CURRENT HOURS: Programs by reservation only from November through April

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‘It Takes an Iowan’

Feeding the world is no small task! March 30–October 30 • Red Barn Gallery Included with General Admission With the global population predicted to hit 9 billion by the year 2050, feeding the world requires...

‘What We Wear’

A look at our period clothing July 17–October 30 • Red Barn Gallery Included with General Admission "Period clothing" is the term for reproduction clothing and accessories that museum staff wear. Period clothing is distinct...

‘Cabin Fever’

See one of the most enduring quilt patterns in the U.S. July 30–October 30 • MarketPlace Museum Store Gallery Included with General Admission The Log Cabin style, a square framed by rectangular “logs,” was probably...

Indigenous Iowans Day

Explore the native cultures that have shaped our state Saturday, October 12 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All activities included with General Admission Our Ioway Farm represents the Indigenous People who lived in 1700 on the...

Family Halloween

A townful of treats for your little tricksters! October 18-20 & 25-27 $9 for ages 2 and up ($8 for members; 1 and under free) BUY TICKETS Take part in the annual Living History Farms...

Medicine Shows

The cure for anything that ails you! Saturday, October 19 • 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. • Behind Flynn Mansion Included with General Admission The Walnut Hill Drama Society presents Professor Savage’s Traveling Medicine Show....

Farmstasia

Celebrate and support our education programs Thursday, October 31 • 5:30–8:30 p.m. Farmstasia is our annual fundraiser in support of education and outreach programs, and this year' we plan to have spook-tacular fun with a...

Living History Farms Race

RESULTS Run 5 miles through 300 years of history! Saturday, November 9 • 9 a.m. REGISTER $45 early-bird registration (through 9/1) $50 registration (9/2-10/20) $60 late registration (10/21-11/8) No race day registration Immerse yourself in...

Santa’s Rock n Lights

Living History Farms IA, United States

  Drive-through Christmas light show • November 29–December 31 BUY TICKETS "Best holiday lights in greater Des Moines, as voted by locals!" —Catch Des Moines Online ticket purchase required • Limited tickets available each day...

Family Christmas

Join us for old-fashioned holiday fun! Saturday, December 7 • Noon-3 p.m. BUY TICKETS $9 for ages 2 and up ($8 for members; 1 and under free) Buildings are heated. Bundle up for wagon rides!...

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