Al Roker, Buddy the Elf: The best things to do in, around Lexington this weekend

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. This weekend there is local Dia De Los Muertos festivals, fairs, shopping events, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, classical music performances,foodie events, theatre plays, and musicals,family-friendly events the Kentucky Book Festival at Joseph-Beth Booksellers and more.

CASA Angel Tree Lighting at McBrayer Law Firm

CASA of Lexington, an organization of court appointed special advocates that speak up for the best interests of abused and neglected children, will open up the holiday season with the lighting of its Angel Tree during a ceremony at the McBrayer Law Firm in downtown Lexington on Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. Once a name is selected off the tree, participants will be given a holiday gift list for that child and can begin shopping for them. 201 E Main St #900. CASAOfLexington.org/AngelTree.

Bigfoot Adventures at the Clark County Public Library

Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization founder Charlie Raymond will lead a discussion on the immense, furry, and mysterious cryptid during “Bigfoot Adventures” at the Clark County Public Library on Nov. 1 from 6-8 p.m. Free. 370 S Burns Ave, Winchester. ClarkBooks.org.

Dia De Los Muertos at the Gateway Regional Arts Center

Learn about and celebrate the Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos during an event at the Gateway Regional Arts Center on Nov. 1 from 6-8 p.m. Free. 101 E Main St, Mount Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.

Comedian Akaash Singh at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian, podcaster and actor Akaash Singh will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Nov. 1 at 7 and 9:15 p.m. and Nov. 2 at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. $30-$40. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

UK Men’s Soccer vs. Marshall at The Bell

The UK Men’s Soccer team will face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd at The Bell on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. $7-$10. 556 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.

UK Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Singletary Center

The UK Symphony Orchestra will perform Dvořák New World Symphony and Copland Appalachian Spring during a concert at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. 405 Rose St. FineArts.uky.edu.

‘TINA - The Tina Turner Musical’ at the Lexington Opera House

Take a walk through the musical journey of 12-time GRAMMY winner Tina Turner when “TINA - The Tina Turner Musical” comes to the Lexington Opera House on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 2 at 1 and 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 3 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. From $49.50. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Kentucky Unmasked Live Taping at LEX Studios

She Dreams Content will host a live, national recording of “Kentucky Unmasked” Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. at LEX Studios, 425 Codell Dr. The broadcast will feature one-on-one interviews with personal accounts on coming out, neurodivergence, body autonomy, medical choices, gender identity and more. They will later be used in a “Kentucky Unmasked” documentary. $35. Kentuckyunmasked.com

‘The Taylor Party’ at Manchester Music Hall

Sing along to “Cruel Summer” and other hits from global icon Taylor Swift when “The Taylor Party” returns to Manchester Music Hall on Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. $20. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Talking Heads Cover Band: Same As It Ever Was Concerts at The Burl

Talking Heads cover band Same As It Ever Was will return to The Burl for a two-night Halloween bash on Nov. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. nightly. $20-$35. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Haunted Corn Maze at Buckmeadow Farms

Find your way through a corn maze with fright around every corner at Buckmeadow Farms on Nov. 1 and 2 from 8-10 p.m. $15. 1323 Ninevah Rd, Lawrenceburg. BuckmeadowFarms.com.

Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

The Lexington Farmers Market will reconvene at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park with new winter hours on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.

Al Roker at the Kentucky Book Festival at Joseph-Beth Booksellers

The Kentucky Book Festival will take place at Joseph-Beth Booksellers all day on Nov. 2 with a variety of speaking engagements and other experiences including a talk between America’s weatherman, Al Roker, Louisville chef Edward Lee and culinary wizard Ouita Michel from 10-11 a.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir #B. Festival, with almost 150 authors, open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. KYBookFestival.org.

Equine Festival at Shaker Village

Explore trails during a guided horseback ride, observe obstacle course demonstrations, and more during Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill’s Equine Festival on Nov. 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Sip & Stroll in Downtown Lawrenceburg

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Sip & Stroll celebrating the town’s local restaurants, shops, and arts scenes will take place on the streets of downtown Lawrenceburg on Nov. 2 from 12-5 p.m. $45-$100. Main St, Lawrenceburg. AndersonKyChamber.org.

Under The Sea Party at the Leeds Center

Celebrate all things “The Little Mermaid” during an under the sea party at the Leeds Center for the Arts on Nov. 2 at 1 and 3 p.m. featuring live performances, meet and greets, games, and more. $20. 37 N Main St, Winchester. leedscenter.org.

Dominic Cheli Concerts at Faith Lutheran Church

Pianist Dominic Cheli will perform twice this weekend at Faith Lutheran Church as part of the Harstad Fine Art Series, the first being a concert for kids on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. and the second being titled “Dedications To The Human Spirit” on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Free. 1000 Tates Creek Rd. HarstadArts.com.

Theatre Play: ‘ELF The Musical’ at the EKU Center

Relive the story of Santa’s no. 1 helper, Buddy, when “ELF The Musical” comes to the EKY Center For The Arts on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. $45-$85. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUCenter.com.

Day of the Dead Festival at Moondance Amphitheater

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with food trucks, craft vendors, live music, an Ofrenda contest, kids’ activities, and more during a festival at Moondance Amphitheater on Nov. 2 from 5-9 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Lex Glow Ride at Coolavin Park

Light up your bikes, skates, scooters, and skateboards and take them out for a spin when Lex Glow Ride returns to Coolavin Park on Nov. 2 from 5:30-8 p.m. Other on-site activities include safety stations, tire checks, helmet decorating, reflective gear giveaways, and more. Free. 550 W Sixth St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Theatre Play: ‘Dracula: The New World’ at The Spotlight Playhouse

The Spotlight Playhouse will perform “Dracula: The New World” this weekend on Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. $9-$19. 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.

Fall Open House: Historic Home Tour in Bourbon County

The Hopewell Museum in Paris will host an open house of the historic Lan Mark Farm from 2 p.m.-5 p.m Nov. 3 in Bourbon Co, 121 Sharpsburg Rd., Sharpsburg. You will be able to tour the 200-year-old home and learn about the FeltLOOM process created by the house’s owner. FeltLOOming turns raw animal fibers into fabric for felt hats, garments, rugs and other goods. The process got the attention of major companies like 3M and Johnson & Johnson. Tickets are $20. hopewellmuseum.org

This story was originally published October 30, 2024 at 4:59 AM.