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Mark Your Calendars for These Fall Events at Conner Prairie

Fall Events at Conner Prairie- some of my favorite memories of visiting Conner Prairie are from the fall months. The cool crisp air, smell of camp fire and lots of fun family activities! Here is  a quick sneak peek of what’s to come this fall at Conner Prairie. Be sure to check out the apple cider slushies at the Apple Store! If you are an email subscriber they usually give coupons in your email for discounts at the Apple Store.

Fall Events at Conner Prairie

NEW! BLACK PIONEERS: ROBERTS SETTLEMENT IN 1836

Museum theatre on Saturdays in September
Part of Giving Voice: African-American’s Presence in Indiana’s History, a
collaborative initiative of Conner Prairie and Asante Children’s Theatre.

Fall Events at Conner Prairie Apple Store

THE APPLE STORE

September 1–October 31
Treat your family to deluxe caramel apples, cider slushies, apple-themed gift
items and more. This seasonal treasure is managed by the Conner Prairie
Alliance and its proceeds support Conner Prairie’s exhibits and programs.

PRAIRIETOWN LAND SALE

September 3
Would you like to be a land owner and settle in the beautiful and growing
village of Prairietown? Join us as Dr. Campbell auctions off town lots to
prospective settlers.

Prairie Town at Conner Prairie

FESTIVAL OF MACHINES

September 15, 16
Celebrate Indiana’s rich history of designing, building and innovating amazing
machines. Explore a wide variety of vintage vehicles as we play host to the
Indiana Region Classic Car Club of America’s Indiana Grand Classic.

CORN MAZE

September 22
This family friendly attraction will have you adventuring your way through
corn-lined trails that twist, turn and dead-end. Check out my write up from last year’s first annual corn maze. Visit connerprairie.org to
learn more.

What has been your favorite fall memory at Conner Prairie so far? If you haven’t been, what are you adding to your family bucket list for this fall?

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Road Trip Snacks for Kids

Road Trip Snacks for Kids- With summer underfoot we’re all planning where to go and who to see. One of my all time favorite memories growing up were the road trips that my family would take in the summer. We would take out the middle seat of our Astro Van and load in all the luggage, snacks, games and dog to head out on an adventure. My sister and I would take naps, play games, sing and have an awesome time while Mom and Dad navigated the way to our destination. We would mostly drive to see family in Michigan, Oklahoma or to camping trips. One year we drove to Disney World and that was especially memorable.

Road Trip Snacks for Kids

I’ve now continued on the tradition with my own family. First, with my husband and now with our daughter. One integral part of road tripping is choosing the right snacks. My husband and I always had our go-to snacks that were a requirement for any long ride. Mt. Dew and a Kit Kat for him and Sunkist and Almond Joy for myself (and likely a bag of pizza combos for substance). Now that we have a daughter adventuring with us, we need to think more logically about our nutrition and what will sustain us happily for our travels.

What I’ve learned, as a Mom to a four year old, is that if you ask them ‘what would you like to eat?’ the answer is always ‘McDonald’s with chocolate milk!’ This is why on our road trips we now bring along our snacks and there is not thinking about where to stop. The best thing ever is to prep the snacks at home so it’s a surprise when they open them on the ride. We like to put the snacks in a bento box or tackle box with little dividers so there are lots of options but not a ton of food. Best for clean up as well as multiple choices.

 

Road Trip Snacks for Kids

Road Trip Snacks for Kids

  • Popcorn (the Cousin Willie’s White Cheddar Popcorn is the best you’ll ever have)
  • Nuts (you can do a mixed nut or go fancy with the coco covered almonds)
  • Bananas (fruit is kind of hard to keep fresh but bananas are perfect because they come in their own container)
  • Trail Mix (we mix sunflower seeds, cranberries and chocolate chips)
  • Candy of their choice (we let her pick out one candy to take with on the trip so she’s not begging for treats every time she sees a billboard for ice cream)

On of the best parts about this is that there is no waste on the trip and no plastic waste from the purchase. The only waste is the popcorn bag. The rest of the snacks can all be purchased in bulk. If you’re joining the ‘Plastic Free July‘ challenge you can still travel and have snacks without plastic waste! What other snacks does your family bring with you on road trips? I’d love to know any tips you might have for smooth family travels as well!


This is not a sponsored post but there are affiliate links to my favorite snacks on Amazon. Photo credit goes to Upsplash.

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7 Best Activity Books for Summer Road Trips

7 Best Activity Books for Summer Road Trips- Our family typically does one flying trip every year or so but most of the trips we take are road trips. You might be familiar with my One Tank Trips series I’ve written about which these books are excellent for!

We’ve been happy with activity books during the summer months especially to keep her in a ‘school mood’ throughout the break. She is not able to read but these books are great for 4-6 year olds whether they’re reading or not.

Best Activity Books for Summer Road Trips

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Best Activity Books for Summer Road Trips

Don’t Let the Pigeon Finish This Activity Book! We Love Elephant and Piggy books around here so this was an obvious ‘must get’ for us. Mo Willems can create such emotion without even needing to read the words.

Wipe Clean: Early Learning Activity Book This is a book we turn to often when we want to ‘play school’. Sophia went to school three days/week this past year and on her off days she was craving education. There are older levels of this book as well.

National Geographic Kids Super Space Sticker Activity Book: Over 1,000 Stickers! This was a big hit with our whole family because we all love space. They also have cute animals, dinos, farm, safari and others in their series.

The Everything Kids’ Puzzle Book: Mazes, Word Games, Puzzles & More! Our daughter loves to flip through and choose which activities interest her most throughout this book. She’s surprisingly good at mazes which I hope means she’ll be good at spacial reasoning and figuring out where she is if lost (unlike her Mom!)

Kids’ Travel Journal This journal can be used differently depending on the age of the child. Sophia uses pictures to describe what happened during a trip and we write in the text of what she’s describing.

Hidden Pictures Discovery Activity Zone Seek and find books have always been a big hit and a great way to spend some quite time. Sometimes we pop on a podcast or audio book during these non-thinking books.

Paint by Sticker Our new favorite book! We have all of the series on her wishlist for birthdays and Christmas because she loves them! There is no reading involved during this book and it makes for a great long activity during road trips or flights.


Were there any activity books I missed that we’ve got to check out? We’re hoping to take baby on her first beach trip this winter so that will be a completely new experience for all of us!

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12 Best Day Trips Around Indiana

Day Trips Around Indiana- Summer time in Indiana for our family means lots of road trips. Being in the middle of the country means we can get to lots of really cool places in just a few hours drive! No need for a hotel stay when you can visit somewhere close. These 12 spots are perfect for a day trip with your family this summer. We’ve only visited the Indiana State Museum but my sister and her family explored New Harmony last summer and fell in love! It’s at the top of our list for next summer with the new baby!

BONUS: The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites has 12 locations statewide, offering a variety of day trip options for every interest, from nature and art to history and architecture. For families in need of inspiration to explore the state this summer, check out these 12 options that will get you out of the city and into a new experience – plus, one that’s right here in Indianapolis.

new-harmony-indiana-state-museum-historic-site-diy-mama-blogPhoto Credit: Indiana State Museum

Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Evansville  – 165 miles (3 hours) from downtown Indy

Note: Angel Mounds is in the Central time zone. 

At this location, visitors become immersed in 1,000-year-old Native American culture at this incredible site featuring earthen mounds built by a Mississippian society. Updated experiences inside the Visitor Center provide an interactive walkthrough of the history of the site and other cultures that lived in the area over time with casts of real Native American artifacts that visitors can touch. Never-before-seen artifacts found at the location are also on display for the first time.

Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, Corydon – 132 (2 hours) from downtown Indy

At Corydon, visitors learn all about Indiana’s first state capital – and can still tour the state’s first capitol building, built from limestone and logs from 1814 to 1816. Exploring the governor’s mansion gives visitors a taste of what life was like in the 1820s, both for a family as well as for political leaders of the time. Plus, fun events like a Murder Mystery Dinner in August or the Capitol Ball in September provide an opportunity to enjoy an evening out.

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site, New Albany – 116 miles (less than 2 hours) from downtown Indy

Featuring fantastic architecture and gorgeous walls and ceilings, this picture-perfect mansion is ideal for those who love art, architecture or incredible stories about real people who have impacted their communities. William Culbertson was extremely wealthy – with the house to prove it – but also gave back to the local community in New Albany, funding the construction of a widows’ home, founding an orphans’ home, and serving in civic affairs. In fact, his endowment still funds local programs today, continuing his culture of benevolence long after his death.

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, Rome City – 156 miles (2 hours 30 minutes) from downtown Indy

This location offers a stunning natural setting with views of Sylvan Lake, the vibrant Wildflower Woods and special gardens started by Hoosier author Gene Stratton-Porter herself. Visitors can tour her cabin and learn about how she used nature as her laboratory while studying and writing about birds, plants and more. A woman ahead of her time, this site tells the story of Gene’s career, independence and innovation at a time when women were expected to fulfill only certain roles.

Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis – Less than one mile (just a 5 minute drive) from Monument Circle in Indy

This summer, families can spend a day exploring right in their own backyards in Indianapolis. The Indiana State Museum is located in beautiful White River State Park, and it offers two floors of permanent experiences and one floor of changing experiences, where visitors can immerse themselves in Indiana art, culture, history, science and more. Kids will enjoy the hands-on science in the newly renovated R. B. Annis Naturalist’s Lab before winding their way through a chilled ice tunnel and marveling at real mastodon bones in one of the newest experiences, “Frozen Reign: A State of Change.” Visitors can get up-close with original Hoosier art in the temporary experience “Lois Main Templeton: A Reinvented Life,” open through Aug. 5, or enjoy a beautiful walk along the outside of the building to see unique art representing all 92 Indiana counties.

Lanier Mansion State Historic Site, Madison – 102 miles (less than 2 hours) from downtown Indy

Lanier Mansion is one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in the Midwest, and it’s known as the “crown jewel” of Madison. The mansion is settled along the Ohio River. It features ornate gardens outside the home, as well as a spectacular spiral staircase inside the front entrance, which winds its way up to windows that let in natural light all the way from the top floor. Visitors – children especially – will also enjoy the top floor, which has extremely low ceilings, as it was intended only for children’s bedrooms and servant corridors. In fact, the handprint of one of the Lanier children can still be seen in the paint in one of the bedrooms.

Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, Fountain City – 76 miles (1 hour 15 minutes) from downtown Indy

For those looking for a visit that will make an impact, this location is perfect. Here, visitors tour the home known as the “Grand Central Station” of the Underground Railroad, and they can even explore the hidden chambers where freedom seekers may have hidden during raids. During their time in the home, the Coffins helped hundreds of freedom seekers make it to freedom. The story of the Coffins is one of standing up for what’s right even in a time when it was not popular, and visitors will leave with a heightened awareness of this significant time in the nation’s history.

Limberlost State Historic Site, Geneva – 104 miles (less than 2 hours) from downtown Indy

This location is another one where the outdoors is at the forefront. This location served as Gene Stratton-Porter’s home before she moved to Rome City – the site of Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. At Limberlost, visitors can explore the Loblolly Marsh, as well as step inside the actual cabin where Gene lived. Nature programs throughout the summer also offer visitors a chance to enjoy guided tours of the land surrounding the site with an on-staff naturalist.

New Harmony State Historic Site, New Harmony – 181 miles (3 hours) from downtown Indy

Note: New Harmony is in the Central time zone. 

This unique town will take visitors back in time because around every corner there seems to be another historic building. At this site, visitors will learn about two early-American utopian societies that became a haven for scientists like Thomas Say – the man who discovered Say’s Firefly, which became Indiana’s official state insect earlier this year. Guided tours of the historic buildings will give sightseers a glimpse of what it was like to live in these societies, which in many ways were ahead of their time.

T.C. Steele State Historic Site, Nashville – 70 miles (1 hour 15 minutes) from downtown Indy

Beautiful artwork and gardens are the focal points for this location. Here, visitors can explore artist T.C. Steele’s Brown County home and stroll through the gardens that gave him so much inspiration for his work. Relax by lily ponds teeming with fish and frogs, or take a walk through the new historic garden, featuring plants that the Steeles would have grown while living there. Plus, you can see original T.C. Steele paintings up close in his large studio and throughout his home, known as “The House of the Singing Winds.” Later this September, visitors will have access to a new Visitor Center that will enhance the visitor experience and allow for additional programming, indoor facility rentals and catering, and new restrooms.

Vincennes State Historic Sites, Vincennes – 127 miles (2 hours 10 minutes) from downtown Indy

Vincennes State Historic Sites explores Indiana’s history as a territory. It’s the home of Fort Knox II, the 1809 French House, Jefferson Academy and other historic buildings. Visitors can walk the same ground where Tecumseh and Benjamin Harrison once trod and learn what it was like to live on Indiana’s frontier. Tours are offered of Elihu Stout Print Shop – the location where Indiana’s first newspaper, the “Indiana Gazette,” was printed – and visitors can explore Sugar Loaf Mound, a natural feature that Late Woodland Indians used as a burial mound around 900 A.D.

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, Metamora – 68 miles (1 hour 20 minutes) from downtown Indy

Everyone knows the downtown Indy canal, but in the 1840s, canals were the preferred mode of transportation. Draft animals pulled long, narrow boats by a rope next to the hand-dug canal. Today, visitors can experience what it was like by riding on the Ben Franklin III – a real working canal boat that offers rides throughout the summer season. At the site, visitors can also find the Metamora Grist Mill, which visitors can explore, for free. Small shops around the site make Metamora a perfect destination for the whole family to spend the day.

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Summer Events at Conner Prairie

Summer Events at Conner Prairie- Summer is in full swing and Conner Prairie has got lots on the books for your family’s enjoyment! Some of the events we’ve added to our list this year are the Kiln Burn, Curiosity Fair, Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk, Glorious Fourth, Basic Pottery and Hawkins Funeral. We’ve been to all but the Kiln Burn and Hawkins Funeral but love them so much we go every year. What events spark your fancy for your family’s summer fun at Conner Prairie?

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Summer Events at Conner Prairie

JUNE

HISTORY ON TAP

6:30–10 p.m. June 1
Ages 21 and older
$55 premium, $40 general, $15 designated driver
Conner Prairie’s young professionals group, the Horizon Council, invites
you to an evening of craft beer featuring tastings from more than 25 local
craft brewers. Mingle with friends as you explore 1836 Prairietown and
sample historical beers brewed on site. Learn about craft brewing through
demonstrations and meet with craft beer experts. Take in the view from
above with a flight on the 1859 Balloon Voyage (additional fee, weather
dependent). Tickets include food vouchers, complimentary tastings from the
participating brewers and a commemorative glass. Purchase tickets online at
connerprairie.org.

PRAIRIE PURSUITS: FUN IN THE FORGE

9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. June 2 SOLD OUT! Contact Guest Services for other
available dates.
$95 non-member, $90 member
Ages 14 and older
Be a blacksmith for a day. Learn to heat metal in a coal forge and shape it on
an anvil. You will have the opportunity to complete several simple projects
such as barbeque skewers, a flint and steel firestarter (with instructions on
how to use it) and a dinner bell. All tools and materials will be provided.
Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling
317-776-6000.

PRAIRIE TYKES: TIME FOR TOOLS

9:30–11 a.m. June 7, 8
$12 child, $11 member
Ages 3–6; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Younger
siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older require a ticket.
Meet the carpenter in 1836 Prairietown and see what tools he uses. Make a
special gift for Dad. Reservations are required. Register online at
connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.

BARKER BROTHERS’ KILN BURN

10 a.m.–5 p.m. June 9
Free with general admission
The Barker Brothers have a kiln load of wares ready to fire. Come find out
how a white hot fire and some table salt put the “finish” on their pottery.

CURIOSITY FAIR

10 a.m.–5 p.m. June 9, 10
Free with general admission
Kids and kids at heart are invited to play, create and investigate the
mysteries of the world around them! Watch a BMX stunt show, experience
an earthquake, meet unique animals, check out an explosive chemistry show,
explore architecture, discover how to predict weather and more. Through a
series of activities, presentations and hands-on demonstrations, the whole
family will be encouraged to ask questions, share knowledge and ignite the
urge to discover.

PRAIRIE TOTS: PATRIOTIC PARTY

9:30–10:15 a.m., 11–11:45 a.m. June 15
$6 youth, $5 member
Age 2; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge.
Make a red, white and blue craft and celebrate the birthday of the USA.
Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling
317-776-6000.

Summer Events at Conner Prairie

EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANT WALK

9:00–10:30 a.m. June 16
Ages 8 and older
$10 non-member, $7 member
Join community herbalist and forager Greg Monzel on a trek along the White
River, hunting for indigenous edible and medicinal plants. The Carmel native
will share his vast knowledge of cultural and historically significant plants,
including tips on identification during this informative 90-minute walk along
the edge of our prairie. Space for this unique experience is limited to 20. Due
to content and conditions, ages 8 and older only. Reservations are required.
Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.

PRAIRIE PURSUITS: BASIC KNIFEMAKING

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. June 16, 17
$235 non-member, $225 member
Ages 16 and older
Crafting your own knife is a satisfying challenge. We’ll upcycle used steel into
hand-forged and finished knives. Learn about proper forging, heat treating
and handle construction. Some basic tools and materials are required.
Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling
317-776-6000.

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND

10 a.m.–5 p.m. June 16, 17
Free with general admission
We’ll have unique experiences for every dad to choose from as we celebrate
their day! Fire a Civil War-era rifle in Civil War Journey, connect with nature
and explore the Nature Walk, throw a tomahawk and learn wilderness
skills in Lenape Indian Camp and discover historical cooking and brewing
techniques from the residents of Prairietown. Some events are timed or have
an additional fee. Visit connerprairie.org for details.

STRANGE BREW

11 a.m.–1 p.m. June 16, 17
Free with general admission
Early 19th century folks drank beer daily—even children!
But with no grocery stores around to sell you a 6-pack
and the nearest distillery 20 miles away in Indianapolis,
where did people get their beer? Most made it at home,
often from unexpected ingredients. Stop by to see the
making of small beers from the 1800s, and have a sample! (Samples for ages
21 and older only.)

PRAIRIE TYKES: PATRIOTIC PARTY

9:30–11 a.m. June 21, 22
$12 child, $11 member
Ages 3–6; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Younger
siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older require a ticket.
Play patriotic games, make a festive hat and have a red white and blue snack.
Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling
317-776-6000.

JULY

Summer Fun for Everyone at Conner Prairie

GLORIOUS FOURTH

10 a.m.–5 p.m. July 4
Free with general admission
Celebrate the Glorious Fourth with the citizens of Prairietown. Help to
decorate with bunting, compete in a Strongest Farmhand contest, test your
knowledge with a history quiz at the Schoolhouse, enjoy a patriotic
presentation in the Prairietown Grove and muster with the local White River
Guard militia. At the end of the day, gather at the Golden Eagle to join in
lemonade and toasts to the Republic’s birthday!

CONNER PRAIRIE MEMBERS NIGHT
AT SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE

6 p.m. July 6
See connerprairie.org for ticket prices.
Join us for a Conner Prairie Members Night at Symphony on the Prairie!
Members can purchase Symphony on the Prairie tickets for Beethoven’s
Seventh Symphony at a discounted rate through Conner Prairie and enjoy
viewing the concert in an exclusive reserved area. Dinner will be provided
upon event check-in, courtesy of Donatos Pizza. Reservations are required.
Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.

PRAIRIE TYKES: HOW BIG IS A PIG

9:30–11 a.m. July 12, 13
$12 child, $11 member
Ages 3–6; children must be accompanied by
an adult at no charge. Younger siblings are
welcome. Ages 2 and older require a ticket.
Visit the Conner Prairie pigs. Sing pig songs
and make a pig puppet. Reservations are
required. Register online at connerprairie.org
or by calling 317-776-6000.

MORE LIGHT: DOUGLASS RETURNS

7 p.m. July 12, 15, 19, 22
3 p.m. July 14, 21
See connerprairie.org for ticket prices.
Following a successful premiere in 2017,
Asante Children’s Theatre and Conner Prairie
will reprise More Light: Douglass Returns.
This full-length play by Celeste Williams was
inspired by the historic return to Indiana by
Frederick Douglass in 1880. He was cheered at
a political rally in Noblesville after being nearly
killed by a mob in Pendleton in 1838. The play connects to the local history of
the Roberts Settlement, the first mixed-race settlement in Hamilton County.
This return of More Light also coincides with Frederick Douglass’ bicentennial
celebration year. Purchase tickets online at connerprairie.org.

PRAIRIE PURSUITS: BASIC POTTERY

6–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 17–August 21
Ages 14 and older
$165 non-member, $155 member
This class will cover all aspects of wheel thrown
pottery and glazing techniques. You’ll have access
to your own wheel and equipment while receiving
individual instruction from our master potters. It’s
a perfect class for beginners and more advanced
students. All clay and other materials are included
in the class fee. Please bring your own towel for
cleanup and an optional apron to wear if you like. Reservations are required.
Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.

PRAIRIE TOTS: SUMMERTIME FUN

9:30–10:15 a.m., 11–11:45 a.m. July 20
$6 youth, $5 member
Age 2; children must be accompanied by an
adult at no charge.
Celebrate the arrival of summer with bubbles
and games. Reservations are required.
Register online at connerprairie.org or by
calling 317-776-6000.

Corn Maze at Conner Prairie

FRANKEN-SPIRATION-STEIN WRITE-IN

11:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. July 21, 22
Ages 7 and older. Children under the age of 16 must be
accompanied by an adult.
Free with general admission
First come, first served. Limit 20 participants.
Just over 200 years ago, Mary Shelley took up a challenge to write an original
ghost story. Two years later, Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus was
published. In honor of this literary anniversary, Conner Prairie is hosting a
spooky story write-in. We will provide up to 20 authors with a quiet place
to write, some creepy prompts, a few writing games and an opportunity
for feedback. Afterward we’ll head out to Prairietown to join a Frankenstein
discussion with the 1836 literary society.
Write your best spooky short story and it might go down in Halloween
history! The top authors of the day will have their stories shared in a special
presentation during our annual Headless Horseman event in October, as well
as receive 2 free passes to the venue for that evening.
Visit connerprairie.org for details.

PRAIRIE TYKES: SUMMERTIME FUN

9:30–11 a.m. July 26, 27
$12 child, $11 member
Ages 3–6; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Younger
siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older require a ticket.
Celebrate summer with a variety of fun activities—bubbles, obstacle course,
water play, story and crafts. Reservations are required. Register online at
connerprairie.org or by calling 317-776-6000.

AUGUST

FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY

10 a.m.–5 p.m. August 4
First responders have played a vital role throughout history. Conner Prairie
is honoring those who protect and serve our community by offering free
daytime general admission to all active fire, police and safety personnel and
50% off the general admission price for immediate family members. A valid
first responder ID is required upon check-in. See connerprairie.org for details.

PRAIRIE TYKES: GABBY GOATS

9:30–11 a.m. August 9, 10
$12 child, $11 member
Ages 3–6; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Younger
siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older require a ticket.
See if you can find the “Three Billy Goats Gruff.” Hear their story and make a
craft. Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by
calling 317-776-6000.

HAWKINS FUNERAL

10 a.m.–5 p.m. August 11, 12
Funeral ceremony begins at 2 p.m.
Free with general admission
It is not only happy events that bring together a community. Join the citizens
of Prairietown as they help the Hawkins family grieve the loss of wife and
mother Lydia and celebrate her life. Learn how people viewed death and
mourned in 19th century America.

PRAIRIE TOTS: TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

9:30–10:15 a.m., 11–11:45 a.m. August 17
$6 youth, $5 member
Age 2; children must be accompanied by an adult
at no charge.
Bring your Teddy Bear and head outside to enjoy
the sun and play games. Reservations are required.
Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling
317-776-6000.

Prairie Tykes at Conner Prairie

PRAIRIE TYKES: TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

9:30–11 a.m. August 23, 24
$12 child, $11 member
Ages 3–6; children must be accompanied by an adult at no charge. Younger
siblings are welcome. Ages 2 and older require a ticket.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join our picnic in the park.
Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling
317-776-6000.

PRAIRIETOWN CATTLE AUCTION

10 a.m.–5 p.m. August 25
Cattle auction begins at 3 p.m.
Free with general admission
Come learn about the cattle of Prairietown as townspeople get ready to
put their prized cattle up for auction. Help with grooming as the cattle are
prepared for the sale. Try your hand at churning butter and sample some
buttermilk. When auction time comes, will you have a winning bid?

PRAIRIE PURSUITS: BASIC KNIFEMAKING

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. August 25, 26
$235 non-member, $225 member
Ages 16 and older
Crafting your own knife is a satisfying challenge. We’ll upcycle used steel into
hand-forged and finished knives. Learn about proper forging, heat treating
and handle construction. Some basic tools and materials are required.
Reservations are required. Register online at connerprairie.org or by calling
317-776-6000.

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