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  • The Farms: Pop-Up Art Show

    Come see the artwork created by Dodd Holsapple during his current residency at a Pop-Up Art Show on Friday, March 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. The Southern California-based painter and sculptor has generated 18 paintings during his three-week residency at the Park, all of which will be on display at […]

  • Zoo Improv Show

    Get ready for a delightfully unpredictable time at a Zoo Improv Show on Friday, March 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery. The show — free* and open to the public — is part of our March 28-30 Weekend Wind Down, where you can extend your stay with a discounted lodging and […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Morning)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays, March 29 to April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 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. Participants will become […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Morning) Copy

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays, March 29 to April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 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. Participants will become […]

  • The Farms: Teen Art Studio: From Realism to Abstraction

    Experience Level: Beginner Inspired by nature and the bountiful natural elements found at Allerton, budding artists ages 13 to 18 are invited to learn and create at our Teen Art Studio: From Realism to Abstraction on Saturday, March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Heartland Community College art professor Jane Camp will instruct students on observational […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturdays, March 29 to April 26 from 2 to 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. Participants will become familiar […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Beekeeping

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about honey bees, one of the most unusual insects in the world, at Intro to Beekeeping on Sunday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio. Bees can survive under diverse climate conditions and are one of the few insects that produce food for humans. And such a food! Keeping […]

  • The Farms: Spring Migration Bird Hikes

    Join Allerton Natural Areas staff on a unique bird-focused hike each Friday in April and May. As spring migration progresses, the species of birds that can be seen changes almost daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week the hike will leave from […]

  • The Farms: Youth Art Studio

    Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade) Allerton Park and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Studio. Parents and guardians are invited to an art exhibit and reception in The Studio at the conclusion […]

  • The Farms: Soap Making Demonstration

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make your own soap at a Soap Making Demonstration on Sunday, April 6 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Artist Sally Walsh will lead students through the process of making soap, including the science, safety, ingredients used and the herbal benefits. Students will take home a bar of […]

  • Online Plant Sale

    Allerton’s Plant Sale Fundraiser will once again have an online option so you can order your plants online (until April 26 at 5 p.m.) and pick them up during Plant Sale hours. You’ll find a variety of quality plants to spruce up your outdoor and indoor spaces, while also supporting Allerton! 1. Place your order […]

  • Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K

    Registration is open for the Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K on Friday and Saturday, April 11-12. Options include a Trail-Glo 5K on Friday evening, and a 10K or half-marathon Saturday. Runners taking part in the Trail-Glo 5K will follow illuminated trail markings under an evening sky through the magic of the park’s Formal […]