The Allerton experience changes significantly throughout the year. Although winter used to be a slower time at the Park, today we have a variety of special events to celebrate the season and connect with nature no matter the weather.
Holiday Showcase: First weekend in December; specially-selected artisans and businesses selling their products in the decorated Mansion, ticketed meals, carriage rides, and festive performances
Holiday GLOW: Begins in early December and runs through the end of the year; visitors can experience Allerton’s statuary and gardens through an enchanting stroll of lights and lighted artwork
Holiday Affair: This black-tie optional evening, held in mid-December, invites guests to slow down and enjoy dining and dancing in the Mansion
Sweets with Santa: Mid-December; both little ones and adults enjoy finding the magic of the season with an afternoon in the historic Mansion
Winter Market: Instructors from The Farms folk school sell their creations, while sharing information about their craft and doing informal demonstrations
Winter Solstice Bonfire: December 21 or 22; thousands of people come to enjoy the “shortest day of the year” with a stroll through GLOW, food trucks, and the lighting of the bonfire.
