Events

Please Note

  • Dates & times are subject to change.
  • Reservation fees are non-refundable.
  • For event reservations, please call (503) 542-0280.

The Japanese Garden offers a full calendar of events every year, including traditional festivals, ikebana exhibits, art shows, and workshops. Please note that some events are free with admission to the Garden, while for others there is a small fee. Members receive significant discounts to events with a fee—please see the membership page to become a member.

For event reservations, please call (503) 542-0280.

Events Calendar

Winter 2008-2009

December
Dec 5
Holiday Photo Art Show Opening and Reception
Members Event
5-7pm
Members RSVP
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Dec 6–24
Holiday Photo Art Show and Sale
Garden Hours
More Info
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Dec 25
Christmas Day (Garden Closed)
January
Jan 1
New Year's Day (Garden Closed)
Jan 11
Oshogatsu (New Year's Celebration)
Noon-3pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Jan 13
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Jan 20
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Jan 27
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
February
Feb 3
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Feb 7
Member Tea and Tour
1-3pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Feb 9
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Feb 15–22
Art in the Garden: Shodo: The Way of the Brush
10am-4pm
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Feb 16
Presidents Day (Special Hours)
10am-4pm
Feb 16
Free Admission Day
10am-4pm
,,Portland Japanese Garden,0
Feb 17
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Feb 24
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Feb 26 – Mar 3
Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival)
10am-4pm
Past Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0

Spring 2009

March
Feb 26 – Mar 3
Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival)
10am-4pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Mar 3
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Mar 10
Guide Training
9-11am
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Mar 14
Photo Workshop
TBA
Mar 21–22
Ohara Ikebana Display
10am-4pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Mar 28
Photo Member Hours
6:30-8am
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Grounds/West Veranda,0
April
Apr 4–5
Saga Goryu Ikebana Display
10am-7pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Apr TBA
Paper Arts Show and Sale
No Res. Needed
Apr 18
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1-3pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House,0
Apr 18 & 19
Fence Building Workshop
9am-3pm
More Info Reservations TBA
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House,0
Apr 21
Photo Member Hours
6:30-8am
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Grounds/West Veranda,0
Apr 25
Plant Sale
10am-7pm
Past Info Open to Public
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House/Turnaround,0
May
May 3
Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day)
Noon-4pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion, Overlook, Garden,0
May 4
Annual Meeting of the Membership
Members Event
6-9pm
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
May 9–10
Bonsai Exhibition
10am-4pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
May 10
Mother's Day
10am-7pm
Past Info No Res. Needed
May 16
Pine Candling Workshop
9am-3pm
Reservations TBA
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion/Grounds,0
May 16
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1-3pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House,0
May 21
Photo Member Hours
6:30-8am
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Grounds/West Veranda,0
May 25
Memorial Day (Special Hours)
10am-7pm
,,Portland Japanese Garden,0
May 30
Organic Gardening Workshop
9am-3pm
Reservations TBA
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion/Grounds,0

Summer 2009

June
June 6–7
Sogetsu Ikebana Display
10am-7pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion, East and West Decks,0
June 6 – July 5
Art in the Garden: Ainu Exhibition
Garden Hours
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
June 20
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1-3pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House,0
June 20
Photo Member Hours
7-9pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Grounds/West Veranda,0
June 24
Member Tea and Tour
6-8pm
More Info Members RSVP
July
July 5
Tanabata (Star Festival)
Noon-4pm
Past Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion, East Veranda,0
July 11
IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Scouting and Monitoring Workshop
9am-3pm
Reservations TBA
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion/Grounds,0
July 18
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1-3pm
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 TBA
Members Pre-View of Behind the Shoji
No Res. Needed
July–Sep TBA
Behind the Shoji Art Exhibition and Sale
August
Aug 15
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1-3pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House,0
Aug 16
Obon (Spirit Festival)
8-9:30pm
Past Info
,,Portland Japanese Garden,0
Aug 19
Photo Member Hours
7-9pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Grounds/West 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
1-3pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House,0
Sep 26
Maple Pruning Demonstration
9am-3pm
Reservations TBA
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion/Grounds,0
Sep 27
Pine Needling Demonstration
9am-3pm
Reservations TBA
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion/Grounds,0
October
Oct 1
Winter Hours Begin
10am-4pm
Mondays: 12-4pm
More Info
Oct 2–4
Moonviewing (Tsukimi)
moonrise
Past Info Reservations TBA
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 Ikebana Display
10am-4pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Oct 10–11
Fence Building Workshop
10am-3pm
Past Info Reservations TBA
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House,0
Oct 17
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
1-3pm
More Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Garden House,0
Oct 17–25
Kiku Matsuri Chrysanthemum Festival
Garden Hours
Past Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, East Veranda,0
Oct 24–25
Ikebana International Chrysanthemum Display
10am-4pm
Past Info No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
November
Nov TBA
Volunteer Luncheon
Nov 7–22
Art in the Garden: Bontei
Garden Hours
No Res. Needed
,,Portland Japanese Garden, Pavilion,0
Nov TBA
Free Admission Day
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Day (Garden Closed)
December
Dec TBA
Members Pre-view Holiday Art Show and Sale
Members Event
Dec TBA
Holiday Art Show and Sale
No Res. Needed
Dec 25
Christmas Day (Garden Closed)
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