Member Garden Tour
2026-06-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am, and typically last about 45 minutes. Reservations recommended.

Saturday Crew
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 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. No previous stewardship crew experience is required; training, tools, gloves, and volunteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required through the Hoyt Arboretum website.

Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana by Nana Bellerud
2026-06-06 13:15 - 14:30 | 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. The Sogetsu School is known for its willingness to explore new ideas and materials. The founder, Sofu Teshigahara, broke away from tradition in 1927 to establish his new school based on the belief that anyone can create ikebana anywhere, and with almost anything. The Sogetsu philosophy advocates that ikebana should be part of a lifestyle, appreciated by many people from all over the world, rather than being considered an exclusive aspect of Japanese culture to be enjoyed by a limited number of people. Included with garden admission.

ZooBrew
2026-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
This 21+ festival features more than 50 breweries and cideries, along with food carts, lawn games and live music. 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 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!

Public Tour
2026-06-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-14 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 seasonal routes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the spring, the Conifer Collection in the summer, and fall color and the Maple Collection in the fall. Public tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum. Sign up in person at the Visitor Center on the day of the tour.

Forest Hope Through Innovation
2026-06-09 10:00 - 2026-06-14 16:00, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 2026-06-28 16:00, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 2026-07-05 16:00, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 2026-07-12 16:00, 2026-07-14 10:00 - 2026-07-19 16:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 2026-07-26 16:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 2026-07-31 16:00 | Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations. In this moment of climate uncertainty, World Forestry Center is leveraging creativity, art, and storytelling to spotlight forest-based solutions as an optimistic path forward. Forest Hope Through Innovation is designed to spark climate hope and inspire community-based approaches that support resilient forests for generations to come. Included with museum admission.

Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute, Tsugaru Shamisen, and Piano by Maido Mind
2026-06-12 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, Tsugaru shamisen 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. Yumi Torimaru and Nozomi Imade, who come from profoundly different musical backgrounds, formed Maido Mind in 2022. Yumi studied traditional Japanese instruments including taiko drum, shinobue (bamboo flutes), and Tsugaru shamisen (Japanese lute). Classically trained Nozomi started studying piano at the age 3 and studied vocal music at a prestigious music university in Japan. Both women were born and raised in the Kansai region of Japan. In the Kansai dialect, “Maido” is a versatile word used as a greeting, a farewell, and a thank you. The mind enables a person to be aware of the world and their experiences: to think and to feel. Maido Mind, with Yumi on shinobue and Nozomi’s piano and vocal performance, offers a wide variety of music, from tradition to modern, standard to original, and Japanese to Western. Included with garden admission.

Storytime in the Family Studio - Pride Month
2026-06-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join us in the Family Studio for a joyful community storytime celebrating Japanese culture and the power of nature to spark curiosity and wonder. Perfect for families and young readers, this event features a selection of stories especially chosen for children aged 3 to 8, but all ages are welcome to enjoy the fun! One Saturday each month, come share in the joy of storytelling through a new theme inspired by Portland Japanese Garden’s cultural festivals and community programs. June’s Pride Month theme features stories that celebrate individuality and embracing what makes each of us unique. Included with garden admission.

Early Member Morning
2026-06-14 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-06-28 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! Grab a coffee or breakfast from the Cascade Cafe and stroll through the grounds at your own pace as the zoo wakes up around you. This members-only experience is available on select weekend dates from May 17 through August 29. Early entry ends promptly at 8:45 a.m. Guests arriving later must wait until the zoo opens at 9 a.m.

Member Mindfulness Tour
2026-06-14 09:00 - 10:00 | 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. Each tour will be slightly unique to focus on the current season, weather (occurs rain or shine), and garden spaces. However, these tours are designed and intended to help members continue to enhance future Garden visits through independent mindful practice through all seasons. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am, and typically last about 45-60 minutes. Reservations required.

Greater Portland Iris Society Show
2026-06-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Come celebrate the elegant beauty of irises on June 14, 2026. The Greater Portland Iris Society will present a show of two varieties of late season irises: iris ensata (Japanese iris) and spuria. Native to Japan, Iris ensata is commonly known as “Japanese iris” outside of Japan. In Japan, 花菖蒲 (hanashobu) have been cultivated for over 500 years. Oregon and Washington are home to three of the nine specialty nurseries specializing in Japanese irises in the United States. Spuria, according to the American Iris Society’s encyclopedia, “are tall (2 to 5 feet in height) and elegant, and have very attractive foliage.” As the Garden transforms into a picturesque greenscape, the Japanese iris provide a pop of color as the harbinger of summer. The buds open in late June to reveal flowers nearly six inches across in shades of purple and white. Symbolizing purity and innocence, the narrow iris leaf resembles the shape of a samurai sword blade. This event is included with garden admission.

Cultural Performance: Oregon Koto-Kai
2026-06-17 13:15 - 14:30 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. The standard Koto is a thirteen-string plucked zither introduced to Japan in the 7th century. It has been part of the Gagaku court ensemble for over a thousand years, becoming popular among the merchant classes in the Edo period (1600-1868). An important member of the traditional Sankyoku ensemble, along with the three-string Shamisen and Shakuhachi (bamboo flute), the Koto developed further in a solo capacity, eventually becoming one of Japan’s most prominent musical instruments. Today, its varied repertoire and wide range of playing techniques provide a rich palette of sound textures, making the Koto appealing to audiences worldwide. Learn more about Koto. Included with garden admission.

Cultural Demonstration: Kashintei Tea Ceremony
2026-06-20 13:15 - 14:30, 2026-06-27 13:15 - 14:30 | 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. Kashintei (literally “Flower-Heart Room”) is the name of the authentic Tea House that sits in the heart of our Tea Garden. The structure was made in Japan, shipped in pieces, and reassembled in the Garden. Tea houses are composed of several strictly defined spaces: the anteroom [mizuya], where the utensils for the ceremony are readied beforehand; the sitting room [zashiki], where the tea ceremony is performed; the alcove [tokonoma] where flowers and a calligraphy scroll are displayed. Four-and-a-half tatami mats, which are the standard dimensions of a traditional tea house, cover the floor. Included with garden admission.

Member Mindfulness Tour
2026-06-28 09:00 - 10:00 | 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. Each tour will be slightly unique to focus on the current season, weather (occurs rain or shine), and garden spaces. However, these tours are designed and intended to help members continue to enhance future Garden visits through independent mindful practice through all seasons. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am, and typically last about 45-60 minutes.

Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space
2026-06-28 11:00 | Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails, seed shares, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly, and crafts are geared toward kids who can independently use scissors, glue sticks, and basic school supplies or with parental assistance. All crafts vary in presentation. Adult supervision at all times is required. Craft supplies, tools, and guidance are included with museum admission and do not require pre-registration.

Forest Stories
2026-07-01 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 Stories. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available. This offering is included with museum admission.

ForestFest
2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Celebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest! Enjoy hands-on activities, wood-themed crafts, kid zones, and live demonstrations from forestry professionals and community partners. Enjoy wood-themed crafts, hands-on activities, interactive kid zones, games, and a working traveling mill. Learn about forest stewardship, explore the role of trees in our daily lives, and experience forest-inspired art and storytelling from local makers. ForestFest is free and open to all—right in the heart of Washington Park!

Forest Crafst w/ Rad Creative Space
2026-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
