Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Family Adventures

Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 10:31 am  to  11:30 am

2026 Family Adventures

Two Adventures in 2026, designed for families with children under aged 12
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nature journaling

Saturday, August 29 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Shaker Village's Preserve is a wonderful place to observe and record the natural world. We'll start by making our own journals and then set off on an easy hike (approximately 1 mile) to see what we can find to document in words and drawings.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10- Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now
Christmas ornaments at Shaker Village

eco ornaments

Saturday, November 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Taking our inspiration from nature, we'll use easily-sourced natural and recycled items to create beautiful, handmade holiday decorations. We'll explore some of the Shakers' Christmas traditions - and their frugal use of their natural resources - as we make two different ornaments to take home.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10 - Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now

Additional Information:

Family Adventures are for guests with children aged 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Programs take place rain or shine.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Tickets include complimentary admission to Shaker Village's daily tours and programming.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Family Adventures

Date: July 11, 2026
Time: 8:31 pm  to  9:30 pm

2026 Family Adventures

Three Adventures in 2026, designed for families with children under aged 12
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Fireflies

Saturday, July 11| 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Join us on an easy twilight hike (approximately 1 mile) as we search for fireflies. We'll learn about the spectacular light show that the "lightning bugs" put on each evening and the different types of fireflies that
call Kentucky home.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10 - Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now
Trail Photo

nature journaling

Saturday, August 29 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Shaker Village's Preserve is a wonderful place to observe and record the natural world. We'll start by making our own journals and then set off on an easy hike (approximately 1 mile) to see what we can find to document in words and drawings.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10- Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now
Christmas ornaments at Shaker Village

eco ornaments

Saturday, November 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Taking our inspiration from nature, we'll use easily-sourced natural and recycled items to create beautiful, handmade holiday decorations. We'll explore some of the Shakers' Christmas traditions - and their frugal use of their natural resources - as we make two different ornaments to take home.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10 - Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now

Additional Information:

Family Adventures are for guests with children aged 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Programs take place rain or shine.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Tickets include complimentary admission to Shaker Village's daily tours and programming.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Family Adventures

Date: June 13, 2026
Time: 10:31 am  to  11:30 am

2026 Family Adventures

Four Adventures in 2026, designed for families with children under aged 12
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Creek Critters

Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

It feels good to splash around in a creek on a hot summer day, but did you know that you might be stomping through someone's home? Lots of macroinvertebrates - from snails to crayfish - live in Shawnee Run Creek. We'll meet some of these small creatures and learn about their habitat while also having some watery creekside fun.

General Admission:
$20- Ages 13+
$10- Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

Register Now
ホタルの光

Fireflies

Saturday, July 11| 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Join us on an easy twilight hike (approximately 1 mile) as we search for fireflies. We'll learn about the spectacular light show that the "lightning bugs" put on each evening and the different types of fireflies that
call Kentucky home.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10 - Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now
Trail Photo

nature journaling

Saturday, August 29 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Shaker Village's Preserve is a wonderful place to observe and record the natural world. We'll start by making our own journals and then set off on an easy hike (approximately 1 mile) to see what we can find to document in words and drawings.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10- Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now
Christmas ornaments at Shaker Village

eco ornaments

Saturday, November 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Taking our inspiration from nature, we'll use easily-sourced natural and recycled items to create beautiful, handmade holiday decorations. We'll explore some of the Shakers' Christmas traditions - and their frugal use of their natural resources - as we make two different ornaments to take home.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10 - Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now

Additional Information:

Family Adventures are for guests with children aged 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Programs take place rain or shine.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Tickets include complimentary admission to Shaker Village's daily tours and programming.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Family Adventures

Date: May 23, 2026
Time: 7:31 pm  to  8:30 pm

2026 Family Adventures

Five Adventures in 2026, designed for families with children under aged 12
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Bats

Saturday, May 23 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

We'll meet some of our little nocturnal neighbors on this gentle nighttime hike (approximately 1 mile). With special acoustic "bat boxes" we can listen in on the local bat population as we learn about these misunderstood mammals.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10 - Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

Register now
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Creek Critters

Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

It feels good to splash around in a creek on a hot summer day, but did you know that you might be stomping through someone's home? Lots of macroinvertebrates - from snails to crayfish - live in Shawnee Run Creek. We'll meet some of these small creatures and learn about their habitat while also having some watery creekside fun.

General Admission:
$20- Ages 13+
$10- Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

Register Now
ホタルの光

Fireflies

Saturday, July 11| 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Join us on an easy twilight hike (approximately 1 mile) as we search for fireflies. We'll learn about the spectacular light show that the "lightning bugs" put on each evening and the different types of fireflies that
call Kentucky home.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10 - Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now
Trail Photo

nature journaling

Saturday, August 29 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Shaker Village's Preserve is a wonderful place to observe and record the natural world. We'll start by making our own journals and then set off on an easy hike (approximately 1 mile) to see what we can find to document in words and drawings.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10- Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now
Christmas ornaments at Shaker Village

eco ornaments

Saturday, November 28 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Taking our inspiration from nature, we'll use easily-sourced natural and recycled items to create beautiful, handmade holiday decorations. We'll explore some of the Shakers' Christmas traditions - and their frugal use of their natural resources - as we make two different ornaments to take home.

General Admission:
$20 - Ages 13+
$10 - Ages 3-12
Free - Ages 2 and under

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now

Additional Information:

Family Adventures are for guests with children aged 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Programs take place rain or shine.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Tickets include complimentary admission to Shaker Village's daily tours and programming.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Grasses and Sedges Identification Workshop

Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 10:31 am  to  1:31 pm

2026 Grasses and Sedges Identification Workshop

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Grasses and grass-like plants make up a huge portion of the plant life visitors can find in the Preserve and elsewhere at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. In this workshop, we'll go for a short hike through the Preserve to collect some grasses and other similar plants to identify after returning to our starting point to learn the techniques and tools needed to identify these often cryptic organisms.

General Admission: $30

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now

This walk will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Water bottles and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for all hike attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with
other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Once in a Blue Moon Hike

Date: May 31, 2026
Time: 8:30 pm  to  10:31 pm

2026 Once in a Blue Moon Hike

Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Night Hike, Pink Moon, Moon

It's not often that there are two full moons in a calendar month - the last Blue Moon was in 2024. Join us for an evening hike through Shaker Village's Preserve as we wait for moonrise and enjoy this rare lunar occasion. We just hope your next visit to Shaker Village won't be once in a blue moon!

General Admission: $25

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

register now

This hike will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Participants will traverse gravel, grass, and dirt pathways on a 1.5-3.0 mile loop along Shaker Village's trails. Participants should be comfortable walking in low light/semi-dark conditions. Participants may wish to bring a flashlight/headlamp, insect repellant and water.

This hike is intended for ages 12+. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

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