Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Astronomy in the Field

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 6:43 pm  to  9:43 pm

2026 Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, June 20, 2026 | After Sunset
3 March and Various Astronomy in the Field

Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Using a variety of telescopes, on clear nights you will be able to observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep-space objects. Knowledgeable club members will ensure you are informed and inspired!

Each viewing is free to the public and weather-dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing.

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

Astronomy in the Field

Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 6:43 pm  to  9:43 pm

2026 Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | After Sunset
3 March and Various Astronomy in the Field

Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Using a variety of telescopes, on clear nights you will be able to observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep-space objects. Knowledgeable club members will ensure you are informed and inspired!

Each viewing is free to the public and weather-dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing.

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

Astronomy in the Field

Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 6:43 pm  to  9:43 pm

2026 Astronomy in the Field

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | After Sunset
3 March and Various Astronomy in the Field

Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Using a variety of telescopes, on clear nights you will be able to observe objects within our solar system, as well as a wide variety of deep-space objects. Knowledgeable club members will ensure you are informed and inspired!

Each viewing is free to the public and weather-dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing.

Minors should have adult supervision.

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

Crepuscular Critters: Spring

Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 pm  to  10:00 pm

2026 Crepuscular Critters: Spring

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunset Summer

As twilight descends and day-loving humans and animals begin to think of sleep, a whole host of animals are just beginning to stir. Crespuscular creatures like bats, raccoons, foxes, and deer are all most active just as dusk falls and twilight begins. What does spring on Shaker Village's Preserve look like for these nighttime neighbors of ours?

Experience the seasons of Shaker Village through this series of hikes. Join us for additional hikes in the winter, summer, and fall.

General Admission: $25

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

Registration Closed

This hike will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Participants will traverse 3.0+ miles of gravel, grass, and dirt pathways. Participants may wish to bring flashlight/headlamp, insect repellant and water.

This program is intended for ages 16+. 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.

Trick or Treat

Date: October 23, 2026 - October 24, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm  to  7:43 pm

2026 trick or treat

Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Bring the kids for a fun and spooky evening along the Village road gathering treats (and maybe even a trick or two)!

Hop on a hayride, enjoy live music and warm up by the bonfires. Visit candy stops, make slime, interact with a real brain, take a pony ride and enter our selfie costume contest. Grab a bite at the Food Truck Court. You can also grab a drink at the outdoor bar.

Food Trucks:
Captain Franks
Biscuit's BBQ
Cattleman's
Casa Grande
Miss Steaks/Blessings Mobile
Travelin Tom's Coffee
Southern Style Kettle Corn and Mini Donuts
Tallulah's Sweet Spot
Gotchee Hibachi
Main Squeeze Lemonade

Members receive complimentary admission to all Signature Events. Reserve your tickets online.

Tickets will be available for purchase onsite during the event.
Day-of tickets are priced:
$12 - Ages 3+
Free - Ages 2 and under

This program is for guests of all ages. Participants ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult.

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

Harvest Fest

Date: September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Time: 10:43 am  to  4:43 pm

2026 Harvest Fest

Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Lex Philharmonic Music Lab
Archery at Harvest Fest

Celebrate all things fall and kick off the harvest season with a down-home celebration for the entire family!

Our team will process sorghum and press apples for cider while you learn the history of these crops at Pleasant Hill (we promise you'll get to taste the fruits of our labor as well).

Take a hayride, paint a pumpkin, climb a hay caterpillar and learn archery. Shop for handmade items at the Harvest Market. Watch craft demonstrations and play festival games including the Lexington Philharmonic's MusicLab. Meet the Farm animals and try farm-made concoctions.

Live music, an outdoor bar and a variety of food trucks help complete this perfect September weekend.

Harvest Fest is included in your general admission to Shaker Village, granting you access to this event, as well as historic tours, exhibits and more!

Members receive complimentary admission to all Signature Events.

Tickets will be available for purchase onsite during the event. Day-of tickets are priced: FREE (0-5);
$10 (ages 6-12); $20 (ages 13-61);
$15 (aged 62+, first responders,
& military).

Food Trucks:
Captain Franks
Biscuit's BBQ
Casa Grande
Miss Steaks/Blessings Mobile
Cattleman's
Beverly Ann's Cookies
Travelin Tom's Coffee
Southern Style Kettle Corn and Mini Donuts

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

Bees at Harvest Fest
HarvestFest
Fall Festival Sorghum

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