20 miles of backroads and scenery for E-Bike riders to enjoy a group road ride experience without all the work and lycra.

Join master calligrapher Bob Berger for a three-week calligraphy workshop at the Berea Arts Council! Held on Thursday evenings (May 1, 8, and 15), this hands-on class is perfect for beginners and experienced letterers alike. Open to ages 12+, the workshop covers essential techniques, styles, and creative applications. Fee: $120 (all materials included).

The Berea College planetarium hosts shows twice a week in our large planetarium. The shows are open to the public and held every Friday at 7PM and Sunday at 4PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. You can check out https://planetarium.berea.edu to view the available shows and descriptions. Located in the […]

Kayla Preston of Grow Appalachia has built most of the high tunnels on the BUF and more than 100 tunnels elsewhere in eastern Kentucky. She will discuss high tunnel construction and costs, and their use in season extension and protection against severe weather.

At this workshop, participants will learn how to make yarn from old T-shirts! Roberts-Long will take participants through every step of the process. No supplies are required for participants to bring to this workshop, although we do ask that if you have T-shirts you have been waiting to take to Goodwill, bring them with you! […]

This is our second annual open blacksmithing event, and we want everyone to come check it out! In partnership with members of the Blacksmiths of Kentucky Facebook group, and with help from our perennial blacksmith instructor Jeff Farmer, we're hosting a Hammer In event. This is a chance for smiths of all skill levels to […]

Learn about native habitats and growing conditions for specific herbs from community herbalist Joana Amorim of Sylvatica Forest Farm. Hands-on propagation methods by seed, cloning and root division, and a tour of the BUF medicinal herb beds. Cost of the workshop is $10. Register and pay here https://www.sustainableberea.org/event-details-registration/growing-common-medicinal-herbs

Did you know that May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day? Help us celebrate by joining us at our Comic Book Day! Comic Book Day Free! Superhero Costumes Encouraged Saturday May 3rd 1-3pm Folk Center Grab a photo with Batman, Super Girl and Spiderman Enjoy our superhero craft and activity stations Berea Parks & Recreation […]

Want to make new friends? Worried about hiking alone until you gain your confidence? Want to learn about the local wildlife? Then join a group hike at the Pinnacles in Berea! Every Saturday at 10:00am this summer, FOC staff and Berea College students will be ready to hike with you! The group that attends will […]

Join us for the 3rd Annual Break A Leg 5K on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 9:00am at Berea Community Park/Trail as we raise funds to support the Spotlight Acting School. RACE FEATURES Scenic race through Berea Community Park and the Berea City Trail on paved trail surfaces Commemorative race T-shirts (While supplies last) Free […]