Events
A NIGHT IN VELARIS - Celebrate the Newest ACOTAR Book - MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY
Poppy’s Flower Bar is transforming into Rita’s, the hottest spot in Velaris, for one magical night to celebrate the newest ACOTAR release!
In collaboration with Magpie Collective Lexington and Wildlings Bookshop, we're bringing a little piece of the Night Court to Lexington for a midnight release party worthy of the Inner Circle!
Join us for an evening featuring themed cocktails and snacks, local craft, tattoo, and jewelry vendors, our very own Rainbow of Velaris, Maasverse trivia, a costume contest, and a themed craft to create and take home!
Your ticket includes admission to the midnight release party, access to all vendors, light bites, and a craft activity. Additional food, drinks, and vendor purchases will be available separately.
Want to take home the newest ACOTAR book at midnight? Our friends at Wildlings Bookshop are accepting book preorders for pickup at the end of the party! Pre-orders must be placed by October 18th.
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets include admission and the activities listed above. Books are NOT included in the ticket price and must be preordered separately through Wildlings Bookshop.
Grab your favorite Illyrian, dress in your finest Night Court attire, and join us for a night of books, magic, and a little mischief.
To the stars who listen—and the dreams that are answered.
A NIGHT IN VELARIS - Celebrate the Newest ACOTAR Book - MIDNIGHT RELEASE PARTY & Floral Workshop
INTO THE CAULDRON WORKSHOP - Celebrate the Newest ACOTAR release! Party Admission Included!
$100.00
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Poppy’s Flower Bar is transforming into Rita’s, the hottest spot in Velaris, for one magical night to celebrate the newest ACOTAR release!
Our “Into the Cauldron” workshop tickets include cauldron vase, all materials & blooms, one cocktail or mocktail, one on one instruction from Kentucky Designer of the Year, Bryan McCoy KMF, CFD, and admission into the midnight release party.
In collaboration with Magpie Collective Lexington and Wildlings Bookshop, we're bringing a little piece of the Night Court to Lexington for a midnight release party worthy of the Inner Circle!
Join us for an evening featuring themed cocktails and snacks, local craft, tattoo, and jewelry vendors, our very own Rainbow of Velaris, Maasverse trivia, a costume contest, and a themed craft to create and take home!
Your ticket includes admission to the midnight release party, access to all vendors, light bites, and a craft activity. Additional food, drinks, and vendor purchases will be available separately.
Want to take home the newest ACOTAR book at midnight? Our friends at Wildlings Bookshop are accepting book preorders for pickup at the end of the party! Pre-orders must be placed by October 18th.
PLEASE NOTE: Tickets include admission and the activities listed above. Books are NOT included in the ticket price and must be preordered separately through Wildlings Bookshop.
Grab your favorite Illyrian, dress in your finest Night Court attire, and join us for a night of books, magic, and a little mischief.
To the stars who listen—and the dreams that are answered.
Witch's Brew - Halloween Themed Flower Arranging Workshop
Join us at Poppy’s for Witch's Brew, a spellbinding floral design workshop where a little magic meets a lot of creativity!
Sip on something spooky while creating your very own bewitching floral arrangement in a ceramic cauldron vase, with expert guidance from Bryan McCoy, KMF, CFD.
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
🔮 One specialty cocktail or mocktail
🖤 A ceramic cauldron vase to take home
🌹 All fresh blooms & floral design supplies
✨ One-on-one instruction from Bryan McCoy, KMF, CFD
Grab your favorite ghouls and join us for a wickedly good time. 🦇
🎟️ Spots are limited — snag your ticket before they vanish!
LexArts Arty Party Presents - Blooms & Broomsticks: A Wearable Floral Runway Show
Join us for a spooky, stylish night where fashion meets florals. Poppy’s talented florists will be showcasing wearable floral creations on a bedazzled runway, and each guest in attendance will get to create their very own 5 stem wrapped bouquet to take home. Ticket includes access to runway show, 5 stem bouquet and light bites to enjoy courtesy of DaRae & Friends Catering.
LIMIT OF 50 GUESTS - ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LEX ARTS
COCKTAILS AND MOCKTAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.
POPPY'S SECOND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST
You're invited to a hauntingly good time at Poppy’s second annual Halloween Party! We're bringing the tricks, the treats, and a little bit of magic. ✨
FREE ADMISSION — everyone is welcome!
COSTUME CONTEST — come dressed to kill for a chance to win FREE FLOWERS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!
🍸 Spooky sips & specialty cocktails
🔮 Tarot readings & a little witchy magic
🎃 Games, prizes & plenty of mischief
Grab your ghouls, plan your costumes, and join us for a night of boos, blooms & bad decisions ;)
A Twist of Fate & Foliage - Design Workshop Featuring Bryan McCoy & Cindy Hall
Celebrate Día De Los Muertos with an interactive foliage manipulation instruction by Bryan McCoy KMF, CFD & Cindy Hall KMF, CFD, AIFD, featuring tips and tricks to elevate any floral design.
TICKETS INCLUDE:
Foliage manipulation instruction presentation
Foliage manipulation workshop, participants will create a beautiful design to take home
Light bites
Presentation will begin at 1:30 PM EST at Poppy's Flower Bar - 210 Old Mount Tabor Rd, Lexington KY 40502. Cocktails and mocktails are not included in ticket price but will be available for purchase at the bar throughout the event.
What Like It's Hard?! Floral Workshop + Movie Night
hat, like it's hard? 💖🌸✨
Join us for a totally fabulous evening inspired by Legally Blonde at Poppy’s. We’ll kick things off with a themed floral arrangement workshop, then head out to the patio for a screening of everyone's favorite pink-powered classic under the stars 🎬💕
Expect flowers, fun, and themed cocktails and mocktails worthy of Elle Woods herself 💐🍸
Your $85 ticket includes:
• All flowers and supplies needed
• Professional floral instruction
• One themed cocktail or mocktail
• Movie screening on the patio after class
Whether you're bringing your besties, your sorority sisters, or just channeling your inner Elle, this is the perfect girls' night out 🌸✨
What a Night! Floral Workshop + Movie Night
Join us on July 8th for What a Night! a Mamma Mia inspired flower workshop and movie night at Poppy’s.
We’ll start the evening by creating bright, summery floral arrangements inspired by the magic of a Greek island getaway, then head out to the patio for a screening of Mamma Mia! under the stars 🎬✨
Of course, we’ll have themed cocktails and mocktails available all evening because a Mamma Mia night deserves a little extra sparkle 🍋
Your $85 ticket includes:
• All flowers and supplies needed
• Professional floral instruction
• One themed cocktail or mocktail
• Movie screening on the patio after class
FRIEND OF DOROTHY: A PRIDE FLOWER WORKSHOP + MOVIE NIGHT
🌈 DOROTHY’S BASKET 🌈
A Pride Flower Workshop + Movie Night at Poppy’s 💐🎬✨
Join us for a special movie night celebrating Pride with flowers, themed drinks, and a cozy night on the patio. Start the evening with a floral arrangement workshop where you’ll create your own colorful design to take home, then settle in outside for the movies after class 🌸
🎟 Tickets are $85 and include:
• All floral supplies + instruction
• One themed cocktail or mocktail
• Movie night on the patio
Come with your friends, your partner, or solo and make a night of it. Flowers, movies, drinks, and community under the summer sky 🤍
Mother's Day Floral Arrangement Workshop at Gatton Park
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a hands-on floral arrangement workshop led by the creative team at Poppy Flower Bar. As part of Gatton Park’s spring Bloom series, this special evening invites participants to slow down, connect with nature, and create something beautiful using fresh, seasonal flowers.
Guided step-by-step by Poppy Flower Bar’s floral designers, guests will learn the fundamentals of floral arranging—from selecting complementary stems and textures to shaping a balanced, garden-inspired bouquet. Each participant will craft their own arrangement to take home.
Space is limited to 35 participants. Advanced registration is required. $85 – includes a signature cocktail or mocktail, flowers, and materials.
Mommy & Me Watercolors + Flower Workshop
Enjoy a special bonding experience with our Mommy & Me Watercolor Painting + Floral Arranging Workshop, featuring hands-on activities where you’ll create beautiful watercolor art with Delaney Marie Designs, and floral arrangements together. You will make your arrangements with guidance from our expert florist, and then paint your creation together! All materials are included for a fun and creative day to remember!
Earth Day Floral Arrangement Workshop at Gatton Park
Celebrate Earth Day in full bloom with a hands-on floral arrangement workshop led by the creative team at Poppy Flower Bar. As part of Gatton Park’s spring Bloom series, this special evening invites participants to slow down, connect with nature, and create something beautiful using fresh, seasonal flowers.
Guided step-by-step by Poppy Flower Bar’s floral designers, guests will learn the fundamentals of floral arranging—from selecting complementary stems and textures to shaping a balanced, garden-inspired bouquet. Each participant will craft their own arrangement to take home.
Space is limited to 35 participants. Advanced registration is required. $85 – includes a signature cocktail or mocktail, flowers, and materials.
Rays Aura Portraits: Valentine's Day
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique experience through Rays Aura Portraits. Capture your aura with a personalized photograph and reading, then design a matching 5-stem bouquet to complement your energy. Perfect for couples ($75) or individuals ($65), this offering combines creativity and romance for a memorable date.
Blooms and Burlesque: Experience an evening with Love & Devotion Burlesque
In the Mood for Love? WE ARE! Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening with 'In the Mood for Love' at Poppy's with Burlesque. Begin by crafting your own five-stem bouquet, then enjoy a captivating burlesque dancing show. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails or mocktails as you revel in a night filled with beauty and entertainment to celebrate the season of love!
Christmas Centerpiece Workshop
Create the perfect holiday decor at our Christmas Centerpiece Workshop, where you'll design a festive arrangement with expert guidance. Enjoy a complimentary drink as you craft your masterpiece with all materials and tools provided.
Christmas Tree Centerpiece Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas Tree Centerpiece Workshop, where you’ll craft a festive decoration with expert guidance. Enjoy a complimentary drink as you design your holiday masterpiece using provided materials and tools.
Floral Christmas Wreath Workshop
Join our Floral Christmas Wreath Workshop to create your own festive decor and embrace the holiday spirit. Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on experience combines creativity and seasonal charm. Everything you need is included + a drink!
Santa And Mrs. Claus Mini SessionS! with Kelli Lynn Photography
Link to sign up: https://book.usesession.com/s/pbl4rQ6COU
Santa and Mrs. Claus Mini SessionS!
Join us for a magical session with both Santa Claus AND Mrs. Claus at Poppy's Flower Bar! Enter into the magical wonderland surrounded by not only flowers, but a little bit of Christmas cheer straight from the North Pole!
Each session includes 15 minutes with all of the edited images in an online gallery, delivered within 2 weeks of the session!
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Workshop
Create a stunning Thanksgiving centerpiece at our floral workshop, featuring step-by-step guidance to design a festive arrangement perfect for your holiday table. All materials, tools, a drink, and seasonal blooms are included for a creative and enjoyable experience.
Carved Pumpkin Flower Floral Arranging Workshop
Join our Carved Pumpkin Flower Floral Arrangement Workshop to craft a festive centerpiece using fresh flowers and a carved pumpkin. This hands-on session includes all materials, a drink, and professional guidance for a unique seasonal creation.
Halloween Centerpiece Floral Arranging Workshop
Celebrate the season with our Halloween Centerpiece Floral Arranging Workshop, where you'll design a festive arrangement with expert guidance. All materials, a drink, fresh florals, and tools are provided for a creative and interactive experience.
Crescent Shaped Floral Arrangement Workshop
Learn the art of contemporary floral design at our Crescent Shape Flower Arranging Workshop, where you'll craft a stunning crescent-shaped arrangement under the guidance of a professional florist. All materials and fresh flowers and a complimentary drink are provided for a hands-on creative experience.
The Life of a ShowFLOWER - Taylor Swift Floral Arranging Workshop
Join 'The Life of a ShowFLOWER' Taylor Swift Floral Arranging Workshop and design unique floral arrangements inspired by Taylor Swift's iconic eras. Enjoy expert guidance, all necessary materials, a drink, and a fun, creative atmosphere to craft your own beautiful designs!
Community Workshops
Want to host an event, pop-up, or private workshop at Poppy's Flower Bar? We're excited to collaborate with local artisans, makers, and shop owners who align with our brand. Our vibrant space is perfect for hosting creative workshops, pop-up events, and community gatherings.
Local Musicians
Looking to perform at Poppy's Flower Bar? We love featuring local talent to make our events even more fun and memorable. Whether it's for a special event or one of our cocktail evenings, we want you to bring your music to our space. If you're a local musician interested in performing, reach out.
