Top Attractions in Nicholasville, KY

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OVG Concert Series: Dwight Yoakam & ZZ Top: Dos Amigos Tour

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Gatton Park on the Town Branch · 795 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY

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Classical Music Sunday

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

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Bluegrass Heritage Museum

Bluegrass Heritage Museum · 217 South Main Street, Winchester, KY

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Southland Jamboree

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

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Thursday Night Live at The Fifth Third Pavilion

Happening now · Apr 2 – Oct 10 · Pride of Place Walking Tour · Lexington, Lexington, KY

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Aviation Museum of Kentucky

Aviation Museum of Kentucky · 4029 Airport Road, Lexington, KY

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Live Music with Jeff Blackburn and Steve Maynard

Jun 14 – Aug 31 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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Live Music with Lauren Mink and Dale Adams

Jun 21 – Sep 21 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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University of Kentucky Art Museum

University of Kentucky Art Museum · 405 Rose Street, Lexington, KY

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Live Music with Meg Allen

Jun 7 – Jun 8 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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Live Music with Casey Hensley

In 4 weeks · May 10 – May 11 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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American Saddlebred Museum

American Saddlebred Museum · 4083 Wing Commander Way, Lexington, KY

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Live Music with Erin Sliney

Jun 28 – Sep 14 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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Live Music with Bryant Carter

Sep 27 – Sep 28 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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Lexington History Museum

Lexington History Museum · 210 North Broadway, Lexington, KY

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Live Music with Kristin Riley

Sep 6 – Sep 7 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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Live Music with Kevin Cruise

May 24 – Jul 27 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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Morlan Gallery at Transylvania University

Morlan Gallery at Transylvania University · 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY

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Live Music with Chris Carpenter

May 17 – Aug 24 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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DIY Wearable Pride

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Northside Branch · 1733 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505, Lexington, KY

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Lexington Children's Museum

Lexington Children's Museum · 440 West Short Street, Lexington, KY

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Eastside Book Club

Tue, Dec 1, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

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Live Music with The Quilla Rose

May 31 – Aug 10 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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21c Museum Hotels

21c Museum Hotels · 167 West Main Street, Lexington, KY

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Indoor Firework Fun

Fri, Jul 3, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Beaumont Branch · 3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513, Lexington, KY · Ages 3+

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Mayfest Arts Fair

In 3 weeks · May 9 – May 11 · Gratz Park · 250 West Third Street, Lexington, KY

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International Museum of the Horse

International Museum of the Horse · 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY

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Opening Reception

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

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OVG Concert Series: Get The Led Out

Fri, Jul 10, 12:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Gatton Park on the Town Branch · 795 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY

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Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum · 175 Beasley Road, Versailles, KY

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OVG Concert Series: The Head and the Heart

Fri, Jul 24, 12:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Gatton Park on the Town Branch · 795 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY

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OVG Concert Series: Flatland Cavalry

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 12:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Gatton Park on the Town Branch · 795 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY

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Global Lex International Art Gallery

Global Lex International Art Gallery · 1306 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY

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Tahlsound Concert Series

May 24 – Aug 24 · Pride of Place Walking Tour · Lexington, Lexington, KY

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Dawning of Music in Kentucky

Sat, Aug 8, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

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Pride of Place Walking Tour

Pride of Place Walking Tour · Lexington, Lexington, KY

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Spirit in the Bluegrass Music Fest

Jun 10 – Jun 14 · Kentucky Horse Park Campground · 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY

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Iring Berlin's White Christmas

Nov 19 – Nov 23 · Lexington Opera House · 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY

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Cross Gate Gallery

Cross Gate Gallery · 431 Old Vine st, Lexington, KY

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Holiday Nature Ornament

Thu, Dec 3, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Eastside Branch · 3000 Woodhill Dr, Lexington, KY 40509, Lexington, KY

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Fourth of July Parade

Sat, Jul 4, 2:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Main Street · 215 West Main Street, Lexington, KY

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New Editions Gallery

New Editions Gallery · 500 West Short Street, Lexington, KY

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International Jazz Day

In 2 weeks · Apr 30 – May 2 · Central Library Gallery · 140 East Main Street, Lexington, KY

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Kite Fest

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Masterson Station Park · 3051 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY

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Headley-Whitney Museum of Art

Headley-Whitney Museum of Art · 4435 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY

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Mother's Day at The Vineyard

In 4 weeks · May 10 – May 11 · Harkness Edwards Vineyards · 5199 Combs Ferry Road, Winchester, KY

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Mother's Day Buffet 2026

In 4 weeks · May 10 – May 11 · Manchester Reserve · 903 Manchester St, Lexington, KY

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Central Library Gallery

Central Library Gallery · 140 East Main Street, Lexington, KY

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Patriotic Concert

Fri, Jul 3, 9:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Transylvania University · 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY

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Classical Music Sundays

Sun, Oct 18, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington, KY

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