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  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. […]

  • The Farms: Quilting 101: Foundation Paper Piecing

    Experience Level: Should be comfortable using a sewing machine Learn a new quilting technique at Quilting 101: Foundation Paper Piecing on Tuesday, July 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the The Studio.  Students […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically […]

  • The Farms: Watercolor Travel Journal

    Experience Level: All skill levels  Make your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, July 10-12 from 12-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  Instructor Deb Marett will teach […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Travel Journal

    Experience Level: All skill levels  Make your vacation photos into works of art at Watercolor Travel Journal on Friday through Sunday, July 10-12 from 12-4 p.m. in  The Studio.  Instructor Deb Marett will teach […]

  • Reds, Whites, & the Blues

    Continue the Independence Day celebration at Reds, Whites, & the Blues on Friday, July 10 from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature area blues stylist […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Pastel Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 12+)  Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Sunday, July 12 from 1-4 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  Award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students learn about pastels and paint to create a simple still life to take home. More than just […]

  • The Farms: Mansion Tour By Kids, For Kids

    Curious children of all ages are welcome to explore and learn at our Mansion Tour By Kids, For Kids on Sunday, July 12 from 2-3 p.m in the Mansion. This […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Instructor Josie Heck with […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Art Retreat

    Artists of all levels are invited to experience art in a new way at our Art Retreat on July 17-19 (Friday, 9 a.m. through Sunday, 3 p.m.) in the Mansion. […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Long Way Home

    Experience Level: All Levels  Learn the basics of weaving and take home a basket at Basket Weaving: Long Way Home on Friday, July 17 from 10 a.m-4 p.m. in The […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Lovely Lavender

    Experience Level: Beginner  Enjoy all things lavender and make relaxing lavender products at Lovely Lavender on Wednesday, July 22 from 6-8 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Instructor Julie Lauper will lead […]

  • The Farms: Punch Needle Coasters

    Experience Level: Beginner  Try learning a new fiber art at Punch Needle Coasters on Sunday, July 26 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the The Studio.  Students in this class will learn to design motifs, scale and transfer designs, and set up a tension hoop. Then, students will learn the basics of punch needle to form perfectly […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Fairytale Tea

    You are cordially invited to the merry and magical land of Allerton for a fanciful Fairytale Tea on Sunday, July 26 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion. This enchanting afternoon […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: Science Center presented by Busey Bank

    Biology, engineering, weather, chemistry…. Summer Day Camp: Science Center on July 27-31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. has a little bit of everything! Learning about the ways that science […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Instructor Josie Heck with […]

  • The Farms: Black Walnut & Elderflower Cordials

    Experience Level: Beginner  Create tasty cordials to add to your favorite beverage at Black Walnut & Elderflower Cordials on Thursday, July 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge.  Heidi Leuszler, owner […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Floriography Bouquet Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner  Spend your morning among the flowers at a Floriography Bouquet Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. in The Studio. Florist Ava Porter will teach students […]

  • The Farms: Beehive Observation

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • The Farms: Silent Book Club

    Experience Level: Beginner Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Sunset Yoga

    Experience level: All levels Cultivate connection with your body, mind, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays, March 30, April 13, May 11, July 6 or August 3 from […]

  • The Farms: Summer Yoga

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. […]

  • The Farms: First Friday Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, June 5, August 7, November 6, or December 4 from 9-11 […]

  • Irish Fest

    Our always-popular Irish Fest returns with plenty of festive fun on Friday, Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Meadowhawk opening for Broken Brogue, performing traditional […]

  • 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 […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. […]

  • The Farms: New Moon Yoga

    Experience Level: Beginner  Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga:  — Saturday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at […]

  • 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, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) 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, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beyond Beginning Weaving

    Beyond Beginning Weaving
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II or similar experience) Take your weaving skills to the next step at Beyond Beginning Weaving on Saturdays, August 15, 22, […]

  • The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

    Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by […]

  • The Farms: Great Horned Owls: Hunting & Feeding

    Experience Level: All Levels, All Ages  Learn more about how owls hunt for their prey at Great Horned Owls: Hunting & Feeding on Sunday, August 16 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. […]

  • Understanding Dreams

    Understanding Dreams
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Understand what your subconscious mind is telling you while you sleep at Understanding Dreams on Tuesdays, Aug. 18 and 25 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. Licensed […]

  • Foraging for Wild Mushrooms

    Foraging for Wild Mushrooms
    Greenhouse Café Patio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 16+) Join an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek at Foraging for Wild Mushrooms on select Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. meeting at […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Baking with Olive Oil

    Experience Level: Beginner Step up your baking game and skip the butter at Baking with Olive Oil on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Chef […]

  • Summer Yoga

    Summer Yoga
    Fu Dog Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. […]

  • Arboretum Tree ID Hike

    Arboretum Tree ID Hike
    Illinois Arboretum 1800 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, United States

    Learn how to identify native forest trees of Illinois at Arboretum Tree ID Hikes at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. Dates: […]

  • Understanding Dreams

    Understanding Dreams
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Understand what your subconscious mind is telling you while you sleep at Understanding Dreams on Tuesdays, Aug. 18 and 25 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. Licensed […]

  • Full Moon Yoga

    Full Moon Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beyond Beginning Weaving

    Beyond Beginning Weaving
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II or similar experience) Take your weaving skills to the next step at Beyond Beginning Weaving on Saturdays, August 15, 22, […]

  • Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Get ready for an evening of spontaneous, unscripted fun at Off the Books: Comedy from Zoo Improv on Saturday, August 29 from 6-7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Your favorite […]

  • Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga

    Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga
    Bowling Green Lawn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays on the Bowling Lawn: — Sunday, July […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers […]

  • Plein Air Painting

    Plein Air Painting
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) Take your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio. Plein air painting can […]

  • Floriography Bouquet Workshop

    Evergreen Lodge Monticello, IL, United States

    Spend your morning among the flowers at a Floriography Bouquet Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge. Florist Ava Porter will teach students the basics of […]

  • Plein Air Painting

    Plein Air Painting
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) Take your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio. Plein air painting can […]

  • Foraging for Wild Mushrooms

    Foraging for Wild Mushrooms
    Greenhouse Café Patio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 16+) Join an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek at Foraging for Wild Mushrooms on select Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. meeting at […]

  • Plein Air Painting

    Plein Air Painting
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+) Take your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio. Plein air painting can […]

  • Fall Yoga

    Fall Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

    Beginning Watercolor (Morning)
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 9-11:30 a.m. in The Studio. Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Intro to Stained Glass: Frog

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Assemble a whimsical frog suncatcher at Intro to Stained Glass: Frog on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Studio. Led by Kari Keller, students […]

  • Improve Your Improv

    Improve Your Improv
    The Music Barn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+) Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from […]

  • New Moon Yoga

    New Moon Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga: — Saturday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of species will change each week. A […]

  • Summer’s End

    Gatehouse Lawn Monticello, IL, United States

    Help send off the season at Summer’s End on Friday, September 11  from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Lunar Ticks opening for The Way Down Wanderers, plus shop from a variety of talented artists and makers during the show. Find the list of vendor's here. This event is part […]

  • Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour

    Illinois Arboretum 1800 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, United States

    Discover inspiring hosta varieties, companion plants, and garden design ideas to bring to your own landscape at an Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour on Saturdays, August 8 or September 12 from 10-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Led by Illinois Prairie Hosta Society (IPHS) members, this tour will include an introduction to […]

  • Cooking with Herbs

    Herb Garden Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate, pot herbs in a container, and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday, Sept 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m in the Herb Garden and Evergreen Lodge. Join Kay Karnes and Piatt County Master Gardeners […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Beginning Weaving I (Midday)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of the loom, figuring the weaving […]

  • Exploring Nature & Life Through Mary Oliver’s Poetry

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: Beginner (Ages 18+) Explore the basics of poetry in Exploring Nature & Life Through Mary Oliver’s Poetry on Saturday, Sept.12 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio. Poet Mary Oliver’s beloved poems like “Wild Geese” and “How I Go to the Woods” used nature as a way to explore life’s mysteries. Led by instructor […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of […]

  • Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga

    Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga
    Bowling Green Lawn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays on the Bowling Lawn: — Sunday, July 19, 11am-12pm — Sunday, August 30, 10-11am — Sunday, September 13, 10-11am — Sunday, October 4, 10-11am Josie with Yoga Off the Square will help […]

  • Beehive Observation

    Beehive Observation
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

    Public Mansion Tours
    The Mansion 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home with an optional trip to […]

  • (SOLD OUT) THE FARMS: Mystic Mondays: Intro to Tarot

    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Entry Level: Both beginner and those experienced with tarot decks are welcome (ages 18+) The tarot is mysterious, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn more at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Tarot on Monday, Sept. 14 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will guide students through the history of tarot, […]

  • Fall Yoga

    Fall Yoga
    The Meadow Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow. Josie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work designed […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

    Beginning Watercolor (Morning)
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 9-11:30 a.m. in The Studio. Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass, and special effects. $85/person*. Register here. Registration will close Sept. 1 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)

    Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Studio. Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass, […]

  • Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way

    Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 16+) Learn a new instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Studio. Leading this course is musician Rex Parvin, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an understanding of how music works and how that understanding applies specifically to the […]

  • The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want

    The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want
    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner If life feels hard and joy is difficult to find, get answers at The Art & Science of Getting Happier: Build the Life You Want on Wednesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16, & 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Led by psychologist Lori Lilly, this course is designed to provide direction on […]

  • Improve Your Improv

    Improve Your Improv
    The Music Barn Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+) Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Kyle Tasch returns to The Farms to teach this popular course, which will be jam-packed with improvisational fun […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of species will change each week. A […]

  • Mystical Mushrooms: Mixed Media Workshop

    Studio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience level: All skill levels (ages 16+) Explore the magical qualities of the Elegant Writer pen paired with watercolor in a Mystical Mushrooms: Mixed Media Workshop on Friday, Sept. 18 from 6-9 p.m. in The Studio. Emily Tackitt of Moonbeam Jellyfish will lead this whimsical mixed-media workshop. Students will learn how to sketch their own […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Supper Club — Sept. 18

    Illinois Arboretum 1800 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, United States

    Join us as the U of I Sustainable Student Farm and University Catering serve up an elegant meal at a special Supper Club on Friday, Sept. 18 outside at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). This intimate, fine-dining experience was created to build a community through a shared love of food, arts and […]

  • Formal Garden Tours

    Formal Garden Tours
    Greenhouse Café Patio 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue in a light drizzle. In […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Beginning Weaving I (Midday)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of the loom, figuring the weaving […]

  • 10th Annual Family Campout

    Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at our 10th Annual Family Campout on Saturday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 20. This hassle-free camping experience includes the rare chance to camp overnight at Allerton! In addition to campfire s’mores and stories, we have a wide variety of optional activities to learn from experts and explore the great outdoors […]

  • Arboretum Dahlia Flower Arranging

    Illinois Arboretum 1800 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 16+) Learn how to arrange flowers like a pro at Arboretum Dahlia Flower Arranging on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Arboretum Shed located at 2302 South Lincoln Avenue in Urbana. Delight Flower Farm welcomes friends & friendly folks to learn about a variety of fall flowers […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
    Greenhouse Auditorium 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of […]

  • Melt with Mary

    MELT with Mary
    The Library 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Experience Level: All skill levels (ages 13+) Learn how to ease your foot, back, or hip pain, and hike without pain at MELT with Mary on Sundays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, or Dec. 20 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Mary French will lead this introductory workshop to the MELT […]

  • Sunday Funday: Sept 20

    Sunday Funday

    Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, September 20 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of the Mansion and the Solarium Bar will be open, plus live music from Leighton Ewers in the Gallery and yard games around the Koi Pond […]