Community Calendar

Kenwick Porch Fest is a fun-filled, magical day of community & music on porches and in front yards across the Neighborhood. Adventure throughout or beautiful neighborhood to hear music off all genres performed on intimate front porch venues. Event activities also include a kid's music space and food trucks. Check out the event line-up on our website (www.kenwickporchfest.com) for more information and to build your own line-up!

Join us Saturday, August 29th from 11am-3pm at the Science Education Center (BCTC Newtown Pike Campus, 500 Newtown Pike, Lexington KY 40508) for a day of inflatables, family activities, food trucks, free health screenings, and community health resources.

Bring the whole family for fun, food, and free wellness checks — all in one place!

📍 Science Education Center, BCTC Newtown Pike Campus, 500 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40508
📅 Saturday, August 29th | 11am-3pm
ℹ️ Questions? healthed@lfchd.org
👉 Register now so we know you're coming: https://tinyurl.com/Register4LexWell2026

Brought to you by the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, #IChampionHealth, Empower KY, and #iCANendthetrend.

Recovery Awareness Day is Voices of Hope's biggest event of the year! The celebration will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Gatton Park in Lexington.

Come for live music on the big stage and hear from special guest speakers. Join us at the beautiful new, grassy amphitheater and park in downtown Lexington. Bring your chairs and blankets and settle in for a special time with family and friends.

This year's theme, Hope Out Loud, celebrates resilience and community with live music, family fun, kids' play areas, vendors, free food, and opportunities to uplift the voices of individuals and families impacted by substance use.

Free parking is available just steps from the park. Paid parking is nearby.

Learn more here: https://voicesofhopelex.org/events/recovery-awareness-day/

Big in the Bluegrass | Friday, September 11 | 6:00–10:00 p.m. | The Burl
Experience Lexington's ultimate 90's festival at Big in the Bluegrass, a one-of-a-kind, festival-style fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass.
Enjoy an evening featuring live music from Saved By the 90's, an open bar, food from local favorites, interactive games, karaoke, silent and live auctions, photo opportunities, and more. Whether you're reliving your favorite decade or discovering it for the first time, Big in the Bluegrass is the perfect night out with friends—all while supporting life-changing mentoring relationships for local youth across Central Kentucky.
Dust off your flannel, grab your crew, and join us for a night of nostalgia, music, and fun for a great cause.
Purchase tickets today: https://shorturl.at/2oI2x

The largest community festival with live music and performances all day, UK GAME, Market vendors, FREE Kidzone and Ag Row!

Fall vibes in the Highlands! Join us Oct 9-10 at Douglass Loop for live music, local eats, art vendors & family fun.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

Thriller Performance, Trunk or Treating, Petting zoo and more!