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  • Blooming Brunch

    Finish out Bluebell Festival weekend with a Blooming Brunch on Sunday, May 4 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Enjoy brunch, complimentary juice, coffee and hot tea and sip on mimosas or Bloody Mary’s from our cash bar during this springtime event. After brunch, head over to the Plant Sale Fundraiser […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Granny Squares: Beginning Crochet

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares: Beginning Crochet on Sunday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. In this workshop led by fiber artist Billie Theide, students will learn the basics of crochet, create basic stitches, change colors, read work, fix mistakes and bind off. Each student will leave with at least one, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art on Wednesdays, May 7 and June 4 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Each workshop will cover the same material. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students the basics of mosaic art, from selecting tesserae to assembly and grouting. All will take home a […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Art Retreat

    Artists of all levels are invited to experience art in a new way at The Farms: Art Retreat on May 9-11 (Friday, 9 a.m. through Sunday, 3 p.m.) in the Mansion. Get creative and learn something new in a wide variety of workshops by choosing what appeals to you, including watercolor, printmaking, drawing, Ikebana, and […]

  • GREENHOUSE CAFÉ: Sangria Social

    Celebrate spring with live music, a tasty meal and a glass of sangria at the Greenhouse Cafès Sangria Social on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11 at the Greenhouse Cafè. Order from the menu between cafè hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, house-made sangria will be available along with the regular beer and […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Weaving II

    Experience Level: Some weaving experience needed Continue your journey into the world of weaving at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 2-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead of everyone doing the same article […]

  • Spring Migration Bird Hikes

    McCraw Family Visitor Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    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 […]

    Free – $5.00

  • (SOLD OUT) Picnic With the Peonies

    Enjoy a picnic and a stroll through our beautiful, expansive Peony Garden at Picnic With the Peonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 (see times below). Check in at the Meadow for your reserved table (seats up to 8), which includes a charcuterie board from The Charcuterie Company to share and two bottles of wine (or […]

  • The Farms: Springtime Cyanotype & the Magic of Light

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience camera-less photography and the joy of recording the beauty of nature at Springtime Cyanotype & the Magic of Light on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Crystal Hartman will guide students through a fun, straightforward process of creating beautiful prints with the magic of light. […]

  • The Farms: Flower Arranging

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn how to arrange flowers like a pro at Flower Arranging on Sunday, May 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in The Studio. Gather with friends and friendly folks to learn about a variety of spring flowers and bouquet-making elements from instructor Maggie Taylor. Students will experiment with fresh-cut flowers grown on Delight Flower Farm, […]

  • The Farms: Learn to Spin Yarn

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Tuesdays, May 20, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (Each date covers the same material.) After a brief introduction from instructor Stephanie Block, students will have […]

  • The Farms: Dulcimer Jam Sessions

    Experience Level: All Learn to play as a group and share the joy of playing dulcimer at Dulcimer Jam Session on Saturdays, May 24, June 28 and Aug. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. This relaxed environment is perfect if you need a quick refresher on songs you learned in a […]