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Graeter’s locations in Lexington will give dogs free frozen treats on first Thursday
Two Lexington shops are participating in a monthly “dogs’ night out” promotion, with this month’s event scheduled for July 2 at the Hamburg and Chevy Chase locations.
Two Graeter’s Ice Cream locations in Lexington are planning a monthly promotion that offers free frozen treats for dogs, according to WKYT. The event, described as “dogs’ night out,” will take place every first Thursday of the month at the participating stores in Lexington.
This month’s promotion is scheduled for July 2. WKYT reports that the Hamburg and Chevy Chase Graeter’s locations are the two Lexington-area participants for this first-Thursday program.
Under the promotion, dogs can receive free frozen treats during the event window at those specific locations. The announcement centers on bringing dogs to the participating shops as part of a recurring community night that repeats on the first Thursday each month.
WKYT’s report frames the July event as a standard part of the ongoing schedule, rather than a one-time promotion. The timing is set for the first Thursday of the month, which means future dates will follow the same pattern beyond July.
The company’s participation is limited to the two Lexington locations named in the announcement. WKYT did not indicate that other Graeter’s stores in other parts of Kentucky are included in the same monthly dogs’ night out program.
The promotion adds to the range of community-facing events local businesses run, including family-friendly and pet-inclusive activities that rely on clear, consistent scheduling. For residents planning to attend, the key details are the first-Thursday cadence and the specific Lexington addresses referenced by WKYT for this month’s event.
Why It Matters
- The fixed first-Thursday schedule gives pet owners a recurring, predictable event date to plan around each month.
- The promotion is limited to specific Lexington locations, narrowing where residents can participate.
- Providing free treats to dogs at a public business setting can increase foot traffic during the event window, affecting local customers and parking demands.
- Clear, store-specific participation helps avoid confusion about which locations will serve dogs during the promotion.
Key Facts
- WKYT reports two Lexington Graeter’s locations will participate in a monthly “dogs’ night out” promotion.
- The promotion runs every first Thursday of the month.
- This month’s event takes place July 2.
- The participating Lexington locations are the Hamburg and Chevy Chase Graeter’s shops.
- During the event, dogs will receive free frozen treats at the participating locations.