Portland

Plumper Farms11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd

SUNNOV 1

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Holidays & SeasonalOutdoors

Final Fall Festival Day

Last Day of Fall Festival – closing at 5:30pm

Friends of Tryon Creek11321 South Terwilliger Boulevard

SUNNOV 8

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

OutdoorsHiking & WalkingParks & NatureBooksCraftsStorytimesTalks & LecturesHolidays & SeasonalKids (5-11)

Mushroom Mania

MONNOV 2

9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

+6 dates

💰 $13+OutdoorsParks & Nature

Fall Discount Days

Oregon Zoo4001 Southwest Canyon Road

The Oregon Zoo invites you to connect with nature from November 2 to 8 for $13 zoo admission. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, including membership. Infants aged 0 to 1 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Portland Japanese Garden611 SW Kingston Ave

SATNOV 7

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

+1 dates

Registration requiredTalks & LecturesWorkshopsToursOutdoorsParks & NatureHiking & WalkingCultural Heritage

Pine Pruning Demonstration

Pruning pines to achieve the look they have in spaces like Portland Japanese Garden requires meticulous care and years of learning. In this demonstration, Pete Putnicki, Japanese Pruning Specialist and former Senior Gardener at Seattle Japanese Garden, will discuss the maintenance of pine trees.

This program will start with a tour of the Garden focusing on pine trees, followed by a lecture and demonstration. The demonstration will focus on candling, needling, growth regulation, and pruning techniques. Participants will have a chance to experience pine needling themselves with an instructor guiding them along the way.

This one-day demonstration is limited to 15 participants.

Participants should bring their own lunch, a reusable drinking cup or water bottle.

Educational material will be provided.

Event fees are non-refundable and this event takes place rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Pruning pines to achieve the look they have in spaces like Portland Japanese Garden requires meticulous care and years of learning. In this demonstration, Pete Putnicki, Japanese Pruning Specialist and former Senior Gardener at Seattle Japanese Garden, will discuss the maintenance of pine trees.

This program will start with a tour of the Garden focusing on pine trees, followed by a lecture and demonstration. The demonstration will focus on candling, needling, growth regulation, and pruning techniques. Participants will have a chance to experience pine needling themselves with an instructor guiding them along the way.

This one-day demonstration is limited to 15 participants.

Participants should bring their own lunch, a reusable drinking cup or water bottle.

Educational material will be provided.

Event fees are non-refundable and this event takes place rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

Hoyt Arboretum4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221

TUENOV 10

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration requiredVolunteeringOutdoorsParks & NatureLearning & Tech

Tuesday Crew 11/10/2026

Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Hoyt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system, and it’s a unique opportunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual trees and plants from around the world. No previous stewardship crew experience is required; training, tools, gloves, and volunteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.

Oregon Zoo4001 SW Canyon Rd

FRINOV 20

Hours not provided

Holidays & SeasonalOutdoorsParks & Nature

ZooLights

Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Looking for the perfect holiday date night? Bring that special person in your life to ZooLights.

See the zoo in a whole new light!Hop on the zoo train and see dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the route. Walk through vibrant tunnels of glittering lights and take in the glowing festive atmosphere.

Enjoy delicious treats like Elephant ears, hot chocolate, popcorn and s’mores. Or raise a toast with beer, wine and a range of non-alcoholic options. It’s all available at ZooLights!

This year, making ZooLights part of your busy holiday season has never been easier. ZooLights Any Night tickets can be purchased in advance and used on any night from November 20 to December 31, 2026, making them an ideal gift.

Please note: Most animals are not on view during ZooLights.

ZooLights opens nightly at 4:30 p.m.

November 13 and 14 – BrewLights
November 15 – Member Preview Night
November 16 – Sensory Friendly Night
January 1 and 2 – 21+ Only Nights

ZooLights will be closed Nov. 17-19 and 24-26, as well as Dec. 25.

More 2026 event details coming soon!

Prices and times vary throughout the season

Adult ticket price range: $13 to $35
Youth ticket price range: $13 to $30

Book a private Snow Globe experience!

Members receive 20% off regularly priced tickets. No additional discounts on Value Nights.

Income-assistance discount information

Visit our help center for answers to frequently asked questions.

Take TriMet to ZooLights on us!

Your ZooLights Ticket is your “ticket to ride” TriMet to and from the Oregon Zoo on your admission date. Please have your digital tickets accessible on your phone (or printed) to show TriMet operators or fare inspectors. Your ticket is valid on all TriMet services (bus, MAX, WES and LIFT) and Portland Streetcar but is not valid on C-TRAN. Valid only for ZooLights through January 3, 2027.

Save time and money: Park for free at one of TriMet’s Park & Ride locations, such as the Sunset Transit Center, and ride the MAX one stop east to get to ZooLights!

Host your private event at ZooLights

Book a private event space to hold your holiday party during ZooLights. With magical light displays, a dedicated catering staff, and a focus on sustainable Northwest cuisine, ZooLights is an unforgettable location for your company party, holiday celebrations and more. Learn more

For more information, please submit an inquiry form.

Together for Wildlife!

Every ZooLights purchase helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Learn more

Reserve a private Snow Globe at ZooLights!

Fully furnished with charming holiday décor, our heated Snow Globes offer a relaxing respite for friends, families or a romantic date.

Each 60-minute session includes accommodations for up to six guests:

Comfy seating
A private fire pit
Hot cocoa in an exclusive ZooLights souvenir cup
S’mores
ZooLights fast-pass train tickets that allow you and your guests to skip the line

Cost: $300

Beer, wine and donuts are also available to purchase.

Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Looking for the perfect holiday date night? Bring that special person in your life to ZooLights.

See the zoo in a whole new light!Hop on the zoo train and see dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the route. Walk through vibrant tunnels of glittering lights and take in the glowing festive atmosphere.

Enjoy delicious treats like Elephant ears, hot chocolate, popcorn and s’mores. Or raise a toast with beer, wine and a range of non-alcoholic options. It’s all available at ZooLights!

This year, making ZooLights part of your busy holiday season has never been easier. ZooLights Any Night tickets can be purchased in advance and used on any night from November 20 to December 31, 2026, making them an ideal gift.

Please note: Most animals are not on view during ZooLights.

ZooLights opens nightly at 4:30 p.m.

November 13 and 14 – BrewLights
November 15 – Member Preview Night
November 16 – Sensory Friendly Night
January 1 and 2 – 21+ Only Nights

ZooLights will be closed Nov. 17-19 and 24-26, as well as Dec. 25.

More 2026 event details coming soon!

Prices and times vary throughout the season

Adult ticket price range: $13 to $35
Youth ticket price range: $13 to $30

Book a private Snow Globe experience!

Members receive 20% off regularly priced tickets. No additional discounts on Value Nights.

Income-assistance discount information

Visit our help center for answers to frequently asked questions.

Take TriMet to ZooLights on us!

Your ZooLights Ticket is your “ticket to ride” TriMet to and from the Oregon Zoo on your admission date. Please have your digital tickets accessible on your phone (or printed) to show TriMet operators or fare inspectors. Your ticket is valid on all TriMet services (bus, MAX, WES and LIFT) and Portland Streetcar but is not valid on C-TRAN. Valid only for ZooLights through January 3, 2027.

Save time and money: Park for free at one of TriMet’s Park & Ride locations, such as the Sunset Transit Center, and ride the MAX one stop east to get to ZooLights!

Host your private event at ZooLights

Book a private event space to hold your holiday party during ZooLights. With magical light displays, a dedicated catering staff, and a focus on sustainable Northwest cuisine, ZooLights is an unforgettable location for your company party, holiday celebrations and more. Learn more

For more information, please submit an inquiry form.

Together for Wildlife!

Every ZooLights purchase helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Learn more

Reserve a private Snow Globe at ZooLights!

Fully furnished with charming holiday décor, our heated Snow Globes offer a relaxing respite for friends, families or a romantic date.

Each 60-minute session includes accommodations for up to six guests:

Comfy seating
A private fire pit
Hot cocoa in an exclusive ZooLights souvenir cup
S’mores
ZooLights fast-pass train tickets that allow you and your guests to skip the line

Cost: $300

Beer, wine and donuts are also available to purchase.

SUNNOV 1

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

All agesVolunteeringOutdoorsHiking & Walking

UP Eco Club X Moreau Center Neighborhood Clean Up

5000 N Portsmouth AveMap

Join Eco Club and the Moreau Center for Service and Justice to give a little TLC to the local neighborhood after Halloween festivities. After holidays like Halloween, we tend to see a spike in litter on and around campus and we have the opportunity to change that on November 1st from 1 to 3pm! We will walk along Willamette Blvd and around through N Fiske Ave, N Yale St, and N Van Houten Ave. At the start, meet us for check in on the walkway between the Chiles Center and Joe Etzel Baseball Field on N Portsmouth Ave. There, we'll have all supplies provided including gloves, garbage bags, vests, and grabbers. We'll also have snacks and donuts available to kick off the event. This event is open to the UP community as well as other neighborhood locals and anyone who wants to volunteer. We will have restrooms available on campus, and there is plenty of parking available. Please register in advance so we make sure to have enough cleanup supplies. Please bring your own trash grabber if you have one. All ages are welcome. We recommend working in pairs or small groups, dressing for the weather, and bringing a waterbottle. Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the concrete walkway between the Chiles Center and Joe Etzel Baseball Field on N Portsmouth Ave. It is next to the small parking lot connected to the Chiles Center. Look for the SOLVE sig

THUNOV 5

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

+17 dates

DanceHolidays & SeasonalCultural HeritageCraftsGalleriesOutdoorsParks & NatureWorkshopsWorld Music

Chrysanthemum Festival

Lan Su Chinese Garden239 Northwest Everett Street

Step into autumn’s splendor as the garden transforms with the colors and textures of chrysanthemums, a flower of nobility and longevity in Chinese culture. Stroll among 81 mum varieties, cascading displays along the waterfall, and sweeping floral sculptures that transform the garden into a living gallery.

From dazzling floral artistry to hands-on learning opportunities, Chrysanthemum Festival is one of the garden's most anticipated annual celebrations—and an unforgettable way to experience Lan Su in fall. Explore this beautiful flower and time of year.

Nov. 5-8 — Nights of the Golden Flower: Immerse yourself in the illuminated works of 18 talented local floral artists and featured designer Toni Tibbits as they interpret this year’s theme, Golden Blooms Upon Autumn Waters. Plus, enjoy gentle music by Lulu Guzheng Studio, dance performances by YZ Dance Academy, floral jewelry-making, and all-ages fun as you wander among glowing lanterns and vote for your favorite designs of the showcase. Sensory Night November 14.

Step into autumn’s splendor as the garden transforms with the colors and textures of chrysanthemums, a flower of nobility and longevity in Chinese culture. Stroll among 81 mum varieties, cascading displays along the waterfall, and sweeping floral sculptures that transform the garden into a living gallery.

From dazzling floral artistry to hands-on learning opportunities, Chrysanthemum Festival is one of the garden's most anticipated annual celebrations—and an unforgettable way to experience Lan Su in fall. Explore this beautiful flower and time of year.

Nov. 5-8 — Nights of the Golden Flower: Immerse yourself in the illuminated works of 18 talented local floral artists and featured designer Toni Tibbits as they interpret this year’s theme, Golden Blooms Upon Autumn Waters. Plus, enjoy gentle music by Lulu Guzheng Studio, dance performances by YZ Dance Academy, floral jewelry-making, and all-ages fun as you wander among glowing lanterns and vote for your favorite designs of the showcase. Sensory Night November 14.

Oregon Metro600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232

SATNOV 7

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

All agesRSVP requiredOutdoorsBirdingTalks & Lectures

Reimagining birding

This event is full, but you can still join the waitlist.

Join local nature educator Gladys Ruiz on a journey to explore the ways we have forged relationships with birds. We will utilize our natural abilities as we challenge conventional notions of birding and share stories of birds, migration and community.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

This event is full, but you can still join the waitlist.

Join local nature educator Gladys Ruiz on a journey to explore the ways we have forged relationships with birds. We will utilize our natural abilities as we challenge conventional notions of birding and share stories of birds, migration and community.

Cost: free
Ages: all ages. Minors must be accompanied by adults.
Difficulty: easy

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

SUNNOV 8

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

💰 $1+Food & DrinkWorkshopsTalks & LecturesOutdoorsParks & Nature

The Portland Pollinator Harvest Party

133 Southeast Salmon Street133 SE Salmon St

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a native bee and a honey bee? Or wondered what they do all day? Have you dreamed of becoming a beekeeper, wanted to plant more flowers for our winged friends, or wished you could taste honey fresh from the comb? Well, this is the event for you.

Join Bee The Change Landcare for a morning of bee-loving curiosity, hands-on learning, and community connection, alongside some wonderful local educators, makers, and pollinator enthusiasts. Bees are woven into so much of everyday life, from the fruit on the table to the flowers blooming along the sidewalks. Yet there is so much happening in their little worlds that people rarely get to see. Peek into those worlds, explore what it means to be in a reciprocal relationship with bees, and learn how we can cultivate more resilient gardens, ecosystems, and food systems for pollinators and people.

Discover the difference between native and honeybees and how planting flowers, food, and habitat can support healthy pollinator populations right in your own neighborhood
Get your hands into the world of native bees. Join Bee The Change and Portland Fruit Tree Project for a community Mason bee cocoon harvest. Learn how to safely harvest, clean, and store cocoons so the next generation is ready for spring.
Taste the sweetness of the season. Join Bee The Change and Bee Built for a freshly crushed honeycomb demonstration, honey tasting, and conversation about thoughtful honey bee stewardship.
Meet your local pollinator community. Explore beautiful bee houses and hives from Bee Built, preserves and opportunities to get involved with Portland Fruit Tree Project, garden signs from Sharotonin Signs, and local honey and stewardship opportunities from Bee The Change.

Have a Mason bee house at home? Bring your filled nesting reeds or trays for harvest. No bee house? No problem. Come learn, get your hands a little sticky, and make some new bee-loving friends

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a native bee and a honey bee? Or wondered what they do all day? Have you dreamed of becoming a beekeeper, wanted to plant more flowers for our winged friends, or wished you could taste honey fresh from the comb? Well, this is the event for you.

Join Bee The Change Landcare for a morning of bee-loving curiosity, hands-on learning, and community connection, alongside some wonderful local educators, makers, and pollinator enthusiasts. Bees are woven into so much of everyday life, from the fruit on the table to the flowers blooming along the sidewalks. Yet there is so much happening in their little worlds that people rarely get to see. Peek into those worlds, explore what it means to be in a reciprocal relationship with bees, and learn how we can cultivate more resilient gardens, ecosystems, and food systems for pollinators and people.

Discover the difference between native and honeybees and how planting flowers, food, and habitat can support healthy pollinator populations right in your own neighborhood
Get your hands into the world of native bees. Join Bee The Change and Portland Fruit Tree Project for a community Mason bee cocoon harvest. Learn how to safely harvest, clean, and store cocoons so the next generation is ready for spring.
Taste the sweetness of the season. Join Bee The Change and Bee Built for a freshly crushed honeycomb demonstration, honey tasting, and conversation about thoughtful honey bee stewardship.
Meet your local pollinator community. Explore beautiful bee houses and hives from Bee Built, preserves and opportunities to get involved with Portland Fruit Tree Project, garden signs from Sharotonin Signs, and local honey and stewardship opportunities from Bee The Change.

Have a Mason bee house at home? Bring your filled nesting reeds or trays for harvest. No bee house? No problem. Come learn, get your hands a little sticky, and make some new bee-loving friends

Lower Macleay Park / Forest Park2960 Northwest Upshur Street

SUNNOV 1

4:00 PM

OutdoorsHiking & WalkingArts & Media

Bora Yoon Soundwalk at Witch's Castle

Join Third Angle and World Forestry Center for a FREE, immersive All-Saints Day soundwalk to Witch’s Castle, featuring a spooky, site-specific soundscape created by local composer Bora Yoon. Grab your headphones, download the soundwalk, and join us under the bridge at Lower Macleay Park as we excavate memory, and bring to life place-based storytelling along the wooded path. Meet at 4:00PM, Walk at 4:15PMWalk is 1.5 mile total out-and-back hike

Belmont Library1038 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd

WEDNOV 4

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

OutdoorsParks & NatureWorkshopsMeditation

Exploring Trees Through Your Senses with Urban Forestry

Don't let the rainy season stop you from connecting with nature! Join Urban Forestry at the Belmont Library to explore for an evening of mindfulness and nature education. Trees are good for our health, especially if we take time to pay close attention to them. At this event we will use all five senses to study tree samples to practice feeling grounded in natural spaces! You'll also learn about the many ways that connecting with nature and trees can improve mental and physical health.

This event will be entirely indoors. Tea and snacks will be provided for participants.

Join us at the new Multnomah County Belmont Library!

1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

Don't let the rainy season stop you from connecting with nature! Join Urban Forestry at the Belmont Library to explore for an evening of mindfulness and nature education. Trees are good for our health, especially if we take time to pay close attention to them. At this event we will use all five senses to study tree samples to practice feeling grounded in natural spaces! You'll also learn about the many ways that connecting with nature and trees can improve mental and physical health.

This event will be entirely indoors. Tea and snacks will be provided for participants.

Join us at the new Multnomah County Belmont Library!

1038 SE César E. Chávez Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

FRINOV 6

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Learning & TechOutdoorsParks & NatureHiking & Walking

Mushroom Identification Hike

Leif Erikson Germantown Trail HeadNW Leif Erikson Dr

Join the final class in the mushroom education series that began in June. This Mushroom Identification class is designed to help you build confidence in recognizing common fungi in their natural habitat while deepening your understanding of mushroom characteristics, seasonal patterns, and safe foraging practices.

Because collecting plants or fungi is not permitted in Forest Park, this class focuses on education and observation—learning how to identify mushrooms in a wild setting without harvesting. You’ll gain practical skills and tips you can apply when exploring and foraging outside of Forest Park on your own.

Come ready to learn, observe, and enjoy the fascinating world of fungi.

We will meet at Germantown and Leif Erikson Trailhead.

Join the final class in the mushroom education series that began in June. This Mushroom Identification class is designed to help you build confidence in recognizing common fungi in their natural habitat while deepening your understanding of mushroom characteristics, seasonal patterns, and safe foraging practices.

Because collecting plants or fungi is not permitted in Forest Park, this class focuses on education and observation—learning how to identify mushrooms in a wild setting without harvesting. You’ll gain practical skills and tips you can apply when exploring and foraging outside of Forest Park on your own.

Come ready to learn, observe, and enjoy the fascinating world of fungi.

We will meet at Germantown and Leif Erikson Trailhead.

SUNNOV 29

4:30 PM – 9:30 PM

💰 $5 - $16Holidays & SeasonalOutdoorsGroup Rides

Bike the Lights at Portland International Raceway

Portland International Raceway1940 N Victory Blvd

Experience the lights in true Portland fashion

Bike the Lights is reserved our cyclists! Take a lap or five and see over 250 holiday light displays up close on Sunday, November 29th.

This event has a dedicated following of bike lovers who attend year after year, decking out their rides in holiday lights and rocking their favorite holiday gear — from Santa suits to reindeer onesies.

It’s the only event at Winter Wonderland that happens just once a season, rain or shine, so don’t miss out!

Bike the Lights is a pedal power-only event (speed limit is 10mph!) E-bikes are allowed as long as they have pedals. Safety gear is highly encouraged for all participants, though kids 16 and under must wear a helmet.

DATE: Nov. 29, 2026 from 4:15pm – 9:30pm

PRICE: $16 for adults ($18 at the gate), $5 for kids ($7 at the gate)

POLICY:

Tickets to Bike the Lights are sold individually, not by carload. Free parking is available for attendees at Portland International Raceway. This is a pedal power-only. No cars, motorized vehicles, roller blades, scooters, skateboards, or walking will be allowed on the track. E-bikes are allowed as long as they have pedals. Speed limit is 10 miles per hour. Safety gear is highly encouraged for all participants. Kids 16 and under must wear a helmet.

Experience the lights in true Portland fashion

Bike the Lights is reserved our cyclists! Take a lap or five and see over 250 holiday light displays up close on Sunday, November 29th.

This event has a dedicated following of bike lovers who attend year after year, decking out their rides in holiday lights and rocking their favorite holiday gear — from Santa suits to reindeer onesies.

It’s the only event at Winter Wonderland that happens just once a season, rain or shine, so don’t miss out!

Bike the Lights is a pedal power-only event (speed limit is 10mph!) E-bikes are allowed as long as they have pedals. Safety gear is highly encouraged for all participants, though kids 16 and under must wear a helmet.

DATE: Nov. 29, 2026 from 4:15pm – 9:30pm

PRICE: $16 for adults ($18 at the gate), $5 for kids ($7 at the gate)

POLICY:

Tickets to Bike the Lights are sold individually, not by carload. Free parking is available for attendees at Portland International Raceway. This is a pedal power-only. No cars, motorized vehicles, roller blades, scooters, skateboards, or walking will be allowed on the track. E-bikes are allowed as long as they have pedals. Speed limit is 10 miles per hour. Safety gear is highly encouraged for all participants. Kids 16 and under must wear a helmet.

SUNNOV 1

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

+1 dates

All agesRegistration requiredVolunteeringOutdoorsParks & NatureWorkshops

Volunteer Planting at Multnomah Channel Marsh Natural Area

21899 Northwest Saint Helens RoadMap

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 trout, trumpeter swans, acorn woodpeckers and more! Sunday, November 1st, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM Pre-registration is required. All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs. Youth age 15 may volunteer without an adult present. Accessibility: The planting site is about 1/2 mile from the parking area on a flat gravel path. Planting will be on uneven ground. We'll provide: Planting gloves, tools, snacks and warm beverages. What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful. What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear. Thanks to our project partners and funders! Metro Regional Government, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, and ODFW Oregon Conservation Recreation Fund. Address: 21899 Northwest Saint Helens Road Portland, OR 97231 | Map Link Click Here to Register Important Registration Notice This event is promoted by SOLVE but is not managed through SOLVE’s volunteer system. Registration, waivers, and event oversight are the responsibility of the event's host. Volunteers should review and complete all host-provided materials prior to partici

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden5801 Southeast 28th Avenue

SUNNOV 8

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

OutdoorsHiking & WalkingParks & NaturePhotographyTeaMeditationLearning & Tech

Transformation in Nature with Clara-Julia Peru

We invite you to join our transformation in nature retreat to slow down from your daily life, capture moments in nature, reflect and resonate with the seasonal changes that surround us.

Participants will begin with self-reflective prompts before embarking on a slow, guided walk, where they will be invited to observe and capture with a camera (or cell phone) how the late autumn garden mirrors the landscapes of transformation, grief and transition.

The seasonal landscape itself becomes a teacher: the architectural presence of conifers standing among bare deciduous trees, the rich layers of fallen leaves returning to the soil, beavers preparing for winter, eagles tending their nests, seed pods, mosses, textures, changing light, and the quiet beauty that emerges when life appears stripped down to its essence.

Through mindful photographs, participants will gather visual "fragments" before coming together in a circle for creative reflection, gentle conversation, and complementary herbal teas. The intention is to cultivate presence, symbolism, and a compassionate way of witnessing both nature and ourselves.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, drinking water, optional snack, camera or cell phone. If using a cell phone camera, be sure that the sound is off.

About the Guest Facilitator

Clara-Julia Peru is an artist, poet and nature advocate. She is a grief informed art and nature guide with an abundance of specialized training in grief support and expression. Learn more about Clara-Julia’s work here.

Sliding Scale Equity Pricing

In an effort to create an inviting and inclusive community for all we have sliding scale equity pricing based on personal financial experience and financial privilege.

We invite you to join our transformation in nature retreat to slow down from your daily life, capture moments in nature, reflect and resonate with the seasonal changes that surround us.

Participants will begin with self-reflective prompts before embarking on a slow, guided walk, where they will be invited to observe and capture with a camera (or cell phone) how the late autumn garden mirrors the landscapes of transformation, grief and transition.

The seasonal landscape itself becomes a teacher: the architectural presence of conifers standing among bare deciduous trees, the rich layers of fallen leaves returning to the soil, beavers preparing for winter, eagles tending their nests, seed pods, mosses, textures, changing light, and the quiet beauty that emerges when life appears stripped down to its essence.

Through mindful photographs, participants will gather visual "fragments" before coming together in a circle for creative reflection, gentle conversation, and complementary herbal teas. The intention is to cultivate presence, symbolism, and a compassionate way of witnessing both nature and ourselves.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, drinking water, optional snack, camera or cell phone. If using a cell phone camera, be sure that the sound is off.

About the Guest Facilitator

Clara-Julia Peru is an artist, poet and nature advocate. She is a grief informed art and nature guide with an abundance of specialized training in grief support and expression. Learn more about Clara-Julia’s work here.

Sliding Scale Equity Pricing

In an effort to create an inviting and inclusive community for all we have sliding scale equity pricing based on personal financial experience and financial privilege.

FRINOV 27

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM

Holidays & SeasonalChoralOutdoors

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Pioneer Courthouse Square701 SW 6th Ave. Portland

A joyful community sing-along led by Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini, with many of Portland’s finest musical artists and chorale singers. Portland’s Tree Lighting Ceremony is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown. Join in this holiday tradition as Santa Claus ‘flips the switch’ to illuminate nearly 10,000 colorful lights on the City’s Tree that will shine bright throughout the holiday season.

Plumper Farms11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd

SATOCT 31

OCT 31–NOV 1 · Hours not provided

Holidays & SeasonalOutdoorsKids & Family

Pumpkin Smashing!

Any leftover pumpkins we have get tilled into the soil for next year’s pumpkin crop. Why not let you help us smash those pumpkins!?

Details:
– Everyone gets to smash a pumpkin with admission!
– Yes we are still selling pumpkins
– We ask that you smash pumpkins in the DIRT pumpkin fields, not the grass pumpkin display fields

TUENOV 3

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

OutdoorsCyclingWorkshopsTalks & Lectures

All Season Cycling Workshop

Portland, ORMap

Organizer: Portland By Cycle Rides and Classes
Location Details: Conference room is around the corner from the elevator lobby
Audience: General (all ages)

Join PBOT's Portland By Cycle team to learn how to prepare to bike in all weather conditions!

We will cover the following topics:

Dressing for comfort: how to manage staying dry and comfortable in wet and cold conditions
Visibility: the best ways to see & be seen while riding in dark and wet weather
Road conditions: bike handling tips for slippery, gritty, and other hazardous conditions
Traffic: avoiding traffic by using lower-traffic streets - get familiar with Portlandbikemap.com and various route-planning apps
Winter Bike Maintenance: Try this 5 minute tune-up to keep your bike riding smoothly throughout the winter
Hosted by Go Lloyd and Portland Bureau of Transportation. Free and open to everyone!

Made possible with support the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.
Thank you to our sponsors, Showers Pass, PDW, and Cleverhood!

Contact: portland.gov/bike

Organizer: Portland By Cycle Rides and Classes
Location Details: Conference room is around the corner from the elevator lobby
Audience: General (all ages)

Join PBOT's Portland By Cycle team to learn how to prepare to bike in all weather conditions!

We will cover the following topics:

Dressing for comfort: how to manage staying dry and comfortable in wet and cold conditions
Visibility: the best ways to see & be seen while riding in dark and wet weather
Road conditions: bike handling tips for slippery, gritty, and other hazardous conditions
Traffic: avoiding traffic by using lower-traffic streets - get familiar with Portlandbikemap.com and various route-planning apps
Winter Bike Maintenance: Try this 5 minute tune-up to keep your bike riding smoothly throughout the winter
Hosted by Go Lloyd and Portland Bureau of Transportation. Free and open to everyone!

Made possible with support the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.
Thank you to our sponsors, Showers Pass, PDW, and Cleverhood!

Contact: portland.gov/bike

Oregon Zoo4001 SW Canyon Rd

WEDNOV 11

9:30 AM

Free ticket requiredOutdoorsParks & Nature

Veterans Day

The Oregon Zoo is proud to offer FREE admission on Veterans Day for military members, veterans and their families. Complimentary admission includes up to three tickets per active military personnel/veteran (four tickets total). Families of deployed military personnel will also be given free admission.

To receive free admission on November 11, visitors must reserve tickets in advance online (scroll to bottom after selecting entry time) and, upon entry, present a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers, or other official military identification. Families of deployed military personnel must also show an active duty ID.

The Oregon Zoo thanks you for your service.

The Oregon Zoo is proud to offer FREE admission on Veterans Day for military members, veterans and their families. Complimentary admission includes up to three tickets per active military personnel/veteran (four tickets total). Families of deployed military personnel will also be given free admission.

To receive free admission on November 11, visitors must reserve tickets in advance online (scroll to bottom after selecting entry time) and, upon entry, present a military or veteran organization ID, discharge papers, or other official military identification. Families of deployed military personnel must also show an active duty ID.

The Oregon Zoo thanks you for your service.

SUNNOV 1

10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

OutdoorsHiking & WalkingClubs & Meetings

Red Mountain Loop

TBDMap

This is a nice late season hike with great views if we catch a crisp bluebird day. It's about 9 miles and 1700 ft elevation gain. It follows the PCT to Indian Racetrack before climbing up Red Mountain and back to the trailhead along a closed, gravel road. Oregon Hikers has a good description. The drive is about 1.5 hrs from the MMC.

This will be an exploratory hike as I've previously taken a different out and back route to Red Mountain. While I haven't hiked this exact trail, I do know that this time of year in the Indian Heaven Wilderness there can be swampy sections of the trail depending on if there has been melting snow or a good rain that fills the meadows. It's worth a little damp shoes though!

This is a nice late season hike with great views if we catch a crisp bluebird day. It's about 9 miles and 1700 ft elevation gain. It follows the PCT to Indian Racetrack before climbing up Red Mountain and back to the trailhead along a closed, gravel road. Oregon Hikers has a good description. The drive is about 1.5 hrs from the MMC.

This will be an exploratory hike as I've previously taken a different out and back route to Red Mountain. While I haven't hiked this exact trail, I do know that this time of year in the Indian Heaven Wilderness there can be swampy sections of the trail depending on if there has been melting snow or a good rain that fills the meadows. It's worth a little damp shoes though!

SUNNOV 1

Hours not provided

Learning & TechOutdoorsHiking & WalkingFilmGalleries

Wildwood: Follow the Crows Art Trail

PortlandMap

Get to know Forest Park, Pittock Mansion, the St. Johns Bridge and other real-life Portland attractions featured in LAIKA's stop-motion animated feature film "Wildwood."

Wilkes Park main entrance3655 NE 154th Avenue

WEDNOV 11

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Registration requiredVolunteeringOutdoorsParks & Nature

Wilkes Park Pollinator Patch Volunteer Day

Volunteer with us!

Celebrate the end of the volunteer season with us as plants and wildlife prepare for hibernation, and we prepare to welcome the winter season.

Join PP&R for our final volunteer event of 2026 at Wilkes Park for a family-friendly volunteer event to help with gardening tasks like weeding, pruning, mulching, and adding new plants to the park.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Tools and instructions provided. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

For more event details and to register for this event, visit the new PP&R volunteer website!

Snacks and hot beverages will be provided. Thank you for volunteering with us.

Site Accessibility

Activities may require bending, stooping, or kneeling close to the ground. There is a paved pathway throughout the park. Depending on the day and tasks, the surfaces to travel on may vary, but many of the tasks will be adjacent to a paved pathway.

There is an ADA accessible restroom (Portland Loo) on site. Many areas of the park have open exposure to the sun.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.

Have questions? Contact Developed Parks Coordinator Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at [email protected].

Volunteer with us!

Celebrate the end of the volunteer season with us as plants and wildlife prepare for hibernation, and we prepare to welcome the winter season.

Join PP&R for our final volunteer event of 2026 at Wilkes Park for a family-friendly volunteer event to help with gardening tasks like weeding, pruning, mulching, and adding new plants to the park.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Tools and instructions provided. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

For more event details and to register for this event, visit the new PP&R volunteer website!

Snacks and hot beverages will be provided. Thank you for volunteering with us.

Site Accessibility

Activities may require bending, stooping, or kneeling close to the ground. There is a paved pathway throughout the park. Depending on the day and tasks, the surfaces to travel on may vary, but many of the tasks will be adjacent to a paved pathway.

There is an ADA accessible restroom (Portland Loo) on site. Many areas of the park have open exposure to the sun.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.

Have questions? Contact Developed Parks Coordinator Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at [email protected].

Abernethy school2421 SE Orange Ave., Portland, OR 97214

MONNOV 2

7:00 PM

OutdoorsGroup RidesIndie

Dead Guy Life Advice with DJ Skabcat (Kyle) & DJ Inky Moot (Lisa)

Organizer: Lisa and Kyle and Moorland
Schedule: Leave at 7:30 ish
Route: Loop ride (returns to start)
Location Details: The school basketball area where Mellow Mondays usually meet
Audience: General (all ages)

Lisa: My partner in Sacramento, CA and I (now in Portland) had a community radio show for the year of 2024 in Davis, CA at KDVS 90.3 FM.
We would play goth, industrial, soundtracks, scores, indie rock, and more. Kyle really liked playing music from mostly small shows (some medium) we would attend.
We are planning to have some of the focus be on the dead or death or related topics to honor The Day of the Dead in our own way.
If anyone has any requests to add to remember or honor their Loved Ones, we welcome those songs. Even if you don't think they fit with our music choices, we still welcome them.
Moorland is helping us with our route. Thanks:)

Organizer: Lisa and Kyle and Moorland
Schedule: Leave at 7:30 ish
Route: Loop ride (returns to start)
Location Details: The school basketball area where Mellow Mondays usually meet
Audience: General (all ages)

Lisa: My partner in Sacramento, CA and I (now in Portland) had a community radio show for the year of 2024 in Davis, CA at KDVS 90.3 FM.
We would play goth, industrial, soundtracks, scores, indie rock, and more. Kyle really liked playing music from mostly small shows (some medium) we would attend.
We are planning to have some of the focus be on the dead or death or related topics to honor The Day of the Dead in our own way.
If anyone has any requests to add to remember or honor their Loved Ones, we welcome those songs. Even if you don't think they fit with our music choices, we still welcome them.
Moorland is helping us with our route. Thanks:)

TUENOV 3

5:30 PM

OutdoorsCycling

All-Season Cycling Workshop

PBOTMap

SUNNOV 1

4:00 PM

OutdoorsHiking & WalkingArts & Media

Bora Yoon Witch’s Castle Soundwalk Meet-up

Lower Macleay ParkMap

Join Third Angle and World Forestry Center for an immersive All-Saints Day soundwalk to Witch’s Castle, featuring a spooky, site-specific soundscape created by local composer Bora Yoon. Grab your headphones, download the soundwalk, and head under the bridge at Lower Macleay Park to excavate memory and bring to life place-based storytelling along the wooded path.

The walk is a 1.5-mile total out-and-back hike.
Free event (optional registration for more information)

Join Third Angle and World Forestry Center for an immersive All-Saints Day soundwalk to Witch’s Castle, featuring a spooky, site-specific soundscape created by local composer Bora Yoon. Grab your headphones, download the soundwalk, and head under the bridge at Lower Macleay Park to excavate memory and bring to life place-based storytelling along the wooded path.

The walk is a 1.5-mile total out-and-back hike.
Free event (optional registration for more information)

WEDNOV 25

Hours not provided

Registration requiredOutdoorsRunning & RacesHolidays & SeasonalWellness

Turkey Trot

Portland International Raceway1940 North Victory Boulevard

This 5k race takes you on a holiday-themed journey through the lights of the Sunshine Division Winter Wonderland. The perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving weekend. Like thousands of others, make the HTC Turkey Trot an annual tradition with your family and friends.

There will be 2 Family 5K waves, 1 Competitive 5K wave and 2 Kids Fun Run waves. Please register for your preferred start time.

SUNNOV 8

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

All agesOutdoorsBirdingHiking & WalkingWorkshops

Bird Walk at Blue Lake

Blue Lake Regional Park (map)Map

Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bird Guide Ryan Gilpin, from Nidus Consulting for a morning of Birding at Blue Lake Regional Park. Explore the beautiful Blue Lake and discover what birds may be flying, as we walk and practice identifying birds! This is a rain or shine event. All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18, will need to be accompanied by a parent, adult, or legal guardian.

What to bring: Dress for the weather and bring water. Snacks and drinks will be available. We will have extra binoculars. Bring yours, if you have them! Dogs are not allowed in this park because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife.

Getting there:

See map below for meeting point and ideal parking location, circled in red. We will meet at Celilo Shelter. Metro kindly reserved this shelter for us from 9am-11am.

Metro has also granted us with 15 parking passes, free of charge. These passes are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you reserved a parking pass ticket - once you have arrived, drive past the kiosk, and check in with Liz at the welcome table to claim your pass. All passes need to be displayed in your windshield of your vehicle. Please attempt to carpool.

Parking passes are $5 per car, and can be purchased at Blue Lake. If you would like to attend and seeking no barrier to entry, please reach out.

By Bus: Take Bus line 21 to NE Sandy & 223rd, then walk about 1 mile up 223rd to Blue Lake Park.

By bike: Use bike lanes east on Marine Drive to Blue Lake Road or east on Halsey to 223rd Avenue and follow the signs north to the park. Bicycles are welcome inside the park on paved paths.

Accessibility:

There are a couple of restrooms and water fountains located inside the park. The route will have mostly paved, flat trails with little gravel.

Questions or need a parking pass? Reach out to Liz Coll, [email protected]

Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bird Guide Ryan Gilpin, from Nidus Consulting for a morning of Birding at Blue Lake Regional Park. Explore the beautiful Blue Lake and discover what birds may be flying, as we walk and practice identifying birds! This is a rain or shine event. All ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18, will need to be accompanied by a parent, adult, or legal guardian.

What to bring: Dress for the weather and bring water. Snacks and drinks will be available. We will have extra binoculars. Bring yours, if you have them! Dogs are not allowed in this park because they can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife.

Getting there:

See map below for meeting point and ideal parking location, circled in red. We will meet at Celilo Shelter. Metro kindly reserved this shelter for us from 9am-11am.

Metro has also granted us with 15 parking passes, free of charge. These passes are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you reserved a parking pass ticket - once you have arrived, drive past the kiosk, and check in with Liz at the welcome table to claim your pass. All passes need to be displayed in your windshield of your vehicle. Please attempt to carpool.

Parking passes are $5 per car, and can be purchased at Blue Lake. If you would like to attend and seeking no barrier to entry, please reach out.

By Bus: Take Bus line 21 to NE Sandy & 223rd, then walk about 1 mile up 223rd to Blue Lake Park.

By bike: Use bike lanes east on Marine Drive to Blue Lake Road or east on Halsey to 223rd Avenue and follow the signs north to the park. Bicycles are welcome inside the park on paved paths.

Accessibility:

There are a couple of restrooms and water fountains located inside the park. The route will have mostly paved, flat trails with little gravel.

Questions or need a parking pass? Reach out to Liz Coll, [email protected]

Oregon zoo4001 SW Canyon Rd

MONNOV 16

4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Holidays & SeasonalKids & FamilyOutdoorsParks & Nature

ZooLights Sensory-Friendly

Join us on Nov. 16

Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly night allows guests with different sensory processing needs and their families to enjoy the wonder of ZooLights. Guests can pause in available cool-down spaces, music is quieter and participation is limited to minimize crowds.

Bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads are available to any guests with sensory needs. Ask staff at the zoo entrance to check out a sensory kit for free. Before attending, download the free KultureCity app to learn about available resources and how to access them and view a social story to prepare for your trip.

Join us on Nov. 16

Time: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly night allows guests with different sensory processing needs and their families to enjoy the wonder of ZooLights. Guests can pause in available cool-down spaces, music is quieter and participation is limited to minimize crowds.

Bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, fidget tools, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads are available to any guests with sensory needs. Ask staff at the zoo entrance to check out a sensory kit for free. Before attending, download the free KultureCity app to learn about available resources and how to access them and view a social story to prepare for your trip.

Hoyt Arboretum4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221

THUNOV 12

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration requiredOutdoorsParks & NatureLearning & TechKids (5-11)

Forest Field Day: Dirt Day

What wiggles, wriggles, and lives beneath our feet? Is dirt really such a big deal? In this program, we will be exploring the world of soil! Prepare to get dirty, and leave with a new appreciation of the fantastic world just out of sight. Please register on the Hoyt Arboretum website. — 15

TUENOV 10

11:00 AM

Holidays & SeasonalOutdoors

Stimson Lumber Tree Arrival

Pioneer Courthouse Square701 SW 6th Ave. Portland

Kick-off of the holiday season Downtown as Portland’s 75ft tall Douglas-fir Tree is welcomed to Portland’s Living Room! Say hello to Santa, enjoy free hot chocolate and join in the fun of this annual tradition.

SUNNOV 1

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

+4 dates

ChessJazzChoralLearning & TechOutdoors

Checkmates and Chill

Director Park815 Southwest Park Avenue

Join a lively game of chess and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, there’s a spot for you. Instructor Victor will be on hand to guide beginners, while experienced players can jump right in and enjoy the challenge. Amplified holiday jazz from KMHD will play in the background to enhance the experience.

Special Dickens Carolers performances on Dec. 6th and 13th at 2 p.m.

Join a lively game of chess and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, there’s a spot for you. Instructor Victor will be on hand to guide beginners, while experienced players can jump right in and enjoy the challenge. Amplified holiday jazz from KMHD will play in the background to enhance the experience.

Special Dickens Carolers performances on Dec. 6th and 13th at 2 p.m.

SMART Welcome Center9749 SW Barber St.

FRINOV 6

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

OutdoorsGroup RidesCraftsKids & FamilyHolidays & Seasonal

Light Up the Night Community Bike Ride

Organizer: SMART - Wilsonville
Schedule: Depart at 6:00pm
Audience: Family friendly (all ages)

Light Up the Night Community Bike Ride

Friday, November 6 | SMART Welcome Center (9749 SW Barber St.)

Gather at 5:00pm | Ride Departs at 6:00pm

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it’s time to Light Up the Night! Join SMART for a fun, family-friendly community bike ride celebrating bright bikes, creative lights, and being seen while riding after dark.

We’ll begin to gather at the SMART Welcome Center at 5:00 PM for a pre-ride bike decorating party. Bring your bike and get creative with reflective materials and lights before we head out together at 6:00 PM.

Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes with their brightest, boldest, and coolest lights and help us shine a light on the importance of visibility when walking, biking, and rolling after dark.

Organizer: SMART - Wilsonville
Schedule: Depart at 6:00pm
Audience: Family friendly (all ages)

Light Up the Night Community Bike Ride

Friday, November 6 | SMART Welcome Center (9749 SW Barber St.)

Gather at 5:00pm | Ride Departs at 6:00pm

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, it’s time to Light Up the Night! Join SMART for a fun, family-friendly community bike ride celebrating bright bikes, creative lights, and being seen while riding after dark.

We’ll begin to gather at the SMART Welcome Center at 5:00 PM for a pre-ride bike decorating party. Bring your bike and get creative with reflective materials and lights before we head out together at 6:00 PM.

Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes with their brightest, boldest, and coolest lights and help us shine a light on the importance of visibility when walking, biking, and rolling after dark.

Trailkeepers of OregonMap

FRINOV 6

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

VolunteeringClubs & MeetingsOutdoorsParks & NatureHiking & Walking

Anderson Hill County Park Trail Party – North Coast

We'll be clearing brush and logs from the loop trail. Crew Leader: Mark W. Max Size of Crew: 8 Hike Distance: 1 mile Elevation Gain: less than 100 feet Hike Intensity: Low Work Intensity: Moderate Work Type: Logout, brushing

Project Information:

We’ll clear logs from the trail, cut aggressive plant species back from the trail, and do some minor drainage and tread work. We’ll work at a comfortable pace and take plenty of breaks.

Hiking information:

The trail is about a mile long and has a natural soil surface. There are a couple of steep areas and some areas are muddy during the wet season.

You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

Plenty of water
Snacks/lunch
Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
Sunscreen + insect repellent
A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to [email protected] to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
Long sleeved shirts and pants
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

We'll be clearing brush and logs from the loop trail. Crew Leader: Mark W. Max Size of Crew: 8 Hike Distance: 1 mile Elevation Gain: less than 100 feet Hike Intensity: Low Work Intensity: Moderate Work Type: Logout, brushing

Project Information:

We’ll clear logs from the trail, cut aggressive plant species back from the trail, and do some minor drainage and tread work. We’ll work at a comfortable pace and take plenty of breaks.

Hiking information:

The trail is about a mile long and has a natural soil surface. There are a couple of steep areas and some areas are muddy during the wet season.

You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

Plenty of water
Snacks/lunch
Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
Sunscreen + insect repellent
A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to [email protected] to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
Long sleeved shirts and pants
Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

Portland International RacewayMap

SUNNOV 29

5:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Holidays & SeasonalOutdoorsCyclingKids & Family

BIKE THE LIGHTS NIGHT - Sunshine Division's Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights

34th Annual Safeway Winter Wonderland
November 27th-December 31st, 2026

All proceeds benefit Sunshine Division’s year-round hunger relief programs.

INFO: www.winterwonderlandportland.com or (503)300-7992

* ABSOLUTELY NO STUDDED TIRES OR CHAINS*

About the Event

Experiencethe largest drive-thru holiday light show in the Pacific Northwest! The 34thannual Safeway Winter Wonderland is open nightly November 27 – December31, 2026, at Portland International Raceway.

Featuringover a million lights, Winter Wonderland transforms the racetrack into adazzling holiday experience with shimmering tunnels, glowing archways, andhundreds of animated light displays.

New for2026: Don't miss ourbiggest and brightest tunnel of lights yet. That's two brand-new tunnels in twoyears!

Bring thewhole family along for a holiday adventure! Travel back in time with dinosaurs,explore an underwater world of glowing sea creatures, cruise through a colorfulcandy forest, and spot leaping reindeer and the 12 Days of Christmas. There'ssomething exciting around every turn!

We alsoinvite you to join us for our car-free Special Nights:

Bike the Lights – Sunday, November 29
Lights & Leashes – Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1 (Dogs are welcome but not required!)

All proceedsfrom Winter Wonderland directly benefit Sunshine Division, a Portlandnonprofit providing free, immediate food relief to local families andindividuals since 1923. Celebrate the season, create lasting memories, andsupport our neighbors in need!

Dates

Run-of-Show:
Nov. 27 – Dec. 31,2026

PeakNights:
Dec. 16 – Dec. 25,2026 (10 days)

Bike theLights:
Sunday, Nov. 29

Lights& Leashes:
Monday, Nov. 30 & Tuesday, Dec. 1

Pricing

StandardVehicle:
Monday – Thursday(Non-Peak Nights)

· $38online, $42 at gate

Friday& Saturday (Non-Peak Nights)

· $49online, $53 at gate

Sunday(Non-Peak Nights)

· $45online, $49 at gate

PeakNights: Dec. 16 – 25 (10 days)

· $50online, $55 at the gate

VIPNights: Dec. 12-25

· $85online, $85 at gate

DiscountTickets at Safeway & Albertsons

· $35at locations in the Portland metro area

· Validany drive-thru night

· Notvalid for Special Nights (Nov. 30 – Dec. 2)

Standardvehicle tickets are per carload, not per person. The price is the sameregardless of how many people are in your car.

OversizedVehicle:

Limos, RVs,Passenger Vans (Sprinters)

· $85online, $90 at gate

Mini Buses(Less than 20 passengers)

· $130online, 135 at gate

Buses (20+passengers)

· $165online, $170 at gate

SpecialNights Pricing:

Bike theLights + Lights & Leashes (Nov. 29 – Dec. 1)

· AdultTicket: $16 online, $18 at gate

· KidsTicket: $5 online, $7 at gate

34th Annual Safeway Winter Wonderland
November 27th-December 31st, 2026

All proceeds benefit Sunshine Division’s year-round hunger relief programs.

INFO: www.winterwonderlandportland.com or (503)300-7992

* ABSOLUTELY NO STUDDED TIRES OR CHAINS*

About the Event

Experiencethe largest drive-thru holiday light show in the Pacific Northwest! The 34thannual Safeway Winter Wonderland is open nightly November 27 – December31, 2026, at Portland International Raceway.

Featuringover a million lights, Winter Wonderland transforms the racetrack into adazzling holiday experience with shimmering tunnels, glowing archways, andhundreds of animated light displays.

New for2026: Don't miss ourbiggest and brightest tunnel of lights yet. That's two brand-new tunnels in twoyears!

Bring thewhole family along for a holiday adventure! Travel back in time with dinosaurs,explore an underwater world of glowing sea creatures, cruise through a colorfulcandy forest, and spot leaping reindeer and the 12 Days of Christmas. There'ssomething exciting around every turn!

We alsoinvite you to join us for our car-free Special Nights:

Bike the Lights – Sunday, November 29
Lights & Leashes – Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1 (Dogs are welcome but not required!)

All proceedsfrom Winter Wonderland directly benefit Sunshine Division, a Portlandnonprofit providing free, immediate food relief to local families andindividuals since 1923. Celebrate the season, create lasting memories, andsupport our neighbors in need!

Dates

Run-of-Show:
Nov. 27 – Dec. 31,2026

PeakNights:
Dec. 16 – Dec. 25,2026 (10 days)

Bike theLights:
Sunday, Nov. 29

Lights& Leashes:
Monday, Nov. 30 & Tuesday, Dec. 1

Pricing

StandardVehicle:
Monday – Thursday(Non-Peak Nights)

· $38online, $42 at gate

Friday& Saturday (Non-Peak Nights)

· $49online, $53 at gate

Sunday(Non-Peak Nights)

· $45online, $49 at gate

PeakNights: Dec. 16 – 25 (10 days)

· $50online, $55 at the gate

VIPNights: Dec. 12-25

· $85online, $85 at gate

DiscountTickets at Safeway & Albertsons

· $35at locations in the Portland metro area

· Validany drive-thru night

· Notvalid for Special Nights (Nov. 30 – Dec. 2)

Standardvehicle tickets are per carload, not per person. The price is the sameregardless of how many people are in your car.

OversizedVehicle:

Limos, RVs,Passenger Vans (Sprinters)

· $85online, $90 at gate

Mini Buses(Less than 20 passengers)

· $130online, 135 at gate

Buses (20+passengers)

· $165online, $170 at gate

SpecialNights Pricing:

Bike theLights + Lights & Leashes (Nov. 29 – Dec. 1)

· AdultTicket: $16 online, $18 at gate

· KidsTicket: $5 online, $7 at gate

SUNNOV 8

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM

OutdoorsHiking & WalkingClubs & MeetingsWellness

Million Dollar Homes Hike in Goose Hollow & SW Hills

Lewis and Clark Column6200 SW Sacajawea Blvd, Portland, OR 97205, USA, Portland, OR

This hike is all about elevation and the beauty of design humankind is capable of, up in the clouds, away from life's worries, taking in the city from bird

SUNNOV 1

Hours not provided

OutdoorsCyclingPhotography

Rainy Rider Photo Contest & Raffle

Portland, ORMap

Biking in the rain is not only possible, it's fun too! Text BIKE followed by a photo of yourself and your bicycle in the rain to 888-520-0526 for the chance to win waterproof or high-visibility gear.

SATNOV 7

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Registration requiredVolunteeringOutdoorsParks & NatureWorkshops

Downtown Pollinator Garden Planting

SE 21st & SE Washington StMap

Please join the city in planting a downtown pollinator garden! We will install native plants from a Xerces Society Habitat Kit at the corner of SE 21st Avenue and Washington Street. Volunteers will chip in alongside city staff, who will demonstrate proper technique and safety before planting begins.

No gardening experience necessary. The city will supply all equipment including gloves, tools, and water. Please consider using alternative transportation and bring a reusable water bottle.

Space is limited. Families are encouraged to attend. The city asks volunteers to register by Wednesday, Nov. 4, using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/jNwmySB85f

Please join the city in planting a downtown pollinator garden! We will install native plants from a Xerces Society Habitat Kit at the corner of SE 21st Avenue and Washington Street. Volunteers will chip in alongside city staff, who will demonstrate proper technique and safety before planting begins.

No gardening experience necessary. The city will supply all equipment including gloves, tools, and water. Please consider using alternative transportation and bring a reusable water bottle.

Space is limited. Families are encouraged to attend. The city asks volunteers to register by Wednesday, Nov. 4, using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/jNwmySB85f

SUNNOV 1

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

OutdoorsRunning & RacesFitnessClubs & Meetings

Sunday Long Run from PRC NW

2258 NW Raleigh St2258 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR

Portland Running Company leads a long run every Sunday morning departing from our location at 2258 NW Raleigh St. in Portland.

We decide the route(s) on t

Oregon Metro600 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232

SATNOV 7

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

All agesRSVP requiredOutdoorsParks & NatureVolunteering

Planting at Scouters Mountain

Join Metro at Scouters Mountain Nature Park to plant native plants along the hiking trails. All tools and supplies provided.

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

Join Metro at Scouters Mountain Nature Park to plant native plants along the hiking trails. All tools and supplies provided.

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. For a list of locations where dogs are allowed on leash, review the pets policy page.

Metro is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Oregon’s disability laws. Service animals are welcome at all Metro properties per Oregon Revised Statute, Chapter 659A.143 and federal law. The term “service animal” does not include pets, emotional support or therapy animals.

MONNOV 2

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

OutdoorsHiking & WalkingClubs & Meetings

Wind Mountain and Beacon Rock

TBDMap

We'll visit two unique gorge viewpoints. Wind Mountain has a short but steep trail to an area of significance to indigenous peoples. 2.8 miles and 1300 feet of elevation gain. A small section of the trail is steep and loose enough that a rope hand-line has been put in place.

After a 25-minute drive back towards Portland, we'll hike to the top of Beacon Rock from the Doetsch Day Use Area via the River to Rock trail. About 5 miles with 900 feet of gain. Portions of the trail may be overgrown with blackberry bushes and nettles.

We'll carpool from the MMC departing at 7:30 am or you can meet us at the Wind Mountain trailhead at 8:30. A Washington Discover Pass is needed for parking at the Doetsch Day Use Area.

We'll visit two unique gorge viewpoints. Wind Mountain has a short but steep trail to an area of significance to indigenous peoples. 2.8 miles and 1300 feet of elevation gain. A small section of the trail is steep and loose enough that a rope hand-line has been put in place.

After a 25-minute drive back towards Portland, we'll hike to the top of Beacon Rock from the Doetsch Day Use Area via the River to Rock trail. About 5 miles with 900 feet of gain. Portions of the trail may be overgrown with blackberry bushes and nettles.

We'll carpool from the MMC departing at 7:30 am or you can meet us at the Wind Mountain trailhead at 8:30. A Washington Discover Pass is needed for parking at the Doetsch Day Use Area.

SATNOV 7

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

OutdoorsParks & NatureVolunteering

Land Tending at Tideman Johnson

Tideman Johnson City ParkMap

Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park, Portland Parks & Rec, and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

When: Saturday, November 7th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change at the site.

How to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine, so dress for the weather! Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen, as appropriate. Bring a filled water bottle and snacks! You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What we provide: Gloves and all necessary tools, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact [email protected] to arrange bus fare.

Health and Safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.

Children are welcome: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This work is around and near sharp prickly plants and can be challenging for young children. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event.

Accessibility: This event may require standing or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time, walking over uneven ground, bending and lifting heavy objects. Bathrooms are available for this event.

Directions to site:

By transit: Take Bus #75 to SE 45th/Nehalem, then walk about half a mile west on SE Crystal Springs Blvd. Turn south (left) onto 37th Street and go down a steep hill to the junction of the Springwater Corridor Trail and the Johnson Creek boardwalk Or take the MAX Orange Line to SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek and walk south along the Park & Ride lot to the Springwater Corridor Trail. Walk east on the Trail for a little under a mile to reach the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By car: park near the intersection of 37th and Tenino Streets (please be respectful of our neighbors and do not block driveways or mailboxes). Take the trailhead at the end of 37th Street and go down a steep hill to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland General Electric, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and Portland Parks & Recreation, and Friends of Tideman Johnson.

Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park, Portland Parks & Rec, and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

When: Saturday, November 7th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change at the site.

How to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine, so dress for the weather! Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen, as appropriate. Bring a filled water bottle and snacks! You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What we provide: Gloves and all necessary tools, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact [email protected] to arrange bus fare.

Health and Safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.

Children are welcome: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This work is around and near sharp prickly plants and can be challenging for young children. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event.

Accessibility: This event may require standing or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time, walking over uneven ground, bending and lifting heavy objects. Bathrooms are available for this event.

Directions to site:

By transit: Take Bus #75 to SE 45th/Nehalem, then walk about half a mile west on SE Crystal Springs Blvd. Turn south (left) onto 37th Street and go down a steep hill to the junction of the Springwater Corridor Trail and the Johnson Creek boardwalk Or take the MAX Orange Line to SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek and walk south along the Park & Ride lot to the Springwater Corridor Trail. Walk east on the Trail for a little under a mile to reach the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By car: park near the intersection of 37th and Tenino Streets (please be respectful of our neighbors and do not block driveways or mailboxes). Take the trailhead at the end of 37th Street and go down a steep hill to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland General Electric, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and Portland Parks & Recreation, and Friends of Tideman Johnson.

SUNNOV 1

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

OutdoorsHiking & WalkingClubs & Meetings

Grouse Vista to Silver Star

TBDMap

Expecting some rain and cold weather for this quick hike up Silver Star Sunday morning. Please dress in non cotton layers and bring plenty of snacks and water.

Rain gear, trekking poles, hot hands, first aid, the usual.

Abernathy Elementary2421 SE Orange Ave, Portland, OR 97214

SUNNOV 8

1:00 PM

OutdoorsGroup RidesVolunteeringMutual AidFood & DrinkWellness

Food Bike (free fridge restock)

Organizer: ABOB PDX (AC, Court, Em, and Kailey)
Ride Length: 8-15 miles
Route: Loop ride (returns to start)
Audience: General (all ages)

#OptOutside with All Bodies On Bikes and REI in Portland, OR for a social ride where we'll fill up community fridges and pantries! Meetup at Abernathy School at 1PM loaded with items to distribute along our ~10 mile, ~8mph, no-drop ride. Route is a loop ending with refreshments and giveaways at Abernathy.

All bodies are good bodies and all bikes are good bikes!

Organizer: ABOB PDX (AC, Court, Em, and Kailey)
Ride Length: 8-15 miles
Route: Loop ride (returns to start)
Audience: General (all ages)

#OptOutside with All Bodies On Bikes and REI in Portland, OR for a social ride where we'll fill up community fridges and pantries! Meetup at Abernathy School at 1PM loaded with items to distribute along our ~10 mile, ~8mph, no-drop ride. Route is a loop ending with refreshments and giveaways at Abernathy.

All bodies are good bodies and all bikes are good bikes!

Marquam Nature Park main entranceMain entrance:, SW Marquam St

SATNOV 14

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

All agesRegistration requiredVolunteeringOutdoorsParks & Nature

Rake-A-Thon Marquam Nature Park

Join the Forest Park Conservancy to maintain/build safe trails for park visitors at Marquam Nature Park. Come join us in a community effort to rake Marquam Nature Park's trails! When leaves are left on our trails, they hold water, hide tripping hazards, and create mud. Raking leaves off our trails each autumn helps keep them in good shape throughout the winter, as well as keep trail users safer. Volunteers will be hiking to the site and will be working on maintaining the trails in the park. Please dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, project instruction, snacks, hot drinks and hand warmers provided. There is a portapotty on site.

Please register ahead of time.

Register here

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Questions
Contact Ahmed Yusuf at [email protected] or 503-260-2329

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife!

Here are a few tips to get you ready for your next stewardship event.

PP&R staff or the partner group liaison will be on site to greet you and will provide gloves, tools, training for the day's activity, and a snack to keep you going.
In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
Unless otherwise noted, all events are family friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event.
Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Join the Forest Park Conservancy to maintain/build safe trails for park visitors at Marquam Nature Park. Come join us in a community effort to rake Marquam Nature Park's trails! When leaves are left on our trails, they hold water, hide tripping hazards, and create mud. Raking leaves off our trails each autumn helps keep them in good shape throughout the winter, as well as keep trail users safer. Volunteers will be hiking to the site and will be working on maintaining the trails in the park. Please dress for the weather, wear closed toed shoes, water and snacks. Tools, gloves, project instruction, snacks, hot drinks and hand warmers provided. There is a portapotty on site.

Please register ahead of time.

Register here

Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Questions
Contact Ahmed Yusuf at [email protected] or 503-260-2329

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to keep Portland's natural area parks healthy, beautiful, and safe for people and wildlife!

Here are a few tips to get you ready for your next stewardship event.

PP&R staff or the partner group liaison will be on site to greet you and will provide gloves, tools, training for the day's activity, and a snack to keep you going.
In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
Unless otherwise noted, all events are family friendly and all ages are welcome to participate. However, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult for the duration of the event.
Registration is required for all stewardship events, unless otherwise noted.
Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week or on weekends. Learn more about programs for groups.

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

FRINOV 13

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

+1 dates

21+💰 $65+BeerCiderHolidays & SeasonalMusicOutdoorsStreet Festivals

BrewLights

Oregon Zoo4001 Southwest Canyon Road

Experience the twinkling, magical wonderland of ZooLights— without any kids. Brighten the season at BrewLights. This ZooLights beer festival experience is for folks 21+. Cut loose without kids or daytime crowds and enjoy dozens of the Northwest’s best breweries and cideries, plus live music, food carts and more.

With an animal lantern train ride, vibrant sparkling tunnels and a variety of wildlife-inspired displays, BrewLights is the region’s most impressive light display. This is the perfect event for gathering friends, raising a glass and snapping selfies.

Tickets include a souvenir cup and 10 three-ounce pours. Choose from dozens of beer, seltzer and cider options from the finest Northwest craft beverage makers. Nondrinking tickets are available for those preferring to enjoy BrewLights alcohol-free.

Experience the twinkling, magical wonderland of ZooLights— without any kids. Brighten the season at BrewLights. This ZooLights beer festival experience is for folks 21+. Cut loose without kids or daytime crowds and enjoy dozens of the Northwest’s best breweries and cideries, plus live music, food carts and more.

With an animal lantern train ride, vibrant sparkling tunnels and a variety of wildlife-inspired displays, BrewLights is the region’s most impressive light display. This is the perfect event for gathering friends, raising a glass and snapping selfies.

Tickets include a souvenir cup and 10 three-ounce pours. Choose from dozens of beer, seltzer and cider options from the finest Northwest craft beverage makers. Nondrinking tickets are available for those preferring to enjoy BrewLights alcohol-free.

Pier Park main entranceN Lombard Street and Bruce Avenue

FRINOV 6

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

VolunteeringOutdoorsParks & Nature

Pier Park Stewardship Day

Volunteer with us!

Help us tend to this beloved park in North Portland.

Join PP&R for our final monthly volunteer event of the season to help with a variety of gardening and land care opportunities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

Snacks and beverages will be provided as we close out the volunteer season at Pier Park and welcome autumn. Volunteer events at the park will resume in March 2027. Thank you for volunteering with us!

For more event details and to register for this event, visit the new PP&R volunteer website!

Site Accessibility

There is an accessible restroom onsite. Pathway surfaces vary throughout the park. Some pathways are hard, paved surfaces, and others are similar to soft surface trails. There are some benches throughout the park adjacent to pathways.

The park is heavily shaded by many beautiful trees. Some areas may have open sun exposure.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.

Have questions? Contact Developed Parks Coordinator, Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at [email protected].

Volunteer with us!

Help us tend to this beloved park in North Portland.

Join PP&R for our final monthly volunteer event of the season to help with a variety of gardening and land care opportunities throughout the park. Regular activities include weeding, pruning, mulching, and plant installation.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and native plants and to connect with your neighbors and community. Plant care activities may vary monthly. Open to all skills and abilities, no experience is required to participate.

Snacks and beverages will be provided as we close out the volunteer season at Pier Park and welcome autumn. Volunteer events at the park will resume in March 2027. Thank you for volunteering with us!

For more event details and to register for this event, visit the new PP&R volunteer website!

Site Accessibility

There is an accessible restroom onsite. Pathway surfaces vary throughout the park. Some pathways are hard, paved surfaces, and others are similar to soft surface trails. There are some benches throughout the park adjacent to pathways.

The park is heavily shaded by many beautiful trees. Some areas may have open sun exposure.

If you have questions about the accessibility of the event, please contact us. If you have an ADA accommodation request to be able to participate in this volunteer event, please use the 311 ADA Accommodation Request webpage.

If you would like to learn more about or request language access services, please contact PDX 311.

We recommend making your request as soon as possible and at least 5 business days (Monday - Friday) in advance of the event.

Have questions? Contact Developed Parks Coordinator, Kimberléa Ruffu (they/them) at [email protected].

Portland Japanese Garden611 SW Kingston Ave

FRINOV 27

Hours not provided

+2 more

Holidays & SeasonalCultural HeritageCraftsOutdoorsParks & NatureTea

Holiday Weekends at the Garden

Celebrate the season with a little holiday magic at Portland Japanese Garden. For three special weekends, experience the Garden’s traditional winter decorations, shop for thoughtful Japanese and Japanese-inspired gifts, and have your purchases beautifully wrapped in cloth using the Japanese custom of furoshiki. Along the way, warm up with seasonal teas and treats from the Umami Café and make an origami ornament to take home. These Holiday Weekends are a festive way to slow down, enjoy the season, and find something meaningful for everyone on your list.

Did you know? Furoshiki refers to traditional Japanese cloths that are used to wrap and carry items, including gifts. Traditionally, when presenting a gift wrapped in furoshiki, givers would take the cloth back home with them. Today, furoshiki may also be given as part of the gift itself, valued both for their beauty and as environmentally friendly, reusable alternatives to disposable paper wrap. Recipients can then reuse the cloth for wrapping and carrying items or presenting a future gift.

Celebrate the season with a little holiday magic at Portland Japanese Garden. For three special weekends, experience the Garden’s traditional winter decorations, shop for thoughtful Japanese and Japanese-inspired gifts, and have your purchases beautifully wrapped in cloth using the Japanese custom of furoshiki. Along the way, warm up with seasonal teas and treats from the Umami Café and make an origami ornament to take home. These Holiday Weekends are a festive way to slow down, enjoy the season, and find something meaningful for everyone on your list.

Did you know? Furoshiki refers to traditional Japanese cloths that are used to wrap and carry items, including gifts. Traditionally, when presenting a gift wrapped in furoshiki, givers would take the cloth back home with them. Today, furoshiki may also be given as part of the gift itself, valued both for their beauty and as environmentally friendly, reusable alternatives to disposable paper wrap. Recipients can then reuse the cloth for wrapping and carrying items or presenting a future gift.

Metro Parks and NatureMap

FRINOV 6

2:30 AM – 5:30 AM

All agesRSVP requiredOutdoorsParks & NatureVolunteeringLearning & Tech

Stewardship Day at Glendoveer (all ages) Referral

Volunteer Opportunity Help restore our habitat. About the Program Metro manages 20,000 acres of parks and natural areas, including 17 parks, 14 historic cemeteries and three boat ramps. By volunteering, you are helping steward these sites for generations to come. Volunteers will learn about native plants, non native plant management, managing for nature in urban spaces, while building community. About the Project Join Metro Parks and Nature at the Glendoveer Nature Trail (use entrance at NE 148th and Halsey) as we tend to a nature patch along the trail, adjacent to the parking lot entrance. Participants will plant native plants and tend to the nature patch near the entrance of the parking lot on 148th and Halsey. All tools and supplies provided, in addition to some light refreshments. For more information, visit: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/events/stewardship-day-glendoveer-2026-11-06 Requirements Age: All ages are welcome; those under 18 must attend with a parent or adult chaperone. Notices Referral Opportunity: This opportunity is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Sign-up using the link above or use the "express interest" button below for our partner to contact you with next steps and confirmation details. Hands On Greater Portland Hours: Your hours may not appear in your Hands On account because this is a partner‑managed opportunity.