Events

Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum’s three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Sign up for free in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.

Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Included with museum admission.

Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute, Tsugaru shamisen and a piano performance by Maido Mind, included with garden admission.

Join us in the Family Studio for a joyful community storytime celebrating Japanese culture and the power of nature to spark curiosity and wonder. Included with garden admission.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public!

This intimate member-only tour focuses not on meditation, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself, and the world around us, through intentional observation and connections. Reservation required.

Come celebrate the elegant beauty of irises at the Greater Portland Iris Society Show, included with garden admission.

Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum’s three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Sign up for free in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.

Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity, research, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Included with museum admission.

Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai, included with garden admission.

Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with the Saturday Crew! Registration required.

Portland Japanese Garden will offer a free public demonstration of Chado, the Way of Tea, in the Kashintei Tea House, included with garden admission.