A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie

About this adventure

A Merry Prairie Holiday transforms the expansive grounds of Conner Prairie in Fishers into a historic winter wonderland filled with illuminated magic and 19th-century traditions. Visitors can step back in time to 1836 Prairietown to experience traditional holiday customs, hear historic ghost stories by candlelight, and watch artisans forge seasonal crafts in the blacksmith shop. Thrill-seekers young and old can zoom down the 150-foot Polar Bear Plunge dry-tubing hill, while younger children ride the historic carousel and whimsical winter train. The festival incorporates the beloved Reynolds Farm Equipment light displays, winding past thousands of glowing figures and illuminated barns. Children can visit Santa's Workshop to chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy live musical performances on the Prairie stage, and warm up by outdoor fire pits with fresh cider doughnuts and gourmet hot chocolate. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved and compacted gravel pathways connect Prairietown and modern activity hubs; heavy-duty strollers or wagons are recommended for outdoor terrain. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated Welcome Center houses dedicated nursing rooms, private family restrooms, and changing tables. • Age Suitability: Outstanding for multi-generational families, toddlers, school-age kids, and history enthusiasts. • Sensory Tips: Prairietown offers calm, warm candlelit historic cabins; the tubing hill and central light plaza feature upbeat holiday music and bright displays.