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  • The Farms: Rats, Bats, & Mice 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: History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons

    Have you ever wondered who lived on the land that now makes up Allerton Park prior to the Allerton family? Learn more about the prehistory and early history of the area at a special, increased capacity History Happy Hour: Before the Allertons on Thursday, March 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. […]

  • The Farms: Circular Weaving

    Experience Level: Beginner Create your own unique wall hanging at Circular Weaving on Friday, March 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Studio. Macy McCall of TwinFringe will share beginner weaving techniques and students will create their own weaving on a steel circular frame. A variety of colors and fibers will be available to […]

  • The Farms: Foraging Walks

    Experience Level: Beginner Former Allerton In-Residence naturalist Michael Baker will conduct Foraging Walks on March 8, 9, 29, 30;  April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24 and 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. March 8 and 9 will start from the Sun Singer. For other hikes, locations will be emailed to students. Baker, […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Colorful Coiled Fabric Bowls and Jewelry

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the techniques of spiral coil weaving at Colorful Coiled Fabric Bowls and Jewelry on Wednesday, March 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. At this workshop, instructor Billie Theide will walk students through the process as they make colorful coiled fabric bowls, vases, placemats, coasters and jewelry. Students will be […]

  • The Farms: Puzzles and Pi(e)

    Whether you like eating pie or factoring pi, we’ve got you covered with Puzzles and Pi(e) on Friday, March 14 from 3:14 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion. Join us for puzzles, pie and coffee starting at (approximately) 3:14 p.m. An optional Mansion tour will also be offered at 4 p.m. In addition to traditional […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — March 14-16

    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 (or two!) in the Mansion or a guesthouse during our March 14-16 Weekend Wind Down! All Weekend Wind Down dates feature a discounted rate of $110/night (+tax), and include two drink […]

  • The Farms: Spring Cookie Decorating

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to decorate cookies for spring at Spring Cookie Decorating on Saturday, March 15 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the Greenhouse Café. Learn to decorate spring-themed cookies with royal icing, crusting butter cream and rolled buttercream! Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will demonstrate and explain wet-on-wet technique, outlining and flooding and make […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Supper Club — March 15: Wild Game & Wine Dinner

    Join us as Chef Leah Bodine and Chef Chris Alwes create an elegant meal at our Supper Club: Wild Game & Wine Dinner on Saturday, March 15 in the Mansion Carriage House. The evening is part of the five-dinner 2025 Supper Club series. The cash bar will open at 6:30 p.m. (Supper Club members will […]

  • Music in the Mansion

    Join our current artists-in-residence Tania Arazi-Coambs and Larisa Chasanov for Music in the Mansion on Monday, March 17 and Thursday, March 20 at 2 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery. This talented piano/vocal duo will perform music inspired by Robert Allerton, John Gregg and their life on the estate, as well as discuss some of the […]

  • The Farms: Irish Baked Goods: Barmbrack & Soda Bread

    Experience Level: Beginner Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by taking part in Irish Baked Goods: Barmbrack & Soda Bread on Monday, March 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this workshop, Chef Leah Bodine will teach the basics of creating the batter needed for these Irish favorites. Students will take home recipes, instructions and the […]

  • The Farms: Introduction to Pastel Painting

    Experience Level: Ages 10+ Learn about soft pastels and ways to use them through basic mark-making techniques at Introduction to Pastel Painting on Tuesday, March 18 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Artists ages 10 and older can sign up for this course, where award-winning artist Mandy Roeing will help students learn […]