Event Calendar

Meet the Neighbors is Horse Country’s annual community event, offering complimentary tours to the local community! Horse Country’s various equine partners will open their gates for free on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, at varied times between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are required; tour times vary at each location. Stay tuned for information on how to register! Follow @visithorsecountry to learn more.

Join us for a refreshing morning of plein air painting with soft pastels! In this three-hour workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of capturing light, color, and atmosphere directly from nature. Whether you’re new to pastels or looking to sharpen your outdoor painting skills, this class offers a relaxed, supportive environment to grow your artistic practice. Instructor Julie Quick, will guide participants through selecting a composition, building a strong value structure, and using layering techniques to create vibrant, expressive landscapes. You’ll also learn tips on working efficiently outdoors and adapting to changing light.

More information to come.

From a bold idea to a beloved tradition—SoulFeast Week is a week-long celebration of culture, cuisine, and community that shines a spotlight on Lexington, KY as a soulful destination for flavor, cultural expression, and shared joy. Built around the Juneteenth holiday, SoulFeast uplifts tradition, creates connection, and invites all to experience something unforgettable.

Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, GRAMMY Award-winning Billy Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. Most recently, he unveiled “California Sober,” a collaboration with legendary artist Willie Nelson–his first release since partnering with venerable label, Reprise Records. The collaboration follows Strings’ most recent full-length album, Me/And/Dad, which was released last fall and features Strings alongside with his dad, Terry Barber. The product of a longtime dream, the record features new versions of fourteen bluegrass and country classics that the two have been playing together since Strings was a young child. Billy Strings is nominated for three awards at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Bluegrass Album (Me/And/Dad), Best American Roots Song (“California Sober” feat. Willie Nelson) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“High Note” with Dierks Bentley).

Join us a for a very special LexArts HOP presented by VisitLex on Friday, June 20. On HOP night dozens of galleries, museums, artists’ studios, and creative spaces collectively throw open their doors for anyone and everyone to enjoy. LexArts HOP has something for locals and visitors alike. A chance to roam and explore Lexington while being introduced to diverse art and artists.Spend the evening hopping from location to location taking in galleries, artist studios, and supporting venues exhibits.Take this chance to socialize with friends, strangers, and art lovers galore. Many pieces will be for sale by the artists if you’re looking to start a new collection or add the perfect piece to an existing one. Some HOP sites are pop-ups, but many have regular hours that you can find in the OFFICIAL HOP GUIDE. Official HOP Guides will be available at LexArts on Mill, 161 N. Mill and at all participating sites.

Come join us for the Juneteenth 5K event! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the trail at the Coldstream Park. Celebrate Juneteenth with a fun and active morning supporting the Lexington African-American Sports Hall Of Fame (LAASHOF). Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking for a new challenge, this 5K is perfect for all levels. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and commemorate an important day in history by supporting the black sporting community.  We’ll see you at the starting line!

Join us for a powerful evening of truth-telling, storytelling, and celebration as Black Yarn premieres its first feature-length documentary, Lexington: Resilience in the Redline. This groundbreaking film explores the social and financial impact of redlining on Lexington’s Black community through the voices of more than 30 residents, leaders, and change-makers across housing, education, arts, and government. It’s a local story with national significance. Witness the resilience, the history, and the future we’re building together during the first public screening of Lexington – Resilience in the Redline! This event is also a fundraiser to support Black Yarn’s next chapter of storytelling, research, and community-rooted action.

Lexington residents are invited to visit the Mary Todd Lincoln House for a special 250LEX free day!  Explore her childhood home to learn about one of America’s most fascinating first ladies.

The Lexington Pride Festival is a community celebration to empower and bring awareness to the intersectional lives of LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians. The event means something different to everyone, but there are some common themes we hear when we ask what it means to attendees. Belonging. Freedom. Safety. Acceptance. Love.

While the Lexington Pride Festival is a lot of fun, it’s so much more than just a party. It’s a day to remember, to protest, to make change, to connect, and to learn. The festival consists of live entertainment, speakers, a diverse array of vendors, food and drink, community booths, and activities.

Celebrate July 4th early with the Lexington Philharmonic and Transylvania University at Gratz Park! This free community concert features repertoire that celebrates the richness of American music and our independence! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic or enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks. Presented by the City of Lexington.

Created in 1937, to help fund the Junior League’s community works project, the horse show has grown to be the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and the first leg of the Saddlebred “Triple Crown”.  Today, the show attracts approximately 1,000 world recognized competitors from the U.S. and Canada, has raised over four million dollars for charitable and civic organizations in Central Kentucky and generates over five million dollars in revenue for local merchants each summer.  The Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show has truly made a tremendous impact in the Saddlebred industry as well as in our local community. We are proud to be the UPHA Show of the Year Winner for 2018 and the UPHA Chapter 9 Show of the Year for 2022.

“Come and meet those dancing feet,” as we bring back the tap-dancing extravaganza that kicked it all off for The Lexington Theatre Company. Follow starry-eyed Peggy Sawyer’s big dreams of the spotlight, in this love letter to Broadway and “the most glorious words in the English language” – musical comedy! The Lexington Theatre Company combines Broadway veterans, rising stars, and local professionals for a production that feels just like Broadway, crafted right here in Lexington.

Lexington Restaurant Week, July 17-27, 2025. The best 10 days to go out on the town! See the link below for more information on participating restaurants.

On HOP night dozens of galleries, museums, artists’ studios, and creative spaces collectively throw open their doors for anyone and everyone to enjoy. LexArts HOP has something for locals and visitors alike. A chance to roam and explore Lexington while being introduced to diverse art and artists. Spend the evening hopping from location to location taking in galleries, artist studios, and supporting venues exhibits. Take this chance to socialize with friends, strangers, and art lovers galore. Many pieces will be for sale by the artists if you’re looking to start a new collection or add the perfect piece to an existing one. Some HOP sites are pop-ups, but many have regular hours that you can find in the OFFICIAL HOP GUIDE. Official HOP Guides will be available at LexArts on Mill, 161 N. Mill and at all participating sites.