Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Family Fun Days

Date: October 14, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Family Fun Days

Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Family outside, Shaker Village family
Kids Science

Join us on the second Saturday of each month for activities the whole family can enjoy! Your Village admission ticket will allow you to participate in all the activities. Plus, save 50% on kids meals at The Trustees' Table and 20% on kids merchandise in the Shops.

Discover the Shaker experience in new and exciting ways. Family Fun Days feature engaging activities for children and adults as well as guided tours, demonstrations and more. Have fun with the entire family by spending the day with us.

This month the Shaker Village staff will be leading enhanced activities and tours to connect kids of all ages to the Farm. Enjoy learning about the care of the animals, making plant pots and seed packets, fun farm experiences and a scavenger hunt.

Kids' Science Projects
Join us outside of the Welcome Center to learn fun, hands-on activities that you can take home to enjoy with the whole family.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Check-in and pay admission at the Welcome Center. Dining and shopping discounts only apply with purchase of an Admission ticket.

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

Family Fun Days

Date: September 9, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Family Fun Days

Saturday, September 9, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Family outside, Shaker Village family
Kids Science

Join us on the second Saturday of each month for activities the whole family can enjoy! Your Village admission ticket will allow you to participate in all the activities. Plus, save 50% on kids meals at The Trustees' Table and 20% on kids merchandise in the Shops.

Discover the Shaker experience in new and exciting ways. Family Fun Days feature engaging activities for children and adults as well as guided tours, demonstrations and more. Have fun with the entire family by spending the day with us.

This month the Shaker Village staff will be leading activities and tours to connect kids of all ages to Shaker Music. Enjoy an activity station focused on music and sound, along with family-focused tours of the Meeting House's acoustics and a scavenger hunt.

Kids' Science Projects
Join us outside of the Welcome Center to learn fun, hands-on activities! In September, kids will learn about the science of sound with projects focused on sound waves.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Check-in and pay admission at the Welcome Center. Dining and shopping discounts only apply with purchase of an Admission ticket.

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

Family Fun Days

Date: August 12, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Family Fun Days

Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Family outside, Shaker Village family
Kids Science

Join us on the second Saturday of each month for activities the whole family can enjoy! Your Village admission ticket will allow you to participate in all the activities. Plus, save 50% on kids meals at The Trustees' Table and 20% on kids merchandise in the Shops.

Discover the Shaker experience in new and exciting ways. Family Fun Days feature engaging activities for children and adults as well as guided tours, demonstrations and more. Have fun with the entire family by spending the day with us.

This month the Shaker Village staff will be leading activities and tours to connect kids of all ages to nature exploration. Enjoy an activity station focused on the Preserve and exploring nature along with a family-focused nature hike and scavenger hunt.

Kids' Science Projects
Join us outside of the Welcome Center to learn fun, hands-on activities! In August, kids will learn how to make their own bird feeder by gathering items from nature.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Check-in and pay admission at the Welcome Center. Dining and shopping discounts only apply with purchase of an Admission ticket.

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

Family Fun Days

Date: July 8, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Family Fun Days

Saturday, July 8, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Family outside, Shaker Village family
Kids Science

Join us on the second Saturday of each month for activities the whole family can enjoy! Your Village admission ticket will allow you to participate in all the activities. Plus, save 50% on kids meals at The Trustees' Table and 20% on kids merchandise in the Shops.

Discover the Shaker experience in new and exciting ways. Family Fun Days feature engaging activities for children and adults as well as guided tours, demonstrations and more. Have fun with the entire family by spending the day with us.

This month the Shaker Village staff will be leading activities and tours to connect kids of all ages to Shaker industry. Enjoy seed packet and jam in a bag activity stations along with family-focused tours and a scavenger hunt.

Kids' Science Projects
Join us outside of the Welcome Center to learn fun, hands-on activities! In May, kids will learn how to make their own ink using berries.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Check-in and pay admission at the Welcome Center. Dining and shopping discounts only apply with purchase of an Admission ticket.

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

Family Fun Days

Date: June 10, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Notice: Road closures along U.S. 68 will be in effect May 31 through the beginning of July.
Click through for alternate routes to Shaker Village.

Family Fun Days

Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Family outside, Shaker Village family
Kids Science

Sponsored By:

Kids Science Saturday Extravaganza Sponsor

Join us on the second Saturday of each month for activities the whole family can enjoy! Your Village admission ticket will allow you to participate in all the activities. Plus, save 50% on kids meals at The Trustees' Table and 20% on kids merchandise in the Shops.

Discover the Shaker experience in new and exciting ways. Family Fun Days feature engaging activities for children and adults as well as guided tours, demonstrations and more. Have fun with the entire family by spending the day with us.

This month the Shaker Village staff will be leading activities and tours to connect kids of all ages to archaeology and community planning. Enjoy an activity station with information about the design of the community and the archaeological evidence that helps us understand the full extent of the property. There will also be family-focused tours tied to archaeology and a scavenger hunt.

Kids' Science Saturday Extravaganza
Join us for loads of hands-on activities, giveaways, a play area and archeology tours. Kids will engage with more than 25 activations and experiments related to the field of science. Bring your own jar, bottle or other container to exchange for a prize.

Archeology: Artifacts Dig | Archeology Tour
Astronomy: Identify stars and planets in the blackout tent.
Biology: Microscope Demo | Observation Bee Hive
Botany: Ink Making | Make Your Own Planter
Chemistry: Slime Fest | Lava Lamps | Periodic Table | Food Science
Earth Science: Outdoor Bingo | Terrariums | Nature ID
Forensic Science: FBI Fingerprinting
Geology: Mineral Dig | Volcano Making | Fossil Display | Rock ID
Physics: Lemon Clocks | Fission Experiment | Homemade Compass                    Electric Board Building | Magnet Demo
Weather Science: Tornadoes in a Jar | Cloud Making                                                                  Rain Gauge Making

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Check-in and pay admission at the Welcome Center. Dining and shopping discounts only apply with purchase of an Admission ticket.

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

Family Fun Days

Date: May 13, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Family Fun Days

Saturday, May 13, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Family outside, Shaker Village family
Kids Science

Join us on the second Saturday of each month for activities the whole family can enjoy! Your Village admission ticket will allow you to participate in all the activities. Plus, save 50% on kids meals at The Trustees' Table and 20% off on kids merchandise in the Shops.

Discover the Shaker experience in new and exciting ways. Family Fun Days feature engaging activities for children and adults as well as guided tours, demonstrations and more. Have fun with the entire family by spending the day with us.

This month the Shaker Village staff will be leading activities and tours to connect kids of all ages to the incredible architecture and historic preservation at Pleasant Hill. Enjoy an activity station with building materials to touch and examine, a Meeting House model craft, family-focused tours and an architectural scavenger hunt.

Kids' Science Projects
Join us outside of the Welcome Center to learn fun, hands-on activities. In May, kids will learn about the chemistry of preservation by exploring resin. We'll also take a look at the geology of building materials with a look into limestone and clay deposits on bricks.

All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Check-in and pay admission at the Welcome Center. Dining and shopping discounts only apply with purchase of an Admission ticket.

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

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