Allerton

Park & Retreat Center

December 2025

(SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank

Take a ride in our winter wonderland at Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, Dec. 6 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 7 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn carriage will depart every 15 minutes from the Mansion Courtyard to take you on a ride through the tree- and garden-lined roadways of Allerton that are a sight to behold during […]
07 Dec
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Holiday Opening Weekend

Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7! Shop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW presented by U of I […]
07 Dec
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
08 Dec
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
08 Dec
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
09 Dec
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
09 Dec
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Farms: Intro to Shrub Propagation

Experience Level: Beginner Learn to create new plants from existing ones at Intro to Shrub Propagation on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Illinois Extension Educator Ryan Pankau will lead students through the practice of propagation by using cuttings from existing plants, as well as […]
10 Dec
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (Both courses cover the same material). After a brief introduction from instructor Stephanie Block, […]
11 Dec
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]
13 Dec
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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(SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank

Take a ride in our winter wonderland at Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, Dec. 6 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 7 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn carriage will depart every 15 minutes from the Mansion Courtyard to take you on a ride through the tree- and garden-lined roadways of Allerton that are a sight to behold during […]
07 Dec
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Holiday Opening Weekend

Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7! Shop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW presented by U of I […]
07 Dec
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
08 Dec
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
08 Dec
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
09 Dec
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
09 Dec
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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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 of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Snowman on Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. […]
15 Dec
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
08 Dec
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
09 Dec
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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 p.m. Enjoy the twinkle from more than 40 trees and festive décor throughout the public spaces of the Mansion. The […]
09 Dec
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Farms: Intro to Shrub Propagation

Experience Level: Beginner Learn to create new plants from existing ones at Intro to Shrub Propagation on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Illinois Extension Educator Ryan Pankau will lead students through the practice of propagation by using cuttings from existing plants, as well as […]
10 Dec
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (Both courses cover the same material). After a brief introduction from instructor Stephanie Block, […]
11 Dec
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]
13 Dec
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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The Farms: Silent Book Club

Experience Level: Beginner Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants […]
15 Dec
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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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 of locally sourced alpaca fiber at Needlefelt Snowman on Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. […]
15 Dec
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Farms: Holiday History Night

Step into a world of festive elegance at an open house-style Holiday History Night on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mansion. Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion bejeweled with more than 40 twinkling trees as you move throughout the first floor and some of […]
16 Dec
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Farms: Intro to Hand Sewing

Experience Level: Beginner (16+) Learn about various stitching methods at Intro to Hand Sewing on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Caitlin O’Donoghue will walk students through the basics of practical hand sewing and teach common stitches such as hemming, decorative stitches and closures. $50/person*. Register here. Registration will close Dec. 4 or when capacity […]
18 Dec
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Winter Market

Do some holiday shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal […]
19 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Holiday Cookie Decorating

Experience Level: Beginner Learn to get festive with your cookies at Holiday Cookie Decorating on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Jennifer Holhubner will demonstrate and explain flooding, wet-on-wet technique, outlining, and how to form flowers and cut out butter cream. Students will use […]
20 Dec
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Winter Market

Do some holiday shopping, support local makers and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms will share information about their craft and do informal […]
20 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Winter Solstice Yoga

Experience Level: All levels Enjoy yoga by candlelight at Winter Solstice Yoga on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Students will begin with the option of writing out a manifestation or intention: what do you want more of as we slowly welcome longer days? Then instructor Josie Heck of Yoga […]
21 Dec
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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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. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. If the starting location changes, participants will receive an email the day before. New […]
02 Jan
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Winter Botany

Experience Level: Beginner Learn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturdays, Jan. 10 & 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and outdoors. Instructor Fran Harty will begin each class in The Studio and share information about twig characteristics, fruits and how to use an […]
10 Jan
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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(SOLD OUT) Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank

Take a ride in our winter wonderland at Carriage Rides presented by Busey Bank on Saturday, Dec. 6 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 7 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Merrybeth Farm Carriage Service’s picturesque horse-drawn carriage will depart every 15 minutes from the Mansion Courtyard to take you on a ride through the tree- and garden-lined roadways of Allerton that are a sight to behold during […]
07 Dec
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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