Come Home to Laura Ingalls In Walnut Grove!
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant is an experience like no other. It’s a look into what life was like in Walnut Grove in the 1880s as the Wilder family and Walnut Grove community members made their way through challenges, triumphs and so much more.
When you attend the Wilder Pageant, you’ll become immersed in the history of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Walnut Grove. Take a look at some scenes from the Pageant, then head over to the BUY TICKETS page to be part of it all!
Visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum!
Our family-friendly Museum features eight exhibit buildings + a jail cell for visitors to explore at their own pace. Admission is good for the entire day. Check the Museum tab above for hours as it changes by season!
Our Gift Store features a variety of merchandise ranging from books, clothing, kids toys, locally made items + more. Shop online HERE.
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2026 Pageant Dates
Beginning February 2026, click on a show date below to view seats and buy tickets.
Sales begin February 2026
Laura's Latest News
A Heartfelt Country Dinner Party
A Heartfelt Country Dinner Party is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Community Center! Catering provided by Baune’s
Integrity Bank Plus Grant Received
The Wilder Pageant is proud to be a recipient of a $40,000 Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Member Impact Fund Award through partnership
“The Wilder Men” of the Walnut Grove Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant
Join us on February 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT as we celebrate Laura’s Birthday with “The Wilder Men” of the Walnut Grove Laura Ingalls
Wilder Outdoor Theater Grants Awarded
The Wilder Outdoor Theater was awarded two grants to assist in the staging for its new summer production, Part Two of the Fragments of a
Backstage Minute
Welcome to the Wilder Outdoor Theater. Watch this video for information about the new show for 2023, how to tryout to be a part of the performance, and how to purchase tickets and/or make a donation to help us make our place more your space!