Oct 02 Friday
Scott Whiddon / LP release partyOct 2, The Green Lantern8pm$1021+With Movie JailA pleasant time is guaranteed for all.
Oct 09 Friday
Join us for a Halloween Bash from 5-9 PM at Greyline Station.
5 PM - 9 PM: Live music from Dead Air Dennis & The Bryan Himes Experience
6 PM - 8 PM: Pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, tarot reading, mentalist, and more
Fun for folks of all ages; we hope you’ll join us!
Join us for a bewitchingly delightful evening of magic, mystery, and spirits at Witches Night Out – a cocktail stroll through the heart of Downtown Frankfort. Embrace the enchantment on the spookiest night of the year, Friday, October 9, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 10PM. Powered by Community Trust Bank.This is the ultimate "ladies night out" experience, perfect for those who seek a dash of spooky fun and friendship.Event Details📅 Date: Friday, October 9, 2026⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 10 PM📍 Starting Point: Capital City Museum (325 Ann St, Frankfort, KY 40601) Event is throughout downtown with music on St. Clair Street until 10PM*Dressing in costume is encouragedWhat to Expect🔮 This is your chance to unleash your inner witch and celebrate the season with fellow Halloween enthusiasts.🍹 Halloween Themed Cocktails: Participating bars and restaurants will serve up an array of cocktails specially crafted for the occasion. Sip on concoctions like "Witch's Brew," "Elixir of Enchantment," and "Midnight Spell".🛍️ Spooky Shopping: Explore our charming downtown shops, each offering bewitching Halloween-themed items and unique finds. Whether you're hunting for the perfect costume accessory, décor for your haunted home, or a magical gift, our local boutiques have everything you need to make this Halloween unforgettable.🎶 Live Music: Enjoy enchanting tunes by Twist of Fate, setting the perfect spooky vibe on St. Clair Street.🃏 Intuitive Card/Psychic Readings: Peer into the future and uncover secrets as skilled intuitive readers offer throughout the evening on St. Clair Street.📍Make a stop in a few or all of the participating locations. Feel free to make a stop with the group, or break off into your own.This event is FREE to participate. All purchases will be made at participating venues.How to JoinGather Your Coven: Invite your friends, sisters, and fellow witches to join you on this magical cocktail stroll.Dress to Impress: While dressing in costume is encouraged, feel free to come as you are and soak in the enchantment.Explore and Enjoy: Join us at the event starting point at Capital City Museum to take photos. Then, embark on a whimsical journey through the participating bars, restaurants and shops. Feel free to walk around with the group or break off into your own.Thanks again to Presenting: Sponsor Community Trust BankCelebrate Together: Raise your glasses, share laughter, and make memories as you experience the charm of Downtown Frankfort under the spell of Witches Night Out.
Oct 11 Sunday
Experience racing in the Horse Capital of the World. G&G and VisitLEX celebrate the fifteenth year of the signature Southern brunch during Keeneland’s Fall Meet. This year’s gathering moves to the intimate Ivy Room in Keeneland’s brand new paddock building, allowing guests to overlook the Thoroughbreds with bourbon cocktails, Kentucky dishes, and good company. Tickets include access to a trackside viewing platform next to the Winner’s Circle.
11:00AM – 1:00PM: Brunch in the Ivy Room
1:00PM – End of Races: Trackside viewing + continued Ivy Room access
Oct 16 Friday
The tradition continues! This 3-day annual festival celebrates a local folk cuisine that sounds funny but tastes great! Burgoo! Live music, arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides and more all in historic downtown Lawrenceburg.
Oct 17 Saturday
Shop fine art and handcrafted work from Kentucky's premier artists and craftspeople. Enjoy a weekend of unique handmade creations, artist demonstrations, and the opportunity to meet the makers. Free admission. Located at Exit 77, I-75 (behind the Kentucky Artisan Center).
Oct 18 Sunday
Oct 19 Monday
In The Mood for swing?
Don’t miss the most popular and sought-after big band of all time on their stop in Lexington as a part of their 2026 international tour! The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform their hit songs including In The Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls, Tuxedo Junction and more classic songs of the swing era in the Singletary Center Concert Hall.
Join music director Erik Stabnau, the vocalists, and the fifteen member Orchestra perform this legendary catalogue of big band/swing music just like it was done when Glenn Miller stood in front of his band 80 years ago.
Touring continuously since 1956, The Glenn Miller Orchestra continues to perform over 200 shows annually to audiences worldwide. Reserve your seats now to experience this exciting and nostalgic show!
For more information on The Glenn Miller Orchestra, visit https://glennmillerorchestra.com/
Oct 24 Saturday
GINKGO GALORE™ is a daylong arts and music festival celebrating creativity and community in Wilmore, Kentucky, the Ginkgo Capital of America. Held Saturday, October 24, 2026, the festival features live music, juried art exhibitions, artisan vendors, food, storytelling, family activities, and the Ginkgo GO! 5K. Through a unique network of community event partners, the town itself becomes the festival experience as visitors explore Wilmore beneath its iconic golden ginkgo canopy. GINKGO GALORE™ invites guests to slow down, discover something unexpected, and experience one of Kentucky's most distinctive fall celebrations. Learn more at GinkgoGalore.com.
McConathy Farm Rescue Team 12th Annual Benefit & Horse Show — Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 5032 Whites Lane, Lexington. Join us for a family-friendly day benefiting McConathy Farm Rescue Team, a local 501(c)(3) equine rescue. The event will include horses, horse rides, a horse show and games, vendors, food, live music and a large silent auction. Admission is $5; children 5 and under are free. Proceeds support our horse rescue, sanctuary and community outreach programs. For more information visit mcconathyfarmrescue.com.
Good and evil battle it out on the symphony stage this October! 🍿🎶
Heroes & Villains explores the most thrilling themes of the film world's most legendary composers like Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Danny Elfman, and more on October 24 & 25 at the Singletary Center for the Arts.
Enjoy frightful fun at the Phil—dress in your best cinema inspired attire, enter to win special prizes in our official costume contest, capture the evening at the photo booth, and much more as we explore the movie’s most iconic heroes and villains.
Grab your seat at 🔗 lexphil.org/heroes-and-villains.
Oct 25 Sunday
Nov 06 Friday
Amadeus Lex presents "Shadow of the Curtain," a chamber music concert. The weight of the Soviet empire couldn't stop Russian composer Shostakovich and Armenian composer Babajanian from writing great chamber music. Featuring Sila Darville, violin, Bailey Yates, violin, Jonathan Crosmer, viola, Luke Darville, cello, and Madeline Rogers, piano. Free admission; donations welcome!
Nov 14 Saturday
Join us for an afternoon of live local music and fellowship for a good cause. Musical acts include Mule Haggard, John Lackey, He's Dead Jim, and Homegrown Head. Food donations and/or monetary donations to God's Pantry Food Bank will be accepted for admission. This is an all ages event.
Jan 15 Friday
Amadeus Lex presents "Indelible," a chamber music concert. Witness the world premiere of Jonathan Crosmer's vibrant and enchanting string quartet, reflecting on youth and the spark of chamber music. Featuring Sila Darville, violin, Bailey Yates, violin, Jonathan Crosmer, viola, and Luke Darville, cello. Free admission; donations welcome!
Mar 07 Sunday
Amadeus Lex presents "Paris Roundtrip," a chamber music concert. From Paris to Buenos Aires—the Amadeus Lex season concludes with the César Franck Quintet and a trio by Magdalena Robson written as an homage to Franck. Featuring Sila Darville, violin, Bailey Yates, violin, Jonathan Crosmer, viola, Luke Darville, cello, and Madeline Rogers, piano. Free admission; donations welcome!