Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
Black Friday brings out the best deals from all the major retailers, but Small Business Saturday is when the lovers-of-all-things-local come out to shop. From grabbing a coffee at Coffee Times Coffee House to kickstart your shopping adventure, to picking up holiday gifts at The Black Market Boutique, you can make your entire Saturday a local experience.
No matter if this is your first time in Lexington or you’re a seasoned local, you can shop small this Saturday + give back to the Lexingtonians who give us a million reasons to brag about our city.
Take advantage of their gift wrapping — their bows are breathtaking. | Photo by The LEXtoday
To help you sort out your Saturday shopping plans, we’ve compiled a list of 10 local businesses participating in Small Business Saturday.
🛍️ Peggy’s, 112 Clay Ave.
- Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Shoppers receive 20% clothing, shoes, neoprene tote bags and crossbodies + 20% luxury soap
Pro tip: These deals are also available on Black Friday if you want to get a jumpstart.
🛍️ Alumni Hall, 4084 Finn Way + Fayette Mall
- Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Stop in to get 20% off the entire store — except Yeti + an additional 30% off clearance items. Your one-stop shop for all your Wildcats gear.
Worlds Apart has a gift for everyone on your list. | Photo by The LEXtoday
🛍️ Worlds Apart, 850 East High St.
- Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Treat yourself or shop for someone else with 20% off all apparel
🛍️ Justins' House of Bourbon, 601 West Main St.
- Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $5 Old Fashioneds, $5 Blanton's pours, and surprise retail specials in stores.
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Today
- Pinsgiving | Wed., Nov. 24 | All evening | The Burl Arcade | Free | Bourbon specials + free play for your favorite classic pinball games.
- Friends Trivia | Wed., Nov. 24 | 9 p.m. | Belle’s Cocktail House | Free | Thanksgiving Eve with your favorite “Friends” + friends. 🥃
Thursday
- Thanksgiving | Thurs., Nov. 25 | Times vary | Your kitchen | Prices vary | Eat, digest, watch football + be thankful — at least these are our plans
Friday
- Southern Lights | Fri., Nov. 26-Fri., Dec. 31 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park | $25 | A Lexington tradition — drive through the Kentucky Horse Park + experience the holiday lights. 🎄
Saturday
- Amsden’s Anniversary | Sat., Nov. 27-Sun., Nov. 28 | All day | The Amsden, Versailles | Free | Come celebrate four years of fun with shopping, drinks, treats + giveaways
- UK vs. La Salle University | Sat., Nov. 27 | 8:30 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum | $5+ | UK women’s basketball takes on La Salle University at home. 🏀
Sunday
- Christmas Tree Lighting | Sun., Nov. 28 | 3-7 p.m. | Triangle Park | Free | Nothing screams holiday spirit like holiday carols, the Christmas tree lighting and lighting the first candle of Lexington's Menorah.
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
- 54º | Partly cloudy | 1% chance of rain
Holiday
- UK Police Department announced the start of their fifth annual “Cram the Cruiser” toy drive benefitting UK Healthcare’s Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Donations of new + unwrapped toys can be dropped off at UKPD’s headquarters — the corner of Rose Street and Euclid Avenue — now until Dec. 2. 🧸 (UK NOW)
- Chef Ouita Michel is hosting Ouita’s Winter Bazaar Fri., Dec. 10-Sun., Dec. 12 at the Old Court House — where Zim’s is. Each day will feature local, handcrafted gifts, charity-benefiting raffles, mulled wine + kids’ activities.
Arts
- The Sporting Art Auction was held Sunday and grossed $1.9 million. The sale was a collaboration between Keeneland + Cross Gate Gallery and boasted 192 paintings and sculptures in its ninth year. The top item — a pair of pastels by Andre Pater, “War and Peace” — sold for $115,000. 🖼️ (The Blood Horse)
Sports
- Kentucky men’s basketball guard TyTy Washington was named SEC Freshman of the Week. TyTy is the third person in Coach Calipari’s run at UK to record at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and at least five assists in a game. (LEX18)
Eat
- Crank & Boom announced that preorders are now open for its latest Small Batch Club flavor of the week — Peppermint Brownie Ice Cream. It features peppermint ice cream with chunks of brownies + peppermint pieces. Proceeds benefit Lexington Children’s Theatre.
Award
- UK’s Office of Undergraduate Research announced 18 winners for the 57th annual Oswald Research and Creativity Awards. The honor is given to students who participate in research + creative activities in all fields of study. First and second place winners receive $350 and $200 respectively. 🏆 (UK NOW)
Drink
- Old School Coffee announced it’s bringing back one of its classic holiday drinks — the Cranberry White Mocha. While they are closed on Thanksgiving, we know where we are fueling up for Black Friday.
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One of the things we’re grateful for — the bright leaves hanging in there just a little bit longer.
Pro tip: Hop in the car for an easy back road drive down Delong Road or Old Frankfort Pike for more tree-lined eye candy.
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