Outdoors

Celebrate the beauty of fall at Lan Su Chinese Garden’s annual Chrysanthemum Festival! Families can explore a colorful display of 81 chrysanthemum varieties, admire cascading blooms and creative floral sculptures, and discover the flower’s...

When the clock struck midnight, the Nutcracker came to life and prepared for his magical journey. But there was just one problem… his magical acorns were missing! Somewhere between the Christmas tree, the Mouse King, and his journey through the...

Overview Portland Art Museum invites the community to join a Free First Thursday event, offering free admission to the museum for all, plus a Live Wire event as part of the Literary Arts Portland Book Festival. Visitors can take in the afternoon gallery pop-ups, the evening show, or both! Free First Thursday + Museum pop-ups 4:30 – 6 p.m. — 4:30-6:00pm — Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling...

An exhibition of contemporary Japanese textile design from NUNO, featuring vibrant fabrics made with community makers across eight regions, plus site-specific installations and a hands-on touch wall.

An immersive exhibition inspired by fire lookout towers and forest culture, blending research, humor, and design to explore how people relate to working forests and wildfire.

Learn how to make willow cuttings and install them into the floodplain habitat of Crabapple Creek and the Multnomah Channel. This will enhance native habitat for conservation strategy species including Northern red-legged frogs, coastal cutthroat...

Enjoy a beautiful summer morning on Sauvie Island with berry picking, live music, and family fun at Bella Organic Farms! Families are invited to begin U-pick berry adventures starting at 9 AM before gathering for an interactive outdoor singalong...

Second Story Gallery, located upstairs inside the Camas Public Library at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, will host the Sticks and Stones exhibit from Nov. 6-Dec. 31. The opening reception is 5-8 p.m. Nov. 6 with an Artists’ Talk at 1 p.m. Nov. 14....

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...

Our premier evening experience of Chrysanthemum Festival returns to kick off the Floral Design Showcase. Immerse yourself in the illuminated works of 18 talented local floral artists and featured designer Toni Tibbits as they interpret this...