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  • (SOLD OUT) Fairytale Tea

    You are cordially invited to the merry and magical land of Allerton for a fanciful Fairytale Tea on Sunday, July 26 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion. This enchanting afternoon will whisk you away to another time and place as you enjoy a variety of treats and tea*. The elegant Allerton Mansion is the perfect […]

  • New Volunteer Orientation

    You can become an important part of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb 21, May 9, Aug 8, or […]

  • Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv

    The Library

    Get ready for an evening of spontaneous, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday, August 29 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Your favorite […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Supper Club — Sept. 18

    Illinois Arboretum 1800 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, United States

    Join us as the U of I Sustainable Student Farm and University Catering serve up an elegant meal at a special Supper Club on Friday, Sept. 18 outside at the […]

  • Sunday Funday: Sept 20

    Sunday Funday

    Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, September 20 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of […]

  • Sunday Funday: Oct. 11

    Sunday Funday

    Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, October 11 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open, plus live music and yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting). Register for a Farms […]

  • (Witchy!) Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: Oct. 16

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, October 16 for a special Witchy Weekend Wind Down with live music, a fire, and spooky fun! Wear your best witch, warlock, or wizard attire and try our new potion-inspired pours at the Solarium Bar from 5-10 p.m. (see optional activities below)! Grab a bite […]

  • Sunday Funday: Nov. 1

    Sunday Funday

    Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, November 1 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of […]

  • Supper Club — Nov. 6

    Carriage House

    Join us as Chef Benny DelValley serves up an elegant Japanese-inspired meal* at Supper Club on Friday, Nov. 6 in the Mansion Carriage House. This intimate, fine-dining experience was created […]

  • New Volunteer Orientation

    The Studio

    You can become an important part of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you […]

  • Holiday Opening Weekend

    Holiday Opening Weekend

    Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6! Shop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase […]