2025 Dates:
- Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29
- Fridays through Sundays, December 5 through December 21
- Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23
Ticket Prices:
- Coming soon
Hours:
- 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Not a twinkle out of place
Join us for Central Indiana's most beloved holiday festival and make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Surround yourself amongst thousands of lights and celebrate the holidays in Prairietown with Historic Holidays. Capture picture-perfect moments all around as you celebrate the season.
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Give the gift of membership
This holiday season, give the gift of membership to someone special in your life. Our membership benefits offer unique opportunities to form a deep connection with nature and find inspiration through history.
Group reservations now available for Merry Prairie Holiday
Don’t miss out on the magic of our Merry Prairie Holiday festival. This winter, treat your guests to an exciting and unique experience. Group space is limited, so make sure to secure your reservation now! Several venue options to choose from for the perfect fit for your celebration.
Click here to learn about our A Merry Prairie Holiday Group experience.
Find more information about hosting groups at Conner Prairie:
Contact catering@connerprairie.org or call 317-776-6000 ext. 295
Fun Activities for the family
Conner House
Polar Bear Plunge
Kringle's Carousel
Selfies With Santa
Historic Holidays
Experiences for everyone!
As you make your way to experience the magical Winter Wonderland Sound and Light Show, make your holiday spirit brighter with a round of classic carols by our Dickensian carolers!
Step into historic Prairietown for Historic Holidays and experience holiday traditions of the 1800s. Experience our From Solstice to Santa: A Magic Lantern Crankie Show at the Potter Shop Kiln Shed.
Returning this year—The William Conner House will be transformed into a magical 3D projection mapping holiday show that will capture the feel and nostalgia of the holidays. Bring the whole family to see our presentation of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," and see how 3D projectors can be used to transport you 200 years back into the story.
Leave the skates at home and take a spin at Frosty's Skating Rink where you can slide around like you are skating on real ice.Throughout the night, take part in a lively and child-friendly snowball fight using fake snowballs. Socks are not provided, but the fun is!
Explore the illuminating LED Reynolds lights. With new displays across acres to explore, be wowed by the thousands of lights that capture the spirit of the season.
Then, head over to the North Pole Village to get a selfie with Santa and meet Mrs. Claus and the elves as they get ready for the big night.
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Trinket Puddingmoon, Santa’s official list keeper, knows. Check in and find out what list you made.
With thousands of twinkling lights to guide your way, explore the grounds and experience a memorable winter wonderland stroll. Stop by Café on the Common and sing along to a revolving roster of local performers in Blitzen's Bandstand.
Don’t forget to take a ride on Kringle's Carousel or get a rush zooming down our 150-foot Polar Bear Plunge tubing hill.
From glowing lights to warm delights, there is something for everyone to make lasting memories and get into the festive mood.
American Sign Language Tours at A Merry Prairie Holiday
ASL dates coming soon
For guests who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, we will be offering ASL tours. Each tour will be guided by an ASL interpreter who will communicate between guests and historical interpreters. Groups will make stops at the Golden Eagle Inn, a campfire to warm up with songs and stories with Prairietown locals, the soiree at the Campbell House, the home of the Turner family to learn about nineteenth-century African American holiday customs, and finally a Crankie show performance featuring global holiday traditions. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be waiting for you at the North Pole Village to grab that perfect holiday selfie. An ASL interpreter will be assisting them throughout the night.
Enjoy a merry magical stay across the street at the award-winning Prairie Guest House. Use promo code MERRYPRAIRIE for 10% off your booking.
Thank you to our 2024 A Merry Prairie Holiday Sponsors:
Access Pass Sponsor:
Signature Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsor:
Friends of the Festival:
Browning Day
Calling all Food Vendors!
We are looking for amazing food vendors to be a part of our festival experience!