Shaker Village Illuminated Evenings

Three December Saturdays of lights, music, crafts and a 6:30 pm tree lighting at Shaker Village.

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Selected date
Saturday, December 19
4 pm – 8 pmEastern Time
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Admission
$10 advance or $12 day-of, ages 3+The $10 rate requires purchase before December 1. Ages 2 and under are free; members receive complimentary admission with an online reservation.
Registration
See About this event for what the listing says, and ask Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill about sign-up
Who to ask

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

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

The village describes uneven limestone sidewalks, gravel paths and steps, with parking set back from buildings. Its general pet policy allows leashed pets outdoors in the Historic Centre and limits access to dining facilities, exhibition buildings and some trails to service dogs. Ask about your stroller route before visiting.

About this event

Illuminated Evenings runs December 5, 12 and 19, 2026, from 4–8 pm at 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg. Tickets for ages 3 and up are $10 when purchased before December 1 and $12 on the day; ages 2 and under are free. The program includes Santa photos, hot chocolate and spiced cider, with the tree lighting at 6:30 pm.

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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