October is filled with TREATS
Local scenic beauty, Keeneland racing, fall festivals, trick-or-treaters and more – there’s SO MUCH to enjoy in Lexington and Central Kentucky in October! Here are some of our favorites.
And Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom for recurring event schedules like Farmer’s Markets and Live Music Venues. #LexHaveFun Y’all!
KTFMC Ashford Allowance 5K Run/Walk
Sponsored by The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club, Ashford Stud (home of American Pharoah) hosts this first annual event. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Life Adventure Center’s programs for veterans with PTSD and their families. Sign up onwww.runsignup.com in advance. There is a limit of 500 runners/walkers and there is no registration on race day.
Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival “Meet Me at the Tracks”
Come see expert craftsmen and craftswomen and their wares from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Bring your friends to join you at the festival for your early Christmas shopping. Crafts have been juried, so expect to see quality handcrafted items! Visit historic Wilmore to browse through the fine art work and hand-crafted items offered by local artisans at the Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival. The event will feature quality hand crafted items such as handmade pottery, coin and spoon jewelry, Shaker…
BCTC Community Day
BCTC Community Day will be held at our Newtown Campus location and is a wonderful way to learn what BCTC offers the community in a fun-filled, family friendly environment. Enjoy fun activities for kids such as cornhole, Baxter the Robot, photo booth, arts & crafts, games & more. And for adults, we’ll have information sessions on financial aid and scholarship opportunities, the BCTC admissions process, and transfer information. We’ll have free popcorn for everyone, and special treats for children. Use…
Family Safety Day w/ Paul Miller Ford
Paul Miller Autogroup invites the Central Kentucky community to join the staff at the Paul Miller dealership for Family Safety Day! On October 1st noon-5pm, the event is FREE to attend and open to the public. Family Safety Day will include a variety of fun and educational events for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Food will be provided by the Kentucky Strong BBQ food truck.
2nd Annual Halloween Pug-kin Bash
This is is a fundraising event for Bluegrass Pug Rescue. There will be food, bake sale, raffles, vendors, silent auction, First Aid demonstrations, rummage sale, game and tattoo booth, treat walk, and contest. Contest include: cookie catch, best kisser, dancing with dogs, best trick, biggest, smallest, youngest, oldest, gayest face, curliest tail, best fetcher, and costume contests. Costume contest include: best costume, funniest costume, best group/duo, best dog and owner look-a-like, best homemade, and best in show.(overall winner of all…
Autumn Bazaar @ Country Boy
Join us for a celebration of Lexington’s thriving art scene at our 3rd Annual Autumn Bazaar! Shop for art, crafts, home goods, clothing, and lots of other cool stuff from more than 40 vendors while enjoying Country Boy beers, coffee from Nate’s Coffee, donuts made fresh on-site by North Lime Coffee & Donuts – Limestone, and Mexican favorites from Los Hermanos Locos. Back by popular demand, The Giant Robot Co. will be printing original Country Boy shirts on site -…
Halloween Fright Night – Nicholasville
The KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe preforms Vintage Radio Shows of the 1940’s and 50’s. The Halloween Fright Night will feature episodes of “Lights Out” and “Suspense” and special surprises await those that attend. Call 859-885-5363 for Tickets, Tickets are $7.50 each with limited number of seating. All proceeds benefit the Creative Art League of Jessamine County. Check them out on Facebook: KCAL Old Time Radio Shows
Dyslexia Dash Fun Run and 5K
International Dyslexia Association | Kentucky Branch Dyslexia Dash Fun Run/5K benefit includes surprise guest speakers along with special music guests Seton Star Singers, Dan Houston on guitar and Student Instrumentalists. Parking for this event is free. Enjoy park events all day with special discounted tickets (separate from Dash tickets), free admission for kids 6 and under and $8 for everyone else. This is an untimed event, but please register at http://idakentucky.org/dash.htm.
Fire Prevention Festival
“Don’t Wait-Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” is the theme for the 2016 Fire Prevention Festival. Being held, for the first time, at the county fairgrounds, at Masterson Station Park we’ve added several new attractions in an effort to make this the biggest and best festival to date! Come out and enjoy free Fire Truck Rides, Pony Rides, a Petting Zoo, Kasey the Fire Dog Show, Kids Combat Challenge, Bike Rodeo, and Fire Safety Skills. Zip on…
Night Market @ NoLiLex
A monthly pop-up open air-market/street festival held on the first Friday of every month from April to December. Night Market highlights the creativity of local neighborhood businesses, artists, and nonprofits and brings people from all over the region to Lexington’s Northside.
BARK-toberfest!
Announcing Barktoberfest 2016! This is the annual fundraiser for regional animal rescue organization: Paws 4 the Cause. We are a certified 501(3)(c) nonprofit no-kill animal rescue working throughout the central Kentucky area. Come out for food, vendors, live music, raffles, silent auctions, a dog costume contest and adoptions.
Kentucky Fashion Week 2016
See Event information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kentucky-fashionweek-2016-the-fashion-show-tickets-27933087617 KENTUCKY FashionWeek® 2016 Events Monday October 10, 11:45am-1:00PM – 5/3 Pavalion, Main Street Lexington FashionWeek kick-off with formal welcome announcement, music food and mid-day dance party entertainment by: GIVE INTO THE GROOVE Wednesday October 12 at 7:30-8:45pm (Doors Open 6:00pm) – 21C Museum Hotel Ballroom KFW Future of Fashion VI Designers: La SIRENA DESIGNS ∙ FELTLOOM THE BAD BUTTON BESPOKE CORSETS ∙ SAMANTHA JEAN MOORE KFW Select Designers: ALBERT LUKONGA ∙ ARYEA KOLUBAH KFW Featured…
The Bourbon Chase
An overnight relay adventure. Teams of runners cover 200 miles of scenic byways along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail starting Friday, and finishing in downtown Lexington with a huge street party. Come on down Saturday afternoon and watch the runners come in.
Food Truck Friday!
Some of Lexington’s Top Food Trucks convene in the parking lot of the Herald Leader building in downtown lexington!
UK’s first open practice for 2016-2017 men’s and women’s basketball team! This event will be televised by the SEC network. TICKETS DISTRIBUTED SEPTEMBER 30: http://www.ukathletics.com/news/big-blue-madness-tickets-to-be-distributed-sept-30-09-20-2016 Madness is the first open practice opportunity for UK’s 2016-17 men’s and women’s basketball team! Tickets for the 2016 Big Blue Madness in Rupp Arena will be available on Friday, Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. at the Memorial Coliseum ticket windows on Avenue of Champions and online at Ticketmaster.com This event will be televised live by the SEC…
Michelle Armstrong talks about painting the honeybee mural at The Hive Art House on Deweese Street, pursuing grants for your own art projects, and the current mural project she is working on at the Women’s HOPE Center.
Bourbon, Bites & Blues
Enjoy bourbon, delicious appetizers and music in an intimate setting as the Lexington Singers’ Cabaret ensemble brings you the “bluesiest” tunes from the American songbook. A live auction will benefit the Singers, allowing us to continue to bring the finest choral music to Kentucky’s stages.
Hope Over Jeassmine Fall Fest
The first Annual Hope Over Jessamine Fall Fest will include food, live music, and entertainment for all! 100% supported and funded by our own community.
Frankenstein
From the classic novel by Mary Shelley, it’s about creature, creator, and the monster within. Lexington Children’s Theatre is in its 78th season of producing plays for young audiences. It is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres for youth in the country and is proud to be the State Children’s Theatre of Kentucky.
Haunts and History Downtown Walking Tour
Discover Lexington’s interesting history and haunted spots on a walking tour led by local historian Spence Millard. Family friendly, starts at the Downtown Library.
LEXPlay Gaming Convention
LexPlay is the largest game convention in Central Kentucky. We want to make this event for modern gamers specifically, bringing together eSports, video games, tabletop games, retro gaming and installations. Gaming for all generations and unique experiences you just won’t find anywhere else.
Halloween Hoe-Down @ Richmond
Downtown Richmond Association is partnering with the Richmond Parks & Recreation Department to host a fun, free and family friendly night. Activities will include: inflatables, pumpkin painting, face painting, pet contest, costume contest, live music, games, prizes and giveaways and of course, lots of candy! Will take place on Friday, October 28, 2016
Walk for Down Syndrome
On Saturday, October 29, the Down Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky (DSACK) invites you to join them at the Walk for Down Syndrome in downtown Lexington, Ky. The event, also featuring silent and live auctions and family-friendly activities including a photo booth, face painting, inflatables, entertainment by the AcoUstiKats and more, will take place in Heritage Hall at the Lexington Convention Center. The one mile walk will take place around downtown Lexington. DSACK hosts this event each year to celebrate…
Hallow-Health
This event will be free for everyone in the community. Local vendors and businesses that promote health and wellness are invited to join forces to create a healthier Halloween Party for the entire family. There will be costume contests, story telling, music, face painting, healthier trick-or treating, silent auction & much more!
Beastie Ball 2016: Howl-O-Ween!
Join us for the Lexington Humane Society’s Beastie Ball 2016: Howl-O-Ween! Mingle with animal lovers and business leaders for an evening of food, drinks, live and silent auctions, dancing and music by Joey and the Cruisers. The Beastie Ball is the primary fundraiser for the Lexington Humane Society animals. The gala includes reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and live music. If you’d like to attend contact mcarey@lexingtonhumanesociety.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
2016 Thriller & Halloween Parade!
Voted a Top 10 Halloween destination by USA Today, zombies will return to haunt downtown Lexington once again! The evening will kick-off at 6:30 p.m. with a dance showcase, fall foods and Halloween festivities at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. Prior to the Thriller dance, will be a Halloween parade featuring ghosts, ghouls, superheroes, villains and costumed characters of all kinds. If you are interested in having an entry in the parade, download the parade application here. You may…
Booktacular Halloween Party
Join us for an evening of Halloween fun! Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, open bar, live entertainment & dancing, silent auction, and optional costume contest. Please dress in costume or black clothing for the occasion. We are raising funds to support the one-on-one Homework Help Program benefiting Lexington school-aged children through Lexington Public Library. Your support will directly impact our children’s future by giving them the tools and assistance they need in order to succeed in school and beyond.
Spooky Time on Main – Nicholasville
See Thriller performed by Mindy’s Jessamine Classic School of Dance — in front of the Jessamine County Courthouse. Also trick or treating, contests, face art and more. Main Street from Oak Street to Chestnut Street will be closed from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Nicholasville Now.
Recurring Events in our Community
Central Bank Thursday Night Live in Lexington, KY – Free Live Music occurring weekly in Downtown Lex
Thursday Night Live @ Downtown Richmond – Free Live Music occurring weekly in Downtown Richmond
Pumpkin Patch Train Rides – Every Saturday and Sunday in October
Haunted Train Rides – evenings throughout October
Lakeside Live @ Lexington Green – Live music event occuring weekly in Southern Lex