Explore Washington Park

Cultural Performance: Koto and Accordion
2024-10-27 13:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Enjoy a free koto and accordion performance by Masumi Timson and Courtney Von Drehle at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.

Nature & Art Retreat: Fall Magic
2024-10-27 12:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join us for an immersive afternoon retreat celebrating the vibrant beauty of Fall at the Hoyt Arboretum. From 12 – 4 PM, experience the breathtaking foliage known as Koyo & Momiji in Japanese culture during a guided walk through the Arboretum’s colorful Maple collection and with a seasonal Qigong practice. Enjoy Fall snacks and refreshments in the cozy library of the Arboretum, and culminate your day with a creative mixed media workshop, capturing the essence of Fall and the benefits of the retreat in your art.

Oregon Mycological Society Fall Mushroom Show
2024-10-27 11:00 | World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join us for the annual Oregon Mycological Society Fall Mushroom Show where you can see beautifully displayed specimens from around the region and talk to mushroom experts. There will be vendors, books for sale, mushroom cooking samples, speakers and more! (The OMS Fall Mushroom Show is open to the public.)

Public Tour
2024-10-27 11:00, 2024-10-20 11:00 | 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.

Mindfulness Tour
2024-10-27 09:00 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This intimate 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. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.

Howloween
2024-10-27 09:00, 2024-10-26 09:00, 2024-10-20 09:00, 2024-10-19 09:00 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
The zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this Halloween tradition over the last two October weekends (Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27). Costumed trick-or-treaters can learn about healthy habitats for wildlife with engaging activities throughout the zoo. Bring your treat bags and join the trail of activities! Live entertainment – including magic shows, puppet shows and more – will be taking place both weekends. In keeping with the zoo’s mission, all the treats come from companies committed to using deforestation-free palm oil.

Hike with Hoyt
2024-10-26 11:00, 2024-10-23 11:00, 2024-10-19 11:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails, see the Arboretum’s highlights, and meet a new community of outdoor enthusiasts.

Saturday Crew - No Ivy Day
2024-10-26 09:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Volunteer at Hoyt Arboretum for No Ivy Day! 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.

Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
2024-10-25 13:15, 2024-10-20 13:15 | 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.

Fall Mushroom Discovery Walk with Noah Siegel
2024-10-25 13:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
It’s the beginning of mushroom season in the Pacific Northwest! Join this walk and talk with our special guest, Noah Siegel, who is the co-author of the newly released book, Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest. Travel the Hoyt Arboretum trails with Noah and others as you look closely at the common species of fungi found in the Portland metro area. Learn about identification, ecological roles, reproduction and much more.

Lecture: Building Bridges Through Indigenous Knowledge, Art, and Nature
2024-10-24 17:00 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
In this thought-provoking lecture hosted at Portland Japanese Garden, global thought leader Lungi Morrison will explore the powerful role of Indigenous knowledge in driving social impact. Drawing on examples from the history of her native country, South Africa, contemporary Indigenous expressions, and insights from the Japan Institute’s South Africa Peace Programming, she will illuminate how culture, art, and nature can be harnessed to foster peace-making, community-building, and active citizenship. This lecture from the granddaughter of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offers a compelling vision of how inclusive dialogue and cultural exchange can contribute to creatively addressing contemporary social challenges.

Forest Bathing
2024-10-22 15:00, 2024-10-19 13:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Experience a two-hour guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing (also known as Forest Therapy) offers many health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support.

Tai Chi
2024-10-21 10:30 | 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.

Lichens and Moss of the PNW
2024-10-20 10:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
If you’ve explored anywhere in the Portland area, you’ve probably noted how green it is. The trees and the ferns provide much of the green, but so do the lichens and moss. Join instructor Ruth Williams as she takes you on a walking exploration of the most common tiny green wonders you will see on local trails. Learn what makes each of them unique and how to identify common species.

Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
2024-10-19 13:15 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Portland Japanese Garden will offer a free public demonstration of Chado, the Way of Tea, in the Kashintei Tea House (in the Tea Garden) from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening.

Tree Time! Preschool Walk
2024-10-19 10:00 | 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.

Printmaking with Nature
2024-10-19 10:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
The natural world is full of creative inspiration! In this workshop, participants will explore different monoprint techniques with leaves and ferns to create unique art that celebrates the beauty of nature. You will explore making our own eco-friendly printing ink to use in some of your prints. Each participant will create multiple pieces that can be framed or turned into nature-inspired greeting cards and more.

Saturday Crew
2024-10-19 09:00 | 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.

Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
2024-10-18 13:15 | 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.

Fall Fruit at the Arboretum
2024-10-18 11:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Did you know that all flowering plants produce fruits? Did you know that blueberries and watermelons are true berries, but strawberries and blackberries are not? Fruits can be fleshy (like a ripe tomato) or dry (like a hazelnut). In this mini-workshop and walk, we will learn about the differences between fruits and vegetables, discuss some of the different types of fruits and how they are derived, then go for a walk to see some of the diversity of fruit types at the Arboretum. We aim to send you home with lots of geeky botanical knowledge to impress your family and friends!

Fundraiser
2024-10-17 17:30 | World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Private Event

Squishing of the Squash
2024-10-17 10:30 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
The Oregon Zoo’s annual Squishing of the Squash, in which the zoo’s Asian elephant family demolishes some of the area’s largest pumpkins, will be held Thursday, Oct. 17. The Squishing of the Squash is a precursor to the zoo’s Howloween celebration taking place Oct. 19-20 and 26-27. Throughout both weekends, visitors can also watch the zoo’s enrichment team and keepers provide animals with pumpkins and other holiday-themed treats.
