Southern Lights holiday display, 16 other 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.
Gobble Grease Toss at Redwood Cooperative School
Dispose of your leftover cooking and vegetable oil during a post Thanksgiving Gobble Grease Toss at Redwood Cooperative School on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 166 Crestwood Dr. LexingtonKy.gov/events/24434/gobble-grease-toss.
Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park
The 31st year of the Southern Lights will illuminate the Kentucky Horse Park nightly through Dec. 31 from 5:30-10 p.m. $35 per carload. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KHPFoundation.org/southern-lights.
UK Men’s Basketball vs. Georgia State at Rupp Arena
Otega Oweh and the UK men’s basketball team will look to continue its hot start to the season when the Georgia State Panthers come to Rupp Arena on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. From $39. 430 W Vine St. UKAthletics.com.
Comedian Gianmarco Soresi at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Gianmarco Soresi will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Nov. 29 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $25. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com/events/94534.
Magnolia Boulevard Concert at The Burl
Blues rock band Magnolia Boulevard will perform at The Burl on Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. with support from Cam Clark. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
“Pink Pony Club Chappell Roan Night” at Manchester Music Hall
Club 90’s will present a “Pink Pony Club Chappell Roan Night” at Manchester Music Hall on Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. From $30. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com/tm-event/club-90s-presents-pink-pony-club-chappell-roan-night.
Stop, Drop, & Run 5K at Country Boy Brewing
The fourth annual Stop, Drop, & Run 5K and Little Firefighter Dash benefiting the Scott County Humane Society will take place at Country Boy Brewing on Nov. 30 at 8:30 a.m. $35-$40. 101 Innovation Way, Georgetown. RunSignUp.com/Race/KY/Georgetown/StopDropandRun5KLittleFirefighterDash.
Blessing Of The Hounds at Shaker Village
Shaker Village and the Long Run Woodford Hounds fox hunters will celebrate the spirit of the hunting season with a blessing of the hounds, riders, and horses on Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. $8-$16 or free for children five and younger. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org/events/blessing-of-the-hounds-6.
Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park
The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Nov. 30 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.
Holiday Barn Market at Chenault Vineyards
Chenault Vineyards will host its annual holiday barn market with local vendors, food, wine, live music, pictures with Santa, and more on Nov. 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. ChenaultVineyards.com/event/annual-holiday-barn-market-2.
UK Football vs. Louisville at Kroger Field
Dane Key, Deone Walker and the UK football team will look to extend its winning streak in the Governor’s Cup when the Louisville Cardinals come to Kroger Field on Nov. 30 at 12 p.m. The game will be televised on the SEC Network. From $54. 1540 University Dr. UKAthletics.com.
Brunch With Santa at The Kentucky Castle
Take part in a holiday-themed brunch with St. Nick himself featuring pastries, frittatas, scrambled eggs, bacon, waffles, and more at The Kentucky Castle on Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. $60-$75. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com/experience#!/event/bf514cdc-eb97-4d31-81fe-16b7f10ec011?preselectedDate=2024-12-01.
Frankfort Frosty 5K at Lakeview Park
The ninth annual Frankfort Frosty 5K supporting medical and dental missions in Honduras will take place at Lakeview Park on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. $30. 118 Park Ave, Frankfort. RunSignUp.com/Race/KY/Frankfort/FrankfortFrosty5K.
Wreath Charcuterie & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Make your own holiday wreath-inspired charcuterie board during a workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards on Dec. 1 at 3:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Sweet-And-Sassy-Ashleys-LLC.square.site.
Lexington Chamber Chorale Concert at Second Presbyterian Church
The Lexington Chamber Chorale will usher in the holiday season with a concert comprised of Christmas and Hanukkah songs at Second Presbyterian Church on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. $25. 460 E Main St. LexingtonChamberChorale.org.
Origins Jazz Series Holiday Concert at the Kentucky Theatre
The Origins Jazz Series will host the Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet for a holiday concert featuring performances of Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite” and Vince Guaraldi classics at The Kentucky Theatre on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Pay what you can. 214 E Main St. OriginsJazz.org/shows/a-vince-guaraldi-holiday-duke-ellington-nutcracker-suite-featuring-the-isaiah-thompson-quartet-the-ojs-all-stars.
Advent Musicale at the Gateway Regional Arts Center
The Gateway Regional Arts Center will present the 37th annual Advent Musicale — a holiday concert featuring members of the UK Orchestra and conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey — at Ascension Episcopal Church on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. 48 W High St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org/events/advent-musicale-37.