Events and Programs
October 2021
Headless Horseman
The Headless Horseman rides again at Conner Prairie’s annual Halloween festival. Join us for an evening of ghoulish delights that the whole family can enjoy. Activities include the Headless Horseman marionette show, our scary corn maze, spooky storytelling, Halloween games, the haunted hayride, and more! More information coming soon! Click here to stay up to date on all things Headless Horseman.
Find out more »Fall Break Camp with White Pine Wilderness Academy
We are excited to partner with White Pine Wilderness Academy for Fall Break Camp. White Pine will bring their curriculum and skills to our grounds for children ages 10-12 to experience. Engage in fire making, foraging, archery and more. Campers can register for one or both days. Click here to register.
Find out more »Memory Cafe
Memory Café is a safe and welcoming space for individuals with Alzheimer’s or any type of Dementia, and their caregivers to come together for a social experience. Click here to learn more or to RSVP.
Find out more »November 2021
Storytelling Series
Come to Conner Prairie for an evening of Storytelling. Join us for a journey through early Indiana history highlighting the importance of Lenape culture. Our premier storytellers, including Kevin Carter and Dwight Gallian, will regale you in an immersive storytelling experience. Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Find out more »Storytelling Series
Come to Conner Prairie for an evening of Storytelling. Join us for a journey through early Indiana history highlighting the importance of Lenape culture. Our premier storytellers, including Kevin Carter and Dwight Gallian, will regale you in an immersive storytelling experience. Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets!
Find out more »November Sensory Friendly Hours
Join us Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 10am-12pm Admission is free with general admission, and all of the grounds will be open. Components and interactives that make loud noises will be dimmed or turned off (i.e. the Raid presentation and Dry Goods Store in Civil War Journey) and access to Quiet Spaces and Quiet Space boxes will be easily available. At 12 pm - we will proceed with our standard pricing and operations, and guests who were here for Sensory…
Find out more »A Merry Prairie Holiday
Come celebrate the season with glittering lights, a polar bear plunge, festive rides, holiday treats and more! Glittering lights, thoughtful storytellers, and warm fires will transport you from your day-to-day into the stories of yesterday and the traditions of tomorrow. Step into our historic Prairietown to visit the Christmas Eve traditions of the 1800s, then head up to the North Pole Workshop to experience Santa and his elves getting ready for the big night. Get your heart racing by taking…
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
Gather as a family for a special holiday meal and visit with Santa. Changes have been made to our traditional holiday event with your family’s health and safety in mind. Each table will seat only the family unit. The buffet will be served by our staff to limit high contact touchpoints. Santa will regale the room with lively tales of Christmas past before moving to a special stage where he can visit with each family’s youth individually. Santa will be…
Find out more »Memory Cafe
Memory Café is a safe and welcoming space for individuals with Alzheimer’s or any type of Dementia, and their caregivers to come together for a social experience. Click here to learn more or to RSVP.
Find out more »December 2021
ASL Tours at A Merry Prairie Holiday
For guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, we will be offering ASL tours. The tour will be guided by an ASL interpreter who will help provide a historic holiday experience in 1836 Prairietown. Groups will make stops at the Golden Eagle Inn, Rowdy Fire #1, The Campbell House, and the Whitake Store for the Crankie show. Afterwards, guests are free to explore the rest of the grounds at their own pace. Click here to learn more about A…
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