Bonsai Week

Botanical Exhibitions, Special Events

When
April 21, 2026 - April 28, 2026 | Garden Hours
Where
Portland Japanese Garden

Event Audience
Public and All Members
This event is included with daily admission or a membership to the Garden.
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a man leans over to look underneath the crown of a bonsai tree
A guest takes a closer look at bonsai on the Ellie M. Hill Bonsai Terrace. Photo by Julie Gursha.

Event Information

Join us for Bonsai Week at Portland Japanese Garden as we celebrate the return of our beloved bonsai collection and explore the artistry, history, and cultural significance of these extraordinary living sculptures.

Throughout the week, visitors are invited to discover the beauty and craftsmanship of bonsai and learn more about this timeless art form at the Garden. As these tiny trees return to our Ellie M. Hill Bonsai Terrace and Jubitz Oregon Terrace, come celebrate their beauty through special activities in the Family Studio, bonsai-themed items in the Gift Shop, and more! We’ll also have a delightful opportunity to learn more about bonsai in our new Experience Center (formerly the Membership Center), nestled within our Historic Garden spaces.

Check out all the event related to Bonsai Week to learn more about all the ways we’ll be welcoming bonsai back to the Garden.


The Return of the Bonsai

Our cherished bonsai collection, on loan from local bonsai practitioners, returns beginning April 21, offering guests the opportunity to experience these carefully cultivated miniature landscapes up close. Each tree reflects decades of thoughtful care, patience, and artistic vision.

A family checking out bonsai on the Ellie M. Hill Bonsai Terrace. Photo by Julie Gursha.

Related: Learn More About Bonsai at Portland Japanese Garden

Is this small tree not
an expression of my heart
and the shape it takes?

– Colin Kaferle, Gardener & Poet


Plan Your Visit

Bonsai Week is included with regular Garden admission.

Additional details and programming will be announced soon.