Conner Prairie - Symphony on the Prairie Hot Air Balloons

With the kids back in school and the weather starting to cool off, taking a break with your family and enjoying the outdoors is a great way to spend your evenings and weekends. My kids have visited Conner Prairie, an interactive history park, for class field trips and other visits and absolutely love it!

The other attraction that Conner Prairie has in Indianapolis is that they've partnered with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for their Symphony on the Prairie. More than just the symphony performs as well. Some of the events in Indianapolis that are coming up on the schedule include:
  • Rockapella (August 21-22)
  • Glenn Miller Orchestra (August 28-29)
  • An Evening with America (September 3-4)
  • River City Brass Brand (September 5-6)
Another special event at Conner Prairie is the celebration of one of the earliest forms of flight. The 1859 Balloon Voyage is quite a celebration.

Discover one of the earliest chapters in aviation history at Conner Prairie’s newest, permanent historic experience, 1859 Balloon Voyage. Experiment with the science and technology of ballooning and travel back to the Lafayette, Ind., town square on the day aeronaut and scientific pioneer John Wise launched his balloon 150 years ago. Then, soar 350 feet above Conner Prairie’s landscape in a tethered, helium-filled balloon and see the world like John Wise did!
 
If you're looking for a bit of a different way to experience some Indianapolis history, you can visit Conner Prairie and mix your history with the sound of music and flight.