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.

Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind mini-habitat living centerpiece using PNW native plants in a repurposed lamp globe. We’ll cover basic planting, floral design composition techniques and then have fun decorating our centerpieces with moss, branches, fall berries/foliage, and festive holiday decorations or insect/bird faux decorations (you are welcomed to bring your own miniature decorations). Just think like you’re creating a living holiday fairy tabletop garden. You will take home a custom, sustainable and long-lasting centerpiece ready for the holiday that lasts for a few seasons.

Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chado, the Way of Tea, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm.

Enjoy a free koto and harmonica performance by Masumi Timson and Joe Powers at 1:15 pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.

Staff Night

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.

When the root is deep, there is no need to fear the wind. 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.

Exclusively for Members and their guests! Drive through a dazzling display of more than 1.5 million lights before ZooLights is open to the general public.