Ready for sweater weather, Lexington? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is where the Horse Capital of the World thrives.

Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic favorite like the Thriller Parade — with this guide featuring25 fall events happening between now and November.

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Sip and savor

Sippin' With Griffin | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6 p.m. | Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike | $20 | This bourbon flight experience will pair small bites with pours of Nelson's Green Brier Distilling bourbons + walk you through the brand's history and mash bill.

Cocktails with Zombies | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 7-10 p.m. | Lexington Children's Theatre, 418 W. Short St. | $50 | See a special production of "Zombie in Love," then mix, sip + mingle with fellow monsters featuring live jazz, spooky surprises, and tarot card readings.

Gather your ghouls + goblins for Freaky Friday Flicks at the park. | Photo by Paul Hooper

For the fam

Freaky Friday Flicks | Friday Oct. 13 + Friday, Oct. 20. | 6:30 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. | Free | Families are invited to bring your own picnic setup, check out local food and drink vendors, then enjoy showings of "Casper" and "Monsters, Inc." respectively.

Jack-o-lantern Trail | Wednesday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 6:30-10 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Ln. | $0-6 | This perfect fall evening will have you and your family marveling at the glow of hundreds of pumpkins, plus seasonal treats like s’mores, campfires, and visitors from Critters in the Classroom.

Pick up your pals for a pumpkin stroll at McConnell Springs Park. | Photo by LEXtoday

Halloween happenings

PumpkinMania Festival | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Transylvania University, 300 N. Broadway | Free | Head downtown for this family-friendly day to carve your pumpkin for this annual Halloween tradition. The pumpkins will then be on display through Thursday, Nov. 2.

Halloween Festival | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 5-7 p.m. | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza + Main Street | Free | Things kick off with the Halloween Variety Show, which includes spooky tunes and performances from area dance groups + bands, followed by the Halloween Parade.

Day of the Dead Celebration | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. | Free | Get creative and participate in art projects while seeing traditional performances, community-created Ofrendas, then follow the procession to the Old Episcopal Burying Grounds.

Just October fun

Distillery District Art & Music Festival | Friday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Distillery District, 1170 Manchester St. | Free | Stop by for food and drinks along with live music and art vendors from regional artists.