$5 First Saturdays: Explore the Outdoors at Farnsworth 

June 7,  10 am to 2:30 PM

Enjoy our stunning natural environment with $5 Exterior View passes on the first Saturday of each month (through November). Inspired by National Play Outside Day, discover self-guided nature walks, birding, sketching, picnics, and more on our 60-acre grounds.

Purchase Exterior View tickets HERE!

Water into Wood: A River Reflection

June 14,  8:30 am 

Please join us for a special paddle down the Fox River and tour of the art exhibition Water onto Wood: The Art of Truman Lowe. Truman Lowe is a Ho-Chunk artist who took inspiration from nature, especially canoeing rivers. This tour will highlight connections between the river landscapes we’ll experience and the artwork on view in the house and in the gallery.

Tonia Lowe, Truman Lowe’s daughter, will be your tour guide on this day. She is a water sports enthusiast, and holds an MA in Art History from UC Boulder. When she was young she was often recruited to help peel willow for her dad’s installation sculptures, and has spent countless hours canoeing with her dad.

Tickets available soon!

Modernist Homes Tour 2025

Saturday, June 21 8:30 am or 1 pm

Step into a mid-century dream! Embark on a journey through architectural history with our third biennial Modernist Homes Tour. Explore five meticulously restored homes by Keck & Keck and Edward Humrich, nestled in the serene woods of Riverwoods. As a special bonus, witness the timeless beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Lloyd Lewis House. Don’t miss this rare opportunity – limited tickets available!

Purchase Tickets HERE!

Learn more about the event and houses HERE!

Watercolor Workshop with Sarah McRae

June 28 at 12:30 pm 

Join artist and educator Sarah McRae for a watercolor workshop and exhibition tour honoring Movement: Water into Wood—the Art of Truman Lowe. The event includes a house tour, exhibition walkthrough with McRae (a former student of Lowe), and a hands-on art session inspired by the natural landscape around the Edith Farnsworth House.

Tickets available SOON!

Nature, Culture, & Canoes At Farnsworth

July 12, and August 9 at 8:30 am 

See the Edith Farnsworth House and its landscape from a brand new vantage point! While paddling the Fox River, discover the natural beauty that captivated Dr. Edith Farnsworth and influenced Mies van der Rohe’s design. This canoe float offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cultural appreciation.

Reserve your spot HERE!

Farnsworth Fall Festival

October 12

Mod&Merry

December 6