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October 2025 Events Around Lexington
2025 Fall Meet at Keeneland (General Admission Day)
📆 Oct 9 | ⏰ Gates open 11:00 AM | 🎟️ $7 | 📍 Keeneland
Enjoy the excitement of horse racing on a general-admission day.
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Flower Power 5K
📆 Oct 11 | ⏰ 8:30 AM | 📍 Coldstream Dog Park / Legacy Trail
A 70s-themed fun run with free kids dash, awards, music, and prizes for best costumes.
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After Dark at 21c: Specialty Tour
📆 Oct 9 | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ Free | 📍 21c Museum Hotel
A guided spooky / history tour through the museum’s exhibition and building. Free, costumes welcome.
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Walk N’ Roll With Me (Easterseals Bluegrass)
📆 Oct 11 | ⏰ 10:00 AM | 📍 Easterseals Bluegrass, Lexington
Inclusive walk / roll event (½ mile), kids dash, food trucks, and community vibes.
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Rural Kentucky Is Growing Again: New Report Shows a Surprising Population Rebound
A new report shows rural Kentucky isn’t fading — it’s rebounding. Thanks to remote work and new local opportunities, more people are choosing to live and work in small-town communities across the state.
Lexington’s Housing Shortage: What’s Causing It and What Comes Next
Lexington is in a housing crunch. City and business leaders agree we’re not building nearly enough homes to keep up with demand — and that’s driving up prices for everyone.
Le Gourmet Brings a Taste of Haiti to Lexington
Authentic Haitian flavors, family-run warmth, and a “Bon soir” welcome await at this new restaurant in Man o’War Place.
Sierra Opens in Lexington — and Locals Are Already Loving It
Lexington’s newest retailer brings name-brand apparel, active gear, and home finds at unbeatable prices — all in the heart of Hamburg.
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