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  • The Farms: Learn to Spin Yarn

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Thursday, Dec. 11, Wednesday, Feb. 11 or Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (All courses cover the same material). After a brief introduction from instructor Stephanie Block, students […]

  • The Farms: Abstract Acrylic Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to use acrylic media to express yourself at Abstract Acrylic Painting on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Erin Boggs will help students learn about mark-making, how to choose colors, laying and composition to create an abstract painting on paper. $60/person. Register here. Registration […]

  • Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K

    The Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K will be on Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12. Options include a Trail-Glo 5K on Saturday evening, and a 10K or half-marathon Sunday. Runners taking part in the Trail-Glo 5K will follow illuminated trail markings under an evening sky through the magic of the park’s Formal Gardens. Half-marathon […]

  • The Farms: Teen Ikebana: Spring Design

    Experience level: Ages 13-18  Slow down, observe, and create at Teen Ikebana: Spring Design on Saturday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Artist and floral designer Rachel Wooters will give an introduction to Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, inspired by Allerton’s gardens and spring landscape. Students will work with a […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: April 11

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday, April 11 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! The Solarium Bar will be open from 5-10 p.m. Stop by after a spring hike, relax with your favorite book, or bring the whole crew out for a fun night out (see […]

  • Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv

    Get ready for an evening of spontaneous, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday, April 11 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Your favorite Champaign-Urbana community improv team, Zoo Improv, will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot. Perfect for all ages and anyone looking to relax, […]

  • The Farms: Beehive Observation

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside at […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    The Studio

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside […]

  • The Farms: Geometric Wood Art  

    Experience Level: Beginner Create art on wood at Geometric Wood Art on Monday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Join instructor Jenna Musgrave of Gravy Studios as you stain and paint a large-framed wood piece in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Students will choose from four designs (see options below) and a variety of stains […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons

    Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Archaeologist Brian Adams will speak […]

  • The Farms: History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons

    Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park before the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Tuesday, April 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Archaeologist Brian Adams will speak […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Flower

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass: Flower on Wednesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut, shape and assemble a stained-glass flower to take home. Grinding, fitting and soldering will be covered. $100/person*. Register here. Registration […]