Thousands of guests are expected at the fifth annual Curiosity Fair at Conner Prairie this weekend. The event, sponsored by Kroger and Dow AgroSciences, is focused on science, technology, engineering and math exploration through interactive activities, presentations and hands-on demonstrations.
The weekend fair is free for museum members and with paid admission to the museum. Admission is $17 for adults, $16 for seniors ages 65 and older and $12 for youth ages 2 to 12.
Free shows throughout the day:
- Tony Hoard, a semi-finalist on the popular “America’s Got Talent” TV show, and his high-flying, acrobatic canines will perform multiple shows both days.
- Scientists with Eli Lilly will perform colorful chemical demonstrations and explosive experiments during their “Chemistry is a Blast” shows.
- Professor Steve’s “Science Big Top” demonstrates forces of nature.
Inside the SportsZone: Guests can interact with the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Indians, Indiana Fuel and Indy Eleven professional sports teams and experience the beauty and grace of rhythmic gymnastics.
For a complete lineup of activities throughout the weekend, visit http://bit.ly/2qWzM6r.
Curious about going?
WHAT: Fifth annual Curiosity Fair
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11
WHERE: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers
Spanning nearly 1,000 wooded acres in central Indiana, Conner Prairie welcomes nearly 400,000 visitors of all ages annually. As Indiana’s first Smithsonian Institute affiliate, Conner Prairie offers various outdoor, historically themed destinations and indoor experiential learning spaces that combine history and art with science, technology, engineering and math to offer an authentic look into history that shapes society today.