Must Do : Lexington Attractions

FREAKY FRIDAY FLICKS

Masterson Station Park

Get your little ones to the park to watch a family-friendly Halloween movie on the 8th, 15th and 22nd of this month. This free event will be a ton of fun!

MOONFEST

October 16 • Willow Cryk Farm in Waddy, Ky Enjoy an autumn celebration that’s just a bit off the beaten path in Shelby County. Find Willow Cryk on Facebook for more details!

BIG BLUE MADNESS

October 15 • Rupp Arena Are you really a member of the BBN if you’ve never been to BBM? The fi rst open practice for the 2021-22 men’s and women’s Wildcats is a spectacle that you have to see to believe!

YES, MAMM! YES, CERV! 5K

October 16 • RJ Corman Drive This 5k helps fund mammograms and cervical cancer screenings and more for uninsured patients across Kentucky. What better way to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month than to run for this great cause?

KEENELAND TAILGATE

October 8-30

Keeneland is THE place to be on October weekends. If you’re not busy with some other autumn event, head to the track and watch the ponies.

SHAKER VILLAGE

While the early season is the tailgating prime time, there’s no reason to write off the games in cooler weather. With lighter crowds, you actually have elbow room to have lots of fun with your crew.

From canoeing to riverboat cruises, live music to hayrides, there is so much explore at Shaker Village. Their weekend Spirit Strolls are perfect for setting a spooky fall mood.

PRHBTN GALLERY OPENING

October 15 • Lexington Art League Celebrate this festival of street art!

MURDER MYSTERY ON THE ROOFTOP

The Kentucky Castle Love a good mystery? This dinner with a side order of “whodunit?” will be a treat! Check out The Kentucky Castle website for more details and dates.

LEXPHIL: QUEENS RULE

October 16 • 401 W. Short St.

This queen-themed program explores how queens have inspired composers.

FAMILY FUN & LEARNING NIGHT

October 20 • Carnegie Center Celebrate fall by painting mini pumpkins and enjoy free fall fun for children ages 3-12. Registration is required.

PLANT AHEAD

It’s time to get bulbs in the ground for next spring. Snow crocus, irises, daffodils and tulips can go in the ground. It’s also a good time for planting trees and shrubs!

SECRET SESSIONS 2021 SHOW #3

October 21 • Lexington Opera House We love the concept for these shows: country artists perform intimate engagements at the Lexington Opera House. The catch? You don’t know the headliner ‘til they walk out on the stage. Don’t fret: the stars so far have been AWESOME.

HORSE AROUND!

Kentucky Horse Park The Kentucky Horse Park has plenty of shows lined up this season, from the CP National Horse Show to the Thoroughbred Makeover.

UK MEN’S BASKETBALL BLUE-WHITE GAME

October 22 • Rupp Arena If you can’t make it to Big Blue Madness – or you just REALLY love the Cats – the Blue-White Game is another must-see. Legends from BBN’s past will make appearances alongside this year’s talented players.

BOURBON ON THE BANKS

October 22-23 • Frankfort, KY Celebrate bourbon culture in historic downtown Frankfort. Food, vendors, bourbon and more await!

LEAF PEEPING

Visit Lex has great self-guided driving, bicycling and walking tour maps available. Ask them for tips on which are best for checking out the foliage. Also check out Raven Run, the Henry Clay Estate, Gratz Park, the Lexington Cemetery and McConnell Springs for leaf-viewing opportunities in town.

THE SCAREFEST

October 22-24 • Central Bank Center

From celebrities of horror fame to fun vendors and so much more, The Scarefest Horror & Paranormal Convention is a spooktastic way to celebrate the season!

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BEER BASH & CHILI COOK OFF

October 23 • Greyline Station Celebrate cooler temps in a tried-and-true fashion: hot soup and cold brew!

HALLOWEEN PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP

October 23 • Artworks at Carver School

This free event includes a mini-lesson on printmaking basics. Leave with a free Halloween keepsake!

TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Not familiar with the practice? Trunk-or-treat is a safer alternative to trick-or-treating where people dress up their vehicles and hand candy out in a safe, patrolled environment. Many churches have “scare-free” trunk-ortreats, as well. Look up one in your area and enjoy!

THE TURN OF THE SCREW

October 28-30 • Base249

This adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher from the classic Henry James story is full of suspense and mystery. This show is recommended for audiences age 14+. Masks, proof of vaccination and ID required at the door.

HALLOWEEN DINNER PARTY

October 29 • The Grove

From handcrafted cocktails to charcuterie, this Halloween gathering promises to delight the senses. Make table reservations with The Grove.

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS BALLET

October 29-30 • Lexington Opera House Bluegrass Youth Ballet’s annual production celebrates life and death of loved ones in this beautiful story.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL & THRILLER PARADE

October 24

Head downtown to enjoy the Halloween Variety Show at 5pm, the Halloween Parade at 6:30pm followed by the Thriller Parade.

JACK-O-LANTERN TRAIL

October 27-30 • McConnell Springs See over 1,000 carved pumpkins all aglow on this leisurely stroll. This is sure to be a can’t-miss activity for the whole family!

FIND YOUR SEASONAL DRINK

Lexington’s many craft breweries, distilleries and coffee shops have a bevvy of seasonal offerings. Sample some and discover a new favorite autumn sip!

POTLUCK

Plan a potluck with your friends. Enjoy some comfort foods and maybe a fall or Halloween movie marathon!

TRICK OR TREAT 2021

October 31

From 6-8pm, it’s the big event for kiddos: free candy will be handed out at houses across Lexington!

GHOST TEA

October 28 • Waveland State Historic Site FALL SNEAKER BALL

Can tea be spooky? When it’s hosted in a haunted setting, yes! Members of the Lexington Paranormal Society will guide you on a candlelit tour of the historic home. Reservations required.

November 5 • The Signature Club of Lansdowne Cocktail attire paired with sneakers? What a fun theme for Get Spooky! an evening – for a great cause! A portion of the process will go to local community initiatives to reduce violence and its causes. Community Action Council is requiring masks for this event. Due to the changing nature of events, please consult with hosting organizations before attending any event. Due to our early press times and the ongoing pandemic, this information may not be accurate by the time it’s in your hands. Thanks for understanding!

If your kid loves a glam moment – and the orchard is fine with it – turn your trip to the pumpkin patch into an impromptu photoshoot!

MARY-ALICHA WELDON, Meet

VALERIE MARSHALL AND HOLLY BRANHAM

A triumvirate of women are helping to lead the charge at one of Lexington’s most successful fi nancial institutions, Fifth Third Bank. Together, Mary-Alicha Weldon, the city president for Central Kentucky; Holly Branham, the vice president of commercial banking; and wealth management advisor Valerie Marshall are demonstrating not only the full spectrum of Fifth Third’s community-focused services, but the power and dedication that women bring to its mission.

“We approach each relationship through our ‘one bank’ model — we don’t operate in line-of-business silos, each of our lines of business work together to make sure we provide comprehensive solutions to each client relationship,” Weldon, who has spent 26 years in the banking industry with Fifth Third, explained. “The fi nancial services industry has historically been a male-dominated industry, but during my time at Fifth Third Bank, I have not experienced signifi cant challenges due to my gender.”

As a working mom, Weldon wears many hats, including commitments to local boards like Commerce Lexington, CHI St. Joseph Health, Lexington Dream Factory and others. In her career, she’s learned that pursuing new things can be incredibly rewarding. “Stepping out of your comfort zone provides the most opportunity for personal and professional growth and, ultimately, reward,” Weldon said. “Some of the best opportunities to learn and develop come from those instances when we may have initially failed or missed the mark.”

For Branham, Fifth Third has been an environment where she can pursue her passion for sophisticated fi nancial services, as well as for empowering other women. “I love helping women fi nd and understand their amazing value and worth,” said Branham, who volunteers to help women in crisis or working to overcome addiction. “I enjoy celebrating lives changed into wholeness and health.”

Branham is also a mother who spends any extra time she has with her children. When asked what advice she might impart to other women, she emphasized the principles that make them good people, regardless of gender. “Be kind, be genuine, work hard, treat others the way that you want to be treated,” Branham said. “Have a plan, be prepared and also, being persistent and patient always pays off!”

Marshall, a certifi ed fi nancial planner, found her passion for wealth management after spending more than eleven years as an attorney helping clients with estate planning and administration. Today, she’s married with two sons, serves as the chair of the United Way of the Bluegrass’ board of directors and is a member of the Society of Financial Services Professionals.

“I am a work in progress when it comes to fi nding balance,” Marshall admits. “But I have found that working hard is not always enough. You need to be an advocate for yourself. I try to keep a fi le of things that I have accomplished and positive feedback from clients for just that purpose.”

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