Events and Programs
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Grounds closed for daytime experience
On October 28, we close the grounds to the general public and begin turning Conner Prairie into a winter wonderland for our holiday festival, A Merry Prairie Holiday, presented by Everwise Credit Union. Fridays through Sundays, November 29 – 30 and December 6 – 22, join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday, presented by Everwise Credit Union. Surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and celebrate the holidays in…
2 events,
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
2 events,
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
2 events,
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
3 events,
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
American Sign Language Tours at A Merry Prairie Holiday
American Sign Language Tours at A Merry Prairie Holiday
December 13 and 21, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. For guests who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, we will be offering ASL tours. Each tour will be guided by an ASL interpreter who will communicate between guests and historical interpreters. Groups will make stops at the Golden Eagle Inn, a campfire to warm up with songs and stories with Prairietown locals, the soiree at the Campbell House, the home of the Turner family to learn about nineteenth-century African American holiday customs,…
3 events,
Fun in the Forge
Fun in the Forge
At Fun in the Forge, you will have the opportunity to be a blacksmith for a day. Create simple projects such as hooks, a flint and steel firestarter (with instructions on how to use it) and a dinner bell. All tools and materials will be provided. Ages 13+ (ages 16 and under must register with an adult). Learn more about our classes. Price: Member: $95 Nonmember: $105
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
2 events,
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
2 events,
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
3 events,
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
American Sign Language Tours at A Merry Prairie Holiday
American Sign Language Tours at A Merry Prairie Holiday
December 13 and 21, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. For guests who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, we will be offering ASL tours. Each tour will be guided by an ASL interpreter who will communicate between guests and historical interpreters. Groups will make stops at the Golden Eagle Inn, a campfire to warm up with songs and stories with Prairietown locals, the soiree at the Campbell House, the home of the Turner family to learn about nineteenth-century African American holiday customs,…
2 events,
A Merry Prairie Holiday
A Merry Prairie Holiday
Not a twinkle out of place! Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Across acres to explore, surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and capture that perfect moment. There is something for everyone to enjoy this year. Get updates about the festival by texting MERRY to 317-779-3330
Forest Therapy: Thursday Sessions
May 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Experience the pleasures of nature through all your senses, led by a certified Forest Therapy guide. Forest Therapy is a guided walk that invites participants to slow down and experience nature spaces in new ways. It’s a time to intentionally surround yourself in nature without distraction.
Your guide will offer a range of invitations to support “bathing” in the sights, sounds, textures, and smells in a shared natural setting.
Thursday Sessions (Ages 16+)
May 22: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
June 19: 9:30 a.m.–Noon
July 24: 9:30 a.m.–Noon
August 21: 9:30 a.m.–Noon
September 18: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
October 9: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
2.5-Hour Session (Ages 16+)
Members: $40, Nonmembers: $45 (per session)
About the Teacher
Michelle Morton is the Nature Engagement Specialist at Conner Prairie. She works with the Education Team to facilitate and lead nature-based play and learning activities for guests. Michelle is a certified Forest Therapy Guide, and has been facilitating Forest Bathing, Forest Therapy, and Mindful Birding experiences since 2023. She loves riding her bike, birding, hiking, cooking, reading, playing board games with her family, the color green, and (of course) being outside.