Week of Events
Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival
July 3 – August 22, 2026 Celebrate the beauty and versatility of lotus at Lan Su Chinese Garden during Lian (蓮): The Lotus Festival this summer. Enjoy garden walks, an art and plant showcase, hands-on activities, and more as we honor this iconic flower. Check back soon for more festival details! Parking & Directions Free […]
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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July 12, 2026 –Tai Chi Fundamentals
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July 12, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
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July 12, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
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July 12, 2026 –Chinese Conversation Corner
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July 12, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
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July 12, 2026 –Chinese Song Sing Along
Tai Chi Fundamentals
Get moving with a beginner Tai Chi class by Many Roads Martial Arts Center on Sundays. 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Sundays, May 3 – October 25, 2026 Many Roads […]
Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Chinese Conversation Corner
Brush up your Chinese conversational skills with the help of native speakers from Oregon Chinese Coalition. 2–4 PM | Sundays, May 3 – September 27, 2026 Practice your Mandarin skills […]
Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Chinese Song Sing Along
Sing, play, and explore Chinese music with Alan in an enjoyable and accessible session on Sundays. 3:00 – 4:00 AM | Sundays, May 10 – September 27, 2026 Join Alan […]
Monday, July 13, 2026
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July 13, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
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July 13, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
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July 13, 2026 –Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
Garden Tea Tastings (11:30 AM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Garden Tea Tastings (1:00 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Garden Tea Tastings (2:30 PM)
Take a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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July 14, 2026 –Story Time: Nezha (哪吒) the Lotus Warrior
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July 14, 2026 –Calligraphy Demo
Story Time: Nezha (哪吒) the Lotus Warrior
When it comes to the most famous child hero in Chinese mythology, Nezha (哪吒) is definitely the one! With incredible powers and an extraordinary story, Nezha has inspired generations with […]
Calligraphy Demo
Enjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. 12 – 2 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 28 – September 29, 2026 Experience the harmony of calligraphy and other art forms. Enjoy expert demonstrations and insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. Drop in anytime during the Calligraphy Demo. Parking & Directions […]
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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July 15, 2026 –#PlantWednesday Spotlight
#PlantWednesday Spotlight
Join our horticulture team every Wednesday for a tour diving into a plant in its peak, gardening tips, and more.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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July 16, 2026 –Calligraphy Demo
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July 16, 2026 –Plant Tour: The Lotus of Lan Su
Calligraphy Demo
Enjoy expert demonstrations and gain insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. 12 – 2 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 28 – September 29, 2026 Experience the harmony of calligraphy and other art forms. Enjoy expert demonstrations and insights into the beauty and history of calligraphy. Drop in anytime during the Calligraphy Demo. Parking & Directions […]
Plant Tour: The Lotus of Lan Su
Join a Lan Su gardener for a one-hour guided exploration of the garden’s one-of-a-kind lotus collection. Discover the beauty, diversity, and cultural significance of these celebrated summer blooms while experiencing […]
Friday, July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026 –Wild Goose Qigong
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July 17, 2026 –Music in The Garden
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Featured July 17, 2026 –Featured Steep & Paint: Lotus with Rhiannon Leonard
Wild Goose Qigong
Join Wen Wu School Portland for weekly Wild Goose Qigong practice, including tai chi warm-ups, acupressure self-massage, and walking meditation. 11 AM – Noon |Fridays, May 1 – October 30, 2026 Join Wen Wu School Portland in exploring Dayan, or Wild Goose Qigong, an ancient Chinese movement art developed to promote health, well-being, and longevity. […]
Music in The Garden
Enjoy the gentle sounds of live Chinese music on traditional instruments such as erhu, ruan qin, and pipa. Noon – 3 PM | Fridays, April 24 – September 25, 2026 As you stroll the garden pathways, enjoy traditional Chinese music of erhu or guzheng by Lan Su musicians. The erhu is a bowed, two-stringed Chinese […]
Steep & Paint: Lotus with Rhiannon Leonard
Back by popular demand, Steep & Paint returns reimagined with the Oregon Botanical Artists—an immersive afternoon of tea tasting, plant exploration, and guided botanical art.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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