5 things to do in Lexington, KY — Thursday, September 3, 2026

1. SCFA Expansive Sounds #10: Joe McPhee, Ken Vandermark, Chris Corsano

   Community at Singletary Center for the Arts, starting 3:30 p.m.

   Three titans of free jazz unite for the first time as part of the Singletary Center’s Expansive Sounds Series. Joe McPhee (sax/voice), Ken Vandermark (reeds), and Chris Corsano (drums/percussion) have collaborated many…

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2. Open STEAM Play

   At the library at Central Library, starting 10:30 a.m.

   Explore STEAM in an imaginative way. Kids build, experiment, and create with various materials, fostering curiosity and problem-solving. For Children & Families

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3. Baby Storytime

   At the library at Northside Branch, starting 11 a.m.

   Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.

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4. Toddler Storytime

   At the library at Marksbury Family Branch, starting 11 a.m.

   Move, sing, read, and play in this interactive storytime for toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

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5. Preschool Storytime

   At the library at Beaumont Branch, starting 11 a.m.

   Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city