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A Merry Prairie Holiday brings magic to Central Indiana

December 3, 2025 • 
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People standing outside in a holiday activity.

Make the season magical at A Merry Prairie Holiday.

Photo provided by Conner Prairie

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Historic Holidays
Frosty’s Sock Skating Rink
Selfies with Santa

Mark your calendar for plenty of holiday magic at A Merry Prairie Holiday, beginning Friday and Saturday this week, Fridays through Sundays, Dec. 5, through Dec. 21, and on Dec. 22 + 23.

Gather the family and experience picture-perfect moments as you celebrate the season surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights. Plus:

Historic Holidays

Experience holiday traditions of the 1800s in Prairietown, complete with classic tunes from Dickensian carolers.

Frosty’s Sock Skating Rink

Take a spin at Frosty’s Sock Skating Rink. Slide around like you are skating on real ice and enjoy lively (and child-friendly) snowball fights with faux snowballs.

Selfies with Santa

Find out if you’ve been naughty or nice from Trinket Puddingmoon, Santa’s official list keeper, before you head to the North Pole Village to get a picture with Santa himself.

Tickets are $15 for members and $26 for the general public. Get a sneak peek below.

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