Events and Programs
8:00 am
Arts & Arms: Basic Blacksmithing
Join Nathan Allen as you learn the basics of blacksmithing including drawing, punching, hardening, tempering steel and forge welding.
Find out more »Arts & Arms: Stock Carving & Silver Wire Inlay
Master gunsmith John Schippers will help you learn the basics of two fundamental techniques of decorating long rifles, tomahawks and knives: relief carving and silver wire inlay.
Find out more »Arts & Arms: Basic Hornwork and Decorative Techniques
Master Hornsmith Art DeCamp will show you the tricks to design, layout and execute beautiful scrimshaw work.
Find out more »9:30 am
Playtime on the Prairie: Pumpkins
Let's explore pumpkins and learn about the pumpkin life cycle.
Find out more »10:00 am
Teresa Altemeyer: History and Watercolor
Teresa Altemeyer: History and Watercolor opens June 7, 2019. Ms Altemeyer’s paintings focus on the pastoral scenes of Conner Prairie and the residents of 1836 Prairietown.
Find out more »2:30 pm
Make and Take
Explore the world of historic trades at Conner Prairie’s daily Make and Take stations. Stop by our Make and Take stations to enjoy short session craft activities. Have fun making many different types of crafts and activities like carpentry, candle making, jewelry making, cooking, and much more. All tools and materials are included. Offerings change…
Find out more »6:00 pm
Headless Horseman
Our annual Halloween festival is full of activities, shows and spooktacular family fun. Take an adventure on our haunted hayride where you’ll get chased down by the Headless Horseman!
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