Woodland Art Fair plus 16 other fun things to do this weekend in Lexington
Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events and happenings around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need fun things to do including festivals, food classes, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, University of Kentucky games,foodie events, concert series, 5K benefit races,theatre plays, family-friendly events and more including the popular summertime event, the Woodland Art Fair.
Theatre Play: ‘Charlotte’s Web’ at the Spotlight Playhouse
The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea will host performances of E.B. White’s timeless classic “Charlotte’s Web” on Aug. 16 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. and Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. $9-$19. 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.
Summer Nights In Suburbia Concert Series at Moondance Amphitheater
Honeychild will perform at the year’s penultimate installment of the Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater on Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Benefit Run: Cupcake Classic 3K at Wellington Park
The 7th annual Cupcake Classic 3K and ¼ mile Little Cupcake Kids’ Dash benefiting VIPS (Visually Impaired Preschool Services) will take place at Wellington Park on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Finishers will receive a commemorative t-shirt and cupcakes from BabyCakes upon completion of the course. $20-$30. 565 Wellington Way. RunSignUp.com.
Flo Rida Concert at the EKU Center For The Arts
World-renowned rapper Flo Rida will perform at the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond on Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. $35, or free for EKU students and faculty. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUCenter.com.
Arlo McKinley Concert at Renfro Valley
Cincinnati-born singer Arlo McKinley will perform at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center in Mount Vernon with Ray Viette on Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. $19.50-$70. 2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon. RenfroValley.com.
Triple Crown Trot 5K at Ashford Stud
Run through the heart of horse country when the Triple Crown Trot 5K, a chip-timed road race at Ashford Stud in Versailles, returns on Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. $55. Ashford Stud, McCracken Pike Entrance, Fire Gate 19, Versailles. RunSignUp.com.
Woodland Art Fair at Woodland Park
The 48th edition of the Woodland Art Fair will attract more than 180 vendors and nearly 70,000 attendees to Woodland Park on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The popular summertime arts and craft fair is a great way to get started on that holiday shopping list! 601 E High St. LexingtonKy.gov.
CKRH Open Barn Day at the Kentucky Horse Park
Tour the horse barns, take part in therapeutic riding demos and more during Central Kentucky Riding For Hope’s open barn day on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 4185 Walt Robertson Rd. KYHorsePark.com.
Apple Festival at Wildside Winery
Pick your own apples straight from the tree, sip on apple pie wine slushies, eat scrumptious apple cobbler and more during Wildside Winery’s Apple Festival on Aug. 17 from 12-7 p.m. and Aug. 18 from 12-5 p.m. 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles. WildsideWinery.com.
Amadeus Lex Concert Series Kick-Off Shows
The Amadeus Lex concert series’ 2024-25 season will kick off with performances from former concertmaster of the Lexington Chamber Orchestra, Lenka Pellant, at Monticello’s Historic Wayne Theatre on Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. and Lexington’s St. Raphael Episcopal Church on Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. Free. 30 Main St, Monticello, and 1891 Parkers Mill Rd, Lexington. AmadeusLex.com.
Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial at Richmond Raceway
The 37th annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial — featuring the $12,059 to win Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Models — will take place at the dirt bull ring that is Richmond Raceway on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. 328 Greens Crossing Rd, Richmond. Richmond-Raceway.net.
Kimberly Perry Concert at Manchester Music Hall
Kimberly Perry of the GRAMMY Award winning country group The Band Perry will perform at Manchester Music Hall with support from MaRynn Taylor on Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. From $27.50. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Magic show: Justin Willman at the Lexington Opera House
Magician and comedian Justin Willman will bring his ILLUSIONATI tour to the Lexington Opera House on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. From $39.50. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Mojo Thunder Concert at The Burl
Lexington and Louisville-based rock band Mojo Thunder will celebrate the release of their album “The Infinite Hope” with a concert at The Burl on Aug. 17. Brother Smith will kick off the music at 8 p.m. From $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Wine Glass Paint & Sip Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Versailles will host a wine glass paint and sip class on Aug. 18 at 3:30 p.m. $47. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Sweet-And-Sassy-Ashleys-LLC.Square.Site.
ABBA Tribute Concert at the Lexington Opera House
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA will bring some of the Swedish pop band’s biggest hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia” to the Lexington Opera House with a show on Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. From $45. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
UK Women’s Soccer vs. Morehead State at the Bell Soccer Complex
The UK women’s soccer team will host Morehead State for an early season match at the Bell Soccer Complex on Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. $10. 556 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.