The Farms
Events
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The Farms: Dances of the Gilded Age: A Fancy Dress Ball
You won’t want to miss the final class of Dances of the Gilded Age, which will be A Fancy Dress Ball on Monday, March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. […]
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The Farms: Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae
Experience Level: Beginner Expand your musical horizons at Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae on Tuesdays, May 20 through June 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Mark Becker […]
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The Farms: Santorini Stone Painting
Experience Level: Beginner Learn to paint on a beautiful surface at Santorini Stone Painting on Wednesday, March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Mined in Greece, […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Sewing a Button-Down Shirt
Experience Level: Some Sewing Skills Recommended Learn the process of making a shirt at Sewing a Button-Down Shirt on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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The Farms: Intermediate Mushroom Foraging
Experience Level: Intermediate Those who completed beginner mushroom foraging classes at The Farms or have experience in identification can continue their journey at Intermediate Mushroom Foraging on Saturdays, Aug. 9, […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Mushroom Foraging
Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the magical world of mushrooms at Beginning Mushroom Foraging on Sundays, July 6, 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, June 29 and Aug. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and […]
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The Farms: Rats, Bats, & Mice of Illinois
Experience Level: Beginner Learn the difference between a shrew and a mole; a mole from a vole; a rat from a mouse; and a weasel from a mink — and […]
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The Farms: History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons
Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park prior to the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the […]
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The Farms: Circular Weaving
Experience Level: Beginner Create your own unique wall hanging at Circular Weaving on Friday, March 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Macy McCall of TwinFringe will share […]
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The Farms: Foraging Walks
Experience Level: Beginner Former Allerton In-Residence naturalist Michael Baker will conduct Foraging Walks on March 8, 9, 29, 30; April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24 and 25 […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Colorful Coiled Fabric Bowls and Jewelry
Experience Level: Beginner Learn the techniques of spiral coil weaving at Colorful Coiled Fabric Bowls and Jewelry on Wednesday, March 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. At this […]




