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Experience the pleasures of nature through all your senses, led by a certified Forest Therapy guide. Forest Therapy is a guided walk that invites participants to slow down and experience nature spaces in new ways. It’s a time to intentionally surround yourself in nature without distraction. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to… 
Join us for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject… 
Step back in time with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you'll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject… |
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3 events,
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially…
Join us for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject…
Step back in time with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you'll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject… |
2 events,
Join us for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject…
Step back in time with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you'll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject… |
4 events,
Join us for a $5 Make and Take basket-weaving workshop, where you'll learn the art of crafting a small, handmade basket using traditional techniques. This activity offers a hands-on way to connect with Lenape culture while honing a timeless skill! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject…
Step back in time with our $5 Make and Take ink and quill pen-making workshop, where you'll craft your own Quill Pen. This hands-on experience is a great way to discover historical writing techniques while creating a beautiful, functional keepsake! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All Make and Takes are subject… 
A glowing sunset that stretches across the open prairie is an unforgettable experience. Take an evening stroll with fellow nature enthusiasts and engage in insightful conversations about nature. Each stroll focuses on a different theme to build knowledge, connection, and appreciation of the natural world around us. Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie.… 
In this hands-on class, guests learn about the versatility of Indiana’s top crop–corn! Attendees learn about corn’s influence on history and also on the spirits that we consume. We will practice some basic bar skills, mix up two historical cocktails and hear the often-colorful stories behind each one, while sipping socially. Each session in the… |
1 event,
Join us for an exclusive time of play and discovery especially for our youngest guests ages 6 years and younger an hour before Conner Prairie opens to the public. Your little ones will have special access to their favorite spots before the big kids arrive for the day! Gather your friends, check in at the… |
1 event,
Join us for a morning of Pop-up Play designed especially for early learners Kindergarten to 3rd grade (5 - 9 years old) to wonder, explore, discover and create! This special time between child and caregiver will be led by our education staff and will include: Time, space and freedom to reap the benefits of play… |
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2 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All… 
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
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3 events,
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All… 
During Weekday Wanders, find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
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Conner Prairie is excited to host the 2025 Golf Classic on August 7, 2024, at Prairie View Golf Club. The Golf Classic is a great event that supports Conner Prairie's Mission Impact Fund. Through this fund, Conner Prairie can provide access to the museum for children and adults from all walks of life. This event…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Playtime on the Prairie for 3-5 year olds is an hour and a half 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 play invitations, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult at no…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
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Nourish your soul and immerse yourself in the fellowship of historical African American cuisine. Guests will explore open-fire cooking and help prepare and enjoy delicious gumbo, macaroni and cheese, mandazi, and kush. Throughout the day, you will learn about the history of African American foodways and how it played an important role in the impact…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All… 
The 2025 Historic Baseball season is back! Join us for amazing games featuring local baseball clubs playing by 1864, 1869 and 1886 rules. The event will start at noon with opening festivities, featuring the singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and the “Star Spangled Banner,” introduction of the players and the first pitch. Free…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
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2 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
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3 events,
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
2 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Enjoy a casual, relaxed morning specially designed to encourage community and connection with others and with your child. Indulge in yummy breakfast treats and drinks before you roll along our trails with your strollers and wagons in tow. Along the path you'll discover cozy spots to stop at your leisure and rock a little, read…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Join us for an exclusive time of play and discovery especially for our youngest guests ages 6 years and younger an hour before Conner Prairie opens to the public. Your little ones will have special access to their favorite spots before the big kids arrive for the day! Gather your friends, check in at the…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Love the idea of camping as a family but don't know where to start? Join us as you learn basic camping skills, enjoy fun outdoor experiences and spend the night on our grounds in a tent! This program is perfect for first-time campers or anyone looking for a refresher. We provide all the camping gear…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
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3 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
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5 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All… 
Join us at Conner Prairie for homeschool 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. Give your…
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially…
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Join in a game of American Cricket! Spend some time playing this sport and learn about its history. Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Location: The Junction Give your students a unique and personal experience to connect with history and nature. At Conner Prairie we invite guests to “Step into the Story,” and we also strive to step into theirs.…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
During Weekday Wanders, find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Experience the pleasures of nature through all your senses, led by a certified Forest Therapy guide. Forest Therapy is a guided walk that invites participants to slow down and experience nature spaces in new ways. It’s a time to intentionally surround yourself in nature without distraction. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
3 events,
Playtime on the Prairie for 0-2 year olds is an hour and a half 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 play invitations, CREATE, PLAY, and LEARN! Children must be accompanied by an adult at no…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
6 events,
Love the idea of camping as a family but don't know where to start? Join us as you learn basic camping skills, enjoy fun outdoor experiences and spend the night on our grounds in a tent! This program is perfect for first-time campers or anyone looking for a refresher. We provide all the camping gear…
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Carved wooden bowls, ladles, and other vessels were common to early households and are still useful in today’s design. In this beginner-friendly class, students will learn to carve and shape a decorative bowl using a variety of hand tools, including gouges, draw knives, and chisels. In addition to the hands-on portion of the class, design…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All… 
Find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the Conner Prairie Education…
Find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the Conner Prairie Education…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
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5 events,
Experience the pleasures of nature through all your senses, led by a certified Forest Therapy guide. Forest Therapy is a guided walk that invites participants to slow down and experience nature spaces in new ways. It’s a time to intentionally surround yourself in nature without distraction. Your guide will offer a range of invitations to…
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… Experience the magic of Golden Hour Gatherings at Conner Prairie! Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of our sunflower fields while savoring heritage breed foods and artisanal cocktails. Paint and Sip Sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine while painting a sunflower canvas-themed artwork. Savor excellent food options and enjoy a wine tasting.… |
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Join us for our Homeschool nature program, Curious by Nature, designed to enhance your current home studies by offering your children the time, space and freedom to let their innate curiosity for the natural world around them thrive! Research has proven (and we are listening!) that spending time outdoors in nature has a multitude of… |
3 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
2 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
5 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All… 
Make connections to the natural world through nature journaling. Take time to observe by looking, listening, feeling, and noticing the gifts of nature present all around. Each week we’ll focus on a variety of nature journaling prompts and strategies to try together in our shared nature space, and then continue at home or other natural…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning…
A glowing sunset that stretches across the open prairie is an unforgettable experience. Take an evening stroll with fellow nature enthusiasts and engage in insightful conversations about nature. Each stroll focuses on a different theme to build knowledge, connection, and appreciation of the natural world around us. Learn more about the Trails at Conner Prairie.…
In this hands-on class, guests learn about the versatility of Indiana’s top crop–corn! Attendees learn about corn’s influence on history and also on the spirits that we consume. We will practice some basic bar skills, mix up two historical cocktails and hear the often-colorful stories behind each one, while sipping socially. Each session in the… |
2 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
2 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… |
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3 events,
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take clay pottery workshop, where you'll mold your very own piece of pottery to take home with you. It’s a fun and educational way to connect with the past while trying your hand at a time-honored craft! Location: Candle shed next to Animal Encounters Please note: All…
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take Leather Bookmark workshop, where you’ll craft a durable and stylish bookmark. Using simple tools, you’ll personalize your bookmark with designs or initials, creating a unique accessory for your reading adventures. This hands-on experience is a perfect way to combine creativity and practicality, all while learning… Experience the magic of Golden Hour Gatherings at Conner Prairie! Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of our sunflower fields while savoring heritage breed foods and artisanal cocktails. Paint and Sip Sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of wine while painting a sunflower canvas-themed artwork. Savor excellent food options and enjoy a wine tasting.… |
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We will be open for Labor Day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.! Plan your visit today and purchase tickets. |
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Join us on the Trails at Conner Prairie for Stroller Strides hosted by FIT4MOM North Indy. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially… |
1 event,
During Weekday Wanders, find a deeper connection with nature as you explore the Trails at Conner Prairie on a guided stroll. Each stroll will focus on a different theme to build knowledge of, connection with, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Unless otherwise mentioned, these strolls will be led by members of the… |
1 event,
Make connections to the natural world through nature journaling. Take time to observe by looking, listening, feeling, and noticing the gifts of nature present all around. Each week we’ll focus on a variety of nature journaling prompts and strategies to try together in our shared nature space, and then continue at home or other natural… |
2 events,
Join us for an exclusive time of play and discovery especially for our youngest guests ages 6 years and younger an hour before Conner Prairie opens to the public. Your little ones will have special access to their favorite spots before the big kids arrive for the day! Gather your friends, check in at the… 
Friday through Sunday, September 5 – 7, 2025 Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy live music, a variety of seasonal treats including specialties from the Apple Store, bounce houses and so much more! Arrive early to experience a breathtaking balloon race that will kick off our picturesque balloon glow and immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of… |
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Join us at dawn for our to cheer on your favorite balloons as pilots fill the sky in exciting competitions, with a grand champion announced after Sunday's final race! Learn more about Jupiter Flights Balloon Festival. 
Experience the thrill of being a blacksmith for the day. At Fun in the Forge, you will learn how to use a coal forge and anvil to create some simple yet impressive products. From wall hooks to BBQ skewers, flint and steel to a dinner bell, this program guides you through the process of learning… 
Come to Lenape for a $5 Make and Take corn husk doll workshop, where you'll create a traditional handcrafted doll using natural corn husks. Learn about the cultural significance of these simple yet beautiful dolls. This hands-on activity is a fun and educational way to connect with Lenape traditions while making a timeless toy! Location:… 
Join us in Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take" candle-dipping workshop, where you'll craft your own hand-dipped candles. Learn the old-fashioned technique of dipping, creating beautiful, functional candles one layer at a time. It's a fun and relaxing way to connect with the past while making a cozy, homemade keepsake to brighten your home!…
Friday through Sunday, September 5 – 7, 2025 Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy live music, a variety of seasonal treats including specialties from the Apple Store, bounce houses and so much more! Arrive early to experience a breathtaking balloon race that will kick off our picturesque balloon glow and immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of… |