Things To Do In Lexington-Fayette

Holiday Art Shows gathers together a wide array of contemporary and traditional artwork for arts and crafts fairs held in Lexington, Kentucky; Wilmington, North Carolina; and St. Augustine, Florida. Visitors can shop for paintings, photography, and sculptures to decorate their homes or drape themselves in handmade jewelry and fiber art. A knowledgeable jury reviews each artist's offerings to ensure a high-quality selection.

Despite the changing seasons, Lexington Ice Center holds strong as an unflappable polestar for family-friendly recreation. In the summer, each of three 18-hole mini-golf courses features a different Biblical theme, placing obstacles such as Noah's ark amid a landscape of streams and waterfalls. An indoor ice rink helps skaters escape the blizzards of candy canes and stinging tinsel that plague the winter months; coaches lead beginner lessons, and crowds hit the ice for public skating sessions. After detaching the skate blades from their tennis shoes, visitors can head to the center's three full indoor courts to practice basketball or soccer, or simply sit and ponder the flavors of Gatorade that have once graced their hallowed floors.

At Theatres of Georgetown, seven bright screens, booming speakers, and the thrum of cooking popcorn kindle guests' imaginations for nights of cinematic excitation. In preparation for celluloid adventures, moviegoers stroll past a concession stand bustling with staffers coaxing popped corn kernels into buckets and loading cups with sips of effervescing soda in preparation for coming film fiestas. Each theater’s stadium seating facilitates clear sightlines to enjoy current spectacles in wide release or the slideshow of the projectionist's trip to Pismo Beach. A friendly, outgoing staff mans the many stations of the theater and dons costumes of their favorite characters for big film releases, parading into the streets to generate a fervor for Theatres of Georgetown's next midnight showing or themed phantasmagoria.

Lexington Tennis Club affords guests opportunities to be agile and active throughout the year with a full fitness facility and an array of indoor and outdoor courts. As the third largest tennis club in the country, Lexington hosts 15 indoor courts, in addition to five outdoor clay courts and two outdoor hard courts. Its dedicated staff of teaching professionals includes certified coaches with more than 35 years of experience, and some of its teachers currently compete at the college level. Members at Lexington Tennis Club enjoy benefits such as free outdoor court rental and access to the pool, fitness center, and daycare service. The facility also hosts a large shop stocked with tennis equipment, accessories, and gifts, ideal for players who always forget their rackets' birthdays.

ProMatx Health Club's amiable and experienced trainers help clients to out-maneuver stubborn pounds by navigating through the fitness package’s array of group classes, cardio and weight equipment, and personalized plans in a fun, non-intimidating environment. During a comprehensive body assessment, trainers assist gym newbies in determining fitness goals, which are set into motion by a one-on-one training session and personalized nutrition and workout plan. Three-month memberships also grant access to unlimited group classes such as the Latin rhythm-fueled Zumba, the martial arts-based Attack Fitness, and Ripped, a high-energy blend of cardio and strength building.

Through informative lectures and thought-provoking exhibits, Lexington History Museum assists all age groups in interpreting and internalizing the city's storied past. A family membership grants you and your kin unlimited access to the exhibits, including Play Date With History, an interactive display inviting children and overanxious history majors to dally around with toys, such as tree branches and miniature tea sets, that Abraham Lincoln's children might have played with in the 1800s. Track the history of key plunking with the Antique Typewriters exhibit, which offers a glimpse into the word processor's lifespan, from its heyday in 1872 to the Great Typewriter Rebellion of 2002. Members also receive The Bluegrass History, a quarterly publication, unlimited free ketchup packets from the place down the street, The Vidette newsletter, and a 10% discount on any additional merchandise.