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, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18.

Garden tours start at 10 a.m. at the Greenhouse Patio and last between 45 and 60 minutes.

$5/person (5 and under are free and do not require a ticket). Register here. All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Sarah Putman at sputman2@illinois.edu.

By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community

See the complete Spring Session schedule here. Find the complete Summer Session schedule here.