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Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to…
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2 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
3 events,
Playtime on the Prairie Ages 3 – 5
Playtime on the Prairie Ages 3 – 5
Playtime on the Prairie for 3-5 year olds is an hour long program designed for early learners and their parents or guardians. During these classes, attendees will have the opportunity to explore natural materials, participate in age-appropriate play invitations, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Purchase Tickets.
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
6 events,
Knifesmithing
Knifesmithing
Under the guidance of Nathan Allen, you'll learn about the history and creation of a traditional hand-forged knife. Topics include proper steel selection, use of a coal forge and anvil, filing, and finishing a handle. You can expect to complete at least one knife during class. Some tools required. Ages 16+. This is a 3-day class. Please be sure you are available for all three sessions! Purchase Tickets Class schedule: Saturday, October 5, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October…
Leatherworking
Leatherworking
Join Ken Scott as he teaches you his unique style of making hunting bags and pouches. Through pattern development, cutting, stitching, finishing, and basic leatherworking techniques, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind hunting pouch. You’ll also learn Ken’s unique antiquing methods. Ages 14+ (ages 14/15 must register with an adult). View our other classes! Make sure you can attend all three sessions: October 5, 6 and 7, 8:30 – 5 p.m.
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Trails at Conner Prairie: Time with Trees
Trails at Conner Prairie: Time with Trees
On October 5, join Conner Prairie staff for a stroll along the R.B. Annis Vista Trail. This tree stroll will focus on identification, history, science, and invitations to connect with trees through your senses. This program is free with general admission. Times: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at the main entrance Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie.
Trails at Conner Prairie: Time with Trees
Trails at Conner Prairie: Time with Trees
On October 5, join Conner Prairie staff for a stroll along the R.B. Annis Vista Trail. This tree stroll will focus on identification, history, science, and invitations to connect with trees through your senses. This program is free with general admission. Times: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at the main entrance Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie.
4 events,
Leatherworking
Leatherworking
Join Ken Scott as he teaches you his unique style of making hunting bags and pouches. Through pattern development, cutting, stitching, finishing, and basic leatherworking techniques, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind hunting pouch. You’ll also learn Ken’s unique antiquing methods. Ages 14+ (ages 14/15 must register with an adult). View our other classes! Make sure you can attend all three sessions: October 5, 6 and 7, 8:30 – 5 p.m.
Knifesmithing
Knifesmithing
Under the guidance of Nathan Allen, you'll learn about the history and creation of a traditional hand-forged knife. Topics include proper steel selection, use of a coal forge and anvil, filing, and finishing a handle. You can expect to complete at least one knife during class. Some tools required. Ages 16+. This is a 3-day class. Please be sure you are available for all three sessions! Purchase Tickets Class schedule: Saturday, October 5, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October…
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
2 events,
Knifesmithing
Knifesmithing
Under the guidance of Nathan Allen, you'll learn about the history and creation of a traditional hand-forged knife. Topics include proper steel selection, use of a coal forge and anvil, filing, and finishing a handle. You can expect to complete at least one knife during class. Some tools required. Ages 16+. This is a 3-day class. Please be sure you are available for all three sessions! Purchase Tickets Class schedule: Saturday, October 5, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October…
Leatherworking
Leatherworking
Join Ken Scott as he teaches you his unique style of making hunting bags and pouches. Through pattern development, cutting, stitching, finishing, and basic leatherworking techniques, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind hunting pouch. You’ll also learn Ken’s unique antiquing methods. Ages 14+ (ages 14/15 must register with an adult). View our other classes! Make sure you can attend all three sessions: October 5, 6 and 7, 8:30 – 5 p.m.
2 events,
Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to…
Reviving a Forgotten Freetown
Reviving a Forgotten Freetown
Founded officially in 1872, Norwood is a Reconstruction Era settlement outside the boundaries of Indianapolis. Norwood’s founders were African American veterans from Kentucky because of their service beside the Indiana 28th Regiment during the last years of the Civil War. Norwood and its partner community Barrington sat as stable, independent Freetowns until they were annexed into Indianapolis in 1912. Using these oral histories and family archives, we have reconstructed the story of the Southeast side of Indianapolis from the perspective…
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2 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
2 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
3 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Kiln Burn
Kiln Burn
Come visit the shop to watch the pottery being made and then step out to the kiln shed to find out how a white hot fire and some table salt put the "finish" on the pottery. Enjoy conversation with the potters and a good blaze while watching a process that spans thousands of years of history.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
2 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
0 events,
1 event,
Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to…
0 events,
2 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
2 events,
Playtime on the Prairie Ages 3 – 5
Playtime on the Prairie Ages 3 – 5
Playtime on the Prairie for 3-5 year olds is an hour long program designed for early learners and their parents or guardians. During these classes, attendees will have the opportunity to explore natural materials, participate in age-appropriate play invitations, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Purchase Tickets.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
3 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Make Your Own Spice Blend
Make Your Own Spice Blend
Create your own Spice Blend using spices inspired by Conner Prairie's new Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit. Each spice blend bag includes several "Kitchen Conversations" questions to invite dialogue about your story and your place in history. This program is free with general admission. Location: Next to Promised Land as Proving Ground Reclamation Building
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
2 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
0 events,
1 event,
Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to…
0 events,
2 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
2 events,
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
3 events,
Cooking Over the Hearth
Cooking Over the Hearth
Learn to prepare a traditional meal over an open fire. Enjoy the smell of wood smoke as hearth cooking expert Sarah Withrow shares her knowledge. Learn to blend traditional techniques with historic and contemporary recipes. This is a 7-hour workshop, please be sure you are able to attend the full session! Learn more about our classes. Purchase Tickets Location: Conner House Kitchen Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages: 14 + (Children must register with…
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
3 events,
Big Sit Birding Event
Big Sit Birding Event
Join Indiana Audubon at Conner Prairie for a Big Sit as part of Birdability Week 2024. This free outing is open to everyone including beginner birders and families with small children. Join a guided bird outing along the paved Prairie Trail, or view birds along the trail from benches. The trail is a paved surface with a slight slope at the trailhead. The trail is a 2-mile loop and includes trail markers every one-tenth of a mile. Birding may also…
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Closing Early for Headless Horseman Festival
Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store.
Headless Horseman Festival
Headless Horseman Festival
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN RIDES. . . STAY WARY ON THE PRAIRIE! Join us for 16 nights of spooktacular thrills at the Headless Horseman Festival. Dare to explore our 11-acre Trail of Terror, family-fun entertainment, live performances and delicious themed food and drinks including sweet treats from the Apple Store. Don't forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
1 event,
Wheel Thrown Pottery
Wheel Thrown Pottery
Discover the basics of wheel thrown pottery. Students will be able to practice all processes involved in throwing and shaping pottery. Whether a beginner or intermediate student, you will be able to progress at your own rate and develop your skills. All materials and supplies are provided. We ask that you bring a towel to dry your hands while working at the wheel. Ages 13+ (ages 13-15 need to register with an adult) Purchase Tickets Please make sure you can…
3 events,
Stay & Play
Stay & Play
We invite you to join us for STAY & PLAY! A special time to reap the benefits of play and take in the beauty of the season from a beautiful, cozy indoor spot on the Prairie! Students in Preschool through 5th grade will experience intentional and thoughtful play invitations set up in a relaxing environment that will inspire curiosity, ignite creativity and promote inquiry and discovery. Come when you can, stay as long as you'd like, and leave when you…
Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level of exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to…
Wheel Thrown Pottery
Wheel Thrown Pottery
Discover the basics of wheel thrown pottery. Students will be able to practice all processes involved in throwing and shaping pottery. Whether a beginner or intermediate student, you will be able to progress at your own rate and develop your skills. All materials and supplies are provided. We ask that you bring a towel to dry your hands while working at the wheel. Ages 13+ (ages 13-15 need to register with an adult) Purchase Tickets Please make sure you can…
3 events,
Treasures on the Trails
Treasures on the Trails
Join us for Treasures on the Trails, a Halloween-inspired experience in nature. Children of all ages and abilities can engage in fun activities, celebrate the holiday in a safe environment and show off your Halloween costume if you choose (costumes are optional). This event will take place on paved trails and will offer play invitations that are sure to spark your curiosity. Throughout your adventure, collect treasures that will become your very own loose part art kit to take home.…
Treasures on the Trails
Treasures on the Trails
Join us for Treasures on the Trails, a Halloween-inspired experience in nature. Children of all ages and abilities can engage in fun activities, celebrate the holiday in a safe environment and show off your Halloween costume if you choose (costumes are optional). This event will take place on paved trails and will offer play invitations that are sure to spark your curiosity. Throughout your adventure, collect treasures that will become your very own loose part art kit to take home.…
Treasures on the Trails
Treasures on the Trails
Join us for Treasures on the Trails, a Halloween-inspired experience in nature. Children of all ages and abilities can engage in fun activities, celebrate the holiday in a safe environment and show off your Halloween costume if you choose (costumes are optional). This event will take place on paved trails and will offer play invitations that are sure to spark your curiosity. Throughout your adventure, collect treasures that will become your very own loose part art kit to take home.…
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1 event,
Holiday Heritage Market
Holiday Heritage Market
Our market offers historic and handmade goods including custom pottery, textiles, meat products from our heritage breeds animals and the latest Prairie Provision products, developed by our Agriculture department. Get behind-the-scenes look at our classes and workshops to see demonstrations of how these products are made and information on how you can sign up for a class and develop the skills to make your own piece of history.
Free Admission Day
September 14 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Explore nature and history in new ways this fall during our Free Admission Day. The 1859 Balloon Voyage will be an additional cost. Reserve your free ticket.
Kick off the day with our bird migration walk at the Trails at Conner Prairie, in partnership with Amos Butler Audubon. This walk will take place before the grounds open (8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.). Reserve your free ticket! While the museum is open make your way to The Drifting Studio for nature-based activities.
In Prairietown, sing along with the residents as you experience how chores were important in the 19th Century. Stop by the Kiln Shed next to the Reclamation Building in Prairietown to participate in the Cultural Diversity Drum Circle at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
At Lenape Indian Camp, try your hand at beadwork activities or enlighten the senses through cooking demonstrations.
Stop by Treetop Outpost for exciting nature-inspired play invitations. Wander over to the So(u)lar Hut from A Curious Life and explore water play.
View our Hours and Admissions page
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