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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
Creature Feature
January 23, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
Meet some of the rare breed animals who call Conner Prairie home. Explore the ways our animals thrive when the weather gets cold, and visit with our agriculture staff to learn about the care these heritage animals need all year long! Our featured animals and interactions are dependent on the weather. Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.
Location: Animal Encounters
Please note: Animal Encounters is not open during Winter on the prairie