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2009 CONNER PRAIRIE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Adventure & Art Summer Day Camps*
Mondays-Fridays, June 8-July 31; 8:30 am-3:30 pm (early arrival and late pick-up offered)
Explore your inner adventurer or budding artist! At Conner Prairie camps you’ll make new and lasting friendships, try challenging activities outdoors and make unforgettable memories. Sign your child up today and make this a summer they’ll never forget.
*Reservations required. Call 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 or e-mail
Glorious Fourth
Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4; 10 am-5 pm
Sunday, July 5; 11 am-5 pm
Celebrate the Nation’s birthday with a colorful red, white and blue party for the entire family. Help decorate Prairietown, march with the militia, taste homemade ice cream and join in the fun on the historic baseball field. In the true spirit of the holiday, help us honor our country with the presentation of the flag and recognition of war veterans.
Free with General Admission.
Country Fair
Saturday, September 19; 10 am-5 pm
Sunday, September 20; 11 am-5 pm
Bring the whole family for a celebration of Indiana’s farm heritage! Head to the re-created 1886 agricultural fair to see the area’s largest hog, visit the zany Tent of Wonders, play a game of historic baseball or taste test delicious homemade pies. Then watch an antique tractor parade to see how tractors have changed through the years. Grind corn, meet the animals, participate in agricultural equipment demonstrations, sample heirloom apples and enjoy festival foods and music.
Free with General Admission.
Headless Horseman
October 16 & 17, 21-25 & 28-30; gates open 6:30-9 pm
Your family’s favorite fall festivity is back with even more spooky scares! Huddle close on a haunted hayride keeping your eyes open for skeletons, witches and ghosts trying to warn you about the infamous Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. Stay for ghoulish ghost stories around the campfire, live music, s’mores, Halloween crafts and frightfully fun entertainment for the entire family. Fill up on caramel apples, apple cider, kettle corn and other delicious fall foods.
Wed., Thurs. & Sun.: $7 presale, $9 at the gate; Fri. & Sat.: $11 presale, $13 at the gate;
Basic level members free on Wed., Thurs. & Sun.; Plus level members and higher free every night.
Follow the North Star*
Friday & Saturday evenings November 5-7, 12-14, 19-21; 7:30-8:30 pm
Become a fugitive slave on the Underground Railroad, running from captivity, risking everything for freedom. Will you find safety? Will you be captured by slave hunters? Every moment is filled with uncertainty, with new twists all along the way. As you live through one of the most compelling periods in Indiana history, this powerful and interactive glimpse into our shared past will affect you in ways that reading a book or watching a movie about it cannot.
*Reservations required. Call 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836 or e-mail info@connerprairie.org. Participants must be 12 years or older. $19/person ($16/member)
Gingerbread Village
December 1, 2009-January 3, 2010
Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve & Day
Tues.–Sat.; 10 am–5 pm
Sun.; 11 am–5 pm
Start a new family tradition this holiday season! Stroll through a wonderland of icing, gumdrops and sprinkles atop remarkable gingerbread creations. From castles and monuments to baseball diamonds and under-the-sea scenes, amateurs and professionals alike display their handiwork. These colorful creations will amaze you and tempt your taste buds! Includes admission to Discovery Station, Conner Prairie’s indoor play and learning area for toddlers and up.
Free with General Admission.
All times and dates subject to change.
info@connerprairie.org. $185/week ($170/week for members) Additional children in the same family enjoy a $5 discount.
TAKE A "STAYCATION" THIS YEAR AND HOST A FOREIGN TEEN
LEARN FIRSTHAND ABOUT ANOTHER CULTURE WITHOUT LEAVING THE UNITED STATES AND ESTABLISH A FRIENDSHIP THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. MANY LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS ARE STILL OPEN TO ENROLLMENT AND ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO GET INVOLVED. PACIFIC INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE HAS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 40 COUNTRIES ARRIVING INTO THE AREA FOR HOMESTAY PROGRAMS. THEY URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP. THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IS LOOKING FOR A FEW MORE CARING HOST FAMILIES TO SHARE THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE.
IF YOU THINK YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN HOSTING A FOREIGN TEEN -- OR WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM -- PLEASE CALL P.I.E. IMMEDIATELY AT 1-800-828-9001 OR VISIT THEM ON THE WEB AT PIEUSA.ORG.
Free Legal Advice for Veterans
Friday, July 10th @ Haughville Public Library: 2121 W. Michigan St. Indpls. from 10:30am to 4pm.
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law’s “Mobile Law Office” will be coming through town to provide free legal assistance and representation to low-income veterans. This stop is part of a nation-wide tour of the Mobile Law Office, designed to provide veterans with legal aid on federal benefits issues. For more information about UDM Law, visit www.law.udmercy.edu or call 1-888-UDM-LAW4
Hendricks County's Largest Arts and Crafts Show
Saturday July 18th from 8a to 3p
The 31st annual Festival of the Arts will feature expanded activities, along with more than 100 artisans and craft exhibitors from around the Midwest. The event's focus is fine art with artists representing a wide range of styles and mediums featuring pieces of art from paintings to wood-working, jewelry, ceramics, and so much more. In addition to the exhibitor's arts and crafts, the Festival has added a gourmet food court featuring a wide variety of choices and goodies for attendees. The new kids area will bring children's performances and art projects to make the Festival an annual family event that is fun for everyone! All proceeds go directly to the Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $3 per person and children 12 and under are free!
Hummel Park Summer Concert Series Presents- The Tides
Saturday July 25th- 1500 S. Center St., Plainfield, 46168 @ 6:30PM
Tickets can be purchased in advance and are $7 for general admission lawn seating and $10 the day of the show. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and coolers. Alcohol is not permitted. Contact the park office at 317-839-9121 for more information.
Movie Nights w/ Rivoli Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Saturday, July 25th, August 29th, and September 26th @ the Rivoli Theatre: 3155 E. 10th St. Indpls.
Come out the last Saturday in July, August, and September for movie night under the big top at the Rivoli Theatre! The event is held in conjunction with an arts and crafts fair, and all proceeds will go towards restoring the theater! For more information, contact “Tobie” Kniess at (317) 353-8309.
Rummage Sale!
Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th @ UAW Local 933: 2320 S. Tibbs Ave. Indpls. from 8am to 4pm both days
Help the Needy Family Christmas Fund, Inc raise money for less-fortunate families by attending this HUGE sale! Proceeds bring relief to those who might otherwise have to tell their children that “Santa can’t come this year.” For more information contact Jerry Holden at (317) 856-6584.
American Legion Post 331 Car Show
Saturday, August 15th @ Williams Park: 940 S. Locust Ln. Brownsburg
Brownsburg American Legion Post 331 is hosting a car show to raise money to provide holiday cheer to needy veterans and their families. Last year’s event was able to raise $5,000 and this year is expected to do even more! For more information, call (317) 852-3200 or email post331info@sbcglobal.net .
Youth Connections Family Fun Festival
Saturday, August 29th @ Hi-way Lanes (Bowling Alley): 400 N. Morton St. (aka US-31) from noon to 6pm
The event offers bowling, corn hole, rock wall climbing, miniature golf, face painting, and much more! There will also be a dunk tank featuring well-known local residents as the “dunkees.” Featured food includes barbeque sandwiches, hot dogs, sides, and soft drinks. All proceeds will benefit Youth Connections, an organization serving at-risk youth in Johnson and Morgan Counties. To learn more about Youth Connections, visit www.youthconnections.org .
Chad's Challenge Memorial Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 12th @ Saddlebrook Golf Course: 5516 Arabian Run
Indpls. @ 8:30am
The 12th annual Florida scramble tournament will have a shot-gun start at 8:30am. It is open to all skill levels, as the main objective is just to have fun while raising money for a good cause! Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For more information, contact Betty Bouse at (317) 514-2283, email chadschallenge@sbcglobal.net , or visit www.davestrucking.com/ChadsChallenge .
5th Annual Anna’s Celebration Ride
Saturday, September 12th @ Southside Harley-Davidson & Buell: 4930 Southport Crossing Place, Indpls. @ 10am
This celebration is not just for bikers! In addition to the ride, there will be music, dancing, a raffle, silent auction, a hog roast, door prizes, and much more! Bike entry is $20 per vehicle. Registration begins at 10am with the first bike out at 11:15am. The hog roast will take place after the ride at the Johnson County Eagles #4132 (located at 564 N Front St. in Whiteland) at 3pm. All proceeds benefit Anna’s Celebration of Life, an organization that helps enhance the lives of local children with special needs. For more information or to enter a bike, visit www.annascelebrationoflife.com/annasride.html or call (317) 684-7474.
3rd Annual Walk for PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)
Sunday, September 13th @ Ft. Harrison State Park: 5753 Glenn Rd. Indpls. @ 11am
This 5k run/walk will benefit the Indianapolis Chapter of the PKD Foundation. Registration starts at 11, and the walk begins at noon. For more information, contact Rose Peterson at (317) 985-2042 or email indianapolisChapter@pkdenterprises.com .
Brown County Humane Society's Chocalate Walk
Saturday November 14th @ 10am-5pm. Nashville, In.
Chocalate Walkers will be able to sample different chocolates by visiting 30 participating retailers. Local chocolate-makers and premier Indiana chocolatiers will be giving away chocolate to each Chocolate Walker. A person can stop at as many shops as they wish and sample the delectable creations, all while seeing the beautiful town of Nashville at the start of the holiday season. Tickets are $15 thru October 31st; $20 from November 1st until the day of the walk. ALL proceeds go directly to the animals, for more details visit www.bchumane.org
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