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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. Purchase Tickets Sunday Sessions May 4: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ages 16+)… 
Join us for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. 
Step back in time with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you'll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. |
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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…
Join us for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Step back in time with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you'll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. |
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Join us for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Step back in time with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you'll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. |
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Join us for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Step back in time with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you'll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. 
A glowing sunset that stretches across the open prairie is an unforgettable experience. Take an evening stroll with fellow nature enthusiasts and engage in insightful conversations about nature. Each stroll focuses on a different theme to build knowledge, connection, and appreciation of the natural world around us. Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie. A trail mix bar and cash bar will be available before the stroll from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The Trails stroll will take place… 
In this hands-on class, guests learn about the versatility of Indiana’s top crop–corn! Attendees learn about corn’s influence on history and also on the spirits that we consume. We will practice some basic bar skills, mix up two historical cocktails and hear the often-colorful stories behind each one, while sipping socially. Each session in the series features a different liquor, and guests take home a specially chosen cocktail glass from the evening. Don't forget to show off your creations on… |
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Join us for an exclusive time of play and discovery especially for our youngest guests ages 6 years and younger an hour before Conner Prairie opens to the public. Your little ones will have special access to their favorite spots before the big kids arrive for the day! Gather your friends, check in at the main gate entrance and follow an education staff member to a special play spot. Then enjoy the quiet morning and beauty of nature visiting with… |
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Join us for a morning of Pop-up Play designed especially for early learners Kindergarten to 3rd grade (5 - 9 years old) to wonder, explore, discover and create! This special time between child and caregiver will be led by our education staff and will include: Time, space and freedom to reap the benefits of play and a connection with nature All day admission to Conner Prairie for one child and one adult attending the program Exclusive access to explore and… 
Join the residents of Prairietown as they welcome a traveling Methodist circuit rider, offering a glimpse into the spiritual and social life of the 1800s. While the event includes a religious message reflective of the time, it also serves as a vibrant community gathering—an opportunity for neighbors to connect and share stories. Dates: August 2 and 3 Times: Prairietown residents will be preparing for the meeting throughout the day, but the Camp meeting will start at 2 p.m. Location: Prairietown… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join the residents of Prairietown as they welcome a traveling Methodist circuit rider, offering a glimpse into the spiritual and social life of the 1800s. While the event includes a religious message reflective of the time, it also serves as a vibrant community gathering—an opportunity for neighbors to connect and share stories. Dates: August 2 and 3 Times: Prairietown residents will be preparing for the meeting throughout the day, but the Camp meeting will start at 2 p.m. Location: Prairietown… 
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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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…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
3 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. 
During Weekday Wanders, find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the Conner Prairie Education team. These wanders are free with admission and begin at the main entrance gate. Purchase General Admission Tickets Dates: April 2:…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
3 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
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Conner Prairie is excited to host the 2025 Golf Classic on August 7, 2024, at Prairie View Golf Club. The Golf Classic is a great event that supports Conner Prairie's Mission Impact Fund. Through this fund, Conner Prairie can provide access to the museum for children and adults from all walks of life. This event is a great opportunity to network, host clients, and enjoy a beautiful round of golf on the only Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course in Indiana.…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Playtime on the Prairie for 3-5 year olds is an hour and a half 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.
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Nourish your soul and immerse yourself in the fellowship of historical African American cuisine. Guests will explore open-fire cooking and help prepare and enjoy delicious gumbo, macaroni and cheese, mandazi, and kush. Throughout the day, you will learn about the history of African American foodways and how it played an important role in the impact of our society. This class is for individuals 12+. Anyone under the age of 16 must register with an adult. Purchase Tickets Learn more about…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. 
The 2025 Historic Baseball season is back! Join us for amazing games featuring local baseball clubs playing by 1864, 1869 and 1886 rules. The event will start at noon with opening festivities, featuring the singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and the “Star Spangled Banner,” introduction of the players and the first pitch. Free with daily admission
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
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Join us for a one-of-a-kind summer concert experience that will transport you back into the Roaring Twenties. As you step into The Junction, be marveled as a Model T arrives with other concertgoers while unpacking your lunch under a shady tree. After lunch, gather around the Porter House porch and enjoy 1920s music by music historian, Cecelia "Cece" Otto. After the concert, enjoy watermelon with your fellow concertgoers. If you're looking to make your lunch on the prairie easy-peasy, pre-order…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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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…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Enjoy a casual, relaxed morning specially designed to encourage community and connection with others and with your child. Indulge in yummy breakfast treats and drinks before you roll along our trails with your strollers and wagons in tow. Along the path you'll discover cozy spots to stop at your leisure and rock a little, read a good story together, let your child's curiosity roam free or chat for a while as you slow down, breathe deeply and take in the…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Join us for an exclusive time of play and discovery especially for our youngest guests ages 6 years and younger an hour before Conner Prairie opens to the public. Your little ones will have special access to their favorite spots before the big kids arrive for the day! Gather your friends, check in at the main gate entrance and follow an education staff member to a special play spot. Then enjoy the quiet morning and beauty of nature visiting with…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Love the idea of camping as a family but don't know where to start? Join us as you learn basic camping skills, enjoy fun outdoor experiences and spend the night on our grounds in a tent! This program is perfect for first-time campers or anyone looking for a refresher. We provide all the camping gear you'll need, along with modern restrooms and overnight security. Learn More about We Can Camp! Check-in Saturday at 1 p.m. / Check out Sunday at…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. 
Join us at Conner Prairie for homeschool day! Any homeschool family can visit Conner Prairie for our current school group rates without the usual requirement of having a group of 15 students or more. These rates are per student with one primary educator free per family and additional adults at the chaperone rate. Give your students a unique and personal experience to connect with history and nature. At Conner Prairie we invite guests to “Step into the Story,” and we…
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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Join in a game of American Cricket! Spend some time playing this sport and learn about its history. Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: The Junction Give your students a unique and personal experience to connect with history and nature. At Conner Prairie we invite guests to “Step into the Story,” and we also strive to step into theirs. Through observation, deep listening, and thoughtful questioning, we create meaningful connections, offering guests an opportunity to go beyond “doing” and experience “being.” learn more about…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
During Weekday Wanders, find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the Conner Prairie Education team. These wanders are free with admission and begin at the main entrance gate. Purchase General Admission Tickets Dates: April 2:…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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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. Purchase Tickets Thursday Sessions (Ages 16+) May 22: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Playtime on the Prairie for 0-2 year olds is an hour and a half 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.
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Love the idea of camping as a family but don't know where to start? Join us as you learn basic camping skills, enjoy fun outdoor experiences and spend the night on our grounds in a tent! This program is perfect for first-time campers or anyone looking for a refresher. We provide all the camping gear you'll need, along with modern restrooms and overnight security. Learn More about We Can Camp! Check-in Saturday at 1 p.m. / Check out Sunday at…
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Carved wooden bowls, ladles, and other vessels were common to early households and are still useful in today’s design. In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn to carve and shape a decorative bowl using a variety of hand tools, including gouges, draw knives, and chisels. In addition to the hands-on portion of the class, design and layout will be discussed, along with considerations of carving bowls from dry and green wood. Finishing the bowls will also be discussed. All tools…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets. 
Find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the Conner Prairie Education team. Learn more about this program These wanders are free with admission and begin at the main entrance gate. Purchase General Admission Tickets
Find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the Conner Prairie Education team. Learn more about this program These wanders are free with admission and begin at the main entrance gate. Purchase General Admission Tickets
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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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. Purchase Tickets Sunday Sessions May 4: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (ages 16+)…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… Experience the magic of Golden Hour Gatherings at Conner Prairie! Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of our sunflower fields while savoring heritage breed foods and artisanal cocktails. Paint and Sip Sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine while painting a sunflower canvas-themed artwork. Savor excellent food options and enjoy a wine tasting. All painting supplies and instructions from Wine and Canvas are included; no experience is needed to make a masterpiece you will cherish forever! During the… |
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Join us for our Homeschool nature program, Curious by Nature, designed to enhance your current home studies by offering your children the time, space and freedom to let their innate curiosity for the natural world around them thrive! Research has proven (and we are listening!) that spending time outdoors in nature has a multitude of benefits, especially for children as they are continuing to grow. We are excited to invite you and your homeschool community to join us as we… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
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…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Make connections to the natural world through nature journaling. Take time to observe by looking, listening, feeling, and noticing the gifts of nature present all around. Each week we’ll focus on a variety of nature journaling prompts and strategies to try together in our shared nature space, and then continue at home or other natural areas special to you and your family. Bring an open mind and open heart to this shared time in nature. Nature journaling materials will be…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent…
A glowing sunset that stretches across the open prairie is an unforgettable experience. Take an evening stroll with fellow nature enthusiasts and engage in insightful conversations about nature. Each stroll focuses on a different theme to build knowledge, connection, and appreciation of the natural world around us. Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie. A trail mix bar and cash bar will be available before the stroll from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The Trails stroll will take place…
In this hands-on class, guests learn about the versatility of Indiana’s top crop–corn! Attendees learn about corn’s influence on history and also on the spirits that we consume. We will practice some basic bar skills, mix up two historical cocktails and hear the often-colorful stories behind each one, while sipping socially. Each session in the series features a different liquor, and guests take home a specially chosen cocktail glass from the evening. Don't forget to show off your creations on… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… |
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Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning a craft from the past! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent… Experience the magic of Golden Hour Gatherings at Conner Prairie! Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of our sunflower fields while savoring heritage breed foods and artisanal cocktails. Paint and Sip Sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine while painting a sunflower canvas-themed artwork. Savor excellent food options and enjoy a wine tasting. All painting supplies and instructions from Wine and Canvas are included; no experience is needed to make a masterpiece you will cherish forever! During the… |
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We will be open for Labor Day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.! Plan your visit today and purchase tickets. |
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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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During Weekday Wanders, find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the Conner Prairie Education team. These wanders are free with admission and begin at the main entrance gate. Purchase General Admission Tickets Dates: April 2:… |
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Make connections to the natural world through nature journaling. Take time to observe by looking, listening, feeling, and noticing the gifts of nature present all around. Each week we’ll focus on a variety of nature journaling prompts and strategies to try together in our shared nature space, and then continue at home or other natural areas special to you and your family. Bring an open mind and open heart to this shared time in nature. Nature journaling materials will be… |
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Join us for an exclusive time of play and discovery especially for our youngest guests ages 6 years and younger an hour before Conner Prairie opens to the public. Your little ones will have special access to their favorite spots before the big kids arrive for the day! Gather your friends, check in at the main gate entrance and follow an education staff member to a special play spot. Then enjoy the quiet morning and beauty of nature visiting with… 
We will be closing the museum grounds at 4 p.m. to prepare for Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival. Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival begins September 6 through 8. Friday and Saturday evening includes live music, a variety of food options, bounce houses and engaging activities as balloons take flight before your eyes! After dark, enjoy our unforgettable balloon glow where you can get up close to the balloons and meet the pilots. Saturday and Sunday morning come back to Conner Prairie for… 
Friday through Sunday, September 5 – 7, 2025 Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy live music, a variety of seasonal treats including specialties from the Apple Store, bounce houses and so much more! Arrive early to experience a breathtaking balloon race that will kick off our picturesque balloon glow and immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of color. Saturday and Sunday morning, enjoy exciting competitions you can watch for free, with a nationally recognized grand champion announced after Sunday's final race. Learn… |
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Join us at dawn for our to cheer on your favorite balloons as pilots fill the sky in exciting competitions, with a grand champion announced after Sunday's final race! Learn more about Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival. 
Experience the thrill of being a blacksmith for the day. At Fun in the Forge, you will learn how to use a coal forge and anvil to create some simple yet impressive products. From wall hooks to BBQ skewers, flint and steel to a dinner bell, this program guides you through the process of learning new skills and refining techniques. All tools and materials are provided. This class is for individuals ages 13+. Anyone under the age of 16 must…
We will be closing the museum grounds at 4 p.m. to prepare for Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival. Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival begins September 6 through 8. Friday and Saturday evening includes live music, a variety of food options, bounce houses and engaging activities as balloons take flight before your eyes! After dark, enjoy our unforgettable balloon glow where you can get up close to the balloons and meet the pilots. Saturday and Sunday morning come back to Conner Prairie for… 
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take corn husk doll workshop, where you'll create a traditional handcrafted doll using natural corn husks. Learn about the cultural significance of these simple yet beautiful dolls. This hands-on activity is a fun and educational way to connect with Lenape traditions while making a timeless toy! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our hours… 
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take" candle-dipping workshop, where you'll craft your own hand-dipped candles. Learn the old-fashioned technique of dipping, creating beautiful, functional candles one layer at a time. It's a fun and relaxing way to connect with the past while making a cozy, homemade keepsake to brighten your home! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather. Learn more about our… |
Make & Take: Clay Pottery
August 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you’ll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft!
Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters
Please note: All Make and Takes are subject to change and dependent on weather.
Learn more about our hours and purchase General Admission tickets.