The Men, Women, and Moments That Forged the United States Kemin Cultivation Center Exhibit Hall • Included with General Admission A unique exhibit of historical portraits that come alive when you scan the QR codes!...

Traditions celebrated throughout the year November 3–December 30 • Kemin Cultivation Center Exhibit Hall • Included with General Admission Rituals, songs, food, and stories remain an anchor of Czech heritage through the generations. This exhibit...

  Drive-through Christmas light show • November 28–December 31 "Best holiday lights in greater Des Moines, as voted by locals!" —Catch Des Moines Online ticket purchase required • Limited tickets available each day • Times...

Join us for old-fashioned holiday fun! Saturday, December 6 • Noon-3 p.m. Advance admission: $11 for ages 2+ ($10 for members), <2 free Admission at the door: $12 for all visitors ages 2+, <2 free...

Living History Farms is now a regional partner in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Registration is open! We're excited to bring the Scripps National Spelling Bee to a significant portion of Iowa that had been...

It's Easter in Walnut Hill! Egg hunts and so much more ... Saturday, April 4 • 9 a.m.-noon Advance: $12 • $11 members • Under 2 free At the door: $13 • $12 members •...

Celebrate the creativity and heritage skills of Iowa artisans April 25, 2026 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! In recognition of America's 250th birthday, we present the inaugural Folk Art Fair at Living History Farms. Watch...

Explore the origins and meaning of Memorial Day! Saturday, May 23 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Memorial Day began in 1868 as a day called Decoration Day. More than 600,000 soldiers had died during the American...

PLUS ... Slice of History and Historic Baseball June 13 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. EMANCIPATION DAY Iowa entered the Union in 1846 as a free state, but our history of civil rights is complicated. Use...

Celebrate July 4th the old-fashioned way! Saturday, July 4 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All activities included with General Admission Celebrate a historic Independence Day in the town of Walnut Hill. 1876 marks the first centennial...