Events

Have a book that's been collecting dust because you can't find a quite time or place to read it? We would like to introduce you to our Silent Book Club! The first hour will be used for silent reading and the last 30 minutes can be used to discuss what you have read or what […]

Join us Friday, October 3, from 5-7 pm as we celebrate the work of Stippling Artist, Nina Stamus Berea Salt Cave & Arts 292 Glades Rd. Berea    

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 […]

Our free haunted house walkthrough is open. We do not charge admission, but we do collect donations for Bluegrass Bully Rescue, a non-profit dog rescue from Lexington. Berea, Kentucky

It’s FALL PAINTING TIME! Please join us!  Space is limited! Must register, please call 859-986-9402

Start Dental Hygiene Month with a magical adventure! Magic and Molars with Miss September uses puppets, magic, and music to teach kids how to brush, floss, and fight plaque. Perfect for families with young children who enjoy learning through play and imagination.

 A Special Directing Debut!   Deep in the Louisiana swamplands, secrets simmer beneath the surface…  Journey into the mysterious world of the Louisiana bayou where Spanish moss drapes ancient cypress trees and the air is thick with secrets, superstition, and Southern charm. Many legends persist in the bayou, but none strikes an icy chill of fear […]

Scientists can learn a lot about owl health and behavior from looking at their diet. We can do that with owl pellets–what an owl regurgitates after eating! We will dissect pellets and see what our owl friend ate. Limited supply. Pellets are sanitized.

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 […]

Join chamber ensemble Amadeus Lex for our fall concert featuring several pieces that carry a fascinating history, including the title piece Suite Hébraïque for viola and piano by Bloch. Enjoy captivating melodies in A.A. Saygun's Suite for Violin and Piano based on Turkish dances and folk stories and a famous Danse Macabre in Shostakovich's Piano […]

Join us on October 7th from 6pm to 8pm to paint this BEAUTIFUL acrylic painting. Don't panic! The entire image will be pre-drawn on the canvas for you and we walk you through the painting process step-by-step.Location: Just Love Coffee Cafe - BereaRegistration: Scan the QR code or go to www.PaintPartiesPlus.com

Free play for ages 0-5 with lots of toys and songs! Folk Center 10 am - 11:30 am

Join us for a special presentation honoring the life and work of Kentucky folk artist, writer, farmer, and stone mason Herbert Lee Clark (1934–2017). Lou DeLuca, longtime friend and editor of Clark’s writings, will share a 30–40 minute PowerPoint presentation exploring: Clark’s book Old Time Kentucky Farmsteading, Ways and Means (Acclaim Press) His wit and […]

The Berea College Celebration of Music, October 9-12, features music, dance, workshops, lecutres, jams, kids activities, gospel sings, and a student ensemble showcase. CTM features homemade music as passed on person to person in the Appalachian region. Activities kick off with a Thursday night Stephenson Memorial concert in Phelps Stokes Chapel. See website for more […]

Join us on Fri., Oct. 10 for Hocus Pocus in Memorial Park - Bring a blanket and a chair for a FREE cozy movie night under the stars! FREE Kettle Corn .... while supplies last! Get settled in @6:30 pm Movie starts @7:15 pm

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 […]

You’re Invited to a Night of Mystery & Intrigue! Ivana Crump is hosting an Honoring Our Warriors Association (HOWSA) fundraiser—and it’s a costume party you won’t want to miss! But beware, the guest list is as dramatic as the evening’s events. Joining Ivana will be her half-sisters, Iona and Isabella, her ex-husband Connor, and her […]

Come join us each Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am at the Forestry Outreach Center for Forest Meditations! This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world. All are welcome! We will meet in the “Nature’s Classroom” gazebo. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided. We will start […]

Celebrate Tree Week  by joining us on a walk where you can learn how to identify different tree species in the forest! The walk will be slow-paced and approximately 1 mile with some uneven terrain. Meet at the Pinnacle Knob trails parking lot to leave at 11:00am.

We’re teaming up with Berea College Art in Action to make nature-inspired costumes that you can wear this Halloween season, including during our upcoming Whimsical Woods event! We will have supplies, just bring your creativity to room 101 in the Hafter-Gibson building on campus from 1:00-3:00pm. Our Whimsical Woods event is Sunday, October 19th, 5:00-7:00pm at the […]

More details to come!  Stay tuned!

 A Special Directing Debut!   Deep in the Louisiana swamplands, secrets simmer beneath the surface…  Journey into the mysterious world of the Louisiana bayou where Spanish moss drapes ancient cypress trees and the air is thick with secrets, superstition, and Southern charm. Many legends persist in the bayou, but none strikes an icy chill of fear […]

Join us for a few rounds of musical Bingo! Folk Center 6-7 pm

Time to electrify your Thursday evening with the Electric Joyride. Charge up your e-bike and join us at GOKY HQ for 20 miles of backroads and fun. Ride leaves at 6pm.

 Two Unique Casts, Double the Monster Magic!  Get ready for a monstrously fun adventure with our youngest performers! “We Are Monsters” brings together all your favorite creatures in a delightfully spooky tale that’s perfect for little ones and families. Watch as our talented 4-11 year olds transform into lovable monsters who discover that being different […]

Folk and old-time music hinges on aural tradition- learning and connecting to music by ear. Violet and the Newsroom embrace that, breathing new life into every fiddle tune and classic cover. Based in Kentucky, Lucy & The Love Letters weave a spellbinding blend of jazz, pop, and even elements of bluegrass, dripping with sultry undertones […]

Incoming! is about the journey of asteroids and comets through the Solar System and their impact on Earth’s history and future. It also covers the scientific and technological advances that allow us to find and track cosmic objects before they reach our planet. Friday 7:00pm Sunday 4:00pm $5 Adults $3 Children/ Seniors Cash only The […]

The early bird (watcher) gets the worm...or best sightings! Join one of our campus urban forestry staff for a birdwatching walk at the new Pinnacle Knob trails. Bring your binoculars or cameras if you'd like. Meet at the parking lot, directions found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/pinnacle-knob/

Create a faux stained glass 12" Pumpkin, 12" Raven, or 12" Black Cat with Pumpkin just in time for the Fall/Halloween season. We offer a large variety of types and colors of glass to make it your own! All supplies included.

Please join us for the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Art Market, October 18th, 10am-5pm and October 19th, 10am-4pm on the lawn of the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea, Kentucky (I-75, Exit 77). Not only will you find the finest in art and craft, but we will also be featuring two new sections […]

 Two Unique Casts, Double the Monster Magic!  Get ready for a monstrously fun adventure with our youngest performers! “We Are Monsters” brings together all your favorite creatures in a delightfully spooky tale that’s perfect for little ones and families. Watch as our talented 4-11 year olds transform into lovable monsters who discover that being different […]

Incoming! is about the journey of asteroids and comets through the Solar System and their impact on Earth’s history and future. It also covers the scientific and technological advances that allow us to find and track cosmic objects before they reach our planet. Friday 7:00pm Sunday 4:00pm $5 Adults $3 Children/ Seniors Cash only The […]

Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Test your knowledge of all things Twilight at this special trivia night hosted by the Madison County Public Library! Costumes Encouraged!!

Come join us and make a delicious mug cake! Partnership with Madison County Public Library Folk Center 6:00-7:00 pm

These Lighted Fall Ceramics are super cute! Create your very own in your color choices and style! Choose from Lighted Haunted Hideaway, Lighted Spiraled Pumpkins, or Lighted Stacked Pumpkins or Jack O' Lanterns.... lots of choices! Many colors available. All supplies included.

Experience an evening of exceptional music at the Wind and Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert presented by the Department of Music at Berea College! Celebrate the talent and artistry of our student musicians as they bring a dynamic program showcasing a range of styles to life in a performance not to be missed.

Keeping it CHILL this winter season. Join us for upcoming rides. Blow out sales. And parades filled with JOY. Any questions reach out. Hope to see the community some this offseason! A social ride with pep… and beverages!Join us for a social ride ending at a venue for some brews and conversation. Rides generally offer […]

 Two Unique Casts, Double the Monster Magic!  Get ready for a monstrously fun adventure with our youngest performers! “We Are Monsters” brings together all your favorite creatures in a delightfully spooky tale that’s perfect for little ones and families. Watch as our talented 4-11 year olds transform into lovable monsters who discover that being different […]

A social ride with pep… and beverages!Meet us every other Friday for a social ride ending at a venue for some brews and conversation. Rides generally offer two route options. A shorter route of around 8 miles and another around 12 miles for a longer/faster option. Ride paces are typically around 10-13 average mph. Also […]

Come join us each Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am at the Forestry Outreach Center for Forest Meditations! This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world. All are welcome! We will meet in the “Nature’s Classroom” gazebo. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided. We will start […]

Join the Berea College Printmaking Club in making cyanotype prints–using the energy from the sun to develop designs on paper/fabric. Supplies and paper provided. You’re welcome to bring a small linen or cotton item to dye. Rain date: November 2nd

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 […]

Join us for a night of driving string band folk music as we welcome back The Tillers and The Montvales! Doors 6 | Music 6:30$20 Door | $15 Student The Tillers have been thumping their own distinctive sound of string band style folk music for a decade, riding it all over the country and across […]

Time to electrify your Thursday evening with the Electric Joyride. Charge up your e-bike and join us at GOKY HQ for 20 miles of backroads and fun. Ride leaves at 6pm.

Join us for a Halloween celebration under the stars! We’re showing Magic Globe, a fun and educational planetarium show for kids! Friday, October 31st | 5:30-6:30 PM (note the special time!) Sunday, November 2nd | 4:00-5:00 PM Stop by before trick-or-treating… and don’t forget your costume! Kids in costume get FREE admission. If you can't […]

Join us on Halloween night at 5:30 p.m. as guest carillonist Simone Browne (University of California, Berkeley) brings the John Courter Carillon to life with hauntingly beautiful tunes. Gather your ghouls and goblins in Draper Quad for an evening of spine-tingling sounds and Halloween spirit. Free and open to the public—if you dare!

Please join us for our 24th annual Halloween in the Park, Friday, October 31 Local vendors will hand out candy to Trick or Treaters Inflatable and a professional photo booth For more information call 986-9402 6:00-8:00 pm

Sustainable Mountain AG Center presents Heirloom Seed Swap Over 20 heirloom seedsavers will be on hand at the historic Churchill's venue to share their seeds, information and stories. Attendees can purchase seeds or bring their own saved seeds to swap. Lunch is available to purchase from The Cafe at Churchills. Local author Bill Best will […]

Whether you're just getting started or finishing up your holiday shopping list, you'll be sure to find something unique and locally made at our annual holiday vendor market with over 35 different vendors conveniently located in the Conkin Gym inside Berea Community School. Kyle's Kitchen food truck and Just Love Coffee will be on site! […]

Many animals are getting ready to hibernate for the winter, including bats! We will have crafts to learn about different aspects of bat life.

Grab your cozy sweater and join us for a magical day in Stars Hollow — where fall vibes and Gilmore Girls nostalgia come to life!  Step into the charm of our favorite small town with: Gilmore-inspired crafts Endless coffee (of course!) Festive snacks & sweet treats Photo ops + themed activities Keepsakes & goodies to take home Whether you're Team […]

Join us for a Halloween celebration under the stars! We’re showing Magic Globe, a fun and educational planetarium show for kids! Friday, October 31st | 5:30-6:30 PM (note the special time!) Sunday, November 2nd | 4:00-5:00 PM Stop by before trick-or-treating… and don’t forget your costume! Kids in costume get FREE admission. If you can't […]