Upcoming Prairie Tykes
Let it Snow!
January 9, 2009
Sleds have been a practical and fun way to travel on snow for a long time. Get the chance to climb aboard our historic sleigh on display in the Museum Center. Make a snow craft to take home and sing along with snowman songs.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Clay Play
January 23, 2009
Spend this session working with clay and make a coil pot. Watch as a Conner Prairie potter makes a small pot.
9:30-11 am
Gracious Groundhog
February 6, 2009
Did the groundhog see his shadow? We will learn about this tradition and explore how groundhogs and other animals cope when it's cold outside. Make shadow puppets and look for animal tracks.
9:30-11 am
Valentine's Day Party
February 13, 2009
Join us in a celebration of this special holiday. We'll make festive crafts including a fancy 1886-style Victorian Valentine. We'll also decorate a heart cookie.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Merry March Music
March 13, 2009
Come make merry music. We'll have historic instruments (a dulcimer and a drum) on hand to touch. Make a cardboard kazoo and a drum to use as we finish off with a St. Patrick's Day parade.
9:30-11 am
Fly A Kite
March 20, 2009
See some 1800s-era kites and learn about flying them. Make and decorate a kite and other paper toys that fly. Weather permitting; we will go outside to try our kites.
9:30-11 am
Feathered Friends
March 27, 2009
Take a closer look at some birds' nests and then make your own to take home. We'll take a hike to look for Conner Prairie nests (weather permitting), and have a bird's nest snack.
9:30-11 am
Welcome to Spring
April 3, 2009
Find signs of spring during a scavenger hunt. Take part in some spring games including playing with bubbles.
9:30-11 am
"Eggs"cellent Adventure
April 10, 2009
Find out about the tradition of giving Easter eggs. Do an egg craft, then decorate a basket and search for Easter eggs to put it in.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Wool Wonders
April 17, 2009
Join us as we watch wool spinning, weaving and dyeing. We'll get to see a sheep being sheared, too!
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
How Does Your Garden Grow?
May 8, 2009
Explore seeds, flowers and a garden. We will make a craft especially for Mom.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Chickens in Charge
May 22, 2009
Explore the world of chickens. Make a chicken craft, meet a Conner Prairie chicken and do the chicken dance, too!
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Frogs are Calling
June 5, 2009
Find out about frogs as we create a paper frog and listen to some different frog calls. Weather permitting, we will visit the pond under the covered bridge to look for frogs and we'll play some leap frog.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Barn Buddies
June 12, 2009
Visit the Conner barn and find out what animals may be there. Then we'll have a barn dance in Featherston Barn.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Carpenters and Cabins
June 19, 2009
Find out about carpentry and making log cabins. Make a miniature log cabin to take home and visit a log cabin on our grounds (weather permitting). We will make a log cabin snack and a craft especially for Dad.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
This Little Pig
June 26, 2009
Visit the Conner Prairie pigs, sing pig songs and play with pig puppets!
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Patriotic Party
July 3, 2009
Play patriotic games, make a festive Fourth Hat, dance and have a red, white and blue snack!
9:30-11 am
Cow EnCOWnters
July 17, 2009
Create a cow craft and make and taste some butter. Then visit one of our cows out on the grounds.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Summertime Fun
July 31, 2009
Celebrate summer with a variety of fun activities: bubbles, obstacle course, water play, story, and craft.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Wagons Ho!
August 7, 2009
The wheels on the wagon go 'round and 'round as we hear a tale of pioneers moving west. Sing old songs and, weather permitting, we will take a wagon ride.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Big as an Ox
August 21, 2009
How big are oxen? Find out as we visit Conner Prairie's oxen, Red and Blue.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Teddy Bear Picnic
August 28, 2009
Bring your teddy bear out to enjoy the sun. Decorate a frame, and we'll take a picture of you and your teddy bear to bring home. We will also play historic games.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Tykes Fair
September 11, 2009
Let's create our own Tykes' fair! Bring your favorite stuffed animal for our stuffed animal contest. (Everyone gets a ribbon!) Visit some Conner Prairie animals and vote for your favorite. We'll read a story about a fair and also play some games.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Horsin' Around
September 18, 2009
Find out about this magnificent animal. Create a horse craft, read a horse story and visit our horses.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Apples, Apples, Apples
September 25, 2009
Join us as we do apple activities, create an apple craft and, weather permitting, take a hayride.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Pumpkin Patch Parade
October 2, 2009
Find a pumpkin in our garden, sample roasted pumpkin seeds and decorate your own craft pumpkin to take home.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Raggedy Scarecrows
October 16, 2009
Take a look at the job of scarecrows, make a small scarecrow and visit our scarecrows.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Halloween Party
October 30, 2009
Wear your favorite costume as we celebrate Halloween. Listen to a Halloween story, make a scary craft, play some spooky games and dance the morning away.
9:30-11 am
Happy Harvest
November 13, 2009
Join us for a harvest-time celebration. Grind corn, have a cornbread snack and learn about pioneer foods.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Indiana Indians
November 20, 2009
Celebrate Lenape Indian culture by learning about wigwams and Lenape clothing. Make a drum and listen to Indian songs.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Gingerbread Jamboree
December 4, 2009
Find out how gingerbread is made, listen to the gingerbread man story, decorate a gingerbread man cookie and meet the gingerbread man.
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm
Happy Holiday Party
December 11, 2009
Enjoy a holiday story and make a fun holiday decoration to take home. Dance with our special guest, Santa!
9:30-11 am
12:30-2 pm