Complete Events Calendar
The Japanese Garden offers a full calendar every year, including such varied events as traditional festivals, ikebana exhibitions, art collections, and gardener workshops. Please note that some events are free with admission to the Garden, while for others there is a small fee. Portland Japanese Garden members receive significant discounts on event reservations.
Summer 2009
July
July 5
Tanabata, the Star Festival
1-4pm
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion, East Veranda,0
July 7
Photography Workshop
with Stewart Harvey
with Stewart Harvey
6-9pm
More Info
SOLD OUT
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion; Grounds,0
July 11
Integrated Pest Management Workshop
9am-3pm
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion/Grounds,0
July 18
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1pm & 2pm
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Garden House,0
July 21
Photo Member Hours
7-9pm
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Grounds; West Veranda,0
July 24
Behind the Shoji Members' Preview
Member Event
Member Event
7-9pm
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion,0
July 25 – Aug 30
Behind the Shoji Art Exhibition and Sale
Garden Hours
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion; East Veranda,0
Fall 2009
September
Sep 7
Labor Day (Special Hours)
10am-4pm
Sep 15
Photo Member Hours
6:30-8am
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Grounds; West Veranda,0
Sep 19
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1pm & 2pm
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Garden House,0
Sep 26
Maple Pruning Workshop
9am-3pm
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion/Grounds,0
Sep 27
Pine Pruning and Needling
9am-3pm
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion/Grounds,0
October
Oct 4
Photo Member Hours
6:30-8am
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Grounds; West Veranda,0
Oct 10–11
Ryusei Ha School of Ikebana Exhibition
10am-4pm
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion,0
Oct 10–11
Bamboo Fence Building Workshop
9am-3pm
More Info
Reservations TBA
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Garden House,0
Oct 17
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1pm & 2pm
More Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Garden House,0
Oct 17–25
Kiku Matsuri, the Chrysanthemum Festival
Garden Hours
Past Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; East Veranda,0
Oct 24–25
Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Exhibition
10am-4pm
Past Info
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion,0
November
Nov 4
Volunteer Luncheon
11:30am-2pm
Nov 7–22
Art in the Garden: Bontei Tray Gardens of Marc Peter Keane
Garden Hours
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden; Pavilion,0
Nov 8
Art in the Garden: Bontei Tray Gardens, Opening Lecture and Reception
Nov TBA
Free Admission Day
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day (Garden Closed)
Winter 2009–10
December
Dec TBA
Holiday Art Show Opening and Reception
Member Event
Member Event
Dec TBA
Holiday Art Show and Sale
No Res. Needed
Dec 25
Christmas Day (Garden Closed)