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  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The […]

  • The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Join the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn Quilt Painting on Saturday, […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Farms: Making Cordage

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make and use cords for fiber artwork at Making Cordage on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructors Heidi […]

  • The Farms: Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy

    Experience Level: Beginner  Have you ever had a smell trigger a memory? Learn why that happens at Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy on Thursdays, Nov. 20 or Dec. 11 from […]

  • The Farms: Mammals 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 […]

  • The Farms: Overwintering Honey Bees

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to winterize a beehive and how to care for bees in the winter at Overwintering Honey Bees on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1 to 3 […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Yoga for Gratitude

    Experience Level: All levels Take part in yoga for a good cause at Arboretum Yoga for Gratitude on Friday, Nov. 28 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Snowman

    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 of art out […]

  • The Farms: Holiday Mansion Tours

    See the Mansion shine in all of its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Tuesday, Dec. 2*, Monday, Dec. 8 or Tuesday, Dec. 9* at 5 or 6 […]

  • The Farms: Wreath Making

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience the joys of the season at Wreath Making on Wednesday, Dec. 3 or Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Each […]

  • The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

    Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Josie […]