Events and Programs
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Playtime on the Prairie (Ages 3-5)
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages 3-5)
Playtime on the Prairie for 3-5 year olds is an hour 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 activities, enjoy stories, share a snack together, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult…
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages 3-5)
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages 3-5)
Playtime on the Prairie for 3-5 year olds is an hour 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 activities, enjoy stories, share a snack together, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult…
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Str8 up Frederick Douglass in rhythm rap and jazz
Str8 up Frederick Douglass in rhythm rap and jazz
This unique Hip Hop play is an exploration of the life and legacy of the prophet and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass. Featuring original content, music, and dance inspired by his words and determination, 10 young artists, under the guidance of Artistic Director, Deborah Asante, use their creativity to campaign for a brighter future for all.…
Str8 up Frederick Douglass in rhythm rap and jazz
Str8 up Frederick Douglass in rhythm rap and jazz
This unique Hip Hop play is an exploration of the life and legacy of the prophet and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass. Featuring original content, music, and dance inspired by his words and determination, 10 young artists, under the guidance of Artistic Director, Deborah Asante, use their creativity to campaign for a brighter future for all.…
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Str8 up Frederick Douglass in rhythm rap and jazz
Str8 up Frederick Douglass in rhythm rap and jazz
This unique Hip Hop play is an exploration of the life and legacy of the prophet and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass. Featuring original content, music, and dance inspired by his words and determination, 10 young artists, under the guidance of Artistic Director, Deborah Asante, use their creativity to campaign for a brighter future for all.…
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Playtime on the Prairie (Ages Birth – 2)
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages Birth – 2)
Playtime on the Prairie for 0-2 year olds is an hour 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 activities, enjoy stories, share a snack together, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult…
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Fishers 150 Mural Project
Join us in the celebration of Fishers’ Sesquicentennial, Conner Prairie and local artist, Jeannette Parssi, will be hosting a two-day interactive, community based mural art project. Taking inspiration from a landscape painting in the Museum’s permanent collection, Jeannette Parssi will guide participants in the creation of the mural, which will be on display from August…
Spark!Lab Opening
In Spark!Lab, we believe everyone is inventive. Join us for the celebration of the opening of Conner Prairie's new Smithsonian Affiliated experience Spark!Lab! Through Spark!Lab experience historic objects from Conner Prairie's collection through the stories of innovation. Learn how you can explore your inventive creativity through Spark!Lab.
Member Appreciation Weekends
Conner Prairie is happy to offer members a weekend of exclusive experiences, discounts, and a little extra love to thank them for their continued support. We will be running a discounted membership promotion, giveaways, and several unique activities for our beloved members. Click here to learn more about membership appreciation week! These events are for…
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Member Appreciation Weekends
Conner Prairie is happy to offer members a weekend of exclusive experiences, discounts, and a little extra love to thank them for their continued support. We will be running a discounted membership promotion, giveaways, and several unique activities for our beloved members. Click here to learn more about membership appreciation week! These events are for…
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Playtime on the Prairie (Ages 3-5)
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages 3-5)
Playtime on the Prairie for 3-5 year olds is an hour 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 activities, enjoy stories, share a snack together, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult…
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages 3-5)
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages 3-5)
Playtime on the Prairie for 3-5 year olds is an hour 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 activities, enjoy stories, share a snack together, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult…
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Historic Funeral
Grief and loss have always been a part of our lives. Join Conner Prairie on August 20th as we explore grief and mourning from a 19th century perspective.
Explore the Arts – Stevens Puppets: Beauty and the Beast
Explore the Arts – Stevens Puppets: Beauty and the Beast
Featherston Barn In a timeless story about looking beyond the surface and beyond our differences to find the truth and dignity within each other, a strong and unselfish heroine sacrifices for her family and saves a man trapped in a prison of his own making. Join Beauty on her journey from her good natured acceptance…
Explore the Arts – Stevens Puppets: Beauty and the Beast
Explore the Arts – Stevens Puppets: Beauty and the Beast
Featherston Barn In a timeless story about looking beyond the surface and beyond our differences to find the truth and dignity within each other, a strong and unselfish heroine sacrifices for her family and saves a man trapped in a prison of his own making. Join Beauty on her journey from her good natured acceptance…
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Homeschool Days
Homeschool Days
On this 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.
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Our Sunflower Field is open!
Our beautiful sunflower field is open for that picture-perfect experience. With three acres to explore, our field features three varieties of sunflowers native to Indiana while inspiring conversations about how these sun-drenched flowers are important to habitats and the environment. From special pop-up wedding ceremonies to professional photoshoots and more, soak up the final days…
Breakfast with an estate planner
Breakfast with an estate planner
Join us on August 26 for a free informational breakfast as Sarah Randall, estate planning attorney and Partner at Church Church Hittle + Antrim, will be available to answer questions about creating your will and the process of estate planning. Click here to register now! FreeWill allows you to plan for the future and all…
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages Birth – 2)
Playtime on the Prairie (Ages Birth – 2)
Playtime on the Prairie for 0-2 year olds is an hour 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 activities, enjoy stories, share a snack together, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult…
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White River Clean-up
You can make a difference in your community and in the quality of water in the White River by removing trash! Join us in volunteering to remove trash and celebrate the White River on Saturday August 27. Hop in a canoe or kayak and register for a short run or a long run! Participants get…
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Habitat Opening
A new way to experience the world around you at Conner Prairie! Our newest outdoor Smithsonian experience allows you to see what habitats a tree fosters after it has fallen and the ways in which mushrooms hold together the ground we walk on. Habitat showcases the unique habitat throughout the gardens and landscapes of Conner Prairie. Habitat was…
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New Love & New Freedoms: An 1860s African-American Wedding
New Love & New Freedoms: An 1860s African-American Wedding
Join Conner Prairie on September 3rd and 4th, for a celebration of love as we host a 19th century wedding that explores historic African American traditions. Join a new couple as they embark on married life, encountering new opportunities and confronting ongoing challenges of inequality for African Americans in the late 1860s. This program will…