Family Forest Days are free summer celebrations for all at Hoyt Arboretum’s Stevens Pavilion.
These events are centered around a unique nature theme, and participants of all ages are invited to learn and connect with nature through play.
Hoyt Arboretum Nature Educators, volunteers, and community partners lead activities, games, crafts, and informational stations, special performances, and so much more!
2025 Family Forest Days! Save the Dates:
Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:00am – 1:00pm
Theme: Trees Are Homes
Saturday, August 16, 2025
9:00am – 1:00pm
Theme: Best Trees Forever
Learn more about the nature themes, activities, community partners, and more by clicking on the event listings below. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Family Forest Day: Trees Are Homes July 12, 2025 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Getting here
This event will take place at Stevens Pavilion across the street from the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd. There are 2, all-gender, accessible bathrooms available outside the building. Pay-to-park lots are located on Fairview Blvd adjacent to the Visitor Center. See our Plan Your Visit page for more information about parking.
Pro-tip: Skip the parking lot and take public transit!
Hoyt Arboretum is located in Washington Park and is easily accessed from the Washington Park MAX station by Blue or Red MAX lines. Then, you can take the Free Washington Park Shuttle OR walk up to the Visitor Center.
Request free TriMet Passes to get to Washington Park from Explore Washington Park’s Transit Pass Program.
Family Forest Days are free events that are hosted by Hoyt Arboretum Friends and sponsored by International Paper Foundation.
FREE Youth Education Programs, Summer 2025
Starting June 26, 2025, Hoyt Arboretum Friends is hosting FREE nature education programs for youth and families every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, all summer long.
Want to help us spread the word about free summer programs? Send this page link to your friends, share our Facebook events, and/or print and share this flyer in your community spaces.