Events

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.

Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.

Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the canopy of the Hoyt Arboretum. Registration required.

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

Join us for a special evening at the zoo, exclusively for our valued members! Reservations are required for this member event.

The Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from accessible paved trails. Registration required.

Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.

Gather friends, bring the family or take a date and come together for wildlife this summer at ZooNights!