Allerton

Park & Retreat Center

June 2026

The Farms: Summer Yoga

Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, […]
16 Jun
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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(SOLD OUT) 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 Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Heidi Leuszler, owner and head chef of Berries and Flour, will focus on native plants that are harvestable at the […]
16 Jun
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Camp Lost Garden

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 18-21, 2026 features all your favorite classic camp activities – arts, crafts, games, campfires, hikes, and […]
18 - 21 Jun
3:00 pm - 12:00 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 Select Thursdays, April 23 through June 18 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 […]
18 Jun
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
20 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Foraging for Wild Mushrooms

Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 16+)  Join an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek at Foraging for Wild Mushrooms on select Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. meeting at the Café Patio. — June 7, 21 — July 5, 12, 26 — Aug. 2, 16 — Sept. 6  Students will […]
21 Jun
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Farms: Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath

Experience Level: All Levels; Ages 18+ Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays June 22, July 20, SOLD OUT or Aug. 17 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]
22 Jun
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
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The Farms: Summer Yoga

Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, […]
23 Jun
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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The Farms: Practice of Plant-Based Eating

Experience Level: Intermediate (students should have taken Basics of Plant-Based Eating)  Expand your knowledge of eating plant-based at Practice of Plant-Based Eating on Thursday, June 25 from 5-7 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Karla Freeze will dive deeper into the practice of plant-based eating, helping students live a healthier lifestyle. Learn some […]
25 Jun
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Farms: Quirky Bird Watercolor Workshop

Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 15+)  Create a bright, expressive bird illustration full of personally at Quirky Bird Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, June 27 from 1-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students through this workshop focusing on expressive color and loose, playful textures. Students will explore layering vibrant […]
27 Jun
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Lino Cuts & Prints

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday, June 28 from 12-5 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  For a very long time, print-makers have transferred images from specially prepared plates to plants, fabric, wood and metal. In this workshop, instructor Billie Theide will help students […]
28 Jun
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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The Farms: Full Moon Hike

Experience Level: Beginner Experience Allerton after dark at a Full Moon Hike on Monday, June 29 or Wednesday, July 29 from 8-10 p.m. Allerton Natural Areas Managers will lead this memorable walk through the woods to listen for owls, coyotes, and other nocturnal wildlife under the light of a full moon. […]
29 Jun
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

Experience Level: Beginner  Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Saturday, May 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held in the Sunken Garden) — Monday, June 29, 8-9 p.m.  — Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Friday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m.  […]
29 Jun
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Summer Yoga

Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, […]
30 Jun
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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July 2026

The Farms: Foraging for Wild Mushrooms

Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 16+)  Join an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek at Foraging for Wild Mushrooms on select Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. meeting at the Café Patio. — June 7, 21 — July 5, 12, 26 — Aug. 2, 16 — Sept. 6  Students will […]
05 Jul
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Reds, Whites, & the Blues

Continue the Independence Day celebration at Reds, Whites, & the Blues on Friday, July 10 from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature area blues stylist Billy Galt & the Blues Deacons opening for Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride featuring Michael Peloquin. The event is […]
10 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. 7 from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Meadowhawk opening for Broken Brogue, performing traditional and Irish folk music. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek Filtration, with monthly concerts through […]
07 Aug
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Summer’s End

Help send off the season at Summer’s End on Friday, September 11  from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Lunar Ticks opening for The Way Down Wanderers. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek Filtration, with monthly concerts through September 11. […]
11 Sep
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Summer Yoga

Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, […]
16 Jun
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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(SOLD OUT) 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 Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Lodge.  Heidi Leuszler, owner and head chef of Berries and Flour, will focus on native plants that are harvestable at the […]
16 Jun
10:00 am - 12:30 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 Select Thursdays, April 23 through June 18 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 […]
18 Jun
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
20 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Foraging for Wild Mushrooms

Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 16+)  Join an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek at Foraging for Wild Mushrooms on select Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. meeting at the Café Patio. — June 7, 21 — July 5, 12, 26 — Aug. 2, 16 — Sept. 6  Students will […]
21 Jun
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Farms: Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath

Experience Level: All Levels; Ages 18+ Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays June 22, July 20, SOLD OUT or Aug. 17 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  Sound practitioner Marissa Michael will lead a sound bath using crystal singing bowls and chimes designed to […]
22 Jun
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
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The Farms: Summer Yoga

Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, […]
23 Jun
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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The Farms: Practice of Plant-Based Eating

Experience Level: Intermediate (students should have taken Basics of Plant-Based Eating)  Expand your knowledge of eating plant-based at Practice of Plant-Based Eating on Thursday, June 25 from 5-7 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Karla Freeze will dive deeper into the practice of plant-based eating, helping students live a healthier lifestyle. Learn some […]
25 Jun
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Farms: Quirky Bird Watercolor Workshop

Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 15+)  Create a bright, expressive bird illustration full of personally at Quirky Bird Watercolor Workshop on Saturday, June 27 from 1-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Instructor Emily Tackitt will guide students through this workshop focusing on expressive color and loose, playful textures. Students will explore layering vibrant […]
27 Jun
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Lino Cuts & Prints

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn printmaking processes at Lino Cuts & Prints on Sunday, June 28 from 12-5 p.m. in the Mansion Library.  For a very long time, print-makers have transferred images from specially prepared plates to plants, fabric, wood and metal. In this workshop, instructor Billie Theide will help students […]
28 Jun
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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The Farms: Full Moon Hike

Experience Level: Beginner Experience Allerton after dark at a Full Moon Hike on Monday, June 29 or Wednesday, July 29 from 8-10 p.m. Allerton Natural Areas Managers will lead this memorable walk through the woods to listen for owls, coyotes, and other nocturnal wildlife under the light of a full moon. […]
29 Jun
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

Experience Level: Beginner  Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Saturday, May 30, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Will be held in the Sunken Garden) — Monday, June 29, 8-9 p.m.  — Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Friday, Aug. 28, 7-8 p.m.  […]
29 Jun
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Summer Yoga

Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, […]
30 Jun
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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The Farms: Foraging for Wild Mushrooms

Experience Level: All Levels (Ages 16+)  Join an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek at Foraging for Wild Mushrooms on select Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. meeting at the Café Patio. — June 7, 21 — July 5, 12, 26 — Aug. 2, 16 — Sept. 6  Students will […]
05 Jul
9:30 am - 12:00 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 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. […]
06 Jul
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Farms: Arboretum Sunset Yoga

Experience level: All levels Cultivate connection with your body, mind, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays, March 30, April 13, May 11, July 6 or August 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. Kristina Reese will lead an […]
06 Jul
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Farms: Summer Yoga

Experience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, […]
07 Jul
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
20 Jun
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
18 Jul
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: First Friday Bird Hikes

Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, June 5, August 7, November 6, or December 4 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both […]
07 Aug
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
15 Aug
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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New Volunteer Orientation

You can become an important part 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 Saturdays, Feb 21, […]
15 Aug
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home […]
16 Aug
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home […]
13 Sep
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
19 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Formal Garden Tours

Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
17 Oct
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home […]
18 Oct
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home […]
01 Nov
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: First Friday Bird Hikes

Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, June 5, August 7, November 6, or December 4 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both […]
06 Nov
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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New Volunteer Orientation

You can become an important part 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 Saturdays, Feb 21, […]
21 Nov
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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The Farms: First Friday Bird Hikes

Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, June 5, August 7, November 6, or December 4 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both […]
04 Dec
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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