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  • Owl Night

    The Music Barn

    Experience Level: Beginner Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to the fascinating Northern Saw Whet Owl at Owl Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.* in the Music Barn (588 Allerton Rd., Monticello). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to get up-close with these elusive creatures and connect with nature as researchers […]

  • THE FARMS: Needlefelt Goldfinch

    The Studio

    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 Goldfinch on Thursday October 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Stephanie Block […]

  • Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot . Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of species will change each week. A […]

  • Beginner Mountain Dulcimer

    Beginner Mountain Dulcimer
    The Studio

    Experience Level: Beginner Keep your mind active with an easy-to-learn and fun instrument at Beginner Mountain Dulcimer on Saturdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 10 a.m.-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 and much more! Playing the […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturdays, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts […]

  • Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

    Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)
    Greenhouse Auditorium

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturday, Oct. 24 through Nov. 21 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of […]

  • How To Find An Owl In Your Neighborhood

    The Library

    Experience Level: All skill levels & ages Learn more about where to look for owls in a safe and ethical manner at Great Horned Owls: How to Find an Owl on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Award-winning naturalist Mark Glenshaw is back at Allerton to teach students more about these […]

  • Public Mansion Tour

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

    Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically […]

  • Knitting 201: Hats

    Knitting 201: Hats
    The Studio

    Experience Level: Beginner Fall is the perfect time to knit a winter hat. Knit a hat for yourself, a new baby, or a knit worthy friend or family member at Knitting 201: […]

  • Sunday Funday: Nov. 1

    Sunday Funday

    Don’t let the end of the weekend get you down — head out to Allerton for a Sunday Funday on Sunday, November 1 from 2-4 p.m.! The first floor of […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop

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

    Experience Level: All Skill Levels (ages 15+) Make your own delicious, flaky creations at a Whole Grain Pie Dough Workshop on Sunday, Nov.1 from 2-5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen. […]

  • Mystic Mondays: Intro to Reading Tea Leaves

    The Library

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+) Learn what stories your teacup has to tell at Mystic Mondays: Intro to Reading Tea Leaves on Monday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Who remembers their granny reading the tea leaves after a heartfelt conversation? Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will teach students how to recognize shapes […]