Holiday Fun
at Conner Prairie
This holiday season, create lasting family memories with new traditions or Conner Prairie favorites. Experience the wonder of the holidays at Conner Prairie!
- Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides: 11am-3pm, $5 per person
- Victorian-era Santa Claus: 10am-12:30pm; 1:30-4pm
- Gingerbread Lady Storytelling: 10am-12pm; 12:30-4pm
- Christmas carol sing-alongs & theater performances: 11am, 12, 2 & 3pm
- 1859 Balloon Voyages (weather permitting): $15 non-mbr; $12 mbr
- Book signing with Dick Wolfsie, Indiana Curiosities: 12-2pm
The sights and sounds of holidays past come to life for the whole family as you stroll indoors through a gingerbread wonderland! Visit with a Victorian-era Santa Claus, meet the Gingerbread Man, sit fireside for storytelling with the Gingerbread Lady, craft a holiday decoration to take home, sing holiday carols, create a holiday card for our troops overseas and explore Discovery Station.
Bundle up and take a horse drawn wagon ride and see the beauty of Conner Prairie. Visit 1836 Prairietown where you can help residents prepare for the holidays ahead and take care of winter tasks, the 19th-century way. If weather permits, take a flight in the 1859 Balloon Voyage (additional fee). Then, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa from Cafe on the Common.
Meet Indiana author and WISH-TV's Daybreak personality Dick Wolfsie from 12-2pm when he signs his new book, Indiana Curiosities, now in its third printing. Books will be available for purchase ($15.95) at the Conner Prairie Store.
Food will be available for purchase indoors at The Overlook from 11am-4pm. Limited menu includes hot dogs, PB&J, cookies, chips, pie, hot cocoa and cold refreshments.
Stroll through a wonderland of remarkable gingerbread creations!
Journey back to December 24, 1836 where Prairietown residents are preparing for the holidays on this family-friendly, 60-minute guided tour. Add a holiday buffet to your tour and a balloon flight, weather permitting.
*Reservations required. Optional balloon flights and buffet additional fees.
BILL HIXSON’S HOLIDAY DESIGNS SALE
Sat., December 5, 10am–5pm
Sun. December 6, 11am–4pm
Conner Prairie Store
Meet Bill Hixson, better known as “Mr. Christmas,” and be dazzled by his mouth-blown glass ornaments from Europe. Purchase your favorites, and hear his stories of decorating the White House annually for the holidays.
HEARTHSIDE SUPPERS
January 8–March 21, 2010, Fri.–Sun. only; 6–9pm
Recommended for ages 10–adult
Experience an intimate, authentic 19th-century dinner served by costumed hosts in the Conner House, central Indiana’s first brick home. Help your hosts with dinner preparation.
*Reservations required.
*To make your reservation, call Guest Services at 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836.
Conner Prairie is closed Mondays in December and Christmas Eve and Day.