Conner Prairie Autumn 1836 Prairietown & Family Corn Maze

About this adventure

Conner Prairie brings Indiana's frontier history and agrarian heritage alive during Thanksgiving week across its sprawling 1,000-acre historic grounds along the White River in Fishers. Families step back into 1836 Prairietown to discover costumed historic interpreters demonstrating hearthside autumn cooking, historic open-hearth baking, blacksmithing, and traditional holiday preparations. Children navigate the interactive, family-friendly corn maze, conquer the outdoor Treetop Outpost, and meet heritage livestock breeds in the animal barns. The indoor Welcome Center and Discovery Station provide hands-on tactile craft stations, historical dress-up opportunities, and cozy interactive science exhibits exploring historic preservation and prairie agriculture. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Outdoor crushed-limestone trails and paved walkways accommodate all-terrain strollers and wagons; historic buildings offer ramp entries where possible. • Nursing & Rest Spots: The main Welcome Center houses private mother's nursing rooms, family-assisted restrooms with changing tables, and heated picnic lounges. • Age Suitability: Ideal for toddlers, elementary kids, teens, and grandparents; interactive discovery zones feature sensory tables for early learners. • Sensory Tips: Outdoor rural acreage offers wide open space with natural acoustics. Blacksmith anvil clanging occurs outdoors with posted signage.