Events
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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 […]
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(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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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SUMMER DAY CAMP: SUMMER CELEBRATION
It’s the last week of camp and that means it’s time to celebrate all the classic things we think of as part of the season at Summer Day Camp: Summer Celebration on Aug. 4-8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer […]
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Weekend Wind Down: Aug. 8 & 9
We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! Enjoy a cash bar in the Solarium, plus a variety of optional activities, listed below. You are welcome to pack a cooler and bring your own food, […]
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The Farms: Cooking With Herbs
Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday, Aug. 9 […]
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The Farms: Beaded Jewelry
Experience Level: Beginner Learn to work with 11/0 glass seed beads at Beaded Jewelry on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will lead students […]
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The Farms: Experimental Portraiture Painting
Experience Level: All levels (ages 16+) Grab a smock, roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of portraits at Experimental Portraiture Painting on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 12-4 […]
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The Farms: Acrylic Pour Painting
Experience Level: Beginner Make your own acrylic pour creation and enjoy time with other artists at Acrylic Pour Painting on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the […]
