Lexington, Kentucky
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- Storied Quilts Exhibition at the Headley-Whitney Museum9 dates, Nov 20–Dec 6 · Headley-Whitney Museum of Art $10 for adults; free for members, sponsors, children 17 and younger, and students with ID
- Winter Season at the Kentucky Horse Park49 dates, Nov 20, 2026–Mar 14, 2027 · Kentucky Horse Park $20 adults; $15 seniors 62+ and military; $10 ages 5 to 17; 4 and under free
- Baby Storytime at Tates Creek Branch8 dates, Nov 20, 2026–Jan 29, 2027 · Tates Creek Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Preschool Storytime at Marksbury Family Branch3 dates, Nov 20–Dec 18 · Marksbury Family Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Toddler Storytime at Eastside Branch8 dates, Nov 20, 2026–Jan 29, 2027 · Eastside Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Traveling Exhibit: Lexington Philharmonic Turns Sixty-Five at LexHistory10 dates, Nov 20–Dec 12 · Lexington History Museum $10 general admission; under 5 free
74 more events running on several dates
- Legendary Festival of Lights29 dates, Nov 20, 2026–Jan 2, 2027 · CommonSpirit Ballpark See official ticket options
- The Life Cycle of a Valkyrie by Movement ContinuumDaily, Nov 20–22 · Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center $24.20; $18.20 students and children 12 or younger
- A Texas CarolDaily, Nov 20–22 · Studio Players $27 general admission; $17 students
- The Lexington Theatre Company: Irving Berlin's White ChristmasDaily, Nov 20–22 · Lexington Opera House See official ticket options
- UK Theatre: Almost, MaineDaily, Nov 20–22 · Briggs Theatre $19 adults, $11 students
- Open STEAM Play at Central Library (November)6 dates, Nov 21–30 · Central Library Confirm admission with the library
- Sunday Trivia at Wise Bird CiderSundays, Nov 22, 2026–Jan 10, 2027 · Wise Bird Cider Co. Cost to play not listed
- Pet Photos with Santa at Fayette MallMondays, Nov 23–Dec 14 · Fayette Mall Price not posted
- Baby Storytime at Eastside BranchMondays, Nov 23–Dec 28 · Eastside Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Preschool Storytime at Northside Branch10 dates, Nov 23, 2026–Feb 1, 2027 · Northside Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Holiday Teas at Waveland11 dates, Nov 24–Dec 19 · Waveland State Historic Site $45 per person, by reservation
- Baby Storytime at Central LibraryTuesdays, Nov 24, 2026–Jan 26, 2027 · Central Library Confirm admission with the library
- Preschool Storytime at Tates Creek BranchTuesdays, Nov 24, 2026–Jan 26, 2027 · Tates Creek Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Toddler Storytime at Beaumont BranchTuesdays, Nov 24, 2026–Jan 26, 2027 · Beaumont Branch Confirm admission with the library
- AfroBeats Dance Class at the LyricTuesdays, Nov 24, 2026–Jan 26, 2027 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Price not listed
- Baby Storytime at Beaumont BranchWednesdays, Nov 25, 2026–Jan 27, 2027 · Beaumont Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Toddler Storytime at Central LibraryWednesdays, Nov 25, 2026–Jan 27, 2027 · Central Library Confirm admission with the library
- Toddler Storytime at Tates Creek BranchWednesdays, Nov 25, 2026–Jan 27, 2027 · Tates Creek Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Pictures with Santa at Hamburg PavilionDaily, Nov 27–Dec 24 · Hamburg Pavilion Price not posted
- Southern Lights Holiday Festival33 dates, Nov 28–Dec 31 · Kentucky Horse Park $35 per carload listed by the foundation
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical3 dates, Nov 29–Dec 6 · Lexington Opera House $22 to $37; boxes $65
- Gobble Grease Toss: drop off used cooking oilDaily, Nov 30–Dec 5 · Electronics Recycling Center Free
- Public Skating at Lexington Ice Center, December24 dates, Dec 1–31 · Lexington Ice Center $14, or $13 ages 10 and under; skates $4
- Evening Storytime at Central Library: December and JanuaryTuesdays, Dec 1, 2026–Jan 26, 2027 · Central Library Confirm admission with the library
- Community Tuesdays: Line Dancing with Kisha, DecemberTuesdays, Dec 1–29 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Free
- Preschool Storytime at Eastside BranchWednesdays, Dec 2–30 · Eastside Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Yoga in the Gallery at the Lyric, DecemberWednesdays, Dec 2–30 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Admission: check the organizer
- Baby Storytime at Northside Branch8 dates, Dec 3, 2026–Jan 28, 2027 · Northside Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Preschool Storytime at Beaumont Branch7 dates, Dec 3, 2026–Jan 28, 2027 · Beaumont Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Toddler Storytime at Marksbury Family BranchThursdays, Dec 3–17 · Marksbury Family Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Winter Village at Gatton Park23 dates, Dec 3–27 · Gatton Park Free
- Winter Village Holiday Market at Gatton Park5 dates, Dec 3–12 · Gatton Park Free
- Evening Family Storytime at Tates Creek Branch7 dates, Dec 3, 2026–Jan 28, 2027 · Tates Creek Branch Confirm admission with the library
- Drew Lynch at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Dec 3–5 · Comedy Off Broadway $40 reserved seat, fees included
- LexCardX: Lexington Card ExpoDaily, Dec 4–6 · Central Bank Center $5 at the door
- Katherine Blanford at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Dec 10–12 · Comedy Off Broadway $12 reserved seat Thursday, $18 Friday, $23 Saturday, fees included
- 2026 Lexington Art League Members' Biennial23 dates, Dec 11, 2026–Jan 29, 2027 · Castlewood Park Free
- Lexington Ballet: The Nutcracker6 dates, Dec 12–20 · Lexington Opera House See official ticket options
- Kountry Wayne at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Dec 18–20 · Comedy Off Broadway $40 reserved seat; $50 VIP closest to the stage, fees included
- Take & Make Kids Craft: Winter Fun! at Central Library9 dates, Dec 20–30 · Central Library Confirm admission with the library
- So Cold Camp at Lexington Children's MuseumDaily, Dec 21–23 · Lexington Children’s Museum $65 per day
- Winter Break Camp, Week 1 at D-BAT LexingtonDaily, Dec 21–23 · D-BAT Lexington Listed as $59 to $159
- Explosions Camp at Lexington Children's MuseumDaily, Dec 28–30 · Lexington Children’s Museum $65 per day
- Winter Break Camp, Week 2 at D-BAT LexingtonDaily, Dec 28–31 · D-BAT Lexington Listed as $59 to $209
- Community Tuesdays: Line Dancing with KishaTuesdays, Jan 5–May 25, 2027 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Free
- Yoga in the Gallery at the LyricWednesdays, Jan 6–Feb 3, 2027 · Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Admission: check the organizer
- TNT Truck and Tractor Pull: Kentucky InvitationalDaily, Jan 7–9, 2027 · Kentucky Horse Park Ticket prices not posted yet
- Rosebud Baker at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Jan 7–9, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- Studio Players: Proof11 dates, Jan 13–31, 2027 · Studio Players Tickets from $17
- Akaash Singh at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Jan 21–23, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- Greg Warren at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Jan 28–30, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- The WizDaily, Jan 29–31, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Tickets on sale date to be announced
- Collected Stories: Dance ConcertDaily, Feb 5–7, 2027 · Guignol Theatre Tickets from $11
- ShuckedDaily, Feb 12–14, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Tickets on sale date to be announced
- Marcus D. Wiley at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Feb 19–21, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- American Son7 dates, Feb 25–Mar 7, 2027 · Briggs Theatre Tickets from $11
- Macbeth at Transylvania University6 dates, Feb 26–Mar 7, 2027 · Transylvania University Admission: check the organizer
- Ian Bagg at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Mar 4–6, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway Admission: check the organizer
- Etta May at Comedy Off BroadwayDaily, Mar 11–13, 2027 · Comedy Off Broadway $28 reserved seat Thursday; $34 Friday and Saturday, fees included
- Pete the Cat4 dates, Mar 14–27, 2027 · Lexington Children's Theatre Tickets from $17
- Kentucky baseball vs. Georgia (three-game series)Daily, Mar 19–21, 2027 · Kentucky Proud Park Admission: check the organizer
- Kentucky baseball vs. Texas A&M (three-game series)Daily, Apr 2–4, 2027 · Kentucky Proud Park Admission: check the organizer
- Keeneland Spring Meet 202716 dates, Apr 2–23, 2027 · Keeneland Admission: check the organizer
- The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson MusicalDaily, Apr 15–18, 2027 · Guignol Theatre Tickets from $16
- Last Stop on Market Street3 dates, Apr 18–25, 2027 · Lexington Children's Theatre Tickets from $17
- Kentucky baseball vs. Florida (three-game series)Daily, Apr 22–24, 2027 · Kentucky Proud Park Admission: check the organizer
- Kentucky Three-Day Event 2027 (50th)Daily, Apr 22–25, 2027 · Kentucky Horse Park Grounds admission from $23
- Kentucky baseball vs. South Carolina (three-game series)Daily, May 7–9, 2027 · Kentucky Proud Park Admission: check the organizer
- Legally Blonde: The MusicalDaily, May 7–9, 2027 · Lexington Opera House See official ticket options
- Kentucky baseball vs. LSU (three-game series)Daily, May 20–22, 2027 · Kentucky Proud Park Admission: check the organizer
- SIXDaily, Jun 25–27, 2027 · Lexington Opera House See official ticket options
- Beautiful: The Carole King MusicalDaily, Jul 15–18, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Ticket details not posted yet
- HairsprayDaily, Aug 5–8, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Ticket details not posted yet
- Elf The MusicalDaily, Nov 18–21, 2027 · Lexington Opera House Ticket details not posted yet
Friday, November 20
Arts & culture
Gallery HOP Opening Reception: China in Flux at Morlan Gallery
Admission: check the organizerFamily
Wildlings Kids Book Club: Detective Stanley
Cost includes a paperback book and a snack; the amount is shown at sign-upSaturday, November 21
Family
Junior Naturalist: Fantastic Fungi at McConnell Springs
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Community
The Network Effect
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- Lights Under LouisvilleNov 20 · 9 am – 10 pm · Louisville Mega Cavern
- Bluegrass U fall concert at Leeds Center in WinchesterNov 20 · 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm · Leeds Center for the Arts
- The Rock Orchestra by CandlelightNov 20 · 8 pm · EKU Center for the Arts
- Holiday Open House and Winter Encampment at Old Fort HarrodNov 21 · Time to be confirmed · Old Fort Harrod State Park
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