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  • Reds, Whites & the Blues

    Continue the Independence Day celebration at Reds, Whites, & the Blues on Friday, July 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature area blues stylist Billy Galt & the Blues Deacons and Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride featuring Michael Peloquin. The event is part of the Allerton […]

  • The Farms: Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids

    Do you know kids who love Allerton? Then sign them up for our Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids on Saturday, July 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. This tour is designed with youth in mind as talented kid volunteers lead the way, pointing out art and sharing the history […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Embroidery 101: Summer Flower Sampler

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Summer Flower Sampler on Saturday, July 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers and help them learn about transferring designs to […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: TIME TRAVELERS

    Travel back in time to learn the history of Allerton and its people at Summer Day Camp: Time Travelers on July 14-18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Putting on their explorer hats and using various methods of “travel” around the park, campers will dig into the search for Allerton of yester-year, always returning each […]

  • The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Wednesday, July 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Heidi Leuszler, the owner and head chef of Berries and Flour in Champaign, will focus on native plants that are harvestable […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: PERFORMANCE ARTS

    Music, drama, storytelling and dance are the focus of Summer Day Camp: Performance Arts on July 21-25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will make their own instruments with natural materials, create a skit or two with their camp friends, and dance their hearts out in the great outdoors of Allerton Park! Register 5- […]

  • The Farms: New Moon Yoga

    Meet us under a new moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga on Wednesday, July 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Meadow. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of all levels.Students are encouraged to bring their […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Pastel Painting

    Experience Level: Ages 12+ Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, July 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Artists ages 12 and older can sign up for this course, where award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students learn about pastels […]

  • Summer Day Camp: Conservation Superheroes

    Oh no, the environment is in peril!  What would Captain America do? Find out at Summer Day Camp: Conservation Superheroes on July 28-Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will suit up to be the superhero that we need while they explore all the different ecosystems at Allerton Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds […]

  • The Farms: Make Your Own Condiments

    Experience Level: Beginner Save money by learning how to make several everyday condiments at Make Your Own Condiments on Tuesday, July 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this class, instructor Leah Bodine will help students create the following homemade condiments: ketchup, stone-ground mustard, mayonnaise, butter, sour cream, buttermilk and […]

  • The Farms: Printmaking in Nature

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to create unique Allerton-inspired prints at Printmaking in Nature on Wednesday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Although printmaking is often done with linoleum blocks and ink, it can also be done with gelatin. Instructor Sally Walsh will walk students through the different […]

  • Irish Fest

    Our always-popular Irish Fest returns with plenty of festive fun on Friday, Aug. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Springfield-area band Skibbereen, as well as Character Fleadh, which performs Irish and Scottish traditions, Chicago-style. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek Filtration, with monthly concerts […]