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  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: BUGGING OUT

    Bugs are incredible! Learn more at Summer Day Camp: Bugging Out on June 16-20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. From building complex homes to their efforts to pollinate plants, […]

  • The Farms: Summer Cookie Decorating

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to decorate summer-themed cookies with royal icing, butter cream and rolled buttercream at Summer Cookie Decorating on Wednesday, June 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will walk students through wet-on-wet technique, outlining and flooding, and how to make flowers. Each participant will leave […]

  • Camp Lost Garden (Summer)

    Whether you’re looking for a getaway with friends or loved one, a solo adventure, or even a secluded spot for team-building — Camp Lost Garden is your answer.Illinois’ premier adult summer camp on June 19-22 (or Oct. 9-12) features all your favorite classic camp activities – arts, crafts, games, campfires, hikes, and more. It’s all included in […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: GAMES GALORE

    We are taking things offline to play brain games, board games, card games and even games from around the world at Summer Day Camp: Games Galore on June 23-27 from […]

  • The Farms: Full Moon Hike

    Enjoy a Full Moon Hike (Ages 21+) celebrating the ‘Buck Moon’ on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m., starting from the Main Parking Lot. Allerton Natural Areas Manager Alex Lourash will […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Needlefelt Painted Turtle

    Experience Level: Beginner Make a unique piece of art out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Painted Turtle on Tuesday, July 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio.  Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will walk students through the needlefelting process to make a turtle — which she describes as possibly the coolest […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass on Wednesday, July 2 and Aug. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Each workshop will cover the same material. Instructor Kari Keller will teach students how to cut, shape and assemble a 5- by 7-inch stained-glass butterfly […]

  • The Farms: Intuitive Yoga & Journaling

    Experience Level: Beginner Make time for meditation, reflection and journaling at Intuitive Yoga & Journaling on Thursdays, July 3, 10, 24 and 31 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. outdoors in the Meadow (or in case of rain in the Music Barn). Led by certified yoga instructor Olivia Tasch, these classes will feature one hour of […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — July 5-6

    While lodging is available throughout the year based on availability, you can now plan ahead, book a room and get away for a weekend. Spend the night in the Mansion […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: FAIRYTALES AND FORTS

    Get ready for Summer Day Camp: Fairytales and Forts on July 7-11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through the stories of classic fairytales like The Three Little Pigs, Rapunzel, Goldilocks & the Three Bears, and Jack & the Beanstalk, campers will build forts and immerse themselves in imaginary play, right here at Allerton! Register […]

  • The Farms: Eat Your Flowers

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to use edible flowers in your cooking at Eat Your Flowers on Tuesday, July 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Learn from Instructor and Blue Dragonfly Catering Owner Leah Bodine about what Mother Nature has provided for beautiful additions to our meals. Students will make […]

  • The Farms: Full Moon Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Enjoy a Full Moon Hike celebrating the ‘Buck Moon’ on Thursday, July 10 from 8 to 10 p.m., starting from the Main Parking Lot. Allerton Natural Areas Manager Alex Lourash will lead the hike through the woods to listen for owls and other nocturnal wildlife under the light of a full moon. The July full moon is […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — July 11-12

    While lodging is available throughout the year based on availability, you can now plan ahead, book a room and get away for a weekend. Spend the night in the Mansion […]

  • Reds, Whites & the Blues

    Continue the Independence Day celebration at Reds, Whites, & the Blues on Friday, July 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature area blues stylist Billy Galt & the Blues Deacons and Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride featuring Michael Peloquin. The event is part of the Allerton […]

  • The Farms: Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids

    Do you know kids who love Allerton? Then sign them up for our Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids on Saturday, July 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. This tour is designed with youth in mind as talented kid volunteers lead the way, pointing out art and sharing the history […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Embroidery 101: Summer Flower Sampler

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Summer Flower Sampler on Saturday, July 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will introduce students to the history of embroidery and samplers and help them learn about transferring designs to […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: TIME TRAVELERS

    Travel back in time to learn the history of Allerton and its people at Summer Day Camp: Time Travelers on July 14-18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Putting on their explorer hats and using various methods of “travel” around the park, campers will dig into the search for Allerton of yester-year, always returning each […]

  • The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Wednesday, July 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Heidi Leuszler, the owner and head chef of Berries and Flour in Champaign, will focus on native plants that are harvestable […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: PERFORMANCE ARTS

    Music, drama, storytelling and dance are the focus of Summer Day Camp: Performance Arts on July 21-25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will make their own instruments with natural materials, create a skit or two with their camp friends, and dance their hearts out in the great outdoors of Allerton Park! Register 5- […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 printmaking is often done with linoleum blocks and ink, it can also be done with gelatin. Instructor Sally Walsh will walk students through the different […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m in the Herb Garden and Mansion Carriage House. Join Kay Karnes, Master Gardener and Mid-America Gardener panelist, in the Herb […]

  • 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 through making a pair of beaded earrings, sharing a variety of techniques and finishes. These same techniques can be applied to jewelry that functions as […]

  • 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 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Vivian Krishnan will help students learn experimental approaches to portraiture using charcoal, ink, paints and more. Studies will be done […]

  • 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 Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Alexis Henson of Alexis Walter Creations will introduce students to the artistic and spontaneous experience of abstract fluid art as they learn […]

  • The Farms: A Community Collage: An Artist-in-Residence Outreach Event

    Artist-in-Resident Joha Harrison will facilitate an evening of creating community-based art at A Community Collage: An Artist-in-Residence Outreach Event on Monday, Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. In an open-house style setting, Harrison, a California-based photographer and painter, will help participants create an abstract collage that will be turned into […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Focaccia Art

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to make beautiful and delicious focaccia bread at Focaccia Art on Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Leah Bodine will lead students through the process of this unique art form, making focaccia bread from scratch, then ‘painting’ it with vegetables and herbs to […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Bloom

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to craft a unique basket at Basket Weaving: Bloom on Friday, Aug. 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Bonnie Rideout will lead students through the making of a woven filled base using a ‘D’ handle. Students will learn twining, starting and stopping, and the use of overlays. Accent colors […]

  • Weekend Wind Down: Aug. 15 & 16

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16 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, […]

  • The Farms: Improve Your Improv

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Aug. 21 through Oct. 2 from 6:30 to 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 that uses both short-form […]

  • (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, Aug. 22-24 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Deb Marett will teach the basics of watercolor painting, drawing skills and putting a layout together to create pages in journals that capture memories and […]

  • The Farms: Beehive Observation

    Experience Level: Beginner (all ages)Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on April 19* and 27, May 11 and 25, June 8 and 22, July 6 and 20 and Aug. 3, 17 and 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside at the beehives. (Each […]

  • The Farms: Fall Yoga

    Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 2 through Oct. 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. […]

  • The Farms: Santorini Stone Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to paint on a beautiful surface at Santorini Stone Painting on Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Mined in Greece, Santorini stone is a strikingly white and sparkling natural stone, often cut and polished for construction and landscape purposes. Instructor Sara Gentry will show how this smooth […]

  • The Farms: Improve Your Improv

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Aug. 21 through Oct. 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Music […]

  • The Farms: Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginner Join Allerton Natural Areas staff for Fall Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 5 through Oct. 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot*. As birds begin […]

  • House in the Woods Room Dedication with the Noecker Family

    Help us celebrate a recent room renovation at the House in the Woods Room Dedication with the Noecker Family on Friday, Sept. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the House in the Woods. The community is invited to see the updates made to Room 1, thanks to the generosity of the Joe Noecker Family. […]

  • The Farms: Allerton Experience Retreat

    Get a taste of all the amazingness that is Allerton at our Allerton Experience Retreat on Sept. 5-7 (Friday through Sunday). Take part in some of the most popular activities at Allerton, combining history, food, hikes and workshops into one weekend to create the ultimate Allerton Experience! Enjoy the Summer’s End Concert, a stained glass workshop, garden tour, mussel […]

  • Summer’s End

    Help send off the season at Summer’s End on Friday, Sept. 5  from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature the folk, bluegrass and Americana sound of Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners and talented multi-instrumentalist and singer Barko Waltz. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert […]

  • The Farms: Botanically Inspired Pendant & Necklace

    Experience Level: Beginner Use inspiration from Allerton to create unique pieces of jewelry at Botanically Inspired Pendant & Necklace on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in […]

  • (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, Sept. 6 through Oct. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the […]

  • (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, Sept. 6 through Oct. 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse […]

  • The Farms: Mushroom Mosaics

    Experience Level: All levels Step into a world where nature meets creativity at Mushroom Mosaics on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this workshop perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, instructor Danielle Reed will guide students through the process of designing and making their own decorative mushroom […]

  • 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 p.m. The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up […]

  • The Farms: Silent Book Club

    Experience Level: BeginnerNeed a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up to do what […]

  • The Farms: Flower Arranging

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to arrange flowers like a pro at Flower Arranging on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Gather with friends and friendly folks to learn about a variety of late summer/fall flowers from instructor Maggie Taylor. Students will experiment with fresh-cut flowers grown on […]

  • The Farms: Fix It! Create a Home Repair Toolbox

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn what tools to have on-hand when tackling simple home repairs at Fix It! Create a Home Repair Toolbox on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 4 to 6 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing

    Experience Level: Beginner (16+) Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. in The Studio. Instructor Jennie Ingram will […]

  • The Farms: Beginner Jam Sessions

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to jam with other musicians at Beginner Jam Sessions on Saturdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. […]

  • Greenhouse Café: Art Show

    The Greenhouse Café will host its annual Art Show on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. inside the café and on the patio. Featured artists will be on […]

  • Weekend Wind Down: Sept. 13

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Saturday, Sept. 13 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, or patronize […]

  • The Farms: Improv Show

    Get ready for a delightfully unpredictable time at an Improv Show on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. The show provided by Zoo Improv is part of our Sept. 13-14 Weekend Wind Down, where you can extend your stay with discounted lodging and take part in other optional activities. […]

  • The Farms: Saturday Stargazing

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience Allerton after dark and observe the fascinating night sky at Saturday Stargazing on Saturdays, Sept. 13 or Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the […]

  • The Farms: Beehive Observation

    Experience Level: Beginner (all ages) Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, Sept. 14 & Sept. 28 from 1 to 3 […]

  • The Farms: Historical Dancing: A Downton Abbey Ball

    Experience Level: Beginner Give the beloved PBS series Downton Abbey a proper sendoff at Historical Dancing: A Downton Abbey Ball on Monday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. This evening soiree — led by instructor Jeanette Watts — will feature fun and easy-to-learn dances covering the era of 1912 to […]

  • The Farms: Beginners Guide to Astrology

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn what stars and constellations can tell you at a Beginner’s Guide to Astrology on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. In […]

  • The Farms: Edible Midwest Natives

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore the botany, natural history and flavors of several local wild edible plants at Edible Midwest Natives on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in The […]

  • Weekend Wind Down: Sept. 19

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, Sept. 19 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! Enjoy a cash bar […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Cardinal

    Experience Level: Beginner (all ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.) Create a unique piece of art […]

  • 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 […]

  • (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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Lunch Tote

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to craft a unique and functional basket at Basket Weaving: Lunch Tote on Friday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor […]

  • The Farms: Family Campout

    Spend time in the natural beauty of Allerton at our annual Family Campout on Saturday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 28. This hassle-free camping experience includes the rare chance to camp overnight in […]

  • The Farms: Knitting 101

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Whether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher, enroll in Knitting 101 on Sundays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 from 1 to […]

  • The Farms: Make Your Own Incense

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience the fragrant joy of incense at Make Your Own Incense on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf […]

  • Weekend Wind Down: Oct. 3

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, Oct. 3 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! Enjoy a cash bar […]

  • The Farms: Formal Garden Tour

    Allerton Park has 14 formal gardens, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Join us a Formal Garden Tour on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. and experience […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Mountain Dulcimer

    Experience Level: Beginner Keep your mind active with an easy-to-learn and fun instrument at Beginning Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, Oct. 4 through Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The […]

  • The Farms: Intro to English Language Haiku

    Experience Level: Beginner/IntermediateLearn the history, aesthetics and craft of traditional haiku at Intro to English Language Haiku on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Library. […]

  • The Farms: Ikebana in the Wild

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+)Gather natural elements to use in a floral arrangement at Ikebana in the Wild on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion […]

  • The Farms: Therapy Monsters

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+) Combine artwork with self-care at Therapy Monsters on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Orrin Taylor will […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Acrylic Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to create with acrylics at Intro to Acrylic Painting on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor and artist Kari […]

  • Camp Lost Garden (Fall)

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

    Whether you’re looking for a getaway with friends or loved one, a solo adventure, or even a secluded spot for team-building — Camp Lost Garden is your answer. Illinois’ premier adult […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Pumpkin

    Experience Level: Beginner (all ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.) Create a unique piece of art […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Watercolor

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor and former art educator […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Watercolor

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the foundational skills of watercolor at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor and former art […]

  • The Farms: Intermediate Watercolor

    Experience Level: Beginner Continue your journey through watercolor at Intermediate Watercolor: Landscapes on Tuesdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 4 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in The Studio. Aimed at those who completed […]

  • The Farms: Cardboard & Paper Sculptures

    Experience Level: Beginner Create a sculpture out of just cardboard, paper and glue at Cardboard & Paper Sculptures on Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16 & 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. […]

  • The Farms: Fix it! Basic Lamp ReWiring

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to bring new life to an old lamp at Fix It! Basic Lamp Re-Wiring on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. in The […]

  • Weekend Wind Down: Oct. 17

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, Oct. 17 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! Enjoy a cash bar […]

  • The Farms: Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn to make a beautiful hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilt from scraps of fabric at Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand on Friday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 9 […]