Spring Wildflower Nature Walk
2026-04-18 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, Indiana, 46923, United States
Join us at Wabash & Erie Canal Park at 2:30pm, April 18 and see blooming spring wildflowers. Perhaps Wild Ginger and May Apples will be in their blooming prime, while some wildflowers like Dutchman’s Breeches may still be blooming.
The photo above shows White Trout Lilies blooming in a sea of their own leaves. We may also see the baby turtles that appear this time of year.
Seasonal migrating birds are back. Perhaps we will see the Baltimore Orioles that nest at the upper end of the Towpath Trail.
The public, of all ages and skill levels, is invited to join for this guided walk. Narrating the walk will be David McCain, and the group will depart from the Interpretive Center at 1030 N. Washington Street in Delphi.

Indigo Dyeing - Spring 2026
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:30
Description: Indigo was used for more than 6,000 years across the world and in Colonial America. Some plantations grew Indigo during the Colonial period. Students will learn to prepare wool yarn for dyeing. They will learn to prepare the indigo dye bath and dye the wool yarn. The Indigo dyeing technique is completely different than any other dyeing technique. Students should wear old clothes and/or bring an apron.

When: Saturday, May 2, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth Cripe spins Suri Alpaca fiber, which she has won awards with her hand spun yarn. Yarn will be used in the dyeing process.
Cost: $63.00, including all fees and materials.
Skill Level: No previous experience needed. Age limit 12-14, depends on attention span as it is a long class.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Speece Picnic Shelter, or at Kuns Cabin in case of rain.
Participants bring: Old clothes and an apron.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers. If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Williamsburg Market Basket - Spring 2026
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00
Description: Make your own Market Basket with handle sizes and color accents to vary.

When: Saturday, May 9, 9:00AM – 3:00PM with 1 hour lunch (bring your own lunch)
Skill Level: Beginner, class is open for students ages 18+
Instructor: Bev Larson. Bev has been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1999. She loves to share her joy of basket weaving. She has taught in many states and in the Caribbean on basket-making cruises. Her goal is to make basket weaving fun, relaxing and inspiring. In 2003 she won the Eiteljorg Museum Weavers Challenge.
Cost: $74.00, includes all needed materials and registration fees.
Class Size: Minimum 4 students, maximum 10 students.
Location: Picnic Shelter, or wherever it is warm enough that day.
Students Bring: An old towel.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Needle Felting - Spring 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00
Description: Make a needle felted blue bird which is approximately 5 inches in size. The blue bird can be used as an ornament or set in a house plant.

When: Saturday, May 16, 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Instructor: Karen Bradshaw. About 20 years ago at a fiber fest Karen got instructions for wool felting and has enjoyed creating different items ever since. She has many handmade wool felted items on her Christmas tree.
Cost: $70.00. This includes materials and registration fees.
Skill Level: Beginner, for ages 14 and older.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Bowen Cabin
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Pine Needle Bowl With Lid - Spring 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 14:00
Description: Students will make a small pine needle bowl approximately 6” diameter x 5” height with lid out of White Pine Needles to take home. Great as a decoration or to hold a treasure.

When: Saturday, May 16, 9:00AM – 2:00PM, and students may stay later to complete their projects.
Instructor: Linda Cooper started making pine needle and straw bowls, baskets and more about 15 years ago. She has demonstrated crafts at the Indiana State Fair, Feast of the Hunter’s Moon, Wabash and Erie Canal Paper Makers’ Shop and at many festivals in the Midwest.
Cost: $44.00. This includes all fees and materials.
Skill Level: Beginner. Students ages 13-15 require adult accompaniment.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 8 students.
Location: Kuns Cabin at Wabash & Erie Canal Park
Participants Bring: scissors, 2 old hand towels.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Beginning Spinning - Spring 2026
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:30
Description: This class is designed for those students who would like to learn the basics of spinning fiber into yarn. Students will learn to draft the wool fiber and spin it into yarn using a drop spindle. Near the end of the class, the students will get to try spinning on a traditional spinning wheel.

When: Saturday, May 23, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth Cripe fell in love with spinning 8 years ago learning to spin from a friend. After spinning Suri Alpaca fiber and loving it, Beth now breeds Suri Alpacas. She demonstrates spinning and weaving at several reenactments, including Feast of Hunter’s Moon, Colonial Market Days & Kohkohmah. In 2022 & 2023, Beth’s hand spun yarn won Judge’s Choice award at Suri Network National Fleece Show.
Cost: $63.00, includes all materials and fees.
Skill Level: Beginner, age limit 12-14+, depends on attention span since it is a long class. No previous experience needed.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Kuns Cabin with lamps, if needed.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers. If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Beginning Hearth Broom - Spring 2026
2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00
Description: Using natural broomcorn and choice of color cord, learn to make this beautiful useful broom.

When: Saturday, May 23, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Instructor: Bev Larson. In 2009 Bev added broom making to her weaving experience and it too is now a passion. In 2016 she received the honor of being named an Indiana Artisan by the State of Indiana for both broom making and basket weaving.
Cost: $57.00, includes fees and materials.
Skill Level: Beginner, ages 18+
Class Size: Minimum 4 students, maximum 10 students.
Location: Speece Picnic Shelter or wherever it is warm enough that day.
Participants Bring: nothing.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers. If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Canal Season Opening Day 2026
2026-05-23 13:00 - 16:00
Visit Wabash & Erie Canal Park for an engaging Indiana history experience! The public is welcome to ride the canal boat, visit the interactive museum, tour the historic Reed Case House, and explore the Pioneer Village. Canal Season is your chance to have a blast and learn as you enjoy all that Canal Park offers.
Park entry, parking, Pioneer Village, historic trails, and Playboat are free.
Canal boat rides, museum, and Reed Case House require a ticket.

Canal boat tickets are $12 (ages 13+) or $6 (ages 12-under)
Museum tickets are $6 (ages 13+) or $2 (ages 12-under)
Reed Case House tickets are $6 (ages 13+) or $2 (ages 12-under)
Purchase a Combo Ticket for all the above attractions and save: $20 (ages 13+) or $7 (ages 12-under)

Tickets are available online until close of business on the day prior to the event. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at the Interpretive Center front desk, subject to availability. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable unless Canal Park cancels an event due to inclement weather.
To purchase tickets that include the 1:30PM canal boat ride, click here.
To purchase tickets that include the 2:30PM canal boat ride, click here.
To purchase tickets for only the Reed Case House and/or the interactive Canal Museum, please visit the Interpretive Center front desk on the day of the event. The front desk will be open from 1:00-4:00PM.

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, May 23
2026-05-23 13:30 - 14:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Opening Day 2026. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

2:30 Canal Boat Ride, May 23
2026-05-23 14:30 - 15:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Opening Day 2026. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

Nature Walk - May 23
2026-05-23 14:30 - 15:30
Join your guide David McCain for a scenic and informative walk through Canal Park and to the newest exhibits under construction, the Delphi Bayou.
This walk will explore the natural and historic amenities of Wabash & Erie Canal Park, and all ages are invited to participate. There is some uneven terrain, but the walk is otherwise mostly flat and manageable over grassy and stone surfaces.
The group will depart from the Wabash & Erie Canal Park Interpretive Center at 2:30pm, and be sure to enjoy the opening festivities of Canal Season 2026 taking place the same afternoon!
Check out the 2026 calendar below for other nature walks happening this year:

Hand Quilting - Spring 2026
2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00
Description: Learn the basics of cutting fabric pieces, sewing those pieces back together to form a block, putting a border on the block, putting three layers of a quilt together, and quilting those three layers, then putting together a small pillow, OR make an 1850’s sunbonnet with quilted brim.

When: Saturday, May 30, 9:00AM – 5:00PM, with 1 hour lunch (bring your own lunch).
Instructor: Becky Crabb. Becky was inspired to quilt as a child while watching her grandmothers quilt. After teaching herself the basics, she joined a group of older women quilters in Florida in the early 1970s. She taught basic hand quilting in adult education many years as well as occasional classes at libraries and quilt stores.
Cost: $72.00, includes all fees and materials. Upon registration, please email classes@canalcenter.org with your preference for making a pillow or a sunbonnet.
Skill Level: Beginner, age limit 14 unless special permission.
Class Size: Minimum 3, maximum 10.
Location: Fouts House, or if too many students, in Interpretive Center.
Participants Bring: Fabric scissors, heavy thimble that fits middle finger, pencil.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Canal Season Saturday, May 30, 2026
2026-05-30 13:00 - 16:00

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, May 30
2026-05-30 13:30 - 14:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, May 30. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

2:30 Canal Boat Ride, May 30
2026-05-30 14:30 - 15:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, May 30. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

Pioneer Village Day 2026
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, June 6
2026-06-06 13:30 - 14:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Pioneer Village Day 2026. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

2:30 Canal Boat Ride, June 6
2026-06-06 14:30 - 15:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Pioneer Village Day 2026. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

Nature Walk - June 6
2026-06-06 14:30 - 15:30
Join your guide David McCain for a scenic and informative walk through Canal Park and to the newest exhibits under construction, the Delphi Bayou.
This walk will explore the natural and historic amenities of Wabash & Erie Canal Park, and all ages are invited to participate. There is some uneven terrain, but the walk is otherwise mostly flat and manageable over grassy and stone surfaces.
The group will depart from the Wabash & Erie Canal Park Interpretive Center at 2:30pm, and be sure to enjoy the festivities of Pioneer Village Day 2026 taking place the same afternoon!
Check out the 2026 calendar below for other nature walks happening this year:

Advanced Spinning - Spring 2026
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:30
Description: This class is designed for those students who have taken the Beginning Spinning Class or have some previous experience in spinning. Students will learn to draft the wool fiber and spin it into yarn using the traditional spinning wheel. Students may bring their own spinning wheel. Students may try on e-spinner.

When: Saturday, June 13, 9:00AM – 12:30PM
Instructor: Beth Cripe. Beth Cripe fell in love with spinning 8 years ago learning to spin from a friend. After spinning Suri Alpaca fiber and loving it, Beth now breeds Suri Alpacas. She demonstrates spinning and weaving at several reenactments, including Feast of Hunter’s Moon, Colonial Market Days & Kohkohmah. In 2022 & 2023, Beth’s hand spun yarn won Judge’s Choice award at Suri Network National Fleece Show.
Cost: $63.00, includes all fees and materials.
Skill Level: Have taken Beginning Spinning class or have some spinning experience.
Class Size: Minimum 2 students, maximum 6 students (unless you bring your own spinning wheel, then up to 8 students).
Location: Kuns Cabin, with lamps if needed.

Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Canal Season Saturday, June 13, 2026
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00
Visit Wabash & Erie Canal Park for an engaging Indiana history experience! The public is welcome to ride the canal boat, visit the interactive museum, tour the historic Reed Case House, and explore the Pioneer Village. Canal Season is your chance to have a blast and learn as you enjoy all that Canal Park offers.
Park entry, parking, Pioneer Village, historic trails, and Playboat are free.
Canal boat rides, museum, and Reed Case House require a ticket.

Canal boat tickets are $12 (ages 13+) or $6 (ages 12-under)
Museum tickets are $6 (ages 13+) or $2 (ages 12-under)
Reed Case House tickets are $6 (ages 13+) or $2 (ages 12-under)
Purchase a Combo Ticket for all the above attractions and save: $20 (ages 13+) or $7 (ages 12-under)

Tickets are available online until close of business on the day prior to the event. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at the Interpretive Center front desk, subject to availability. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable unless Canal Park cancels an event due to inclement weather.
To purchase tickets that include the 1:30PM canal boat ride, click here.
To purchase tickets that include the 2:30PM canal boat ride, click here.
To purchase tickets for only the Reed Case House and/or the interactive Canal Museum, please visit the Interpretive Center front desk when you visit for Canal Season! The desk will be open from 1:00-4:00PM.

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, June 13
2026-06-13 13:30 - 14:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, June 13. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

2:30 Canal Boat Ride, June 13
2026-06-13 14:30 - 15:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, June 13. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

Hearth Cooking, Bread Making - Spring 2026
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:00
Description: Make breads as you learn how to build a fire in a hearth, about tools and utensils and pans used in hearth cooking, safety, learn boiling using a crane (dumplings), frying using a trivet (fried biscuits), baking using a dutch oven (breads and cornbread), and baking next to the fire (corn dodgers). Also if time, make an extract. Helpful for participants to wear a sturdy apron. This is a one-day class.

When: Saturday, June 20, 9:00AM – 3:00PM with 1 hour lunch (bring your own lunch).
Instructor: Becky Crabb. Becky has been doing historic cooking for over 30 years. She has worked in living history for 40 years and has collected historic recipes, including old family recipes, all her life.
Cost: $72.00, includes all materials and fees.
Skill Level: Beginner, age limit 14 unless special permission granted.
Class Size: Minimum 3 students, maximum 6 students.
Location: Fouts House.
Participants Bring: a sturdy apron.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Piggin Making - Spring 2026
2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:00
Description: Learn a historic skill to make a wooden one-handled bucket using historic tools and methods. Learn what old tools are still available today and make some that aren’t. Students must feel comfortable using hand tools and will be learning to make staves, bottom, and hoops. Size: 6” w x 5 ½” height + handle = 11” height

When: Saturday, June 20, 9:00AM-4:00PM. Students may stay later if needed to complete their project.
Instructor: Peter Cooper. Peter has been coopering since 1997. He has taught coopering to over 500 students, and made coopered products for National historic sites, national parks and theme parks in the US and Canada.
Cost: $69.00, includes all materials and fees but does NOT include lunch.
Skill Level: Adult students preferred, but teenagers may participate with an adult.
Class Size: Minimum 2, maximum 6 students.
Location: Cooper Shop
Participants Bring: An apron or work clothing and gloves.
Terms and Conditions:

Registration and payment are required at least two weeks prior to the class dates.
All classes require pre-registration and pre-payment.
To reserve your spot and pre-pay by check, please mail a check to Canal Park, attn: Classes, 1030 N. Washington Street, Delphi, IN 46923. Please identify your desired class(es) in the check’s memo. A fee will be charged for returned checks.
We reserved the right to cancel classes if minimum registrations are not met. If we cancel a class, students can transfer without a penalty. A full refund (minus credit card fees) will be given to students who do not wish to transfer to another class.
Students may cancel or transfer classes up to two weeks prior to a class without losing their payment (minus credit card fees). Deadline to register is two weeks prior to class.
Students may cancel their registration until two weeks prior to the class date. After this two week deadline, there will be no refunds or transfers.
If a student transfers to another class prior to the two weeks of class, a 20% transfer fee will be charged. The transfer must be for a class within one year of the original class.

Canal Season Saturday, June 20, 2026
2026-06-20 13:00 - 16:00

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, June 20
2026-06-20 13:30 - 14:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, June 20. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

2:30 Canal Boat Ride, June 20
2026-06-20 14:30 - 15:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, June 20. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 2:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group

Canal Season Saturday, June 27, 2026
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, June 27
2026-06-27 13:30 - 14:30
Take an informative and delightful cruise along the last remaining navigable portion of the historic Wabash & Erie Canal in Indiana! This canal boat ride is part of Canal Season Saturday, June 27. Don’t forget to explore the Pioneer Village for FREE as part of your visit.
Canal boat rides will take place even in rainy weather, but we will cancel the ride if there is lightning or extreme winds. If we cancel your boat ride, you will be issued a refund. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
“Tickets unavailable”? Don’t worry, we have you covered! After the office closes on Fridays, online sales also close. If you are trying to buy tickets on the evening before the boat ride (or the day of the boat ride), you must purchase the tickets in person at the Interpretive Center front desk. You may call our office to check on ticket availability, and we will get back to you when a team member is available: (765) 564-2870.
No need to print your tickets! When you make an online purchase, we prepare your tickets, and they will be ready for pickup at the front desk of the Interpretive Center with your name on it. The front desk opens at 1:00PM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, and INCLUDES entry to the Reed Case House and the Canal Museum
Canal Boat Ride ONLY – this is for a ticket on the 1:30 canal boat ride, but does NOT include entry to the restored Reed Case House or the interactive Canal Museum
General / Child Rates – there is a discount for guests ages 12 and under. Please be sure to purchase the correct tickets for your group
