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Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Honeybee Hikes for littles are back! 🐝 Head to Leach Botanical Gardens every Thursday this summer, June 18 to Aug. 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for slow, curiosity-driven exploration of Leach Botanical Garden designed for little ones ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. June dates open now! Dedicated volunteers lead each hike at the gentle […]
Join us for two beautiful weekends of lavender, music, food, and shopping at Helvetia Lavender Farm! Drawing more than 5,000 visitors each year, this beloved summer event is located just off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Bring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found on a the farm. Some weeks they will be creating art with flowers, other weeks they will be painting together, or creating a bug hotel. […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Join us for two beautiful weekends of lavender, music, food, and shopping at Helvetia Lavender Farm! Drawing more than 5,000 visitors each year, this beloved summer event is located just off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Join us for two beautiful weekends of lavender, music, food, and shopping at Helvetia Lavender Farm! Drawing more than 5,000 visitors each year, this beloved summer event is located just off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Honeybee Hikes for littles are back! 🐝 Head to Leach Botanical Gardens every Thursday this summer, June 18 to Aug. 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for slow, curiosity-driven exploration of Leach Botanical Garden designed for little ones ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. June dates open now! Dedicated volunteers lead each hike at the gentle […]
In this 30 minute introductory class, we will introduce outdoor nature elements to children ages 2-5 and go on a nature-based adventure through the park (activity examples: pine cone bird feeders, planting seeds in pots, bird watching, park BINGO, plant & animal identification). Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Join us for two beautiful weekends of lavender, music, food, and shopping at Helvetia Lavender Farm! Drawing more than 5,000 visitors each year, this beloved summer event is located just off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Bring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found on a the farm. Some weeks they will be creating art with flowers, other weeks they will be painting together, or creating a bug hotel. […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Join us for two beautiful weekends of lavender, music, food, and shopping at Helvetia Lavender Farm! Drawing more than 5,000 visitors each year, this beloved summer event is located just off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Join us for two beautiful weekends of lavender, music, food, and shopping at Helvetia Lavender Farm! Drawing more than 5,000 visitors each year, this beloved summer event is located just off Sunset Highway, Exit 61, only a short drive from Portland. · You-cut lavender fields · 30+ artisan vendors · Food & live music · […]
Get ready for summer sounds at Hagg Lake! Join @thirdanglenewmusic for a free lakeside concert at Sain Creek Pavilion. Rose City Brass Quintet – July 12 at 4 pm Bold brass harmonies sailing across the lake breeze. Yes, please. Grab a blanket, gather your favorite people, and let the music echo across the shore. Learn more […]
Gather family and friends for a fun and relaxing summer evening in the Garden. Bring a pack-it-in, pack-it-out picnic, and enjoy lawn games, scavenger hunts, and a special appearance by two miniature donkeys. Visit the historic Stone Cabin from 5-7pm. Beverages and ice cream bars will be available for purchase.
Beneficial Bugs – Garden Heroes 🐞Join us for a fun, hands-on exploration of the beneficial insects that help our gardens grow! Kids will learn about ladybugs, bees, butterflies, praying mantises, and other garden helpers while discovering how these tiny creatures pollinate flowers and naturally protect plants from pests. We'll go on a bug hunt through […]
Get out and explore nature in 2026! Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on 19 days in 2026. The dates for 2026 free parking days are: Jan.1, 15 and 19 Feb. 16 and 19 March 19 April 16 May 21 June 18 and 19 July 16 Aug. […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Beneficial Bugs – Garden Heroes 🐞Join us for a fun, hands-on exploration of the beneficial insects that help our gardens grow! Kids will learn about ladybugs, bees, butterflies, praying mantises, and other garden helpers while discovering how these tiny creatures pollinate flowers and naturally protect plants from pests. We'll go on a bug hunt through […]
Honeybee Hikes for littles are back! 🐝 Head to Leach Botanical Gardens every Thursday this summer, June 18 to Aug. 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for slow, curiosity-driven exploration of Leach Botanical Garden designed for little ones ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. June dates open now! Dedicated volunteers lead each hike at the gentle […]
In this 30 minute introductory class, we will introduce outdoor nature elements to children ages 2-5 and go on a nature-based adventure through the park (activity examples: pine cone bird feeders, planting seeds in pots, bird watching, park BINGO, plant & animal identification). Editor’s note: This event is a community submission.
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Bring your littles for arts and crafts on the farm, "Farm Crafts!" This is a great way to help kids see all the fun you can have with things found on a the farm. Some weeks they will be creating art with flowers, other weeks they will be painting together, or creating a bug hotel. […]
A monthly work party at Sabin Community Orchard with even more fun! We’ll be closing the nearby streets and adding a party vibe! PBOT Play Streets trailer FULL of goodies will be on deck providing summer fun; free books from our friends Street Books and activities with Active Children Portland. Games, music, fun, orchard harvesting and learning […]
Explore 16 acres of cultivated and natural gardens in outer Southeast Portland! Families especially love The Aerial Tree Walk (fully ADA accessible) and the gathering meadow with room to relax, run and explore at this gem of a garden. The garden is spread across two levels and includes many different types of spaces for gathering, […]
Celebrate the wonders of forests at ForestFest, a free, family-friendly day of hands-on discovery, creativity, and outdoor fun in the heart of Washington Park. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and their Forests250 Initiative, highlighting 250 years of public lands stewardship and the vital role forests play in our lives. Explore interactive kid zones, wood-themed crafts, […]
Celebrate the wonders of forests at ForestFest, a free, family-friendly day of hands-on discovery, creativity, and outdoor fun in the heart of Washington Park. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and their Forests250 Initiative, highlighting 250 years of public lands stewardship and the vital role forests play in our lives. Explore interactive kid zones, forest-themed crafts, […]
