Family Forest Days at Hoyt Arboretum

Photo courtesy of Hoyt Arboretum

Take your family on a stroll through Portland’s museum of trees. This summer, Hoyt Arboretum is hosting Family Forest Days. 

This beautiful nature oasis features 2,300 species of trees and plants from around the world along 12 miles of trails. Hoyt Arboretum is free to visit with lots of great cheap events available each week, including free tours, tai chi and preschool walks. You can also hop on the free Washington Park shuttle at the visitor center.

Family Forest Days invite you and your family to explore and learn at Hoyt Arboretum.

Family Forest Days at Hoyt Arboretum

During Family Forest Days, Steven’s Pavilion at Hoyt Arboretum is transformed into a nature activity center with activity tables and special guests covering different nature education topics. There’s also themed games, science exploration stations and other hands-on activities. Activities are created for kids aged 5-12, but all are welcome.

While you’re there, take some time to stroll along the trails and explore nature with your family.

Here are the 2023 Family Forest Days:

• June 24: Celebrating Global Trees
• July 29: Celebrating Urban Forests
• August 26: Celebrating the Western Redcedar

Family Forest Days are free to attend and no registration is required. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate.

Steven’s Pavilion is located at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd. For more information, visit the Hoyt Arboretum website.

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