• Sensory Hour Sweets With Santa presented by Lighthouse Autism Center

    Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion in a quieter environment with a smaller crowd at Sensory Hour Sweets With Santa presented by Lighthouse Autism Center on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Mansion. Children will have the chance to chat and get their picture with Santa, hear a story from […]

  • The Farms: Button Making Workshop

    Experience Level: BeginnerUse rings, thread and yarn to take your sewing to another level at a Button Making Workshop on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. In this hands-on course, instructor Billie Theide will help students create beautiful and functional Dorset buttons as they learn skills such as casting, slicking, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Button Making Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner Use rings, thread and yarn to take your sewing to another level at a Button Making Workshop on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. In this hands-on course, instructor Billie Theide will help students create beautiful and functional Dorset buttons as they learn skills such as casting, […]

  • Sweets With Santa

    Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion* — and Santa! — at Sweets With Santa from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 in the Mansion. Children will have a chance to chat and get their picture with Santa, read a story with Mrs. Claus, create their own crafts and nibble on festive treats.$10/person (ages […]

  • Sweets With Santa presented by State Bank of Bement

    Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion* — and Santa! — at Sweets With Santa presented by State Bank of Bement from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 in the Mansion. Children will have a chance to chat and get their picture with Santa, read a story with Mrs. Claus, create their own crafts […]

  • Weekday Wind Down

    The Mansion will be open to the public so you can take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton during our Weekday Wind Downs Dec. 15 & 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first floor of the Mansion. Stop by the Front Desk for an informational handout and take a self-guided tour* through […]

  • The Farms: Silent Book Club

    Experience Level: Beginner Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up to do […]

  • 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 of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Snowman on Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas […]

  • The Farms: Historical Dancing: Victorian Holiday Soirée

    Experience Level: Beginner Step back in time and celebrate the season with easy-to-learn dances at a Victorian Holiday Soirée on Monday, Dec. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Jeanette Watts will lead you in period dances perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Enjoy festive drinks and light snacks, mingle with […]

  • The Farms: Holiday History Night

    Step into a world of festive elegance at an open house-style Holiday History Night on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mansion. Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion bejeweled with more than 40 twinkling trees as you move throughout the first floor and some of the decorated rooms upstairs. Allerton’s […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Holiday History Night

    Step into a world of festive elegance at an open house-style Holiday History Night on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mansion. Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion bejeweled with more than 40 twinkling trees as you move throughout the first floor and some of the decorated rooms upstairs. Allerton’s […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing

    Experience Level: Beginner (16+) Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will walk students through the basics of practical hand sewing and teach common stitches such as hemming, decorative stitches and closures. $50/person*. Register here. Registration will close Dec. 4 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final. […]