Events

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.

This intimate tour for members focuses not on meditation, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself, and the world around us, through intentional observation and connections. Please check the venue's website for current details. Some events sell out, and pre-registration may be required.

Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with Karen Illman Miller, a Corvallis-based katazome artist who has worked in the artform since 1994, to provide an introductory workshop. Registration required.

Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. Registration required.

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.

In this program, students will learn about our watershed, discover who lives in the Arboretum’s creek. Registration required.

In this program, students will learn about our watershed, discover who lives in the Arboretum’s creek. Registration required.

Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. Included with garden admission.

Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. Registration required.

Using the backdrop of seasonal changes at Hoyt Arboretum, Dr. Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it is connected to its avian inhabitants, registration required.

Join arborist Casey Clapp of podcast Completely Arbortrary to explore our collection of conifers. Registration required.

Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō, the Way of Tea, included with garden admission.