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  • The Farms: Woodcarving for Beginners

    Experience Level: Beginners Join us for Woodcarving for Beginners Monday through Friday, March 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Experienced woodcarver Lance Noone will lead this week-long course on the basics of woodcarving. Students will learn about the proper tools, safety measures and carving techniques to be successful. By the end […]

  • (SOLD OUT) Candlelight Concert

    Experience the music of artists-in-residence Tania Arazi-Coambs and Larisa Chasanov at a Candlelight Concert on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery. Join this talented piano/vocal duo and experience music that reflects nature and art through music that was composed during Robert Allerton’s time at his estate from 1900 to 1946. Arazi-Coambs […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — March 28-30

    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 28-30 Weekend Wind Down! All Weekend Wind Down dates feature a discounted rate of $110/night (+tax) and include two […]

  • The Farms: Pop-Up Art Show

    Come see the artwork created by Dodd Holsapple during his current residency at a Pop-Up Art Show on Friday, March 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. The Southern California-based painter and sculptor has generated 18 paintings during his three-week residency at the Park, all of which will be on display at […]

  • Zoo Improv Show

    Get ready for a delightfully unpredictable time at a Zoo Improv Show on Friday, March 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion Gallery. The show — free* and open to the public — is part of our March 28-30 Weekend Wind Down, where you can extend your stay with a discounted lodging and […]

  • (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, March 29 to April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 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. Participants will become […]

  • The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Morning) Copy

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Morning) on Saturdays, March 29 to April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the […]

  • The Farms: Teen Art Studio: From Realism to Abstraction

    Experience Level: Beginner Inspired by nature and the bountiful natural elements found at Allerton, budding artists ages 13 to 18 are invited to learn and create at our Teen Art Studio: From Realism to Abstraction on Saturday, March 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Heartland Community College art professor Jane Camp will instruct students on observational […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Beekeeping

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about honey bees, one of the most unusual insects in the world, at Intro to Beekeeping on Sunday, March 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The […]

  • The Farms: Spring Migration Bird Hikes

    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 […]

  • The Farms: Youth Art Studio

    Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade) Allerton Park and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Studio. Parents and guardians are invited to an art exhibit and reception in The Studio at the conclusion […]

  • The Farms: Soap Making Demonstration

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to make your own soap at a Soap Making Demonstration on Sunday, April 6 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Artist Sally Walsh will […]

  • Online Plant Sale

    Allerton’s Plant Sale Fundraiser will once again have an online option so you can order your plants online (until April 26 at 5 p.m.) and pick them up during Plant Sale hours. You’ll find a variety of quality plants to spruce up your outdoor and indoor spaces, while also supporting Allerton! 1. Place your order […]

  • Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K

    Registration is open for the Allerton Races: Half-Marathon, 10K & Trail-Glo 5K on Friday and Saturday, April 11-12. Options include a Trail-Glo 5K on Friday evening, and a 10K or half-marathon Saturday. Runners taking part in the Trail-Glo 5K will follow illuminated trail markings under an evening sky through the magic of the park’s Formal […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Bumblebee

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the art of needlefelting at Needlefelt Bumblebee on Tuesday, April 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor Stephanie Block will teach students how […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Mosaic Art

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn a unique art form at Intro to Mosaic Art on Wednesday, April 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in The Mansion Library Kari Keller will teach students […]

  • The Farms: Indigo Dyeing with the Environment in Mind

    Experience Level: Beginner (all ages) Use plant-based materials in an environmentally-friendly process at Indigo Dyeing with the Environment in Mind on Wednesday, April 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. In this workshop, instructor Jenny Knavel will familiarize you with a creative, multicultural practice that utilizes prominently plant-based materials. Students will […]

  • The Farms: Knitting 201: Mittens

    Experience Level: Knitting experience required; must be proficient knitting garter stitch Put your knitting experience to use at Knitting 201: Mittens on Thursdays, April 17 and 24 from 1 to […]

  • The Farms: Knitting 101 (April)

    Experience Level: Beginner Whether you want to learn to knit or just need a refresher, enroll in Knitting 101: Knitting for Beginners on Thursdays, April 17 and 24 from 2 to […]

  • The Farms: Painting the Four Seasons (An Artist-in-Residence Outreach Event)

    Hear about the artistic process of artist-in-residence Patrick Neal and view some of his work at Painting the Four Seasons on Thursday, April 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mansion. Join us for a presentation from this New York-based painter, whose oil and watercolor landscape paintings are centered around the four seasons, 12 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting (April)

    Experience Level: Beginner No barn? No problem! Join the barn quilt movement by creating your own painted quilt block to use on the inside or outside of your home at Barn […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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. […]

  • The Farms: José Gobbo Trio featuring Mitch Towne

    Join us for an evening of jazz at a concert by the José Gobbo Trio featuring Grammy-nominated keyboardist Mitch Towne on Saturday, April 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Music Barn. Gobbo, a Brazilian-born guitarist and past Allerton artist-in-residence, has used Illinois as his home base since 2014 and has traveled extensively with […]

  • Weekend Wind Down — May 2-4

    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 May 2-4 Weekend Wind Down, which coincides with our annual Bluebell Festival! All Weekend Wind Downs feature a discounted rate of […]

  • The Farms: Plant Sale Fundraiser

    Get ready for gardening season at our annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on May 2-4 on the Gatehouse Lawn. (Friday, May 2, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) Purchase your annuals, herbs, veggies, perennials, natives, arranged hanging baskets, Allerton Bluebells (limited supply!) and more. (Cash or check preferred; credit […]

  • The Farms: Bluebell Festival

    Celebrate spring at our Bluebell Festival on May 2-4! This festive community event will feature our visitor-favorite Plant Sale Fundraiser (May 2-4), Spring Market (May 3), live music, workshops, food (food trucks + Greenhouse Café), drinks and more! Come for a day or make a weekend of it and stay overnight for a discounted rate! (Learn […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Barn Quilt Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner No barn? No problem! 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 Saturdays, May 3, May 17 or Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. (Each class covers the […]

  • The Farms: Spring Market

    Do some shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at our Spring Market on Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal demonstrations. Find a list of vendors here. It’s all part […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Watercolor Bluebells

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn some easy and fun painting techniques at Watercolor Bluebells on Saturday, May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Instructor Emily Tackitt will walk students through the process of creating a beautiful watercolor painting featuring one of our spring favorites: bluebells! The flowers will be sketched on […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Making Fresh Mozzarella

    Experience Level: Beginner (ages 15+) Learn about cheese-making at Making Fresh Mozzarella on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, June 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion Solarium. Instructor Lee Schuler will take students through the process of turning milk to curd and curd into fresh mozzarella. Students will be able to sample their […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Basket Weaving: The Bees Knees

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to weave a special basket at Basket Weaving: The Bees Knees on Friday, May 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Bonnie […]

  • The Farms: Summer Yoga

    Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday* in June, July and August from 9 to 10 a.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead students through class strength poses perfect for all levels. Students are encouraged to bring […]

  • The Farms: Wet Felt Rose

    Experience Level: Beginner Create a keepsake out of locally sourced wool at Wet Felt Rose on Wednesday, June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Stephanie Block of Sundrop Alpacas will help students turn alpaca and sheep’s wool into a wet felt rose. Students will start with a bag of fiber, turn […]

  • Chalk the Walk

    Show your pride and have some fun as we Chalk the Walk to the Mansion starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 6 before the LOVE FOR ALLerton concert at 6 p.m. (chalking will continue during the concert). Chalk will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own supplies. All artistic skill […]

  • LOVE FOR ALL(erton)

    Celebrate Pride Month at LOVE FOR ALLerton on Friday, June 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. The outdoor concert will feature a unique blend of rock, blues, country, soul and R&B from central Illinois songwriter Sass and the breezy pop feel of Kittens, Incorporated. The event opens up the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek Filtration, with […]

  • The Farms: Horticulture Tour

    Get an in-depth look at the design and horticulture of Allerton’s Formal Gardens during a Horticulture Tour on Saturday, June 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. Join Ruth Mitchell to learn about Allerton’s 14 formal gardens, created by Robert Allerton between 1899 and 1946. Since the donation of the property […]

  • Greenhouse Café: Singer Songwriter Round

    Hear the music of national and local songwriters — and the stories behind their songs — at the Greenhouse Café’s Singer Songwriter Round on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Meadow. Join us in this intimate setting to hear the music of Bobby Timberlin and other talented writers and performers. […]

  • Drag Bingo

    Join Sharon ShareAlike for Drag Bingo on Sunday, June 8 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m in the Mansion Gallery. It is sure to be a good time with this fun and entertaining group! Doors will open at 2 p.m. and a cash bar will be available in the Solarium. $25/person (ages 21+). Register here by […]

    $25.00

  • Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts

    Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts
    McCraw Family Visitor Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Allerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- to 11-year-olds […]

  • Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts

    Allerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- […]

  • Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts

    Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts
    McCraw Family Visitor Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Allerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- to 11-year-olds […]

  • Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts

    Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts
    McCraw Family Visitor Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Allerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- to 11-year-olds […]

  • Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts

    Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts
    McCraw Family Visitor Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Allerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- to 11-year-olds […]

  • The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

    Meet us on the night of the full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga on Thursday, June 12 and Friday, Aug. 8 from 8 to 9 p.m. in the Meadow. Instructor Josie Heck with Yoga Off the Square will lead the class through strength poses perfect for students of […]

  • Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts

    Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts
    McCraw Family Visitor Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    Allerton will provide endless inspiration for young artists at Summer Day Camp: Fine Arts on June 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and sculpture are all ways that campers will explore their fine arts skills and the wonderful world of the Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, while 8- to 11-year-olds […]

  • The Farms: Macrame Plant Hangers

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basics of macramé at Macrame Plant Hangers on Friday, June 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. In this beginner-friendly class, Macy McCall of TwinFringe will share some of the most common macramé knots. Students will choose from variety of colors to customize their own handmade plant hanger […]

  • 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, bugs are an integral part of the natural environment. Learn about different kinds of bugs, why they’re unique, and why we are grateful for them […]

  • 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 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will play games new and old, learning game rules and fair game play, all with the goal of inventing […]

  • 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 lead the hike along Allerton trails to listen for owls and other nocturnal wildlife under the light of a full moon. The July full moon […]

  • (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 or a guesthouse during our July 5-6 Weekend Wind Down! All Weekend Wind Down dates feature a discounted rate of $110/night (+tax), and include two drink tokens per […]

  • 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 or a guesthouse during our July 11-12 Weekend Wind Down! All Weekend Wind Down dates feature a discounted rate of $110/night (+tax), and include two drink tokens […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. in The Meadow. All levels are welcome for this donation-based class. Josie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and […]