Pools open and 17 other things to do in and around Lexington this Memorial Day weekend

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best events for the Memorial Day holiday weekend around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts, theatre shows, musicals, classical music performances, kid-friendly events, comedy shows, food events, craft fairs, nature events, dance parties and concert series.

Red, White and Bloom! At Middle Springs Farm

Honor our fallen Veterans while taking in a sea of red, white and blue flowers that include poppies — an international symbol of remembrance — during “Red, White and Bloom!” at Middle Springs Farm in Paris daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through June 17. $3.95-6.95. 163 Levy Rd, Paris. MiddleSpringsFarm.com.

Chamber Music Festival Of The Bluegrass at Shaker Village

The 15th annual Chamber Music Festival Of The Bluegrass will take place at Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg from May 26-28. $50-75. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Lexington city pools open

It’s opening day for Lexington city pools, specifically the four Aquatic Centers: Woodland, Southland, Tates Creek, and Castlewood (May 26 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.). The Woodland Aquatic Center will have its grand opening of the new “Paradise Lagoon” play feature. $6 adult admission, $4 youth. lexingtonky.gov/neighborhood-pools

‘80s Night with the Counter Clocks

It’s ‘80s Night at the ballpark, May 26, when the Lexington Counter Clocks take on Staten Island at 6:45 p.m. at Counter Clocks Field, 207 Legends Ln. Dress like it’s the 1980s and stick around for a post-game dance party. Tickets are $14-$65. lexingtoncounterclocks.com

Musical: ‘The Lion King Jr.’ at the Singletary Center

Watch Simba’s journey to reclaim his rightful place as king of the Pride Lands during performances of “The Lion King Jr.” by the Innovation Arts Academy at the Singletary Center for the Arts’ recital hall on May 26 at 7 p.m., May 27 at noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and May 28 at 2 and 7 p.m. $15. 405 Rose St. InnovationArts.org.

Musical: ‘The Music Man’ at the Woodford Theatre

The Woodford Theatre in Versailles will present Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The Music Man” on May 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. and May 28 at 2 p.m. $18-25. 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles. WoodfordTheatre.com.

The Wines of Italy Dinner Experience at The Kentucky Castle

The Kentucky Castle will host a lavish five-course dinner with wine pairings from Italy on May 26 at 7 p.m. $143.76. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.

Comedian Donnie Baker at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian and regular on “The Bob & Tom Show”, Donnie Baker, will return to Comedy Off Broadway on May 26 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., May 27 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. and May 28 at 7 p.m. $23-25. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Concert series: Summer Nights In Suburbia at Moondance Amphitheater

The City of Lexington’s “Summer Nights in Suburbia” concert series will kick off with a show from The Other Brothers at Moondance Amphitheater on May 26 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Crusie-in, craft fair: SummerFest at The Bryan House

Take in a vintage car cruise-in, arts and crafts fair, petting zoo and more when SummerFest returns to The Bryan House in Wilmore on May 27-28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $5. 9236 Harrodsburg Rd, Wilmore. TheBryanHouseKy.com.

‘A Picture of the 3 of Us’ Film Screening at the Kentucky Theatre

The Kentucky Theatre will present “A Picture of the 3 of Us”, a documentary chronicling Lexington based rock band These United States’ collaborative experiment playing 33 shows in 33 cities as 33 different line-ups, on May 27 at 1:15 p.m. A Q&A session will follow at the event, which proceeds will benefit band member Robby Cosenza’s ongoing battle with cancer. $10. 214 E Main St. KentuckyTheatre.org.

Midway Summer Block Party

Midway will host a Summer Block Party from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on E. Main St. in the downtown historic district of the Central Kentucky community. The free event will have music from Unofficial Hi 5, local crafts, food and beverage vendors plus select shops will be open late. facebook.com/events/2434808176668885

Twilight Trek at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Learn about which animals come out at night and how they navigate after dark during a twilight trek at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary on May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Free, but pre-registration is required. 3885 Raven Run Way. LexingtonKy.gov.

CLUCKy’s 2023 Tour d’Coops

Observe 10 unique backyard poultry sites during the Cooperative Lexington Urban Chicken Keepers’ (CLUCKy) self-guided tour taking place May 28 from 1-4 p.m. $10, free for children under 12. Address available upon ticket purchase at Eventbrite.com. CLUCKy.org.

Tree ID Walk at McConnell Springs Park

Join McConnell Springs Park staff for a guided walk through the park to observe and learn how to identify common trees of the bluegrass and how they survived the frigid season during a tree ID walk on May 28 at 2 p.m. Free, but pre-registration is required. 416 Rebmann Ln. LexingtonKy.gov.

Tahlsound Concert Series at the Oleika Temple Great Lawn

The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, described as “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world”, will perform during the latest installment of the Tahlsound Concert Series on the Oleika Temple Great Lawn on May 28 at 6 p.m. Other artists set to play are Mama Said String Band and the New Beckham County Ramblers. Pay-what-you-can. 302 Southland Dr. Tahlsound.com.

Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Nelson National Cemetery

Honor the 20,000-plus buried at Camp Nelson National Cemetery at a Memorial Day ceremony May 29 at 11 a.m., 6980 Danville Rd., Nicholasville. The ceremony, which will feature music commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, is free and open to the public. There will also be flyovers, wreath laying and flag placement on all graves. To avoid traffic, arrive by 10 a.m. facebook.com/CentralKentuckyVeteransCommittee

Memorial Day ceremony at the Lexington Cemetery

The Lexington Cemetery, 833 West Main St., will host a Memorial Day ceremony May 29 at 11 a.m. The event will be at the National Cemetery section. lexcem.org/event/memorial-day-service

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