Events and Programs
Creature Feature
The Junction 3400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN, United StatesOur animals are the stars of this fun and engaging activity! Get to know animals at Conner Prairie that aren't typically found at either Animal Encounters or throughout Prairietown. Each Creature Feature is different and features a specific animal. It could be our ducks playing in the pond or a visit with some of our…
Hay in a day
The weather may be hot, but the citizens of Prairietown are already preparing for winter! Join us for Hay in a Day and lend a hand as they cut, rake, and stack hay to feed their animals all year long. Try your hand at scything, raking, and stacking hay while you learn about pasture plant…
Chocolate Passport
Conner Prairie 13400 Allison Rd., Fishers, United StatesJoin us in a celebration of chocolate! On World Chocolate Day, we’re highlighting the history of chocolate from around the globe. Grab a passport at the entrance gates and visit five country outposts across the grounds to learn where chocolate comes from, how it’s processed and, most deliciously, what it can become! Sample sweet treats…
Drifting Studio with The Curious Life
Join The Curious Life for a collaborative event that will inspire the long-term, format-bending art project Wellspring! Explore your creative potential with the Drifting Studio — a custom mobile art studio that serves up art, nature and mindfulness projects — and make art that will end up as part of the final installation inside the new…
Water Explorations at The Trails at Conner Prairie
Join us as we partner with water conservation partners for water-related programs at Treetop Outpost and the White river on July 26 and 27. Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie. Friday, July 26 12:45 – 2:30 p.m. Engage in water quality monitoring with Dylan Allison, Hoosier Riverwatch Coordinator for IDEM. Join staff at Treetop Outpost…
Water Explorations at The Trails at Conner Prairie
Join us as we partner with water conservation partners for water-related programs at Treetop Outpost and the White river on July 26 and 27. Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie. Friday, July 26 12:45 – 2:30 p.m. Engage in water quality monitoring with Dylan Allison, Hoosier Riverwatch Coordinator for IDEM. Join staff at Treetop Outpost…
Botanical Dyeing from the Garden and Beyond
Find out all the amazing colors you can grow in your own garden. You’ll leave with at least 8 mini skeins to use in your future textile projects. Wear clothes that are only enhanced with additional color. All materials included. Learn more about our classes. Purchase Tickets Location: Textile Studio Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024…
Wildlife Weekend at The Trails at Conner Prairie
Learn about the plants and animals who call Indiana home through conversations with local wildlife partners. Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators will share stories of their animal ambassadors and rehabilitation program through a presentation at Treetop Outpost. Eagle Creek Ornithology Center Assistant Park Manager Donna Riner will lead guests on interpretive nature walks along the Trails. These events…
Soul, Clap and Dance! JOY as Resistance
The Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, in partnership with Conner Prairie, presents Soul, Clap and Dance! JOY as Resistance. The performance examines how African Americans have historically established traditions of joyful celebrations highlighting strength and resilience despite the constant weathering of hardships. A cast of six teen and two young adult performers will use spoken…
Soul, Clap and Dance! JOY as Resistance
The Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, in partnership with Conner Prairie, presents Soul, Clap and Dance! JOY as Resistance. The performance examines how African Americans have historically established traditions of joyful celebrations highlighting strength and resilience despite the constant weathering of hardships. A cast of six teen and two young adult performers will use spoken…