Upcoming Gatherings
Workshops · Markets · Botanical Experiences
Join Luscious Leaves for hands-on botanical workshops, seasonal gatherings, and thoughtfully curated market appearances throughout Central Illinois.
Dates span 2026–2027. Times are local to Illinois.
October 21 · The Literary Bookbar
Carnivorous Curiosities
SOLD OUT
122 N Neil St, Champaign, IL
Create your own spooky Venus flytrap display using a live Venus flytrap, proper carnivorous plant substrate, moss, and Halloween-inspired details while learning how to care for your new carnivorous plant.
$49 per person · This workshop is sold out. Participants will choose from a curated assortment of skull vessels; designs vary.
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October 24 + October 31 · Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
Venus Flytrap Cauldron Pop-Ups
4410 N Lincoln Ave, Champaign, IL
Drop in and plant your own live Venus flytrap in a miniature Halloween cauldron, then personalize it with moss and playful seasonal accents. Designed as a quick, family-friendly activity during Prairie Fruits Farm's Halloween events.
$20 per participant · Approximately 8–12 minutes · Event times and public details coming soon
More Workshops Ahead
Confirmed dates first · ticket links added as venues publish them
The Literary Bookbar
Confirmed workshop date at 122 N Neil St, Champaign. Workshop concept and registration details will be announced as they are finalized.
Holiday Air Plant Ornament · The Literary
6:00 PM · A giftable holiday workshop built around a clear ornament, live air plant, crystals, and a curated selection of natural and decorative elements. Registration link coming when the venue publishes it.
Preserved Moss Art · Allerton Park
2:00–4:00 PM · Evergreen Lodge classroom at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. Create a framed botanical artwork using preserved mosses, natural textures, wood, dried botanicals, and decorative accents. Beginner-friendly. Registration details and pricing will be added when Allerton publishes them.
Terrarium Workshop · Allerton Park
2:00–4:00 PM · Evergreen Lodge classroom at Allerton Park & Retreat Center. Build a layered glass terrarium while learning plant selection, substrate and drainage layers, moisture balance, light, and long-term care. Beginner-friendly. Registration details and pricing will be added when Allerton publishes them.
Cat Grass Workshop · The Scratching Post Cat Café
A cat grass workshop is under discussion. Date, format, materials, and registration details will be announced once finalized.
Prairie Gardens
Date pending while the Prairie Gardens team reviews its calendar. Seasonal botanical gift-making, repotting, and winter workshop ideas are under discussion.
Find Luscious Leaves In Person
Markets, festivals & seasonal pop-ups
HalloThanksMas Artisans’ Market
9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL. Shop Luscious Leaves botanical pieces at this indoor seasonal artisan market.
Planning a Private Botanical Experience?
Bring a Luscious Leaves workshop to your gathering, workplace, retreat, shower, birthday, team event, or venue. Experiences can be customized around the occasion, group, and finished piece you want guests to take home.
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Last updated October 4, 2026