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  • The Farms: Third Saturday Garden Tours

    Allerton Park has 14 formal gardens, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Join us for one of our Third Saturday Garden Tours (April through October*) and experience the […]

  • The Farms: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of Allerton

    Experience Level: Beginner Lean to identify trees and other woody plants in the forest at Trees, Shrubs, and Vines of Allerton on Saturdays, Sept. 20 (in The Studio) and Sept. […]

  • The Farms: Tree Identification Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore the high-quality, picturesque forest on the Park’s south side at a Tree Identification Hike on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Meet at the Lost Garden/McDonald Family Trails […]

  • The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sundays, Sept. 21 or Oct. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage […]

  • The Farms: Silk Scarf Painting

    Experience Level: BeginnerUse artwork to make a wardrobe accessory at Silk Scarf Painting on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Sally Walsh will […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sundays, Sept. 21 or Oct. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage House. (Each class covers the same material.) Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Silk Scarf Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Use artwork to make a wardrobe accessory at Silk Scarf Painting on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Sally Walsh will lead this relaxing and creative workshop where students will use tips and tricks to paint on silk. All students will take home a one-of-a-kind […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Fall Equinox Yoga

    Experience Level: All levels Celebrate the beginning of autumn at Arboretum Fall Equinox Yoga on Monday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois […]

  • The Farms: Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way

    Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate Achieve that goal of learning to play a musical instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays, Sept. 23 through Nov. 25 from 6 to […]

  • The Farms: Historical Dancing: Titanic to the Talkies

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the high-energy dances that dominated the early 20th century at Historical Dancing: Titanic to the Talkies on Tuesdays, Sept. 23 through Oct. 28 from 6 […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Tree Identification Walks

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore trees native to Illinois as well as species introduced to the area at Arboretum Tree Identification Walks on Wednesdays, Sept. 24 or Oct. 15 from 4 […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginner Observe a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Thursdays, Sept. 25 or Oct. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at […]