Events and Programs

Enjoy the step-by-step process of wool! From sheering sheep to knitting gloves, wool goes through quite the process before it becomes the clothes we wear. Stop by the loom house, Animal Encounters or Prairietown and enjoy demonstrations that show each step along the way! This program is free with general admission. Please note: All springtime…

Join us at Lenape for a fun, hands-on experience making your own bird feeder for just $5! This Make and Take lets you craft a simple feeder using natural materials perfect for attracting local wildlife to your backyard. Location: Lenape Indian Camp (Next to #24 on the Guest Map)  Please note: All Make and Takes…

This weekend, discover the restorative power of nature with a free introductory Forest Therapy experience at Conner Prairie! Guided by a certified forest therapy guide, this mini-session invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and reconnect with the natural world—all on Indiana’s first and only certified Forest Therapy trail. Experience a peaceful escape and…

This weekend, discover the restorative power of nature with a free introductory Forest Therapy experience at Conner Prairie! Guided by a certified forest therapy guide, this mini-session invites you to slow down, engage your senses, and reconnect with the natural world—all on Indiana’s first and only certified Forest Therapy trail. Experience a peaceful escape and…

Come to Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take soap-making workshop, where you'll learn to create your own soap using traditional methods. It's a perfect way to discover the art of soap-making while connecting with the past! Location: Prairietown Kiln Shed (Next to #14 on the Guest Map) or Prairietown Carpenter Shed (Next to #13…

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…

Building Bridges: Honoring Journeys, Embracing Voices Join us for the 2025 Conner Prairie Annual Meeting, where we reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and look ahead to the future of storytelling, inclusivity, and community engagement. This year’s theme, Building Bridges: Honoring Journeys, Embracing Voices, highlights the impact of Promised Land as Proving Ground, celebrates diverse…

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 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…

In the nineteenth century, the lathe was an indispensable tool for chair makers, furniture makers, and other skilled woodworkers. This tool provides essential opportunities that continue to develop throughout the twentieth century and today, where woodturning provides endless potential for useful and decorative purposes. In this class, learn the basics of woodturning while making simple…

Visit Lenape for a $5 Make and Take beaded bracelet workshop, where you can create your own unique accessory using traditional beadwork techniques. Learn about the cultural significance of different types of beads as you craft a beautiful bracelet to take home. This hands-on activity is a fun way to connect with Native American artistry…

Come to Prairietown for a $5 Make and Take soap-making workshop, where you'll learn to create your own soap using traditional methods. It's a perfect way to discover the art of soap-making while connecting with the past! Location: Prairietown Kiln Shed (Next to #14 on the Guest Map) or Prairietown Carpenter Shed (Next to #13…

Mr. Hawkins' wife Lydia passed away earlier in the spring, leaving Solomon to raise 7 children, including a newborn. The widowed Mr. Hawkins knows he is in need of a new wife, and someone to help take care of the children and home. Ruth Curtis, having given up hope that she’ll find a love match…