Events and Programs

Explore the natural world through Lenape stories about nature and animals.Through this exploration, tell your own stories through activities inspired by Lenape culture and the natural world around you.  Please note: Animal Encounters is not open during Winter on the prairie

Join us for special programming highlighting the beauty of winter! Winter on the Prairie is a one-of-a-kind way to experience everything Conner Prairie has to offer. Grab your boots and mittens as you journey across acres of nature to explore. Discover the tranquility and beauty that can only be found after a fresh snow. Then,…

Join Conner Prairie staff on the Trails for a stroll along the R.B. Annis Vista Trail. During your walk, connect with nature in ways that feel right in your heart, body, and mind. Your guide will provide you with invitations to aid you in your nature exploration.   Learn more about Winter on the Prairie. Meet at…

Forge new skills by learning the essential elements of blacksmithing. Join us in the Modern Blacksmith Shop where stewardship and tradition meet innovation. In this workshop, you will learn how to use our traditional coal-fired forge, gain hammer and anvil experience to help your project take shape, and get perspectives about the overall history and…

Conner Prairie is home to recognizable buildings and structures. Find inspiration in this unique, historic place to create structures using blocks and loose parts.   Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.

Make connections to the natural world through nature journaling.  Take time to observe by looking, listening, feeling, and noticing the gifts of nature present at Conner Prairie.  Share observations in community journals or create your own journal to take home with you.   Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.

Learn about the marvels of woodworking in this introductory class that teaches you how to make a trinket box. Through the techniques and elements of the woodworking process, this project introduces you to working with hammers, nails, glue, a drilling saw, and guidance on how to use a hand plane. All tools and materials are…

Join us for special programming highlighting the beauty of winter! Winter on the Prairie is a one-of-a-kind way to experience everything Conner Prairie has to offer. Grab your boots and mittens as you journey across acres of nature to explore. Discover the tranquility and beauty that can only be found after a fresh snow. Then,…

Take a journey through time as you experience history of the architecture that defines Conner Prairie. Join your guide and a resident of prairietown to examine various architectural styles and designs and see how the buildings of the past have an influence today. Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.

Meet some of the rare breed animals who call Conner Prairie home. Explore the ways our animals thrive when the weather gets cold, and visit with our agriculture staff to learn about the care these heritage animals need all year long! Our featured animals and interactions are dependent on the weather. Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.…

Learn about the marvels of woodworking in this introductory class that teaches you how to make a trinket box. Through the techniques and elements of the woodworking process, this project introduces you to working with hammers, nails, glue, a drilling saw, and guidance on how to use a hand plane. All tools and materials are…

Get an understanding of the art form of bladesmithing by creating your own decorated simple knife, a style of blade forging that has been carried down throughout history.   In this class, you will learn how to use our traditional coal forge, gain hammer and anvil techniques, and perfect the use of files and grinders. After…

Explore the natural world through Lenape stories about nature and animals.Through this exploration, tell your own stories through activities inspired by Lenape culture and the natural world around you.  Please note: Animal Encounters is not open during Winter on the prairie

Join us for special programming highlighting the beauty of winter! Winter on the Prairie is a one-of-a-kind way to experience everything Conner Prairie has to offer. Grab your boots and mittens as you journey across acres of nature to explore. Discover the tranquility and beauty that can only be found after a fresh snow. Then,…

Join Conner Prairie staff on the Trails for a stroll along the R.B. Annis Vista Trail. During your walk, connect with nature in ways that feel right in your heart, body, and mind. Your guide will provide you with invitations to aid you in your nature exploration.   Learn more about Winter on the Prairie. Meet at…

Meet some of the rare breed animals who call Conner Prairie home. Explore the ways our animals thrive when the weather gets cold, and visit with our agriculture staff to learn about the care these heritage animals need all year long! Our featured animals and interactions are dependent on the weather. Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.…

Join us for special programming highlighting the beauty of winter! Winter on the Prairie is a one-of-a-kind way to experience everything Conner Prairie has to offer. Grab your boots and mittens as you journey across acres of nature to explore. Discover the tranquility and beauty that can only be found after a fresh snow. Then,…

Conner Prairie is home to recognizable buildings and structures. Find inspiration in this unique, historic place to create structures using blocks and loose parts.   Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.

Make connections to the natural world through nature journaling.  Take time to observe by looking, listening, feeling, and noticing the gifts of nature present at Conner Prairie.  Share observations in community journals or create your own journal to take home with you.   Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.

Take a journey through time as you experience history of the architecture that defines Conner Prairie. Join your guide and a resident of prairietown to examine various architectural styles and designs and see how the buildings of the past have an influence today. Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.

Meet some of the rare breed animals who call Conner Prairie home. Explore the ways our animals thrive when the weather gets cold, and visit with our agriculture staff to learn about the care these heritage animals need all year long! Our featured animals and interactions are dependent on the weather. Learn more about Winter on the Prairie.…