KenTokyoCon 2016
This fantastical Anime Convention returns to Lexington for it’s FOURTH year! Day passes are available, events are throughout the weekend at the Lexington Center.
Lakeside Live at Lexington Green
From their site: Lakeside Live at The Mall at Lexington Green has launched! Come catch free live music every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9pm now through October 15th. Check the schedule below to see our full line-up. With our beautiful covered dock, fire pit hang out, amazing restaurants and shopping, and fun live music, you’ll want to linger with friends and family. Pets and lawn chairs are welcome, but please leave your coolers at home. We can’t wait to have…
3rd Annual Burgers, Bourbon, & Beer
Come out and enjoy food, open bar, and a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting Arbor Youth Services, a non profit that serves homeless, runaway and at risk youth in central Kentucky.
Lexington Tour of Remodeled Homes with HBALexington
Admission: $10 per person (Children 12 and under free) Tickets available at each home on the Tour. (Cash only, please) The 2016 Tour of Remodeled Homes consists of 11 stellar remodeling projects to offer insights and inspiration to those among us that have so often said, “we need to do something to this… (name your space)”. This year’s tour offers ideas and examples of almost anything and everything that can be done to update or upgrade the space we call…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
LEX DIY 2016
LEX DIY is a free “how-to” event open to the community. Representatives from local businesses and organizations will be available to teach participants different skills every half hour. Topics include pairing wine with cheeses, making balloon animals, using a French press, studying your own genealogy, and much more! Booths will be set up around the Sullivan University/Spencerian College campus located at 2355 Harrodsburg Rd in Lexington. Visit one, or visit eight, the choice is up to you!
MoonTower Music Festival
Back at it again – the third year will be the biggest one yet! Doors open at 11:00 AM – dogs are welcome and kids under 12 are FREE (with adult ticket purchase)! Come have a beer and some local grub and let’s jam! 2016 festival is presented by Kentucky Ale,Baumann Paper Company, and Kentucky Proud. See the lineup at: http://www.moontowermusicfestival.com/ General Admission Tickets are $49 Free chilled water provided to all patros via the Hydration Station so bring an…
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Chevy Chase Street Fair
At the 800 block of Euclid Avenue – come over to one of Lexington’s most beloved neighborhood street fairs! Be sure to come to the street fair hungry. Joella’s Hot Chicken, BnT, Kroger, McAllister’s Deli, Donut Days, Graeter’s Ice Cream and Double H BBQ will all be on the street ready to serve up some tasty food. There are also lots of other great places to eat in the neighborhood.
Lexington Jewish Food Festival
First-ever Lexington Jewish Food Festival featuring a sampling menu that includes traditional dishes such as matzo ball soup, kugel, latkes, knishes, borscht and Israeli salad. Separate bake shop will offer homemade goods such as challah, rugelach, strudel and honey cake.
Bluegrass Autism Walk
Join us on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Whitaker Bank Ballpark for the Bluegrass Autism Walk from 2pm – 5pm. There will be lots of activities including: a 2K walk, silent auction, games and inflatables. Proceeds will be used for education, advocacy and support for Central Kentuckians on the Autism Spectrum and their families, caregivers and the professionals who work with them.