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  • 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 p.m. in The Studio. In this hands-on course, instructor Lou Ann Koebel will help students learn how to safely use the proper tools for several […]

  • (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 help students learn the basics of practical hand sewing including the basting stitch, running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch, hem stitch, slip/ladder stitch, and how […]

  • 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. in The Studio. Learn to play as a group and learn new songs at a gentle pace in a friendly environment. Jams sessions are open […]

  • 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 hand to display and discuss their work. The café will feature a full menu including beer and wine. Artists who would like to be considered […]

  • 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 Sun Singer. Join the Champaign-Urbana Astronomical Society for a night of stargazing, finding constellations and spotting deep space objects through telescopes. Arrive early, bring snacks and play lawn games as […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 13+) Learn about crocheting at Granny Squares 101: Crochet for Beginners on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. 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 […]

  • 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 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium and outside at the beehives. (Each class will cover the same material). Instructor Maggie Wachter will provide an overview of […]

  • 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 this introductory class, instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will share the background of astrology, the different types of astrology and astrological signs and planetary correlations. Students […]

  • 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 Studio. Heidi Leuszler, the owner and head chef of Berries and Flour in Champaign, will focus on native plants that are harvestable at the time of class. […]

  • 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 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: 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 out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Cardinal on Friday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will […]

  • 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 beauty of each garden while learning the history behind its creation.*This year’s tour dates are April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, […]

  • 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. 27 (at the McDonald Family Trailhead) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In the first class of this two-part course, instructor Fran Harty of the […]

  • 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 Parking Lot. (View on Google Maps here.) Allerton Natural Areas Manager Nate Beccue will share identification strategies to help students learn how to identify a variety of tree species […]

  • 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 House. (Each class covers the same material.) Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough culture, […]

  • 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 lead this relaxing and creative workshop where students will use tips and tricks to paint on silk. All students will take home a one-of-a-kind scarf. […]

  • (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 Carriage House. (Each class covers the same material.) Instructor Hannah Fink will cover the basic biology of a ferment and what it means to a sourdough […]

  • (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 will lead this relaxing and creative workshop where students will use tips and tricks to paint on silk. All students will take home a one-of-a-kind […]

  • 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 Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. The Fall Equinox marks the transition from summer to fall, making it a great time to celebrate, offer gratitude […]

  • 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 7 p.m. in The Studio. Leading this course will be musician Rex Parvin, who has a very specific approach to teaching guitar based on having an […]

  • 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 to 8 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Jeanette Watts will help students explore the one step, castle walk, tango, foxtrot, Charleston, black bottom and […]

  • 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 to 5:30 p.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. (Both sessions will cover the same material). […]

  • 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 Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. Join Allerton Natural Areas Manger Nate Beccue to explore the Illinois […]

  • 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 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. […]

  • 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 Meadow! Pick and choose from a variety of optional activities as you enjoy the great outdoors and learn about nature with your family. Optional activities […]

  • 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 4 p.m. in The Studio. Fiber artist Billie Theide will teach the basics of knitting, including needle and yarn selection. Students will learn how 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 will walk students through making incense in a very hands-on way, covering suitable plants for incense, how to grow and gather them and ways of […]

  • 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 in the Solarium, plus a variety of optional activities, listed below. You are welcome to bring your own food, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello […]

  • 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 beauty of each garden while learning the history behind their creation. The tour will begin at the Greenhouse Patio and last 60 minutes. $5/person. Register here. […]

  • 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 Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through basic chords and strum patterns that will give them the ability to play rounds, fiddle tunes […]

  • 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. Instructor Lee Gurga will lead students through a stress-free writing exercise to help them gain confidence to write their own poems. Students should be prepared […]

  • 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 Library. In this course, instructor Rachel Wooters will lead students on a nature walk to gather natural materials, followed by a hands-on, freestyle ikebana (“giving […]

  • 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 guide students through using an imaginative approach to self-love and self-care. Using mixed media, students will learn a variety of ways to create humorous and […]

  • The Farms: History Happy Hour: Allerton Artwork in Hawaii

    Learn about the artwork Robert and John Allerton took with them to Hawaii at History Happy Hour: Allerton Artwork in Hawaii on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Spend your happy hour in the Solarium, sipping on your favorite beverage from our bar while Visitor Center Coordinator Sarah Trezise […]

  • 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 Keller will guide students through the basics of acrylic painting, including sketching out guidelines, color selection, color mixing, and brushing techniques. Students will create a […]

  • 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 summer camp on October 9-12 (or June 19-22, 2026) features all your favorite classic camp activities – arts, crafts, games, campfires, hikes, and more. It’s […]

  • 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 out of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Pumpkin on Monday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas […]

  • (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 Sally Walsh will walk students through new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass and special effects. $65/person*. Register here. […]

  • 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 educator Sally Walsh will walk students through new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass and special effects. $65/person*. Register […]

  • 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 Beginning Watercolor class, instructor and former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students skills and techniques to further their watercolor art in this class that will […]

  • 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. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Chicago-based artist Mary Seyfarth will cover design elements including form, scale, placement, color, and proportion and present tips, tricks and the means […]

  • 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 Studio. Instructor Lou Ann Koebel will lead students through changing out the plug, adding a switch and/or replace wiring in lamps. This hands-on course will […]

  • 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 in the Solarium, plus a variety of optional activities, listed below. You are welcome to bring your own food, or patronize the restaurants in Monticello […]

  • 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 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will help students explore hand-piecing and hand-quilting a quilt in a unique way by stitching from the outside […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Quilting: Meditative Slow Stitching By Hand

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will help students explore hand-piecing and hand-quilting a quilt in a unique way by stitching from the […]

  • The Farms: Soap Making Demonstration

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make your own soap at a Soap Making Demonstration on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. 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 […]

  • The Farms: Creating Cordials

    Experience Level: Beginner (Ages 21+) Make your own drink mixer from natural ingredients at Creating Cordials on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Heidi Leuszler will introduce students to three plants —  Elder (Sambucus Canadensis), Black Walnut (Juglas Nigra) and Black Currant (Ribes Nigrum) and discuss their natural, […]

  • The Farms: Woodland Folklore & Papier Mâché Masks

    Experience Level: Beginner Use woodland legends as inspiration to make masks at Woodland Folklore & Papier Mâché Masks on Monday through Thursday, Oct. 20-23 from 5 to 9 p.m. in The Shop. Instructor and underground artist Orrin Taylor will assist students in creating masks based on the various characters and creatures featured in woodland folklore. […]

  • Weekday Wind Down

    The Mansion will be open to the public so you can take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton during our Weekday Wind Downs Wednesday through Friday, October 22-24, from 9 […]

  • The Farms: Fall Cookie Decorating

    Experience Level: Beginner Celebrate autumn at Fall Cookie Decorating on Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will teach students how […]

  • The Farms: Fiber Arts Festival

    Join us for The Farms: Fiber Arts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) in the Music Barn.The Festival will feature vendor booths and demonstrations from fiber artists and […]

  • The Farms: Fall Market

    Join us for The Farms: Fall Market on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Music Barn (588 Allerton Rd, Monticello). Enjoy the lovely ambiance of autumn at […]

  • The Farms: Tufting the Masters

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make your own textile at Tufting the Masters on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Billie Theide will […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Warm & Cozy

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to craft a unique basket to hold an electronic candle at Basket Weaving: Warm & Cozy on Monday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]

  • 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 Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5 […]

  • The Farms: An Evening With Poe

    If an after-dark visit to the Mansion doesn’t make you nervous (very, very dreadfully nervous), then you don’t want to miss An Evening With Poe on Wednesday, Oct. 29 or […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: An Evening With Poe

    If an after-dark visit to the Mansion doesn’t make you nervous (very, very dreadfully nervous), then you don’t want to miss An Evening With Poe on Wednesday, Oct. 29 or […]

  • The Farms: Besoms: A Witch’s Broom Workshop

    Experience Level: Beginner Craft a traditional witch’s broom using locally grown dried flowers and foraged materials at Besoms: A Witch’s Broom Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 […]

  • Weekend Wind Down: Oct. 31 & Nov. 1

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! […]

  • 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, Nov. 1-2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Tarot Cards

    Experience Level: Both beginner and those experienced with tarot decks are welcomeLearn about tarot cards and readings at Intro to Tarot Cards on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 6 to 8 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Intro to Tarot Cards

    Experience Level: Both beginner and those experienced with tarot decks are welcome Learn about tarot cards and readings at Intro to Tarot Cards on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 6 to […]

  • The Farms: Flat Loom Weaving

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to weave wherever you are at Flat Loom Weaving on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Whether you are […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Holiday Tree Mosaics

    Experience Level: Beginners Create your own unique seasonal decoration at Holiday Tree Mosaics on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Danielle Reed will guide students through the process of […]

  • The Farms: Flat Loom Weaving

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn to weave wherever you are at Flat Loom Weaving on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Whether you are at […]

  • The Farms: Basics of Plant-Based Eating

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn about how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based eating on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Basics of Plant-Based Eating

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about how to improve your health by letting go of highly processed foods at Basics of Plant-Based Eating on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5 to 7 […]

  • The Farms: Owl Night

    Experience Level: BeginnerJoin us for an enchanting evening dedicated to the fascinating Northern Saw Whet Owl at Owl Night on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.* in the […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Owl Night

    Experience Level: Beginner Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to the fascinating Northern Saw Whet Owl at Owl Night on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.* in […]

  • The Farms: Intaglio Printmaking

    Experience Level: Beginner Create prints that mimic pen and ink drawings at Intaglio Printmaking on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio. Local artist and […]

  • The Farms: Fix It! Picture Framing Basics

    Experience Level: Beginner Give new life to an old picture frame at Fix It! Picture Framing Basics on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor […]

  • The Farms: Fix It! Picture Framing Basics

    Experience Level: BeginnerGive new life to an old picture frame at Fix It! Picture Framing Basics on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Lou […]

  • The Farms: Winter Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginners Join Allerton Natural Areas staff for Winter Bird Hikes on Fridays, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 2, Feb. 6 & March 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. […]

  • Weekend Wind Down: Nov. 7 & 8

    We have reserved the Mansion for the public on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8 so that you can Wind Down and take in the lovely ambiance of Allerton! Enjoy a […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Penguin

    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: Intro to Machine Quilting

    Experience Level: Ages 18+, familiarity with a sewing machine Learn how to quilt on a sewing machine at Intro to Machine Quilting on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 12 to 4 […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Machine Quilting

    Experience Level: Ages 18+, familiarity with a sewing machineLearn how to quilt on a sewing machine at Intro to Machine Quilting on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass on Wednesdays, Nov. 12 or Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Each workshop […]

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

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the art of stained glass at Intro to Stained Glass on Wednesdays, Nov. 12 or Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Each […]

  • The Farms: Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a variety of hand embroidery stitches and create a unique craft item at Embroidery 101: Winter Sampler on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. in The […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • The Farms: Making Cordage

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make and use cords for fiber artwork at Making Cordage on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructors Heidi […]

  • The Farms: Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy

    Experience Level: Beginner  Have you ever had a smell trigger a memory? Learn why that happens at Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy on Thursdays, Nov. 20 or Dec. 11 from […]

  • The Farms: Mammals of Illinois

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the difference between a shrew and a mole; a mole from a vole; a rat from a mouse; and a weasel from a mink — and […]

  • The Farms: Overwintering Honey Bees

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to winterize a beehive and how to care for bees in the winter at Overwintering Honey Bees on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1 to 3 […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Yoga for Gratitude

    Experience Level: All levels Take part in yoga for a good cause at Arboretum Yoga for Gratitude on Friday, Nov. 28 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Snowman

    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 out […]

  • The Farms: Holiday Mansion Tours

    See the Mansion shine in all of its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Tuesday, Dec. 2*, Monday, Dec. 8 or Tuesday, Dec. 9* at 5 or 6 […]

  • The Farms: Wreath Making

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience the joys of the season at Wreath Making on Wednesday, Dec. 3 or Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Each […]

  • The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

    Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Josie […]

  • The Farms: Holiday Mansion Tours

    See the Mansion shine in all of its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Tuesday, Dec. 2*, Monday, Dec. 8 or Tuesday, Dec. 9* at 5 or 6 […]