Lexington, Kentucky
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Friday, December 18
Outdoors
Solstice Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River
From $9.85 on EventbriteRegister first. Check registration details and availability with the organizer. Registration details (leaves Around Lex)
Community
D & D Night at Kenwick Community Center, December
Cost not listed for December 18; the December 4 listing says FreeFamily
Legendary Festival of Lights Field Trip from Castlewood
Free; RSVP requiredRegister first. Check registration details and availability with the organizer. Registration details (leaves Around Lex)
Live music
Cathedral Christmas
Adults $35 to $85 plus a $5 fee ($40 to $90 all-in); students and youth $10 to $20Saturday, December 19
Outdoors
Junior Naturalist: Winter Wildlife at McConnell Springs
Free; registration requiredRegister first. Registration opens Nov 19, 2026. Registration details (leaves Around Lex)
Arts & culture
Bluegrass Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker in One Act
Prices not listed; tickets through EtixLive music
Cathedral Christmas
Adults $35 to $85 plus a $5 fee ($40 to $90 all-in); students and youth $10 to $20Live music
Nicholas Jamerson's Hollerday Gitdown with Jordan Lee King
$25 advance, $30 day of, plus feesSunday, December 20
Outdoors
Wreath Making at Hisle Farm Park
Free; registration requiredRegister first. Check registration details and availability with the organizer. Registration details (leaves Around Lex)
Outdoors
Mindful Nature Walk at The Arboretum
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