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October 2019
Halloween Tenant House Tours
Hoosier families in the 1920s incorporated harvest and Halloween themes in their fall gatherings. Games and decorations included traditional, homemade and commercial products. Tour the I. Floyd Garrott Tenant House, and hear about “Little Orphan Annie” and how “the goblins will get you, if you don’t watch out,” see the dining room set up for a Halloween party and play a traditional fortune telling game. FREE with park admission.10:30am- 3:30pm
Find out more »Fall Funfest and Barn Dance
Stop in and celebrate Fall Funfest weekend! We will have fall themed crafts and activities for kids. FREE popcorn and cider will be available while supplies last. Food will be available for purchase. Decorate a mini pumpkin for $2 each. Scott Greeson has performed all around the Midwest and will be playing his unique Americana style. Folk music in our barn from 3:00pm-5:00pm. FREE with park admission.11:00am-5:00pm.
Find out more »Trick-Or-Treating with the Animals
Come dressed in your costume and share this festive weekend with our animals. Find each station on The Farm and receive a treat. Learn about how trick-or-treating came to be and see the Gibson Farmhouse decorated for a 1920s Halloween party! Several of our animals will be in costume, so don’t miss this fun event! FREE with park admission. 1:00pm-2:30pm.
Find out more »Class- Food Preservation at The Farm and Native Village
Come dressed in your costume and share this festive weekend with our animals. Find each station on The Farm and receive a treat. Learn about how trick-or-treating came to be and see the Gibson Farmhouse decorated for a 1920s Halloween party! Several of our animals will be in costume, so don’t miss this fun event! FREE with park admission. 1:00pm-2:30pm.
Find out more »December 2019
Class- Christmas Traditions Crafts
Christmas decorations in the 1920s included both handmade and commercially produced paper decorations. Learn how to make crepe paper rosettes and trees, jointed Santas, “snaps” and more at the Gibson Farmhouse. Registration required. $5 per person. Call 765-567-4700 to book your spot.1:00pm-3:00pm.
Find out more »Northside Holiday Music
The wonderful staff from Northside Music will be on hand for old fashioned Christmas classics and caroling. Try out the player piano, sing carols or just enjoy the sounds of favorite holiday classics. FREE with park admission.1:00pm-3:00pm
Find out more »Class- Egg Ornaments
Back by popular demand! Learn how to make beautiful ornaments from real eggs. We will use duck and chicken eggs, raised right on our farm. These ornaments make beautiful gifts. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be available for participants Registration required. $5 per person. Two sessions will be offered this year. Call 765-567-4700 to book your spot. 11:00am-12:30pm and 1:00pm-2:30pm
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