Events
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Making Fresh Mozzarella
Experience Level: Beginner (ages 15+) Learn about cheese-making at Making Fresh Mozzarella on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, June 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Instructor Lee Schuler will take students through the process of turning milk to curd and curd into fresh mozzarella. Students will be able to sample their […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Basket Weaving: The Bees Knees
Experience Level: Beginner Learn to weave a special basket at Basket Weaving: The Bees Knees on Friday, May 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will share information about twining, how to start and stop a weave and weaving with round reed as students create their own unique basket, […]
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The Farms: Summer Yoga
Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday* in June, July and August from 9 to 10 a.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead students through class strength poses perfect for all levels. Students are encouraged to bring […]
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The Farms: Wet Felt Rose
Experience Level: Beginner Create a keepsake out of locally sourced wool at Wet Felt Rose on Wednesday, June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will help students turn alpaca and sheep’s wool into a wet felt rose. Students will start with a bag of fiber, turn […]
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Chalk the Walk
Show your pride and have some fun as we Chalk the Walk to the Mansion starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 6 before the LOVE FOR ALLerton concert at 6 p.m. (chalking will continue during the concert). Chalk will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own supplies. All artistic skill […]
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LOVE FOR ALL(erton)
Celebrate Pride Month at LOVE FOR ALLerton on Friday, June 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. The outdoor concert will feature a unique blend of rock, blues, country, soul and R&B from central Illinois songwriter Sass and the breezy pop feel of Kittens, Incorporated. The event opens up the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek Filtration, with […]
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The Farms: Horticulture Tour
Get an in-depth look at the design and horticulture of Allerton’s Formal Gardens during a Horticulture Tour on Saturday, June 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. Join Ruth Mitchell to learn about Allerton’s 14 formal gardens, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Since the donation of the property […]
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Greenhouse Café: Singer Songwriter Round
Hear the music of national and local songwriters — and the stories behind their songs — at the Greenhouse Café’s Singer Songwriter Round on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Meadow. Join us in this intimate setting to hear the music of Bobby Timberlin and other talented writers and performers. […]
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Drag Bingo
Join Sharon ShareAlike for Drag Bingo on Sunday, June 8 from 2:00 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 2 p.m. and a cash bar will be available in the Solarium. $25/person (ages 21+). Register here by […]
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Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts
McCraw Family Visitor Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesAllerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- to 11-year-olds […]
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Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts
Allerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- […]
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Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts
McCraw Family Visitor Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United StatesAllerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- to 11-year-olds […]
