Hello Lexington! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Teen job placements, stronger pet protections, and the science show + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Building skills for summer: Lexington's Summer Youth Job Training Program is giving high schoolers real-world experience this summer, with placements from La Princesa Supermarket to local partners. Alumni are returning to mentor, organizers say -- see the teen job placements.
Stronger protections for pets: Lexington’s council approved updated animal control ordinance Monday. Now in effect, it bans leaving pets outside during extreme weather, makes accused abusers pay for care, and lets judges decide returns -- see the pet rule changes.
Public safety gets a boost: Kentucky launched Next Generation 911, replacing analog lines with a digital ESInet so dispatchers can share data, pinpoint locations faster, and eventually accept texts, photos and videos statewide by 2027 -- learn about Next Gen 911.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Game night, solved: Skip the couch chaos and take your crew to Villainous, a tabletop-gaming pub where you can actually eat, drink, and play without clearing off the coffee table. Big tables, board games, and a cheeky supervillain vibe make it the easy answer when the group chat stalls.
Greener yard, less guesswork: Wilson Nurseries is where Lexington folks go when the porch needs color, the yard needs a plan, or your peace lily needs therapy, with workshops, design guidance, and a plant selection tailored to our fickle Bluegrass weather.
Neighborhood Sanity Saver: Woodland Park Playground brings the swings, slides, and just-enough green to let kids burn energy while you sip a coffee and catch your breath. Easy stroll from central neighborhoods, it's a dependable reset button for weekday afternoons.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦷 Dental Health Day @ Lexington Children's Theatre | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – If your fridge calendar looks like a ransom note, here’s a win. At Lexington Children’s Museum, the Kentucky Dental Hygienists’ Association offers free kindergarten dental screenings, and rising kindergarteners get free admission, so you can tick the school form, and their wiggles, off the list.
🔬 The Science Show (5th-8th) @ Newton's Attic | Monday (6/29) – School’s out, curiosity is in, and your middle schooler is plotting a foam volcano. Send them to a STEM class where they learn to script, build, and perform a real science show, with fast-paced demos, safe messes, and applause that isn’t from your dog.
🎆 Lexington Fourth of July Festival @ Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza | Saturday (7/4) at 6:00 PM – Lexington’s Fourth means blankets on the grass, kids with glow sticks, and fireworks you can feel in your ribs. Bring the lawn chair, the patient neighbor smile, and maybe earplugs for the dog, then settle in for small-town charm, big sky booms, and easy nostalgia.
🐎 Kentucky Summer Horse Trials @ Kentucky Horse Park | Friday (7/17) at 8:00 AM – Whether you're fluent in half-halts or here for the hoofbeats, the Kentucky Summer Horse Trials roll out Starter through Intermediate action, plus the US Pony Club Festival Eventing Championships. Juniors, amateurs, and pros pack the roster, proving Horse Capital weekends run on gallops, not errands.
🎨 Summer Fun Paint Party @ Painting with a Twist | Wednesday (7/22) at 3:00 PM – Because Wednesday needs a hobby, this paint party delivers no experience needed, new paintings weekly, and free glitter. It’s $35 with step-by-step guidance, plus $15 if you fancy a custom-scent candle to take home. Bring the kids, or keep it for yourself.
🎵 Music @ The Mansion at Griffin Gate | Friday (8/21) at 7:00 PM – Music on the Mansion lawn at Griffin Gate means Lexington’s Vanguard Band cranking out danceable rock while we pretend the chiropractor is on speed dial. It’s free, family-friendly, with food and drinks, no coolers or outside snacks, and VIP seats if lawn chairs feel risky.
🎶 Kenwick PorchFest @ Mentelle Park | Saturday (8/22) at 2:00 PM – Stroll the Kenwick blocks as porches turn into stages, then act like you always knew the quiet neighbor could shred. Expect lawn chairs, sing-alongs, and friendly dogs, with plenty of porch-hopping, people-watching, and that one house with suspiciously professional sound.
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07 — The Lexington report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 0 to 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 25%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 2025 custom-built 4,953-square-foot home pairs all-brick and Hardie board craftsmanship with polished, modern comfort. Four bedrooms each have their own private full bath, while two fireplaces, Sonos wiring, a finished basement with kitchenette and gym space, and a storm room with 12-inch concrete walls keep things stylish, smart, and secure.
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