCA | Free | Inflatables, pumpkin decorating + costume contests 🍬
- Halloween Printmaking | Sat., Oct. 23 | 2-5 p.m. | Artworks at Carver School | Free | Kids 8+ can choose from several pre-cut Halloween designs, or sign up for a longer session to create their own.
- Castlewood Halloween | Wed., Oct. 27 | 4-7 p.m. | Castlewood Park | Free | A neighborhood trick-or-treating event sponsored by West Sixth Brewery + Kentucky For Kentucky
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We think it's a-maiz-ing.
- Candy corn never goes out of season.
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- Meh, I feel neutral.
Today
- Concert for a Cure | Tues., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre | $30 | Live music from the American Authors, Wrabel + more in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- UK Chorale Concert | Tues., Oct. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Center | $10 | Enjoy vocal performances from the UK Chorus who will be joined by Lexington Christian Academy’s choir.
Wednesday
- The Marcus King Band | Wed., Oct. 20 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall | $25
- Castle & Key Cocktail Dinner | Wed., Oct. 20 | 6:30 p.m. | The Thirsty Fox | $50 | A 3-course meal from Chef Ethan Bowling paired with cocktails from Castle & Key’s new line.
- UK Symphony Band and Concert Band | Wed., Oct. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Concert Hall | Free | Get a free sample of the talent from UK’s School of Music.
Thursday
- Hocus Pocus Trivia | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. | Rock House Brewing | Free | Sip on craft beer + test your Sanderson sister knowledge.
Friday
- Black Soil Farm-to-Table Tasting | Fri., Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. | Greyline Station | $80 | A collaborative dinner event featuring a fresh local 3-course dinner with Castle & Key cocktail pairings.
- Dillon Carmichael | Fri., Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall | $20+ | The Lexington native returns bringing his country music hits.
Saturday
- Lemon & Lavender Market | Sat., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bluegrass Hall, 3000 Elizabeth St., Nicholasville | $5 | A fun day of shopping featuring handmade jewelry, paintings + antiques.
- Pumpkin Jamboree | Sat., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Eckert’s Orchard | $5 | Live entertainment, festival food, wagon + camel rides, and fun for kids of all ages. 🎃
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 70º | Mostly sunny | 6% chance of rain
Opening
- Tilty Bob’s — an arcade bar + restaurant from the owners of Louisville’s Recbar502 — is set to open at the old Napa Prime spot in January 2022. Tilty Bob’s will offer arcade games such as Centipede, Donkey Kong, and Mario Bros. The menu will feature burgers, pub food, and shareables. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
UK
- UK men’s basketball released single-game tickets for the first 9 home games yesterday. All tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster. Single-game tickets for the remaining 11 home games + key matchups — Louisville, High Point, and SEC games — will be released in November. (UK Athletics)
Development
- Plans for a new restaurant at 2891 Richmond Rd. have progressed after the planning commission approved the removal of some unhealthy trees. The original vote was postponed in September to assess the likelihood of saving the 70-ft Pin Oak in front of the Sunshine Grow Shop. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Biz
- Burlington Coat Factory has closed its Richmond Rd. location + will open a new store at the former Adrenaline Entertainment Center in Hamburg Pavilion. They are still hiring + are scheduled to open on Fri., Oct. 29. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Civic
- Lexington will host a drug disposal event on Sat., Oct. 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kentucky American Water. Representatives will be on hand to collect + safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter pills. The event is being held in recognition of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. (WTVQ)
Arts
- A new mural in Duncan Park — featuring the late non-violence activist Anita Franklin — was unveiled this weekend. Franklin organized peace walks in the area in memory of her son, Antonio Franklin. The mural was painted in their memory + honor by Keaton Young. (WKYT)
Community
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition and GreenHouse17 are asking Lexington residents to participate in Purple Thursday on Thurs., Oct. 21. Community members can wear purple to show support + raise awareness for domestic violence survivors in Lexington. (City of Lexington)
Edu
- Centre College inaugurated Dr. Milton C. Moreland as the 21st president of the school. He took office in July 2020 but the ceremony had to be postponed. His goals are to help expand Centre College’s study abroad + internship programs. (The Lane Report)
Trending
- Google has released its annual Frightgeist interactive map, which features the most popular Halloween costumes in your area according to Google search trends. It turns out, the top searched costume in the 859 is a dinosaur. Curious how your costume will compare? Check it out.
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Like the temperatures, we’re fall-ing for the change of seasons thanks to views like this. Looking for a fun, fall adventure for the whole family? Opt for a day among nature with these beautiful backdrops.
Pro tip: At only .25 miles in length — Chimney Top Trail is one of the easiest ways to see the stunning foliage in Red River Gorge.
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