Events in Mount Vernon today

At Waveland State Historic Site, the Out of the Darkness Walk brings the community together to raise funds, build awareness, and provide a supportive space for people impacted by suicide. The day features a meaningful ceremony followed by a community walk, offering time to connect and show support. For questions, contact Walk Chair Jacob McCullough at 859-327-1165 or lexingtonootd@gmail.com.

Explore the essentials of seed saving in a session that covers working with annual and biennial vegetables, planning your garden and storing seeds, straightforward methods for testing germination, the key differences in pollination, and ways to prevent cross contamination between varieties. Related topics may also be included. The schedule may be adjusted.

At Central Bank Center, this home show gathers a broad mix of companies in one place so you can compare options quickly. Explore fresh ideas and standout products for your home. Connect with resources for renovations, landscaping, and design, and leave ready to take the next step on your project.

This beginner-friendly Egyptian bellydance fundamentals class with Safiya offers a gentle, supportive pace for newcomers and anyone who prefers a low-pressure start. Each session introduces a short set of classic Egyptian technique, then blends those movements into approachable combinations to build memory and confidence. Participants explore how to listen to the music and develop musicality, gain context about the dance’s history and story, and practice essentials like turns, traveling steps, and directional and level changes. Attendance is flexible, with the option to drop in or attend regularly. Pricing is $20 per class plus tax, discounted multi-class cards are available, and an MU Pass is offered at $100 per month. The class is for women only, and men are not permitted in the studio during the session. It is offered in person only and is not available online. Dancers of any experience level are welcome, so bring any personal practice tools, warm up, and enjoy moving to the music.

Kentucky Punk Rock Flea Market takes over the Bluegrass Convention Center with more than one hundred vendors, live bands playing throughout the day, and on-site food and beer. Admission is $5 cash, and children 12 and under are admitted free. To avoid scams, organizers state that official communication comes only from the KYPRFM email and from comments made on their Facebook account.

A volleyball game will be held on Roland Wierwille Court at the Seabury Center. Admission is free.

At Comfort Inn and Suites by Radisson in London, Kentucky, this annual pageant welcomes participants of all ages with divisions that include boys. Every contestant takes home a crown, a trophy, and a sash, with premium awards highlighting the celebration.

Teams compete in live trivia at Rebel in Berea, hosted by Drew from Questionable Activities Trivia. There is no cost to participate, and prizes are awarded to the winners. The event welcomes all ages.

Bring a favorite deck and take on the local community in a weekly Modern event. Each match win earns one booster pack, so every game matters. It is a friendly setting for testing before a larger competition or simply enjoying some casual play.

A relaxed Coffee and Conversation gathering offers morning networking with the Berea team from Citizens Bank. Attendees can meet staff and build professional relationships through friendly conversation.

Explore AcroYoga with Acro Alliance at Calvary Baptist Recreation Center in Lexington. This Tuesday class blends partner acrobatics, yoga, and restorative movement to help develop strength, flexibility, and trust. Beginners are welcome, and no partner is needed. Expect step by step guidance with an emphasis on safety while practicing foundational partner poses, flowing acro sequences, and relaxing therapeutic flying. Open to ages 18 and older, with exceptions possible by prior approval. Parking and entrance details are shared in the event discussion photo. The cost is $20 per class.

This store tournament for Dragon Ball Super CG: Fusion World has a $6 entry fee. Each participant receives one booster pack and one tournament pack, and the champion earns a winner pack.

Lexington marks the launch of the first Boots & Beats Co. night at Event Vibes Venue, blending simple instruction with a lively country music social. The focus is on an easy, welcoming experience for young adults and newcomers to dancing. Individuals, couples, and groups are all invited to take part. Each evening begins with a 40 minute beginner line dancing and country swing lesson, then transitions into open dancing and time to connect. The goal is to create a casual, energetic weekly tradition in the city that makes learning a few moves feel quick and fun. Admission is $7.

Pet Wants will be at the Chevy Chase Farmer’s Market with nutritious treats for pets, while shoppers can pick up tasty market food to chase away the midweek blues. It is a friendly stop that offers something enjoyable for both people and their animals.

Sound healer and Reiki Master Amy Hudson guides a soothing experience that combines Reiki with the resonant tones of eight crystal singing bowls tuned to 432 Hz in the third octave. This deeper, gentler frequency range is chosen to ease stress and invite deep rest. Reiki energy flows throughout to support the nervous system and nurture a sense of inner peace that lingers after the session. Suitable for first-time attendees as well as seasoned sound healing practitioners.

Riftbound: Nexus Night at Fayette Mall features a $5 entry. Participants receive a Nexus Night pack, a Spirtforged pack, and a Flash promo card. Prizes go to the top finishers, with first place earning 12 packs, second place earning 6, and third and fourth each receiving 3 packs.

A live soccer match will be held at Berea College Soccer Field. Admission is free, so spectators can attend at no cost.

Connect in person each week with fellow LGBTQIA+ adults in a peer support setting. The emphasis is on sharing experiences, listening, and building mutual encouragement in a welcoming, safe space. This group is not facilitated by licensed mental health counselors. If additional support is needed, help locating relevant resources is available.

An evening of Thoroughbred competition unfolds at Keeneland, a celebrated Kentucky track. Look for a quick-moving lineup, deep fields, and the signature Keeneland vibe... cool fall air, close views of the horses in the paddock, and rail-side buzz that turns every contest into its own story. It is an opportunity to watch top-tier racing in Lexington in a setting rich with tradition.

DJ Lyfe hosts a weekly Wednesday karaoke night that runs on audience requests. Participants pick their favorite songs, and the music keeps rolling as long as the crowd is still singing and cheering.

Settle into a restorative sound immersion focused on calming the nervous system and bringing you back to center. Meredith blends the enlivening vibrations of metal singing bowls with the calming harmonies of crystal bowls, complemented by other gentle instruments. This yin and yang mix encourages grounding and a renewed sense of equilibrium. All experience levels are welcome.

This four-day celebration of moonshine-filled jam, rock, Americana, and bluegrass is hosted by The Blind Corn Liquor Pickers at Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston, Kentucky. The riverside setting is fully outdoors, and music from the main stage carries over the Appalachian hills. Families will find room for kids to play by the water, including chances to search for crawdads, while art and live music bring everyone together to dance, sing, and enjoy drinks under bright, starlit skies.

Take part in a Gundam Card Game store tournament with a $5.99 entry fee. The competition features three Swiss rounds of best-of-one play, with each round lasting 35 minutes. All participants receive a booster pack and an OT pack, and anyone who finishes 3-0 also earns a winner pack. Registration is required through the Bandai TCG Plus app or website.