Lots of Halloween events going on in Lexington this weekend. Here’s a list

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, especially Halloween related like PumpkinMania at Transy. This weekend there is local festivals, fairs, food classes, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, ballet performances,foodie events, the Fall Meet at Keeneland racetrack,family-friendly events and more.

Final Weekend of Keeneland’s Fall Meet

Keeneland’s Fall Meet will conclude with racing through Oct. 27 including the $200,000 Myrtlewood, which was first added to the schedule in 2020. $10. 4201 Versailles Rd. Keeneland.com.

Night Market at The Void Sake Company

The Void Sake Company will host a night market with local artisans, craftspeople, food trucks, and more on Oct. 25 from 5-10 p.m. Free. 819 National Ave #120. facebook.com/events/1696702221117065.

Documentary Screening ‘Alcohol In Space’ at Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.

Watch the new “Alcohol In Space” documentary, meet and get your books signed by author Chris Carberry, star gaze with students and faculty from Morehead State University’s Space Science Center, and more during an event at Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. in Frankfort on Oct. 25 from 5-8 p.m. Free-$35. 283 Crab Orchard Rd, Frankfort. Eventbrite.com.

Midnight Music Fair at Al’s Bar

Al’s Bar will host Midnight Music Fair: A Halloween Music & Art Festival featuring vendors, live music from Lylak, Whomp That Sucker, and Monkeys of a Bygone Era, among others, and more. $15. 601 N Limestone. facebook.com/events/1223529025538319.

Jack-O-Lantern Trail at McConnell Springs Park

Walk a pumpkin-lit path, snack on s’mores, and more at McConnell Springs Park’s Jack-O-Lantern Trail from Oct. 25-27 from 6:30-10 p.m. $6. 416 Rebmann Ln. LexingtonKy.gov.

Comedian Erica Rhodes at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Erica Rhodes will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Oct. 25 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $18-$23. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Comedian, Magician Joseph Tran at the Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Los Angeles based comedian and magician, Joseph Tran, will perform at Transylvania University’s Mitchell Fine Arts Center on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. $13.50-$21.50. 350 N. Broadway, W 4th St. Transy.edu.

Finn Fest at Manchester Music Hall

Western Kentucky country rocker Elvie Shane will perform with support from Bob Unsfeld at Manchester Music Hall on Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. $32. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Horror Movie Haunted House at the Gateway Regional Arts Center

Transport yourself into some of the world’s most memorable horror films during a horror movie haunted house at the Gateway Regional Arts Center on Oct. 25 from 8-10 p.m. $8. 101 E Main St, Mount Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.

Lexington Farmers Market

The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Oct. 26 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and — for the last time in 2024 — along Southland Drive on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.

Goat Yoga at The Kentucky Castle

Stretch out while watching the kids run around when goat yoga returns to The Kentucky Castle on Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. $25. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.

Boo-Seum at the Lexington Children’s Museum

Celebrate Halloween with spooktacular activities all day long during Boo-Seum at the Lexington Children’s Museum on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. 440 W Short St. LexingtonChildrensMuseum.org.

AfroLex Conference at the Lyric Theatre

The fourth annual AfroLex Conference will convene at the Lyric Theatre on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with speakers and other sessions centered around the theme of civic engagement. Free. 300 E Third St. Eventbrite.com.

Drag Queen Storytime: Halloween Edition at the Carnegie Center

The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning will host a Halloween-themed drag queen storytime on Oct. 26 from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. 251 W Second St. CarnegieCenterLex.org.

Pumpkin Mania at Transy

Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania Festival will kick off 11 a.m.-4p.m. Oct. 27 with jack-o’-lantern carving. Then your creation can join the more then 500 others to glow nightly through until Halloween on the steps of historic Old Morrison administration building off Third Street. Tickets are required to carve a pumpkin and can be reserved for free online. transy.edu/pumpkinmania

Witches & Wine Festival at Wildside Winery

Dive into a world of magic and mystery when the Witches & Wine Festival brings arts and crafts, metaphysical vendors and literature, a special witches brew, live music, and more to Wildside Winery on Oct. 26 from 12-7 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 12-5 p.m. 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles. https://www.facebook.com/events/2495310733999737.

Bagel Making & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Learn how to make bagels from scratch during a workshop and wine pairing course at Harkness Edwards Vineyards on Oct. 26 from 12-1:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. acebook.com/events/1046354110164991.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre: ‘Dracula’ at the Lexington Opera House

The Kentucky Ballet Theatre will perform “Dracula” at the Lexington Opera House on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. $33-$48. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Renfro Valley

Sturgill Simpson, Gary Stewart, Black Stone Cherry, and other iconic artists will be inducted to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Renfro Valley on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. $50-$75. 2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon. RenfroValley.com.

UK Football vs. Auburn at Kroger Field

The UK Football team will square off against the Auburn Tigers at Kroger Field on Oct. 26 at 7:45 p.m. on the SEC Network. From $70. 1540 University Dr. UKAthletics.com.

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at the Kentucky Theatre

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returns to the Kentucky Theatre for its annual Halloween showing on Oct. 26 at 8:30 p.m. and 12 a.m. $9.25. 214 E Main St. KentuckyTheatre.org.

Hallowhinny at the Kentucky Horse Park

Celebrate Halloween with the horses when Hallowhinny brings trick-or-treat, costume contests, and more to the Kentucky Horse Park on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $12-$22 with children 5 and under free. 4089 Iron Works Pike. KYHorsePark.com.

UK Baseball vs. Morehead State at Kentucky Proud Park

The UK Baseball team will host its first fall exhibition after a magical run to the College World Series in the spring when it faces off with Morehead State at Kentucky Proud Park on Oct. 27 at 12:30 p.m. 510 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.

UK Women’s Soccer vs. Tennessee at The Bell

UK Women’s Soccer will go to battle against the Tennessee Lady Vols at The Bell on Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. on the SEC Network. $7-$10. 556 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.

Halloween Cocktail Class at Chenault Vineyards

Learn how to make three Halloween-themed cocktails with resident bartender Aundria Ford during a class at Chenault Vineyards on Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. $65. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Eventbrite.com.

UK Men’s Soccer vs. Coastal Carolina at The Bell

The UK Men’s Soccer team will take the pitch against Sun Belt Conference foe Coastal Carolina on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. $7-$10. 556 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.