Friday July 4th

Beginiing of LemonAiD Days Information: The Salvation Army is running LemonAiD Days from July 4th – July 23rd. It is a benefit for homeless children at the shelter and is run by children in the community who donate proceeds from lemonade stands. Contact: The Salvation Army 859 252-7706 Time: Day Location: The Salvation Army Visit Website

Bluegrass 10,000 Foot Race Information: The Bluegrass 10,000 is celebrating its 32st Anniversary this year! Come and join the more than 3,500 men, women and youth who have made it a Fourth of July tradition to run in this 10K race. Registration begins on June 1 and entry forms are available at the Race Headquarters and are published in the newspaper. The Race Headquarters are located at the Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper Street. Office hours are 10 am – 5 pm, June 2 – 13 and 11 am – 6 pm, June 16 – July 1. The office is not open on weekends. Chip timing will again be used this year so please remember to turn your chip in at the end of the race. (There is a $30 fee for unreturned chips.) For additional information, call the Bluegrass 10,000 Office at 288-2946 or 288-2953. The Bluegrass 10,000 is brought to you by Parks and Recreation and the Lexington-Herald Leader. 7:50 am – Crank Wheelchair Division, 7:55 am – Wheelchair Division, 8 am – 10K, and 8:20 am – Fun Run. Contact: Bluegrass 10,000 Office 859 288-2946 Time: 7:50 a.m. Location: Downtown Lexington Visit Website

Fourth of July Parade Information: Bring the family to Downtown Lexington for a day of fireworks, food, music, dancing, vendors and a parade. Visit www.lfucg.com for more information. Contact: LFUCG 859 258-3010 Time: Day Location: Downtown Lexington Visit Website

Lexington Legends vs. Lakewood BlueClaws Information: The Lexington Legends host the Lakewood BlueClaws. ADI Fireworks Game. Contact: Lexington Legends 859 422-7867 Time: 7:05 p.m. Location: Applebee's Park Visit Website

Red, White & Boom Information: 2:30p Adam Gregory, 3:35p Sarah Johns, 4:30p Tracy Lawrence, 5:50p Julianne Hough, 6:45p Bucky Covington, 7:40p Billy Currington, 9:00p John Michael. Price: $5.00-$19.98. Contact: Rupp Arena 859 233-3535 Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: Rupp Arena Visit Website

Saturday July 5th

311 with Snoop Dogg/Fiction Plane Information: Concert Contact: Time: 6:30 PM Location: Riverbend Music Center No Website

Lexington Farmers' Market Information: Support Kentucky farmers as they continue their growing and selling seasons with seasonal crops. 7:00 a.m. until sold out. Vine Street (between S. Mill and S. Limestone). Contact: Lexington Farmers' Market Time: 7:00 a.m. Location: Vine Street Visit Website

Lexington Legends vs. Lakewood BlueClaws Information: The Lexington Legends host the Lakewood BlueClaws. Contact: Lexington Legends 859 422-7867 Time: 7:05 p.m. Location: Applebee's Park Visit Website

Patriot Quartet Information: James Harrod Entertainment Sampler beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the James Harrod Amphitheater at Old Fort Harrod State Park.This gospel concert will feature patriotic songs and favorite traditional songs as made popular by The Statesmen, The Blackwood Brothers and the original Oak Ridge Boys quartets. Admission is $5.00. Children under six will be admitted free. Contact: Old Fort Harrod State Park 859 734-9614 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Old Fort Harrod State Park No Website

Stargazing Information: Planets, stars, nebula, moons, constellations and the Milky Way are just a few of the things you will discover in the night sky. Co-sponsored by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club, this program begins with a short slide presentation on various astronomical topics and ends with viewing the night sky through telescopes with members of the club to help out. This program is free. Call Raven Run at 272-6105 to learn more. Contact: Raven Run 859 272-6105 Time: 9:30 p.m. Location: Raven Run No Website

The Beach Boys Information: Spend the fourth of July weekend with The Beach Boys outdoors at Horseshoe Casino Southern Indiana Contact: Anne Dailey 512.478.7211 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Horseshoe Indiana Outdoor Venue Visit Website

Woodland Jubilee Information: For more than twenty years, individuals have flocked to Woodland Park and enjoyed music from a genre that is often described as “musician’s music.” With its traditional acoustic instruments, distinctive vocal harmonies and originality from the performers, this bluegrass concert guarantees a good time for everyone. Concert goers should pack a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Concessions will be available on-site or individuals may pack a picnic dinner. The Woodland Jubilee is sponsored by the Division of Parks and Recreation 92.9 The Bear, WTVQ-TV and T-Mobile. For additional information on the Woodland Jubilee, call 288-2925. Woodland Park from 5–10 pm. (Rain Date: 4 – 9 pm, Sunday, July 6). Admission: Free. Contact: LFUCG Parks 859 288-2925 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Woodland Park Visit Website

Sunday July 6th

Lexington Farmers' Market Information: Support Kentucky farmers as they continue their growing and selling seasons with seasonal crops. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact: Lexington Farmers' Market Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Southland Drive near Slone's Market Visit Website

Tuesday July 8th

Big Band & Jazz - Jay Flippin Information: Held every Tuesday evening from May 6 – August 26, Big Band & Jazz is one of Lexington’s longest running and most beloved concert series. This weekly concert which is held in beautiful Ecton Park will feature great jazz or big band music. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating and pack a picnic dinner.7 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission. Contact: LFUCG 859 288-2925 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Ecton Park Visit Website

Lexington Farmers' Market Information: Support Kentucky farmers as they continue their growing and selling seasons with seasonal crops. 7:00 a.m. until sold out. Corner of South Broadway and Maxwell. Contact: Lexington Farmers' Market Time: 7:00 a.m. Location: South Broadway & Maxwell Visit Website

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with Steve Winwood Information: Concert Contact: Time: 7:30 PM Location: Riverbend Music Center No Website

Thursday July 10th

History to Chew On Series Information: Pack your brown bag dinner and join us for the McConnell Springs “History to Chew On” series. Held the first Thursday of the month through October, these presentations will focus on aspects of Central Kentucky to include history, geology, archaeology and culture. The event is free but registration is requested as seating is limited. Soft drinks and water will be provided. This month’s presentation will be “Dinner with the Dead” and will be about a local, colorful historical figure, William “King” Solomon who assisted with Lexington’s 1833 cholera epidemic. Contact: McConnell Springs 859 225-4073 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: McConnell Springs No Website

Lexington Farmers' Market Information: Support Kentucky farmers as they continue their growing and selling seasons with seasonal crops. 7:00 a.m. until sold out. Corner of South Broadway and Maxwell. Contact: Lexington Farmers' Market Time: 7:00 a.m. Location: South Broadway & Maxwell Visit Website

Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair Information: Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair at Masterson Station Park. There will be over 100 State Fair rides, games and attractions. Admission is $5.00. Children 6 & under free. Free Parking. Contact: Lexington Lions Club 859 233-1465 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Masterson Station Park Visit Website

Smoke on the Mountain Information: A Bluegrass Gospel Musical comedy Contact: Michael Grice 948-5174 Time: 7pm, 8pm, 2pm shows Location: Carriage House Theatre, Bell Court Visit Website