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#LexHaveFun – November Events in Central KY

SO MUCH to be thankful for – and to enjoy!

November provides us with many great activities and events in Lexington and Central Kentucky!  Here are some that you won’t want to miss.

And Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom for recurring event schedules like Farmer’s Markets. #LexHaveFun Y’all!


Keeneland Behind the Scenes Sales Tour

November 4 @ 8:00 amNovember 7 @ 5:00 pm
Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40510 United States
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Tour Guides will lead guests throughout the grounds to get an in-depth look at Keeneland’s sales operations. Experience includes watching morning workouts and touring the world-renowned Keeneland Sales Pavilion, auction ring and outside show ring. Tour lasts two hours and largely takes place outside; rain or shine. More info and tickets available online.  Tours will take place November 18th & 19th at 8 am as well. Details Dates: Friday, November 4, 2016 – Monday, November 7, 2016 Times:Starting: 8:00 AM…

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Night Market – NoLi

November 4 @ 6:00 pm10:00 pm
Night Market, 700 Bryan Ave
Lexington, KY United States
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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. Details Friday, November 4, 2016 – Friday, November 4, 2016 Times:From: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Location:NoLi Admission:Free

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Elf the Musical

November 13 @ 6:00 pm9:00 pm
EKU Center for the Arts, 1 Hall Drive
Richmond, KY 40475 United States
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The hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole.  Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth.  With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.  This modern day Christmas classic…

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The Festival of Trees

November 18 @ 8:00 am5:00 pm
The Grand Reserve, 903 Manchester Street
Lexington, KY United States
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Looking for the perfect pine, the best balsam, the most fabulous fir? You can find it – already beautifully decorated, to boot – at the 30th annual Trees of Life: A Festival of Trees, November 18 through Christmas, downtown at The Shops at Lexington Center. On November 18, attend the grand unveiling of this year’s trees at “Christmas Carnivale”. See this year’s selection of beautifully decorated trees and the participants in the new Wreath Contest. There will be games, prizes,…

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23rd Annual Southern Lights

November 18 @ 5:30 pmDecember 31 @ 10:00 pm
KY Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511 United States
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The 23rd Annual Southern Lights includes a self-guided four mile journey through a dreamland of fabulous light displays including never-before-seen displays and traditional favorites. Following the driving tour, families are encouraged to park and visit the holiday craft merchants, the KHP Gift Shop, seasonal entertainment and activities for children, petting zoo, pony and camel rides and so much more! Details Dates: Friday, November 18, 2016 – Saturday, December 31, 2016 Times:From: 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM Venue: Kentucky Horse Park…

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The Nutcracker @ Transylvania University

November 19 @ 2:00 pm5:00 pm
Transylvania University – Haggin Hall, 300 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508 United States
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The Nutcracker It wouldn’t be Christmas without “The Nutcracker.” and Lexington offer’s plenty of chances to catch this seasonal favorite. Start the season off at Transylvania University’s Haggin Hall . Kentucky Ballet Theatre will perform this quintessential holiday tale. Details Saturday, November 19, 2016 – Saturday, November 19, 2016 Times:2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Venue: Transylvania University Admission:$18-$37

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Holiday Live

November 26 @ 2:00 pm7:00 pm
Triangle Park, 400 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507 United States
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Holiday Live Holiday Market, Holiday LIVE! and Lexington’s Official Tree Lighting Festival all take place on a Saturday this year. Lexington officially kicks off the holiday season with the lighting of the city tree – a tradition that dates to 1913. Festivities begin at 2:00 p.m. and continue through the afternoon with food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, live music and more setting the mood for a delightful day downtown. The traditional tree lighting takes place at 6:30 p.m. Santa…

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Candy Cane – Concert

November 27 @ 3:00 pm7:00 pm
UK – Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40508 United States
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Candy Cane: Side by Side with CKYO Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras and LexPhil will have you dancing in your seats in this year’s Side-by-Side holiday concert – featuring a beloved multimedia presentation of Howard Blake’s The Snowman!  Joined by choruses from Fayette County High Schools, Candy Cane journeys from Sleigh Ride (L. Mozart) to Sleigh Ride (Anderson) and more holiday favorites along the way! Details Sunday, November 27, 2016 – Sunday, November 27, 2016 Times:Starting: 3:00 PM Location:Singletary Center for…

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Recurring Events in our Community

Farmer’s Market Directory – see the schedules for our local area farmer’s markets.