Canal Season Saturday, May 30, 2026
2026-05-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wabash & Erie Canal Park, 1030 N Washington Street, Delphi, Indiana, 46923, United States
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 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

2:30 Canal Boat Ride, June 27
2026-06-27 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 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 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 Days Festival 2026
2026-07-04 10:00 - 16:00
It’s our grandest event of the year! We invite you to celebrate Indiana’s canal heritage and see every corner of Wabash & Erie Canal Park come to life with historic demonstrations, canal boat rides, music, food, craft vendors, and more! Get a taste of 19th century Hoosier history and have a blast exploring the last remaining navigable section of the Wabash & Erie Canal in the state.
Click here for the event map and details!
Park entry, parking, Pioneer Village, historic trails, and Playboat are free.
Canal boat rides, museum, the Reed Case House, and mule rides 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)

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

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.
Purchase Boat Tickets:
To purchase tickets that include the 10:30AM canal boat ride, click here.

To purchase tickets that include the 11:30AM canal boat ride, click here.

To purchase tickets that include the 12:30PM canal boat ride, click here.

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 that include the 3:30PM 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 to purchase your tickets on the day of the festival. The desk will be open from 10:00AM – 4:00PM.

10:30 Canal Boat Ride, July 4
2026-07-04 10:30 - 11:30
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 the Canal Days Festival 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 10:00AM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 10:30 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 10:30 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

11:30 Canal Boat Ride, July 4
2026-07-04 11:30 - 12:30
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 the Canal Days Festival 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 10:00AM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 11:30 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 11:30 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

12:30 Canal Boat Ride, July 4
2026-07-04 12:30 - 13:30
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 the Canal Days Festival 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 10:00AM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 12:30 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 12:30 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

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, July 4
2026-07-04 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 the Canal Days Festival 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 10:00AM.
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, July 4
2026-07-04 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 the Canal Days Festival 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 10:00AM.
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

3:30 Canal Boat Ride, July 4
2026-07-04 15:30 - 16:30
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 the Canal Days Festival 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 10:00AM.
Please note your ticket options below:

Canal Boat Combo Ticket – this is for a ticket on the 3:30 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 3:30 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 - July 11
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:00
Join your guide Lois Johnston for a scenic and informative walk along the historic Wabash & Erie Canal!
This walk will explore the natural and historic amenities of the southern reaches Wabash & Erie Canal Park’s trail network, and all ages are invited to participate. The walk is mostly flat and manageable over crushed stone surfaces through wooded areas, and the total distance will be approximately 1 1/2 to 2 miles.
The group will depart from the Blue Bridge at 10:00am. Parking is available just off Bicycle Bridge Road, adjacent to the Pizza Hut. Also, be sure to enjoy the festivities of Canal Season 2026 starting at 1:00pm at Wabash & Erie Canal Park’s main campus!
Check out the 2026 calendar below for other nature walks happening this year:

Canal Season Saturday, July 11, 2026
2026-07-11 13:00 - 16:00

1:30 Canal Boat Ride, July 11
2026-07-11 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 the Canal Season Saturday, July 11. 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, July 11
2026-07-11 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 the Canal Season Saturday, July 11. 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
