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Shaker Christmas by Candlelight

A candlelit evening tour through decorated historic buildings at Shaker Village, on how Shaker Christmas customs changed over two centuries.

The details that matter

Selected date
Sunday, December 20
5:30 pmEastern Time
Other dates (16)
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Admission
$15 per person; members 20% off
Registration
Registration required
Who to ask

Questions about this event go to the organizer, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Ask them through the official event page.

From the official source

Last checked October 27, 2026.

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The limestone Centre Family Dwelling at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on a sunny day in May 2005, with green shutters, twin front doors, a white picket fence and a leafy tree in the foreground.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, . Historical photo.Photo: Tom Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Credits & changes

Before you go

Shaker Village tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Check the village's event page for weather changes before driving out. Wear shoes for gravel and stairs in low light.

About this event

Sessions at 5:30 pm on November 27, 28 and 29 and December 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 26 and 27, 2026, with a second 7 pm session on November 27 and 28 and December 4, 11, 18 and 26. The page header lists 5:30 and 7 pm for every date, but its itemized schedule lists 7 pm only on these Friday and Saturday dates, so check the event page before planning on a 7 pm Sunday visit. The route covers about half a mile of level gravel outdoors plus several flights of stairs in low light, and runs rain or shine. Shaker Village says the program is intended for ages 12 and up and dogs are not permitted.

Before you book

Registration
RequiredTickets are required for everyone; each session has its own Register Now link on the event page.From shakervillageky.org, checked October 27, 2026
Ages
Recommended for ages 12 and up.Shaker Village says the program is intended for ages 12 and up.From shakervillageky.org, checked October 27, 2026

Good to know

Only what the organizer or the venue states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide

Dogs
At Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill: Dogs in some areas.“Leashed pets are welcome in outside areas of The Historic Centre.”Dogs are not allowed in the dining facilities, exhibition buildings or some trails unless they are service dogs.From shakervillageky.org, checked October 27, 2026
Strollers
Not stated.
Wheelchair access
At Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill: Wheelchair access in some areas.“Guests using wheelchairs and walkers may find the gravel pathways and uneven sidewalks challenging.”The village's accessibility statement lists the Welcome Center and the Trustees’ Table among the wheelchair and walker accessible buildings, and says the restored 19th-century buildings have two or more steps and no elevators.From shakervillageky.org, checked October 27, 2026
Sensory supports
Not stated.

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