Spring Has Sprung in Oldham County!

There’s no better way to enjoy spring than to be outdoors soaking up the fresh air and sunlight. Oldham County celebrates this season of new beginnings with over 25 events in April. You’ll find Solar Experiences, a progressive tea with a purpose, a Farmer’s Market packed with all kinds of goodies, custom car shows, plant sales for gardeners, theatrical performances indoors and out, historical and nature walks around the county for outdoor enthusiasts, and so much more. Come celebrate all the April action happening ONLY in Oldham County!

Trading Places

March 26th-April 20th
Gallery 104
La Grange, KY
FREE Admission.

Trading Places is an exchange show open to all mediums between the Oldham County Arts Association (AAOC) and the Shelby Regional Arts Guild (SRAG). This show is only open to member artists of either organization in all mediums and will display work by some amazingly talented artists. Work will be displayed in each-others venues, allowing artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work in a different venue and community. This is a non-competitive, no prizes, no judging show. “People’s Choice” voting at end. An Opening Reception will be held at the Dogwood Gallery on Friday, April 5, 6:30 – 8 pm.

Oldham Gardens Trivia Night

April 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 6 – 8 pm
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
FREE admission/cost for food and drinks.

Tease your brain and sign up to win prizes at Trivia Night! Thursday nights in April. Enjoy drinks and snacks from Backside Grill while there.

Breaking Legs

April 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 from 7:30 – 10 pm
April 7, 14 from 2 – 5 pm
Little Colonel Playhouse
Pewee Valley, KY
Tickets:  Adults – $19/Seniors/Students – $17.

A play by Tom Dulack. Directed by George Robert Bailey. The worlds of the Mafia and the theatre clash hilariously when a professorial playwright seeks funding for his new play from the family of a former student. The “family” turn out to be minor Mafia godfathers who are willing to underwrite the play provided they never have to read it. The fact that the unwed daughter of the house falls in love with the playwright only furthers his involvement with the Mob. You’ll leave full of laughter and hungry for Italian food.

Meet the Louisville Princesses!

April 6th from 10 am – 12 pm
John W. Black Community Center
Wendell Moore Park
LaGrange, KY
$10 per person/All tickets sold in advance.

Some of our most beloved princesses are coming to the community center to join us in crafts, meet and greets with the princesses, and everyone gets to leave feeling a little more royal! It will be a magical morning with the following princesses:  Moana, Ariel from Little Mermaid, Rapunzel and Prince Flynn Rider from Tangled! Each child can make their own royal crown the day of the event for their own coronation with the princesses. Drinks and snacks provided. Parents/Guardians must register as well. For questions please call Rachel at (502) 225-0655.

Hidden History Walking Tour

April 6th from 9 – 11 am
Oldham County History Center
La Grange, KY
FREE for Members / $5 Non-Members.

Enjoy spring with a Hidden History Walking Tour led by Dr. Nancy Theiss Executive Director of the Oldham County History Center. This tour is based on her book, Hidden History of La Grange Kentucky. Tour will start at the Peyton Samuel Head Family Museum at the History Center campus. 

Wildflower Walk

April 6th from 10 am – 12 pm
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
FREE.

Join Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve’s Executive Director, Tavia Cathcart Brown, on a two-hour walk filled with stunning spring wildflowers. Hike is easy to moderate. Bring binoculars, a camera or smartphone, and plenty of curiosity.

80s Night Silent Disco at Oldham Gardens

April 6th from 7 – 10 pm
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$10 per person/cost for food and drinks.

Welcome to the Ultimate 80s Silent Disco Extravaganza! Dust off those leg warmers, tease up your hair, and get ready to transport yourself back to the electrifying era of the 1980s! Join Oldham Gardens 3rd Turn Brewing for an unforgettable night of dancing, nostalgia, and pure retro fun at their 80s Night Themed Silent Disco – where one of the 3 channels of music is dedicated entirely to the sounds of the 80s. If you’ve never been to a silent disco then you are in for a treat! $10 gets you a pair headphones with 3 different channels of music playing simultaneously.

Solar Eclipse Viewing – In-Person – Special Monday Opening!

April 8th from 10 am – 4 pm
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
Admission charged.

Come out to Yew Dell Botanical Gardens and enjoy 95% totality, eclipse-themed scavenger hunts, and fun cosmic-themed food, snacks, and drinks for purchase from Martha Lee’s Kitchen. And thanks to our friends at Eclipse Bank, we’ll have free eclipse glasses for the first 100 guests! Solar Eclipse Viewing is included with Admission; tickets available at arrival.

Open Play Cafe at Maples Park

April 9th from 9:30 – 11 am
The Maples Park
Crestwood, KY
FREE

Drop by the Deibel Barn at The Maples Park for a “play date” sponsored by the Oldham County Public Library. Parents can enjoy coffee and conversation while their little one engages in dramatic play geared for ages 3 and up. Each month will feature a different theme. No registration required.

Finding Nemo, Jr.

April 11 – 13 from 7 – 8 pm
Oldham County Schools Arts Center
Crestwood, KY 
$15 Adults/$10 Students, Children, Seniors, OCBE Employees/Doors open for seating at 6:30 pm.

A musical performed by students Grades 6-8, directed by Rachel Strader and choreographed by Sabrina Robertson.Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin. An anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Cash-only concessions & flowers available pre-show and at intermission.

Down & Dirty Obstacle Mud Run

April 13th from 9 am – 2:30 pm/First Wave begins at 9 am
Wendell Moore Park
LaGrange, KY
$70 (March 16th – Race Day)
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/LaGrange/DownandDirtyobstaclemudrun

Time to get Down & Dirty in the 5K course at Wendell Moore Park. Includes over 20 obstacles to challenge you as you traverse over walls, through mud, and tire pulls to the finish line. 3 waves beginning at 9 am and running every 15 minutes. Join friends, family and other mudders at the After Party Corral to show off your dirt from 9:30 am – 12 pm for food & drinks. All participants receive a finish medal, race shirt and a $5.00 voucher for After Party Corral. Showers/hoses will be available to clean up after race.

Day of registration and packet pick-up begin at 7:30 am on race day.

Oldham Gardens Country Market

April 13th from 10 am – 2 pm
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
FREE admission.

Experience the charm of country living at the NEW Oldham Gardens Country Market, every Saturday beginning April 13th through October 26th!! Spend the morning shopping small from local farmers & artisans.  You’ll find a showcase of the region’s best harvest and craftsmanship. From farm-fresh produce bursting with flavor to handcrafted goods reflecting the unique talents of our community, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! The best part is that you can enjoy one of our craft beers or even a mimosa while you shop!

All inquiries for vendors should go through heatherswinneyppo@gmail.com

Botanical Body Polish – In-Person

April 14th from 10:30 am – 12 pm
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$35 – $45 per person.

Tonya Tate, creator of Nature’s Bath – famous for its luxury bath and body products for all-natural skin care solutions – leads a workshop at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens where you’ll make your own unique botanical body polish. Tonya will explain the benefits of different kinds of salts and essential oils, then each participant will blend a personalized body polish with their chosen salts, essential oils, and botanicals. What a lavish treat for yourself or a loved one!

Emma by Jane Austin

April 18th – 20th from 7 – 9 pm
Oldham County Schools Arts Center
Crestwood, KY
$15 Adults/$10 Students, Children, Seniors, OCBE Employees/Doors open for seating at 6:30 pm.

A non-musical play performed by students Grades 9-12, directed by Makayla Sharp. Adapted from Jane Austen’s novel. In this humorous romantic comedy, the wealthy, mischievous Emma Woodhouse has a penchant for meddling in the love lives of others and delights in playing matchmaker. Even though Emma imagines herself to be quite skilled at matchmaking, it turns out she’s horrible at it! When Emma plays matchmaker for a friend, a wildly hilarious tangle of misunderstandings, mix-ups, and mayhem ensues. And in the end, it may be Emma herself staring love in the face without even knowing it! Cash-only concessions & flowers available pre-show and at intermission.

Shakespeare in the Maples Park!

April 19th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
The Maples Park
Crestwood, KY
FREE

Make plans now to spend an evening at the Maples Park’s new Millstone Amphitheater for a Kentucky Shakespeare performance. This 90-minute performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream will inspire you. Bring your own chairs or blanket to this outdoor event. Parking will be in the gravel lot at the rear park entrance:  6431 Railroad Avenue, Crestwood.

Friday Fun Days – Botanical Stamped Dish Towels & Cards

April 19th from 10 am – 12 pm
Oldham County Cooperative Extension Service
La Grange, KY
$15 per person.

Join the Extension Office for their Friday Fun Days programs and learn how to craft Botanical Stamped Dish Towels and Cards.

Hidden History Walking Tour

April 20th from 9 am – 11 am
Oldham County History Center
La Grange, KY
FREE for Members / $5 Non-Members.

Enjoy spring with a Hidden History Walking Tour led by Dr. Nancy Theiss Executive Director of the Oldham County History Center. This tour is based on her book, Hidden History of La Grange Kentucky. Tour will start at the Peyton Samuel Head Family Museum at the  History Center campus.

Birding with Jacob On the Brownsboro Trails

April 20th from 10 am – 12 pm
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
BATA Members $10/ Guests $20 each.

Join Brownsboro Alliance for this fun birding event to learn about the natural wildlife on the Brownsboro Trails. Hike led by Jacob Crider, Educator & Naturalist at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. Meet at the trail at 9510 Hwy 329, Crestwood, Kentucky. Guests who join BATA at the event will receive a $10 credit.

Earth Day Celebration

April 20th from 12:30 – 3 pm
Oldham County History Center
La Grange, KY
Wilborn Park
La Grange, KY
FREE

Join the Oldham County History Center & Oldham County Conservation District for an Earth Day Celebration at L & N Lake at Wilborn Park in La Grange. Enjoy hands on, family fun activities that include tree planting, canoe and kayak rides and more! Celebrate Mother Earth with a concert from Native American Navajo Flute Player, Fred Keams!

La Grange Farmers’ Market & Artisans

April 20th, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Springs Park Pavilion
La Grange, KY 

The La Grange Farmers’ Market & Artisans will open for the season on April 20th and run through October 26th at the Springs Park Pavilion. The market is a Kentucky Proud Market that offers a variety of locally produced products such as fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, handmade cheese baked goods and handcrafted artwork. Enjoy music as you shop and the occasional train, all in the historic downtown La Grange area. Spend a leisurely Saturday morning at the market then have lunch at a local restaurant, check out the art galleries on Main Street and browse the variety of shops around town. Tuesday hours are 4 – 7 pm from June 8th – August 31st.

Blue Hydrangea Progressive Tea

April 21st from 12 – 4 pm
CityPlace Expo Center
LaGrange, KY
Tickets:  $15 per person.

Get your tickets for these years Blue Hydrangea Progressive Tea held on Main Street in La Grange! This annual charity event is hosted by La Grange Main Street Program and benefits Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky. Check in and silent auction begin at 12 pm at Cityplace Pavilion 1. Opening ceremony begins at 1 pm, the tea begining on Main Street La Grange until 4pm. During the Blue Hydrangea Tea, take time to remember those we have lost and to rally those who are in treatment. Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky (OAK) will be on hand to provide important information in the fight against ovarian cancer.

Nursery Open House at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

April 21 from 12 – 4 pm
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
Cost.

Get a first-hand look at thousands of plants being produced for Yew Dell’s garden displays, upcoming sales, and trial projects. The spring ephemerals production will be in full spring swing! Guided by Horticulture and Facilities Director, Jacob Stidham, and Nursery and Greenhouse Manager, Jeff Margreiter, you’ll be hard pressed to find two more knowledgeable plant pros anywhere.

Bonus sneak preview for our Spring Plant Sale coming up on April 26 and 27!

Birds & Buds at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve

April 21st from 3 – 5 pm
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
Donation: $11/person, $6/members, Children 6 and younger are FREE.

April is a terrific month to take a hike and observe the native wildflowers in full bloom and the arrival of neo-tropical during spring migration at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. Go for a hike through the forests and valleys to learn about the habitats and habits of the many species of flowers and birds. Hike is moderate. Bring binoculars,a camera or smartphone, and plenty of curiosity.

The Weird and Wonderful World of Plant/Insect Mutualisms – Virtual

April 22nd from 6 – 7 pm
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$25 – $35 per person.

For #EarthDay2024, Julia Kachanova, University of Louisville PhD Biology student, leads this discussion of the amazing and surprising ways plants and insects have evolved together for pollination, protection, and seed dispersal, and how both parties benefit from the interactions. Zoom login will be sent before the session. As this is a virtual workshop, friends and family can watch together under one login.

Anatasia

April 25th from 7 – 9 pm
Oldham County Schools Arts Center
Crestwood, KY 
$15 Adults/$10 Students, Children, Seniors, OCBE Employees/Doors open for seating at 6:30 pm. 

A musical performed by students Grades 9-12, directed by Rachel Strader and choreographed by Trina Jackson. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. Cash-only concessions & flowers available pre-show and at intermission.

Spring Plant Sale – 2024 Edition!

April 26th from 5 – 8 pm
April 27th from 10 am – 4 pm
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
Spring Plant Sale is included with admission; tickets will be available at arrival.

For more than 20 years, this has been the garden event of the season. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, tropicals, and more. Yew Dell staff scour the planet for the best, the newest and the most tried-and-true to save you the trouble of doing it yourself. And the vast majority of plants for sale were grown right here in our on-site nursery. Yew Dell’s industry leading staff will be on hand to answer questions and help with recommendations. Garden Gift Shop staff will have special new offerings for the home and garden, and Martha Lee’s Café will be open to keep you fueled up throughout the day.

Cruisin with the Quads

April 27 from 4 – 8 pm
La Grange, KY
FREE

Come out and join the fun at the monthly Quads, Rod and Custom Car Shows in La Grange. Held the 4^th Saturday of the month April – September on historic Main Street in downtown La Grange. All makes, models and years of vehicles welcomed. 50/50 Drawings, Door Prizes, DJ and more! Additional dates:  May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28.

Public Archaeology Dig

April 28th from 11 am – 2 pm
Oldham County History Center
La Grange, KY 
FREE/Must register.

The Oldham County History Center kicks off its first Public Archaeology Dig of the season in April. Join History Center staff and professional archaeologists for a public dig at the Henry Bibb Escapes/Gatewood Plantation. This dig site is a part of the National Park Service’s National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. This program is free to the public, but reservations are required by calling 502.222.0826.

Baila! By Meraki

April 28th from 3 – 6 pm
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$10 cover charge/Cost for food and drinks.

This is a brand, new event focused on afternoon fun, dance and community held in 3^rd Turn Oldham Garden’s heated greenhouse event space. Doors open at 2:45 pm. From 3 – 3:30 pm, Intro Salsa Class with Chelsey Owen. 3:30 – 6 pm, Open Dancing with De La Colinas.