Events and Programs

Thursday. November 7 – Sunday, November 10, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Play is an important process to the education philosophy at Conner Prairie where guests go beyond “doing” and experience “being.” Our opening week of Membership Appreciation events celebrate the joys of play. Express yourself through wonder and imagination whether it is indoors at…

Discover the basics of wheel thrown pottery. Students will be able to practice all processes involved in throwing and shaping pottery. Whether a beginner or intermediate student, you will be able to progress at your own rate and develop your skills. All materials and supplies are provided. We ask that you bring a towel to…

Discover the basics of wheel thrown pottery. Students will be able to practice all processes involved in throwing and shaping pottery. Whether a beginner or intermediate student, you will be able to progress at your own rate and develop your skills. All materials and supplies are provided. We ask that you bring a towel to…

Thursday. November 14 – Sunday, November 17, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. in Promised Land as Proving Ground Join us for a guided walk with Conner Prairie staff through Prairietown and experience the Promised Land As Proving Ground exhibit before the full opening in 2025. This walk will include time to pause, reflect, notice, and wonder as you learn about the history of African American culture through food, faith, family, and fellowship. Reserve Your…

Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. – Noon  at the Kiln shed Join Cultural Diversity Drum Circle and explore the rhythms of different cultures, how they bring people together, and how music improves wellbeing to uplift and celebrate the human experience.   Reserve Your Free Ticket

Thursday. November 14 – Sunday, November 17, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. in Promised Land as Proving Ground Join us for a guided walk with Conner Prairie staff through Prairietown and experience the Promised Land As Proving Ground exhibit before the full opening in 2025. This walk will include time to pause, reflect, notice, and wonder as you learn about the history of African American culture through food, faith, family, and fellowship. Reserve Your…

Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. – Noon  at the Kiln shed Join Cultural Diversity Drum Circle and explore the rhythms of different cultures, how they bring people together, and how music improves wellbeing to uplift and celebrate the human experience.   Reserve Your Free Ticket

At Fun in the Forge, you will have the opportunity to be a blacksmith for a day. Create simple projects such as hooks, a flint and steel firestarter (with instructions on how to use it) and a dinner bell. All tools and materials will be provided. Ages 13+ (ages 16 and under must register with…

Thursday. November 14 – Sunday, November 17, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. in Promised Land as Proving Ground Join us for a guided walk with Conner Prairie staff through Prairietown and experience the Promised Land As Proving Ground exhibit before the full opening in 2025. This walk will include time to pause, reflect, notice, and wonder as you learn about the history of African American culture through food, faith, family, and fellowship. Reserve Your…

Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. – Noon at the Kiln shed Foodways is an important element to the Promised Land As Proving Ground experience. Here you will get the opportunity to explore and create your own spice blend using spices inspired by the exhibit. Each spice blend bag includes several “Kitchen Conversations” questions to invite dialogue about your story and your place in history.  Reserve Your Free Ticket