Lan Su Chinese Garden

#PlantWednesday Spotlight
2025-01-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-05 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-12 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-19 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-26 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) and 16 more dates | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209
Join our horticulture team every Wednesday for a tour diving into a plant in its peak, gardening tips, and more.

Wednesdays, 11-11:30 AM | Free with admission or membership

The #PlantWednesday Spotlight is a unique “show & tell” program featuring different captivating topics every month. Meet Lan Su’s horticulture team each Wednesday to explore, learn, and connect with the natural beauty of Lan Su. These are short 30-min sessions that showcase a horticultural wonder, technique, or tool that our passionate horticulturists want to share with fellow plant enthusiasts. Each session will shine a light on the behind-the-scenes operations of the garden, highlight a plant at its peak beauty, or focus on recent improvements to our collection.

Each session will explore a different part of the garden based on that week’s topic. When you arrive, please check in with the front door staff or volunteers for the exact location to meet in.

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This program is FREE with garden admission or membership. No registration needed.

Weekly Member Hour
2025-06-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209
Members and their guests are invited to enjoy an exclusive hour in the garden in the early evening glow.

Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM (Spring/Summer) or 4:30–5:30 PM (Fall/Winter)

This exclusive evening hour allows members to enjoy Lan Su in the soft glow of twilight, a magical time to experience the garden’s beauty.

Members are encouraged to bring guests in accordance with their membership level. This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce friends and family to Lan Su, sharing the peaceful ambiance of the garden during these exclusive hours.

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Summer FUNgarden
2025-06-13 10:00 - 18:30 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
See, smell, taste, listen, and feel—the summer fun of Lan Su!

Thursdays – Sundays, June 13 – August 31

We invite families, students, and young creators to explore Lan Su in joyful, hands-on, and thoughtful ways this summer. From drop-in crafts and interactive games to our new AANHPI summer market, Blossom & Bounty—make this a season of discovery, learning, and connection!

Catch a Koi! Plushie Shop

Saturdays | Noon – 2 PM

Awaken your sense of wonder with this interactive experience where you get to catch a new finned friend!

Blossom & Bounty: AANHPI Summer Market

Sundays, 10 AM – 2 PM | Lan Su Annex

This exciting new weekly market highlights and celebrates the talents of local AANHPI artists, makers, creatives, farmers, and cultural organizations.

Xiang Bao (香包): Chinese Herb Sachet DIY

Sold out as of August 13!

Create a custom blend of traditional Chinese herbs to satisfy the senses, promote well-being, and connect with timeless cultural traditions.

Catch a Koi! Plushie Shop
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett Street, Portland, Oregon, 97209
Saturdays, June 13 – August 31 | Noon – 2 PM

Grab a net and catch a new finned friend in this hands-on experience inspired by Jellycat and China’s current interactive shopping trend. Pick your perfect pal, weigh your catch, choose how to take it home, and enjoy your new plushie friend!

Catch and release: Free

Take your catch home: $20

Koi symbolize abundance, wealth, and determination in Chinese culture. Purchase your catch to bring home a playful reminder of their inspiring spirit.

*Activity available while supplies last
