Southern Lights 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511, Lexington Horse Park, Southern Lights is an exciting drive-through animated light display. Youngsters can pet reindeer and other creatures in the Petting Zoo and talk to Santa. Shop for handmade crafts, or just enjoy cookies and hot chocolate as you listen to area choirs and other entertainers. Hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. mid-November through December., 859-255-5727

Picnic with the Pups [Sunday, Sep. 7, 2008] Keeneland, Bring your dogs and kids for a fun day of contests, raffles, frisbee dog & obedience demos, and live bluegrass music by The Blue Dawg. This event is a fundraiser for the Bluegrass Animal Welfare League. Hours are 12 to 5 p.m., Sponsored By: Bluegrass Animal Welfare League, 859-494-6728

Kentucky Theater 214 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507, The Roman Adamesque interior is still intact in this beautifully restored movie house. The theaters still show classic, modern, and foreign films., 859-231-6997

Cinemark Woodhill Movies 10 425 Codell Drive, Lexington, KY 40509, Visit this theatre offering stadium seating and fantastic concessions., 859-269-1911

Cinemark Fayette Mall 3800 Mall Road, Lexington, KY 40503, Visit this theatre offering stadium seating and fantastic concessions., 859-971-0718

Cinemark Lexington Green Movies 8 200 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY 40503, Cinemark offers modern, stadium seating, tempting concessions and new release movies., 859-271-2070

Regal Hamburg Pavilion 16 1949 Starshoot Road, Lexington, KY 40509, Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. , 859-264-8341

Comedy Off Broadway 161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY 40503, Comedy Off Broadway features great comedians., 859-271-JOKE

Dame, The 156 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507, Lexington's live music hall., 859-226-9005

Austin City Saloon 2350 Woodhill Drive, #17, Lexington, KY 40509, A country bar and home to Texas-style dancing and fun. , 859-266-6891

Cadillac Ranch 2320 Palumbo Drive, #150, Lexington, KY 40509, This hot country night club features a huge dance floor, El Toro the mechanical bull, a live DJ, and their house band "Brad Alford and Saddletramp.", 859-335-8800

Blue Moon Saloon 815 East Euclid Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502, This dance club features DJ's playing your favorite hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and the best of today. They are open Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. until 2:30 a.m., 859-268-0001

Lexington Opera House, The 430 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507, Located in the Lexington Center, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Lexington Opera House is known as one of the premiere performing arts centers in the region. Programming at the Opera House offers something for everyone: ballet, opera, children's productions, family shows, comedy, music and professional national Broadway tours. , 859-233-4567

Lexington Philharmonic 161 North Mill Street, Lexington, KY 40507, The Lexington Philharmonic is the only professional orchestra in Central Kentucky. Under the leadership of Music Director George Zack, the orchestra presents over 150 concerts and educational programs annually. , 859-233-4226

Lexington Ballet 161 North Mill Street, Lexington, KY 40507, The Lexington Ballet is the premier dance school in Central Kentucky. They provide celebrated performances of contemporary and Classical ballets. The school provides a high level of dance instruction for students., 859-233-3925

Kentucky Ballet Theatre 736 National Avenue, Lexington, KY 40502, Central Kentucky's only professional ballet company., 859-252-5245

Lexington Children's Theatre 418 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507, Founded in 1938, LCT is a professional, non-profit organization that creates live performances for young people., 859-254-4546

Artsplace 161 North Mill Street, Lexington, KY 40507, A stunning Beaux Arts building, featuring a gallery showcasing Central Kentucky artists, as well as a theater for special events., 859-255-2951

Kentucky Christmas Craft & Gift Show [Friday, Nov. 28, 2008] Lexington Center , This show will feature holiday jewelry, crafts, candles, clothing, purses, gifts, and a visit from Santa Claus. , 859-806-7141

Roots & Heritage Festival [Friday, Sep. 5, 2008] Various Lexington Venues , A two-day street festival that celebrates Lexington's African American cultural history and achievements. Roots & Heritage Festival events take place throughout the month of September. , 859-258-3989

Festival Latino de Lexington [Friday, Sep. 19, 2008] Courthouse Plaza , Lexington, KY, Located at the Corner of Main Street at Limestone, Celebrating Hispanic Cultural Month, enjoy dancing, live music, and authentic latin cuisine from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday. Then, come back downtown on Saturday for more fun for the entire family from 3 - 11 p.m. Activities will include live music, dancing, youth activities and much more. All activities are free and open to the public. , 859-288-2925

Scare Fest, The [Friday, Sep. 12, 2008] The Lexington Center , A Horror and Paranormal convention with around 100 dealer booths of both genres. Will feature daily Q&A sessions, panels, seminars, contests, and movie showings. , 859-233-4567

Lexington Legends Baseball 207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY 40505, A class-A, minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros providing an exciting summer season of America's favorite pastime., 859-422-7867

Keeneland Race Course 4201 Versailles Road , Lexington, KY 40510, Keeneland offers racing action, sales, simulcast racing, a gift shop, and more., 859-254-3412 , 800-456-3412

Red Mile Harness Track 1200 Red Mile Road , Lexington, KY 40504, Known for its red clay, one-mile track, The Red Mile is the second oldest harness track in the world. For over 130 years, harness racing's elite have converged on The Red Mile to stage some of the greatest equine battles in history. In addition to each year's showcase horse racing, The Red Mile simulcasts 365 days a year and hosts numerous horse sales, wedding receptions, holiday parties, concerts, circuses, reunions, corporate meetings and many more events. , 859-255-0752

Annual Alltech Bluegrass Relay Challenge [Saturday, Sep. 13, 2008] Kentucky Horse Park , Enjoy Alltech's relay through the Kentucky Horse Park. Each team will consist of 4 members. Begins at 8:30 a.m., 859-887-5149

Lexington Christmas Parade [Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008] Downtown Lexington , The largest Christmas parade in the Commonwealth of Kentucky., 859-231-7335