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  • The Farms: Life Drawing

    Experience Level: All levels Learn to draw from a live model at Life Drawing on Sundays, Feb. 8, March 8, April 19 or May 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. In these lightly instructed sessions by Vivian Krishnan, students can learn more about quick gestures, long poses, and costumed and nude models. Each […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Frog

    Experience Level: Beginner (All ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.) Create a unique piece […]

  • The Farms: The Resilient Runner

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn all about running, from injury prevention and the power of nutrition to race-day preparation and post-race recovery at The Resilient Runner on Mondays, Feb. 2, Feb. 23, March 23 and April 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Dr. Laura Cayce — who holds a doctorate of […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Whiskey & Wildlife

    Get ready to laugh and learn during a special adult-only live animal show – Whiskey & Wildlife on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Grab a drink from the cash bar and settle in as Bob Tarter presents his humorous take on the fascinating, weird, and awkward realities of […]

  • The Farms: Improve Your Improv

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Select Thursdays, April 23 through June 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. […]

  • The Farms: Wildflower Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff for a Wildflower Hike on Friday, April 24 from 12 to 2 p.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. In the spring, […]

  • The Farms: Botanical Jewelry

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the art of making a botanical accessory at Botanical Jewelry on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Using deeply rooted natural […]

  • 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 & […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art: Picture Frames on Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will teach […]

  • The Farms: Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank

    Celebrate spring at the Bluebell Festival presented by Busey Bank on May 1-3! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 1-3), Spring Market (May 2), live music, Folk School classes (see schedule below), food, drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight […]

  • Weekend Wind Down presented by Busey Bank: May 1 & 2

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 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. each night, and there will be plenty to see and do at our Bluebell Festival! Visit that event page for […]