Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute and Piano Performance by Maido Mind
2025-05-30 13:15 - 14:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15 to 2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Included with garden admission.

Tree Time! Preschool Walk
2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-06-02 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-06-09 10:00 - 11:15 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Trees of South America
2025-05-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Curious about the trees of South America? Join Hoyt volunteer guide Jim Gersbach as he shares images and impressions from his recent trip to the monkey puzzle forests of Chile and the Chilean Andes. Class will begin indoors with a 45-minute presentation. Afterwards, Jim will lead a 45-minute walk on the trails to visit some of the South American trees in Hoyt Arboretum’s collection. Learn about characteristics, adaptations, cultural significance, life-cycles and more! This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Lost Freedom: A Memory with George Takei
2025-05-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Inspired by autobiographical accounts of the incarceration of Japanese-American citizens in World War II, Lost Freedom: A Memory weaves together music and spoken word in a profound exploration of a chilling time in American history. Actor, author, and activist, George Takei (Star Trek), narrates his own story as one of the citizens forced from their homes and made to live in desolate camps thousands of miles away. Set to music by Oregon composer Kenji Bunch, this poignant program will also include music by Oregon’s Japanese-American composer/percussionist Andy Akiho.

Trees For All Public Tour
2025-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Trees For All Public Tours are held the first Sunday of every month, May – October. This guided tour will be 1/2 mile along the paved trails around the Visitor Center and to the Viewpoint off Overlook Trail featuring angiosperms, gymnosperms, and native plants along the way. This is a free tour. Please sign up at the front desk in the Visitor Center (10am-4pm daily), on the day of the tour.

Tai Chi: Introduction to Better Balance
2025-06-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine, flowing like a river, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movements which are relaxing, help improve focus and balance, and nurture rooted in the moment. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Forest Storytime
2025-06-04 11:30 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
On the first Wednesday of the month, join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available.

Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
2025-06-04 13:15 - 14:15 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō, the Way of Tea, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening.

Basic Principles: Tai Chi & Qigong
2025-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join Jim Dalton Wednesday afternoons to continue your practice and advance your movements as you build the foundations of mind and body. Learn weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing stances, correct body alignment and posture, and follow coordinated movements. Slow, continuous, circular and flowing positions have been proven to improve mental well-being, balance, self-confidence, independence and overall health. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
2025-06-06 13:15 - 14:15 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15 to 2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.

ZooBrew
2025-06-06 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-06-07 18:00 - 21:30 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
ZooBrew, presented by Alaska Airlines, returns June 6 and 7! This 21+ festival features more than 50 breweries and cideries, along with food carts, lawn games and live music from Beat Division. Plus, enjoy keeper chats and an after-hours look at the zoo’s amazing wildlife. ZooBrew is a 21+ event — no daytime crowds, just fun for a great cause! Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered and threatened species at home and around the world. Gather friends or bring a date for a festive summer night and come see what’s brewing at the zoo!

Member Garden Tour
2025-06-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only, during member hours. Our knowledgeable tour guides, some of whom have been patrons of Portland Japanese Garden for decades, will provide members with interesting and informative cultural, historical, and horticultural information about the Garden. Whether you just joined as a member for the first time, or have been a long-time supporter, guided tours can provide new insights into the vision of the Garden and its place in the community.

Saturday Crew
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with the Saturday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Hoyt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system, and it’s a unique opportunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual trees and plants from around the world. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Basket Making with Western Redcedar
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Stephanie Craig is one of few basket weavers in the Grand Ronde tradition. Join Stephanie and others as you learn about traditional lifeways, culture, traditional ecological knowledge, see samples of traditional foods, medicine and utilitarian plants. Stephanie will also share family belongings that have been passed down for generations, as well as traditional tools. You will learn multiple traditional weaving techniques, including different starts and rims, and learn proper gathering, processing, cleaning, and storage methods. In addition, you will learn how to process raw cedar bark, and complete and take home a finished woven cedar basket by the end of the class. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Be Wildfire Aware! Community Preparedness Event
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 16:00 | Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
In light of increasing wildfire risks, it’s more important than ever to understand how we can prepare and protect our communities, homes, and loved ones. Be Wildfire Aware is a free, two-day event designed to help families and individuals of all backgrounds learn practical strategies for wildfire preparedness. Whether you live in an urban, suburban, or rural area, this event is for YOU! This event is an essential resource for anyone seeking to gain the knowledge and tools to face wildfire season confidently. Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or community leader, Be Wildfire Aware will leave you better equipped to safeguard your property and your family.

Public Tour: Magnolia Collection
2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum’s three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow routes to highlight the Magnolia Collection in the spring, the Conifer Collection in the summer, and the Maple Collection in the fall. Register at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.

Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana
2025-06-08 13:15 - 14:15 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for an ikebana presentation by Nana Bellerud from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.

Extended Member Hours
2025-06-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Members are invited to experience the Garden during special seasonal extended hours. Take advantage of the longer evenings to enjoy the Garden, without the crowds. Member reservations are not required in advance, but a ticket is required during Member Hours. Members are also welcome to enter during regular Garden hours and stay for extended hours.

Healing Herbs of the Arboretum
2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
The plants that surround us are full of healing and nourishing properties, if we know where to look! Join community herbalist Missy Rohs for a stroll around the Arboretum to explore the medicinal trees, weeds, and native plants we encounter. You will talk about which parts to use and which plants to avoid. You may even discover a new use for a plant you thought you knew well! This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Forest Field Day: Fantastic Ferns
2025-06-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join us in June to learn about the fantastic lives of ferns! Learn about the different types of ferns that can be found all over the Arboretum and across Portland. What is a fern? How are ferns different from other plants? Students will practice their expanded knowledge through games, journaling, stories, and more. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Washington Park Reservoir Grand Opening
2025-06-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Washington Park Reservoir, 240 SW Wright Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97205, United States
For the first time in decades, the Washington Park Reservoir site is reopening—and we’re celebrating with a day full of fun! Explore brand-new walking paths, restored historic features, two stunning reflecting pools, a dedicated wildlife habitat, and more in this iconic park space.

Fewer cars means more room to celebrate—thanks for considering a car-free trip. Click here to help plan your trip for the smoothest arrival.

Flower Pressing Workshop
2025-06-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Connect with nature in a new way through flower pressing! In this beginner workshop, artist, Bri Rossi, will guide you through her tips and tricks for creating beautiful pressed plants. Each workshop attendee will receive a handmade reusable flower press and we’ll fill it up with plants! We’ll cover how to use a flower press, what plants press best, where to find plants and fun ideas for how to use the plants you preserve. If the weather permits we’ll take a short walk around the arboretum to identify plants that press well. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Early Member Mornings
2025-06-15 08:00 - 08:45 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public! This members-only experience is available on select Sundays through August. Early entry ends promptly at 8:45 a.m. so the zoo can prepare to open to the public at 9 a.m. If you arrive after 8:45 a.m., please wait until 9 a.m. to enter the zoo.
