Prairie Tykes
Friday morning fun for ages 2-5
9:30–11 am (unless otherwise noted)
Don’t miss the most fun and convenient play date around! Get to know other
families while the kids enjoy crafts, entertaining activities and a snack. Stay
for the day and have a leisurely, kid-friendly lunch at The Eatery.
$9/member youth ($10/non-member youth)
Kids must be accompanied by an adult (at no charge). Reservations required.
Become a Plus Member today and register early for 2009 Prairie Tykes!
Upcoming Prairie Tykes
Cow EnCOWnters
July 11, 2008
Create a cow craft and make and taste some butter. Then visit one of our cows out on the grounds.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Summertime Fun
July 18, 2008
Celebrate summer with a variety of fun activities: bubbles, obstacle course, water play, story and craft.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
This Little Piggy
July 25, 2008
Visit the Conner Prairie pigs, sing pig songs and play with pig puppets!
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Big as an Ox
August 8, 2008
How big are oxen? Find out as we visit Conner Prairie's oxen, Red and Blue.
Teddy Bear Picnic
August 15, 2008
Bring your teddy bear out to enjoy the sun. Decorate a frame, and we'll take a picture of you and your teddy bear to bring home. We will also play historic games.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Wagons Ho!
August 22, 2008
The wheels on the wagon go 'round and 'round as we hear a tale of pioneers moving west. Sing old songs and, weather permitting, we will take a wagon ride.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Tykes Fair
September 5, 2008
Let's create our own Tykes' Fair! Bring your favorite stuffed animal for our stuffed animal contest. (Everyone gets a ribbon!) Visit some Conner Prairie animals and vote for your favorite. We'll read a story about a fair and also play some games.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Horsin' Around
September 12, 2008
Find out about this magnificent animal. Create a horse craft, read a horse story and visit our horses.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Apples, Apples, Apples
September 26, 2008
Join us as we do apple activities, create an apple craft and, weather permitting, take a hayride.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
2:30-4 pm
Pumpkin Patch Parade
October 10, 2008
Find a pumpkin in our garden, sample roasted pumpkin seeds and decorate your own craft pumpkin to take home.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Raggedy Scarecrows
October 17, 2008
Take a look at the job of scarecrows, make a small scarecrow and visit our scarecrows.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Halloween Party
October 31, 2008
Wear your favorite costume as we celebrate Halloween. Listen to a Halloween story, make a scary craft, play some spooky games and dance the morning away.
Happy Harvest
November 14, 2008
Join us for a harvest-time celebration. Grind corn, have a cornbread snack and learn about pioneer foods.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Indiana Indians
November 21, 2008
Celebrate Lenape Indian culture by learning about wigwams and Lenape clothing. Make a drum and listen to Indian songs.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Gingerbread Jamboree
December 5, 2008
Find out how gingerbread is made, listen to the gingerbread man story, decorate a gingerbread man cookie and meet the gingerbread man.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Happy Holiday Party
December 19, 2008
Enjoy a holiday story and make a fun holiday decoration to take home. Dance with our special guest, Santa!
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm