The 13 best things to do in and around Lexington this weekend

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts, comedy shows, theatre plays, holiday shopping markets, Lexington’s tree lighting ceremony and Southern Lights drive-thru Christmas light display at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Gobble Grease Toss: Recycle Thanksgiving cooking oil

Recycle your cooking oil from Thanksgiving during the Gobble Grease Toss at Redwood Cooperative School on Nov. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The oil will be used by UK’s Center for Applied Energy Research to study biofuel processing and recycled by Kelley Green Biofuel. Participants are asked to leave their oil in a disposable container with a lid in the trunk of their cars upon arrival. 166 Crestwood Dr. facebook.com/events/635314444548469.

Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park

The Kentucky Horse Park’s Southern Lights will return beginning Nov. 26 and run through Dec. 31. The driveable light show can be viewed nightly from 5:30-10:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 per carload. 3785 Campground Rd. KHPFoundation.org/Southern-Lights/.

Lights On Doubletree in Richmond

The community-led Lights On Doubletree holiday light show will return to the Richmond street this weekend on Nov. 26, 27 and 28 from 6:30-10 p.m. Lights are synced to music on 89.5 FM. The event is free to attend. 413 Doubletree Ct, Richmond. LightsOnDoubletree.org.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: ‘Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!’

The Lexington Children’s Theatre will perform Allison Gregory’s “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!” at the Lexington Opera House on Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. Other showtimes are on Dec. 4 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20-25. 401 W Short St. LCTOnStage.org.

Jason Banks at Comedy Off Broadway

Columbus, Ohio based comedian Jason Banks will perform at Comedy Off Broadway from Nov. 26-28. Showtimes are on Nov. 26 and 27 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. and Nov. 28 at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC tribute band at Manchester Music Hall

AC/DC tribute band Thunderstruck will perform at Manchester Music Hall on Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. with support from Wyld Ryde. Tickets are 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Holiday-themed market at Chenault Vineyards

Chenault Vineyards will host a Holiday Barn Market with over 30 holiday-themed vendors, wine, photos with Santa and more on Nov. 27 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The event is free to attend. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. facebook.com/events/1015377902556100.

Campfire & S’mores at McConnell Springs Park

Enjoy s’mores and a guided hike of McConnell Springs Park on Nov. 27 from 6-7 p.m. Tickets are $5. 416 Rebmann Ln. LexingtonKy.gov/Events/15960/Campfire-Smores.

Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters concert at the Break Room At Pepper

Southern Indiana based country group Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters will perform at the Break Room At Pepper on Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. The event is free to attend. 1178 Manchester St. facebook.com/events/267475381993736.

Bendigo Fletcher concert at The Burl

Louisville based indie rockers Bendigo Fletcher will perform at the Burl on Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. with support from Cincinnati’s Sylmar. Tickets are $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Dailey & Vincent concert at Renfro Valley

Grammy-nominated bluegrass outfit Dailey & Vincent will perform a mix of originals and holiday songs at Renfro Valley on Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-52.00. 2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon. RenfroValley.com.

Lexington tree lighting ceremony

Lexington’s Christmas tree will be lit up, as will the the first candle of Lexington’s Menorah Nov. 28 during the festival from 3 p.m. 7 p.m. There will be carols, a DJ, a letters to Santa station and ice skating. Santa Claus will light the tree around 6:15 pm. facebook.com/events/630597468069227

Lexington Chamber Chorale’s ‘Noel!’

The Lexington Chamber Chorale will perform its annual holiday concert “Noel!” at Second Presbyterian Church on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10-22. 460 E Main St. LexingtonChamberChorale.org.