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  • Fall Yoga

    Fall Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

    Beginning Watercolor (Morning)
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 9-11:30 a.m. in The Studio. Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and […]

  • Woodcarving Basics: Spoons

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Carve your own useful or decorative wooden spoon at Woodcarving Basics: Spoons on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 1-5 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will […]

  • Improve Your Improv

    Improve Your Improv
    The Music Barn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+) Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers […]

  • Intermediate Watercolor

    Intermediate Watercolor
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.) Take your watercolor skills to the next level […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Beginning Weaving I (Midday)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass […]

  • Intermediate Watercolor

    Intermediate Watercolor
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.) Take your watercolor skills to the next level […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week […]

  • Intermediate Watercolor

    Intermediate Watercolor
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.) Take your watercolor skills to the next level […]

  • Lino Cuts & Prints

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 1-6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. For a very long time, print-makers have transferred […]

  • Cookie Decorating

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner; all ages (children under 13 must have an adult register with them)  Learn how to decorate spooky seasonal cookies at Cookie Decorating on Sunday, October 4 from […]

  • Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced; should have taken “Intro to Tarot” (ages 18+) Expand your knowledge of tarot at Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot on Monday, Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. […]

  • Fall Yoga

    Fall Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Arboretum Besom: Witches Brooms

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

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) Craft traditional witches’ brooms using locally grown dried flowers and foraged materials at Arboretum Besoms: Witches Brooms on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m. in […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Intro to Stained Glass: Pumpkin

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Assemble your own cheery pumpkin suncatcher in Intro to Stained Glass: Pumpkin on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5:30-9 p.m.  in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller will […]

  • Improve Your Improv

    Improve Your Improv
    The Music Barn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+) Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Intro to Stained Glass: Pumpkin II

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Assemble your own cheery pumpkin suncatcher in Intro to Stained Glass: Pumpkin on Friday, Oct. 9 from 5:30-9 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Kari Keller […]

  • Arboretum Tree ID Hike

    Arboretum Tree ID Hike
    Illinois Arboretum 1800 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, United States

    Learn how to identify native forest trees of Illinois at Arboretum Tree ID Hikes at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. Dates: […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Beginning Weaving I (Midday)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to […]

  • 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 from Kalesa Band and yard games around the Koi Pond (weather permitting). Register […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sunday, Sept. 27 or Oct. 11 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture, how to mix sourdough, how to […]

  • New Moon Yoga

    New Moon Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga: — Saturday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Music Barn — Monday, June 15, 8-9 p.m. in the Meadow — Tuesday, July 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Bowling Lawn — Wednesday, Aug. […]

  • Fall Yoga

    Fall Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow. Josie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work designed […]

  • Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes
    Illinois Arboretum 1800 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Observe a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Tuesdays, Sept. 22 or Oct. 13 from 9-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot (see parking information below). Join Allerton Natural Areas Manger Nate Beccue to explore the Illinois Arboretum as birds begin to move south […]

  • Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way

    Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) Learn a new instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Studio. Leading this course is musician Rex Parvin, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an understanding of how music works and how that understanding applies specifically to the […]

  • Intaglio Printmaking

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (No prior drawing or printmaking experience is needed, but some hand strength is required to operate the press.) Create prints that mimic pen and ink drawings at Intaglio Printmaking on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 1-3:30 p.m. in The Studio. Local artist and art educator Sally Walsh will guide students as they create […]

  • Improve Your Improv

    Improve Your Improv
    The Music Barn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+) Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Kyle Tasch returns to The Farms to teach this popular course, which will be jam-packed with improvisational fun […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of species will change each week. A […]

  • Basketweaving: Little Boo!

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 18+) Create your own spooktacular basket at Basketweaving: Little Boo! on Friday, Oct. 16 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students through basketweaving techniques, including setting up a woven base, twining, start/stop weaving and shaping.  The color accents are chocolate brown, walnut, mustard and […]

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

    Weekend Wind Down

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, October 16 for a special Witchy Weekend Wind Down with live music from Colt Ball by the Koi Pond (7-9 p.m.), a fire on the Library Terrace, and spooky fun! Wear your best witch, warlock, or wizard attire and try our new potion-inspired pours at […]

  • Beginning Weaving II

    Beginning Weaving II
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed (ages 18+) Have you taken Beginning Weaving I and want to continue your craft? Do so at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 17 & 18 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Auditorium. This 2-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead […]

  • Formal Garden Tours

    Formal Garden Tours
    Greenhouse Café Patio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue in a light drizzle. In […]

  • Collage Intensive

    Spend two full days learning about two-dimensional composition and how to create striking collages at Collage Weekend Intensive, Saturday through Sunday, Oct. 17 (Evergreen Lodge) & 18 (Studio) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructor Billie Theide will lead students as they learn about color theory, mix paint, create value and intensity scales, and generate a rich collection of experimental collage […]

  • Beginning Weaving II

    Beginning Weaving II
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed (ages 18+) Have you taken Beginning Weaving I and want to continue your craft? Do so at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 17 & 18 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Auditorium. This 2-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Maitake Mushroom Hike

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Head into the woods in search of Grifola frondosa – better known as hen of the woods, maitake, or ram’s head – at the Maitake Mushroom Hunt on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Meet at the Lost Garden/McDonald Family Trails Parking Lot. (View on Google Maps.) During this […]

  • Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga

    Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga
    Bowling Green Lawn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays in the Meadow: — Sunday, July 19, 11am-12pm — Sunday, August 30, 10-11am — Sunday, September 13, 10-11am — Sunday, October 18, 10-11am Josie with Yoga Off the Square will help you […]

  • Melt with Mary

    MELT with Mary
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) Learn how to ease your foot, back, or hip pain, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT […]

  • Mystic Mondays: Intro to Astrology

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Entry Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Learn what stars and constellations can tell you at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Astrology on Monday, Oct. 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this introductory class, instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will share the background of astrology, the different types of astrology and astrological signs and planetary […]

  • Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath

    Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels (ages 16+) Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays Sept. 21, Oct. 19, or Nov. 30 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. Breath-centered […]

  • Fall Yoga

    Fall Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow. Josie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work designed […]

  • Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way

    Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) Learn a new instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Studio. Leading this course is musician Rex Parvin, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an understanding of how music works and how that understanding applies specifically to the […]

  • Rocks and Feathers: Understanding the Emotional Weight of Money

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) Take a step towards a healthier relationship with money in Rocks & Feathers: Understanding the Emotional Weight of Money on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. Financial stress is about more than money. Instructor Liz Ackerman will share how emotions such as fear, shame, guilt, overwhelm, and […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of species will change each week. A […]

  • Tree ID Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore the high-quality, picturesque forest on Allerton’s south side at a Tree ID Hike on Friday, Oct. 23 from 12-2 p.m. Meet at the Lost Garden/McDonald Family Trails Parking Lot. (View on Google Maps.) Allerton Natural Areas Manager Nate Beccue will share identification strategies to help students learn how to identify a […]

  • Beginner Mountain Dulcimer

    Beginner Mountain Dulcimer
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Keep your mind active with an easy-to-learn and fun instrument at Beginner Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through basic chords and strum patterns that will give them the ability to play rounds, fiddle tunes and much more! Playing the […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts […]

  • Woodworking Basics: Wooden Tray

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of woodworking and build something you can be proud of at Woodworking Basics: Wooden Tray on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1-5 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to safely use a drill, miter saw, nailer and clamps to build a small 15” x […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of […]

  • Knitting 201: Hats

    Knitting 201: Hats
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Fall is the perfect time to knit a winter hat. Knit a hat for yourself, a new baby, or a knit worthy friend or family member at Knitting 201: Hats on Sunday, Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 from 1-4 p.m. in the Studio. “Knitting 201: Hats” is designed to further your knitting skills by expanding on […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Halloween Drag Bingo

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Join Sharon ShareAlike for a Halloween Themed Drag Bingo on Sunday, October 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m in the Mansion Gallery. It is sure to be a good time with this fun and entertaining group! Doors will open at 3 p.m. and a cash bar will be available in the Solarium. Costumes are encouraged! $30/person (ages 21+). […]

  • Full Moon Hike

    Experience Level: All levels (ages 10+) Experience Allerton after dark at a Full Moon Hike on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Meet at the Main Parking Lot. Allerton Natural Areas Managers will lead this memorable walk through the woods to listen for owls, coyotes, and other nocturnal wildlife under the light of a full […]

  • Full Moon Yoga

    Full Moon Yoga
    The Sun Singer Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held in the Bowling Lawn) — Friday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m. — Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held at […]

  • Advanced Knitting: Cables & Lace

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (students should be proficient in casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off) Learn the timeless techniques of cable and lace knitting at Advanced Knitting: Cables & Lace on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6-8 p.m in the Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will teach students the basics of creating raised traveling stitches with […]

  • Fall Yoga

    Fall Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow. Josie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work designed […]

  • Intro to Bobbinlace

    Intro to Bobbinlace
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience a fascinating textile art in action at Intro to Bobbinlace on Tuesdays, Oct. 27 through Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Robin Bagwell will show students what to expect in bobbin lacemaking! Learn the basic movements of cross and twist to form beautiful lace from hanging bobbins […]

  • Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way

    Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) Learn a new instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Studio. Leading this course is musician Rex Parvin, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an understanding of how music works and how that understanding applies specifically to the […]

  • Owl Night

    The Music Barn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to the fascinating Northern Saw Whet Owl at Owl Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.* in the Music Barn (588 Allerton Rd., Monticello). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get up-close with these elusive creatures and connect with nature as researchers […]

  • (SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe

    An Evening with Poe
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Would you be nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? You are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday, October 28th or Thursday, October 29th. Walk the halls and discover the secrets of the Mansion while finding Poe in a different setting for each chilling tale. Doors open at […]

  • Needlefelt Goldfinch

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (All ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site and they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.)  Create a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Goldfinch on Thursday October 29, from 5 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) An Evening with Poe

    An Evening with Poe
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Would you be nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? You are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday, October 28th or Thursday, October 29th. Walk the halls and discover the secrets of the Mansion while finding Poe in a different setting for each chilling tale. Doors open at […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of species will change each week. A […]

  • Beginner Mountain Dulcimer

    Beginner Mountain Dulcimer
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Keep your mind active with an easy-to-learn and fun instrument at Beginner Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through basic chords and strum patterns that will give them the ability to play rounds, fiddle tunes and much more! Playing the […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of […]

  • How To Find An Owl In Your Neighborhood

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels & ages Learn more about where to look for owls in a safe and ethical manner at Great Horned Owls: How to Find an Owl on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Award-winning naturalist Mark Glenshaw is back at Allerton to teach students more about these […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to […]

  • Knitting 201: Hats

    Knitting 201: Hats
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Fall is the perfect time to knit a winter hat. Knit a hat for yourself, a new baby, or a knit worthy friend or family member at Knitting 201: Hats on Sunday, Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 from 1-4 p.m. in the Studio. “Knitting 201: Hats” is designed to further your knitting skills by expanding on […]

  • 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 the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open, plus live music from Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Duo and yard games around the Koi Pond […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.) Make your own delicious, flaky creations at a Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop on Sunday, Nov.1 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen. Instructor Hannah Fink will share how to make […]

  • Fall Cookie Decorating for Kids (3-4 p.m.)

    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 10+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn how to decorate fall-themed cookies at Fall Cookie Decorating for Kids on Sunday, November 1 from 3-4 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will demonstrate and walk youth through classic buttercream frosting application and other techniques. Each […]

  • Fall Cookie Decorating for Kids (5-6 p.m.)

    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 10+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver) Learn how to decorate fall-themed cookies at Fall Cookie Decorating for Kids on Sunday, November 1 from 5-6 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will demonstrate and walk youth through classic buttercream frosting application and other techniques. Each […]

  • Mystic Mondays: Intro to Reading Tea Leaves

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Learn what stories your teacup has to tell at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Reading Tea Leaves on Monday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Who remembers their granny reading the tea leaves after a heartfelt conversation? Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will teach students how to recognize shapes […]

  • Intro to Bobbinlace

    Intro to Bobbinlace
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience a fascinating textile art in action at Intro to Bobbinlace on Tuesdays, Oct. 27 through Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Robin Bagwell will show students what to expect in bobbin lacemaking! Learn the basic movements of cross and twist to form beautiful lace from hanging bobbins […]

  • Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way

    Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) Learn a new instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Studio. Leading this course is musician Rex Parvin, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an understanding of how music works and how that understanding applies specifically to the […]

  • Thread Bowls

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Are you looking for a unique and experimental experience? Join us for Thread Bowls on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 12-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Billie Theide will explore color theory and design as students create a beautiful decorative thread bowl that can resemble glass. Using a special fabric base, […]

  • Library Dedication

    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Join us to celebrate one of the most iconic spaces in the Allerton Mansion at our Library Dedication on Wednesday, November 4 from 4-6 p.m. (program at 5 p.m.) Thanks […]

  • Fix it! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Bring an old lamp back to life at Fix it! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will teach students how to change out plugs, add a switch, and replace wiring. This hands-on class will safely cover basic electrical wiring. Students should […]

  • First Friday Bird Hikes

    First Friday Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, June 5, August 7, November 6, or December 4 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both resident birds and summer breeding […]

  • Supper Club — Nov. 6

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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 to build a community through a shared love of food, arts and education. Enjoy a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. […]

  • Holiday Radiance: Watercolor Workshop

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.) Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season by painting a beautiful ornament at the Holiday Radiance: Watercolor Workshop on Friday, Nov. 6 from 6-9 p.m. in The Studio. In this relaxed […]

  • Beginner Mountain Dulcimer

    Beginner Mountain Dulcimer
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Keep your mind active with an easy-to-learn and fun instrument at Beginner Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through basic chords and strum patterns that will give them the ability to play rounds, fiddle tunes and much more! Playing the […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of […]

  • Paper Flower Art: Amaryllis

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate Create your own beautiful paper amaryllis that will last years at Paper Flower Art: Amaryllis on Sunday, November 8 from 1-5 p.m. in the Studio. In this intermediate-level class, led by Cathy Peters, you’ll discover the unique qualities of crepe paper and learn step-by-step techniques for cutting, shaping, and assembling realistic petals […]

  • Sketch Walk

    Sketch Walk
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner ages 16+ (parent must be on the property)  Join our current Hood Artist-in-Residence for a Sketch Walk on Monday, November 9 from 12-1:30 p.m. or Tuesday, November 17 from 3-4:30 p.m. meeting at the Studio. Artist, librarian, and maker Megan Lotts will lead this informal guided drawing experience where students explore a […]

  • New Moon Yoga

    New Moon Yoga
    The Music Barn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga: — Saturday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Music Barn — Monday, June 15, 8-9 p.m. in the Meadow — Tuesday, July 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Bowling Lawn — Wednesday, Aug. […]

  • Intro to Bobbinlace

    Intro to Bobbinlace
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience a fascinating textile art in action at Intro to Bobbinlace on Tuesdays, Oct. 27 through Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Robin Bagwell will show students what to expect in bobbin lacemaking! Learn the basic movements of cross and twist to form beautiful lace from hanging bobbins […]

  • Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way

    Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way
    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) Learn a new instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Studio. Leading this course is musician Rex Parvin, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an understanding of how music works and how that understanding applies specifically to the […]

  • Everlasting Wreath Workshop

    Carriage House 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 16+; all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site or a signed participant waiver.) Assemble your own unique wreath adorned with dried flowers at an Everlasting Wreath Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Maggie Taylor will demonstrate how to create a wreath using a […]

  • The Farms: Wet Felt Bowls & Vessels

    Experience level: Beginner (Ages 18+) Are you a beginner, or interested in refining your wet felting skills? Join us for Wet Felt Bowls and Vessels on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 12-4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Billie Theirde will teach students to transform wool into art as they use a resist to wet felt into a […]

  • Advanced Knitting: Entrelac & Color-Stranding

    The Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl) Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting: Entrelac & Color-Stranding on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through a basket-weave entrelac stitch, which will enable them to create a knitted, 3D geometric […]

  • Zine Workshop

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner Create your own zine (and learn what a “zine” is!) with our current Hood Artist-in-Residence at a Zine Workshop on Wednesday, November 11 from 6-8 p.m. the Library. Artist and librarian Megan Lotts will lead students through the process of making a zine (pronounced zeen, short for “magazine”). Zines are small, handmade […]