Events in Monticello

Would you be nervous—very, very dreadfully nervous to visit the mansion after dark? You are cordially invited to experience An Evening with Poe on Wednesday, October 28th or

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 fut

Experience Level: Beginner Connect with your body in a peaceful environment during Community Yoga on Wednesday, November 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Mansion Library. J

Slow down and savor the season with a Sunday outing to the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Mansio

Live Stand Up Comedy with C-U Comedy Club inside Monarch Event Center on Saturday Night Oct 24th at 8PM. Doors open at 7PM. Perfect idea for a date night, group outing, partie

Experience Level: All Levels; Ages 16+ Immerse yourself in soothing sounds at a Candlelight Meditative Sound Bath on Mondays Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 30 from 7-7:45 p.m. in the Man

Experience Level: Beginner/Ages 10+ (minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) Turn your backyard into a birding hotspot at Backyard Bird Feeding on Friday, November

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This vi

Experience the magic of Allerton at Holiday GLOW!

Join our current Hood Artist-in-Residence for a Sketch Walk on Monday, November 9 from 12-1:30 p.m. or Tuesday, November 17 from 3-4:30 p.m. meeting at the Studio. Artist, lib

Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 8 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in The Mea

Experience Level: Beginner Join us for an enchanting evening dedicated to the fascinating Northern Saw Whet Owl at Owl Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.* in the

Experience Level: Beginner Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga in the Meadow: — Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Wil

Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Allerton’s Natural Areas Mana

All skill levels & ages Learn more about where to look for owls in a safe and ethical manner. Great Horned Owls: How to Find an Owl, Nov. 1 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Librar

Enjoy a picturesque carriage ride through the Park!

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 mi

Join us as Chef Benny DelValley serves up an elegant meal at the Supper Club on Friday, Nov. 6 in the Mansion Carriage House. This intimate, fine-dining experience was cre

Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion in a quieter environment with a smaller crowd.

Experience the magic of Allerton at Holiday GLOW!

Shop, eat, drink – and be merry! — at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management on Friday, December 4 from 5-9 p.m.! Grab a drink from the Solarium

Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, November 6, December 4, February 5, or March 5 from 9-11 a.m. Meet

Join us to celebrate one of the most iconic spaces in the Allerton Mansion at our Library Dedication on Wednesday, November 4 from 4-6 p.m. (program at 5 p.m.) Thanks to the g

Experience the magic of Allerton at Holiday GLOW!