Lexington Family

Navigate Lexington family life with kid-friendly activities, parenting wins and fails, local school insights, and smart gear for smoother family adventures.

A youth soccer team in white and blue uniforms huddles together on a field, with their coach, while another team in red huddles in the background.
Youth Sports Lexington KY: Where to Play & What It Costs
Remember when getting kids into sports meant showing up at the park with a glove and hoping someone was organizing a game? Those days are long gone in Lexington, where…
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Three smiling children walk together on a path in a park, with one wearing headphones and a yellow sweater, enjoying a sunny day.
Best Teen Hangout Spots in Lexington KY: Free & Cheap Options
Finding decent places for teenagers to hang out in Lexington without parents hovering can feel like searching for WiFi in a dead zone. The good news is that Kentucky's second-largest…
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Beat the Boredom: Lexington’s Coolest Spots for Active Kiddos
Whether you’re chasing wild weather or just searching for a boredom-proof afternoon, Lexington has a surprising mix of places for families to play, learn, and explore together. From unique museums…
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Treat Your Best Friend at These Lexington Area Pet Stores
Whether you’re shopping for gourmet dog biscuits, local pet nutrition, or a boutique spa day for your cat, Lexington has no shortage of unique pet stores waiting to be discovered.…
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13 of Lexington’s Coolest Spots to Beat the Heat
When Kentucky humidity turns the Bluegrass into a sauna and even the thoroughbreds are side-eyeing the sun, it's time to embrace humanity's greatest invention: air conditioning. From axe throwing to…
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Baskets of colorful small heirloom tomatoes are displayed on a burlap-covered table at a market, with a sign indicating a price of $6 per pound, alongside flower bouquets priced at $10 each.
Everything You Need to Know About Lexington Farmers Markets
Lexington may be Horse Capital of the World, but trust us—the real thoroughbreds show up every weekend wearing lettuce leaves and turnip tops instead of silky saddlecloths. The city’s farmers…
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