Pickleball Kingdom grand opening, Julietta Market East End Edition, Salt Mandalas + Reiki, and more. 
Happy Friday, Lexington. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Lexington Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Lost royal mustard formula stumps historians, job seekers scored roles after free interview prep, and a disused dump is eyed for a solar farm — catch up here.
State-level stories: Kentucky Derby Museum’s new fashion showcase, the rare hellbender salamander’s return to eastern streams, and a perennial grain poised to revolutionize soil health — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Study finds adults inhale thousands of plastic fragments daily, many hearts age faster than their owners, and Ford recalls F-150 hybrids without seatbelt chime — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Tour Kentucky’s first indoor aquaponics system
- Learn how to foster Hispanic children
- Grab nourishing free meals every Monday
- Explore Elk Lick Creek at golden hour
- Enjoy dynamic story time for toddlers
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
🫶 We got your back
Produce: Ditch the grocery checkout line, Lexington’s farmers markets serve up crisp greens, sweet berries, and friendly faces. Check out these markets for your next weekend haul.
Gardening: Wrestling with that infamous Kentucky clay but still netting a bumper crop of tomatoes? Our year-round planting guide helps you keep the homegrown goodness going 12 months a year.
Reads: The smell of paper, the thrill of cracking open a new story, and the chance to accidentally spend two hours debating which cover looks cooler, Black Swan Books is basically a playground for bookworms (minus the monkey bars, plus way more coffee).
Health: Forget outdated weight loss fads and gimmicks. Modern science has changed the game. GLP-1 medications (like the ones behind today’s most talked-about treatments) are helping people manage weight in a safer, more sustainable way. Check out your options today.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🍃 Nature in Your Neighborhood: Wild Playdough @ Marlboro Park | Friday (8/1) at 10:00am – Think beyond store-bought dough—grab sticks, leaves, and seeds to sculpt creatures you’d swear are alive. This outdoorsy playdate is the perfect excuse to get messy and let your inner artist run wild. Bonus points if your animal has more limbs than nature intended.
🎭 Charlie Brown Superstar @ The Burl | Friday (8/1) at 8:00pm – Think of a grown-up singalong to the Peanuts gang’s greatest hits, minus the dog-eared sheet music from your parents’ attic. Local talent reboots Charlie Brown Superstar with toe-tapping tunes, nostalgic winks, and Schroeder-level piano pyrotechnics, all indoors so nobody has to juggle an umbrella.
This weekend
🏓 Pickleball Kingdom Grand Opening @ Lexington Commons | Saturday (8/2) at 6:00am – Lexington just scored a 42,000-square-foot pickleball palace, 17 courts under one roof, making it Kentucky’s largest indoor arena devoted to paddle-swinging shenanigans. Dust off your paddle, download the Pickleball Kingdom app, and claim your free open-play spot this weekend.
🛍️ Julietta Market East End Edition | Saturday (8/2) at 9:00am – Julietta Market’s East End Edition turns our neighborhood into summer’s living room, complete with local chefs serving gourmet tacos and salad, craftsmen pitching artisanal trinkets, and live music that drowns out the neighbor’s lawn mower. It’s fun for hardened locals and pint-sized energy bundles alike.
🎒 250Lex Back to School & Big Cake Celebration@ Kentucky Horse Park | Saturday (8/2) at 5:00pm – School bells are ringing, and this Back to School bash boasts a cake big enough to feed the entire PTA. Think local pep band nostalgia, sweet bites, and the kind of community cheer that makes you almost forget algebra. Bring a healthy appetite.
🐴 Bluegrass Pony Club’s Dressage Show and Clear Blue Jumper Rounds @ Masterson Station Park | Sunday (8/3) at 8:00am – Dig out your barn boots and mosey over to Bluegrass Pony Club’s dressage show and clear jumper rounds, where sand meets summer shenanigans. There’s a costume contest with better outfits than my high school prom, tailgate smackdown with prizes, and kid-friendly antics.
✨ Salt Mandalas + Reiki @ Lexington Salt Cave | Sunday (8/3) at 4:00pm – This salt cave workshop pairs mandala art with Reiki energy, so you can actually feel therapeutic vibes under your fingertips. No art skills needed, novice doodlers welcome and expert-level zen not required. Then retreat next door for some well-earned journaling and reflection.
Next week
📚 Clark County Public Library – Story Time @ Clark County Public Library | Monday (8/4) at 10:00am – Ready for belly laughs and wiggle breaks? This Story Time packs puppets, silly songs, and dynamic early-learning fun for tiny listeners (birth to 5) and their sidekicks. Grab your coziest blanket and join us for a morning of page-turning adventure!
🎨 DIY Tie-Dye for Teens: Backpacks to Bookbags Session 1 @ Jessamine County Public Library | Tuesday (8/5) at 2:00pm – Ready to rock a one-of-a-kind backpack this school year? Bring your creativity (and wear clothes you don’t mind staining) to this teen-only tie-dye party. All supplies are provided—just show up and get splashy. Registration is required, so snag your spot before it fills!
🦌 Golden Hour Elk Lick Creek Exploration @ Floracliff Nature Sanctuary | Tuesday (8/5) at 5:30pm – Grab your friends and head to Elk Lick Creek’s golden hour hideaway, where mossy banks and darting minnows prove nature still has its act together. Learn why local salamanders score better real estate than you do, all while soaking up that sunset glow.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/1 Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ Lexington Opera House – 7:30 pm
- 8/1 Charlie Brown Superstar @ The Burl – 8 pm
- 8/2 Live Music @ DJ’s Bar and Grill – 7 pm
- 8/2 Born Cross Eyed @ The Burl – 8 pm
- 8/2 Melanin Out Loud! @ Old North Bar – 8:30 pm
- 8/2 90s Country Music Karaoke @ Neon Moon – 9 pm
- 8/3 Alice by Heart @ Pam Miller Arts Center – 4 pm
- 8/5 Moe. and more @ The Burl – 7 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Lexington edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Crystal Towe (The Real Estate Group)
Classic brick curb appeal meets a seriously grand interior, thanks to 15-foot trayed ceilings, elegant arches, and a vaulted living room that feels straight out of a movie set. The main-floor owner’s suite brings spa vibes with a luxe bath and a walk-in closet that could double as a dressing room.
Nearly 6,000 square feet means there’s room for everything, from game nights in the fully finished basement to al fresco dinners on the patio. Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac in Beaumont Reserve, this place nails the sweet spot between timeless style and everyday comfort.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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