Allerton

Park & Retreat Center

May 2025

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, April 17 through May 29 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 […]
15 May
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week […]
16 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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, June 14 or Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in […]
17 May
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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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, […]
17 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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(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 […]
17 May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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(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 […]
17 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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New Volunteer Orientation

You can become an important of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. on one of the following […]
17 May
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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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 […]
17 May
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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(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 […]
18 May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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(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 […]
18 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Flower Arranging

Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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 […]
18 May
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, held monthly February […]
18 May
2:00 pm - 3:00 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 out to the Mansion for our Silent Book Club from 5 to 8 p.m. on select Mondays.* The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. […]
19 May
5:00 pm - 8:00 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 Tuesdays, May 20, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (Each date covers the same material.) After a brief introduction from instructor […]
20 May
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Farms: Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae

Experience Level: Beginner Expand your musical horizons at Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae on Tuesdays, May 20 through June 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Mark Becker will introduce students to the fundamentals of Samba-Reggae, a vibrant musical genre that blends traditional samba rhythms with reggae, creating […]
20 May
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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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, April 17 through May 29 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 […]
22 May
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week […]
23 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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, July 19 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 […]
24 May
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Farms: Foraging Walks

Experience Level: Beginner Former Allerton In-Residence naturalist Michael Baker will conduct Foraging Walks on March 8, 9, 29, 30;  April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24 and 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. March 8 and 9 will start from the Sun Singer. For other hikes, locations will […]
24 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Foraging Walks

Experience Level: Beginner Former Allerton In-Residence naturalist Michael Baker will conduct Foraging Walks on March 8, 9, 29, 30;  April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24 and 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. March 8 and 9 will start from the Sun Singer. For other hikes, locations will […]
25 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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 […]
06 Jun
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Reds, Whites & the Blues

Celebrate Independence Day weekend by listening to some of the best in blues at Reds, Whites, & the Blues on Friday, July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature area blues stylist Billy Galt & the Blues Deacons and American blues band […]
11 Jul
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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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 […]
01 Aug
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gate House Lawn
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Summer’s End

Help send off the season at Summer’s End on Friday, Sept. 5  from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature the folk, bluegrass and Americana sound of Carrie Sue & the Wood Burners and talented multi-instrumentalist and singer Barko Waltz. This event is part […]
05 Sep
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gate House Lawn
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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 […]
09 - 13 Jun
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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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 […]
16 - 20 Jun
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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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 […]
23 - 27 Jun
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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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, […]
07 - 11 Jul
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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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 […]
12 Jul
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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 […]
14 - 18 Jul
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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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 natural materials, create a skit or two with their camp friends, and dance their hearts out in the great outdoors […]
21 - 25 Jul
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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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 […]
04 - 08 Aug
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Holiday [Showcase + GLOW] Opening Night

Start the holiday season with a magical evening at Holiday [Showcase + GLOW] Opening Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. Take an enchanting stroll through the magical, illuminated gardens of Holiday GLOW, shop from local vendors at the Holiday Showcase, and enjoy special musical entertainment, food, and a bar […]
05 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Mansion
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
05 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Showcase (Saturday)

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 12 to 8 p.m. in the Mansion! Come out and shop for gifts and relax with friends over a delicious meal at noon, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. The Showcase features specially selected artisans and businesses selling their unique […]
06 Dec
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
06 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Showcase (Sunday)

Celebrate the season at the Holiday Showcase on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mansion! Come out and shop for gifts and relax with friends over an optional Afternoon Tea at 12 or 3 p.m. The Holiday Showcase features specially selected artisans and businesses selling their unique […]
07 Dec
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
07 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
08 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
09 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
10 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
11 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
12 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Affair

Get in the holiday spirit with an elegant ball in the Mansion at Holiday Affair on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a welcome glass of champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar as you mingle during cocktail hour. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and […]
13 Dec
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
13 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Sensory Hour Sweets With Santa

Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion in a quieter environment with a smaller crowd at Sensory Hour Sweets With Santa on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Mansion. Children will have the chance to chat and get their picture with Santa, hear a story from […]
14 Dec
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Mansion
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Sweets With Santa

Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion* — and Santa! — at Sweets With Santa from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 in the Mansion. Children will have a chance to chat and get their picture with Santa, read a story with Mrs. Claus, create their own crafts and […]
14 Dec
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
14 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
15 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
16 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
17 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk through the Formal Gardens and Wandering Woods trail will feature new, captivating artwork mixed in with your familiar favorites. Slow down and get away for a serene stroll in our winter wonderland! Holiday […]
18 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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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, April 17 through May 29 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 […]
15 May
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week […]
16 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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, June 14 or Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in […]
17 May
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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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, […]
17 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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 […]
17 May
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Flower Arranging

Experience Level: Beginner Learn 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 […]
18 May
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, held monthly February […]
18 May
2:00 pm - 3:00 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 out to the Mansion for our Silent Book Club from 5 to 8 p.m. on select Mondays.* The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. […]
19 May
5:00 pm - 8:00 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 Tuesdays, May 20, June 10, July 8 and Aug. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. in The Studio. (Each date covers the same material.) After a brief introduction from instructor […]
20 May
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Farms: Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae

Experience Level: Beginner Expand your musical horizons at Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae on Tuesdays, May 20 through June 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Mark Becker will introduce students to the fundamentals of Samba-Reggae, a vibrant musical genre that blends traditional samba rhythms with reggae, creating […]
20 May
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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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, April 17 through May 29 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 […]
22 May
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week […]
23 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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, July 19 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 […]
24 May
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Farms: Foraging Walks

Experience Level: Beginner Former Allerton In-Residence naturalist Michael Baker will conduct Foraging Walks on March 8, 9, 29, 30;  April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24 and 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. March 8 and 9 will start from the Sun Singer. For other hikes, locations will […]
24 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Foraging Walks

Experience Level: Beginner Former Allerton In-Residence naturalist Michael Baker will conduct Foraging Walks on March 8, 9, 29, 30;  April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24 and 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. March 8 and 9 will start from the Sun Singer. For other hikes, locations will […]
25 May
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae

Experience Level: Beginner Expand your musical horizons at Afro-Brazilian Traditions: Samba-Reggae on Tuesdays, May 20 through June 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Music Barn. Instructor Mark Becker will introduce students to the fundamentals of Samba-Reggae, a vibrant musical genre that blends traditional samba rhythms with reggae, creating […]
27 May
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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(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 […]
27 May
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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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, April 17 through May 29 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 […]
29 May
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week […]
30 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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 daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week […]
16 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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, […]
17 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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New Volunteer Orientation

You can become an important of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. on one of the following […]
17 May
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, held monthly February […]
18 May
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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 daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week […]
23 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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 daily. Hikes are open to anyone and are free for Allerton Park Bird Club members. Registration is required to participate. Each week […]
30 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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 […]
07 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, held monthly February […]
15 Jun
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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, […]
21 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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 […]
12 Jul
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, held monthly February […]
13 Jul
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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, […]
19 Jul
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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, […]
16 Aug
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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New Volunteer Orientation

You can become an important of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. on one of the following […]
16 Aug
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, held monthly February […]
17 Aug
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, held monthly February […]
14 Sep
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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, […]
20 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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, […]
18 Oct
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Have you ever wandered around Allerton and wondered what the inside of the historic Mansion looks like? Would you like to hear more about the unique history of Robert Allerton and the creation of his estate? Learn all of this and more during our Public Mansion Tours, held monthly February […]
26 Oct
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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New Volunteer Orientation

You can become an important of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. on one of the following […]
15 Nov
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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