Leaf through a host of fun events for Lexington Tree Week
Lexington’s annual Tree Week is in full swing.
The week, which kicked off Friday and continues through Oct. 19, includes multiple daily events, from walks and hikes to yoga, educational programs and arts events.
Among those events is the opening of this year’s Art by Nature exhibit, in which about 100 artists contributed works inspired by trees that are more than 250 years old. A free public reception for Art by Nature: Rooted in Time is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Living Arts and Science Center, 362 North Martin Luther King Blvd.
In celebration of Tree Week and to commemorate the city’s 250th anniversary, Mayor Linda Gorton planted a bur oak, the city’s official tree, at McConnell Springs Park on Friday night.
McConnell Springs is the site of the city’s founding and is home to a bur oak estimated to be more than 300 years old.
“Trees are a source of joy, they are good for the environment, and they enhance the quality of life for our residents,” Gorton said in a news release. “Tree Week is one of our signature celebrations, and I’m excited to join the festivities as we commemorate our 250th anniversary — a reminder of how important it is to keep Lexington growing and thriving for generations to come.”
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the location of the Art by Nature reception.
This story was originally published October 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM.
