What Events and Exhibitions Are Currently at Portland Japanese Garden?

Portland Japanese Garden's website lists three upcoming events as of its current homepage: a textile exhibition, a photography exhibition, and a seasonal moonviewing festival. Two of the three run during regular Garden hours, while the festival takes place in the evening outside normal operating hours. Below is what the site states about each, plus how to check for updates.

Exhibitions and Events Listed on the Site

Weaving Time: NUNO – Textiles of Tradition and Transformation

A long-running exhibition on Japanese textiles, scheduled from October 3, 2026 through February 14, 2027. It is listed as taking place during Garden Hours, so it can be viewed as part of a standard visit rather than requiring a separate evening ticket.

A Second Look: Photography by Doug Rundle

A photography exhibition running August 13, 2026 through October 26, 2026, also listed during Garden Hours. Because its window overlaps with the start of the textile exhibition, a visit in mid-October 2026 could include both.

O-Tsukimi, the Moonviewing Festival

A one-night seasonal festival on September 25, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This falls outside the standard daytime hours shown on the site (10:00 am – 5:30 pm), so plan for an evening visit and check whether separate ticketing applies.

Hours and Timing to Keep in Mind

• Standard Garden hours shown: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm.
• Member Hours: 8:00 am – 10:00 am, before general opening.
• The Moonviewing Festival runs 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, after regular closing.

If you want to see an exhibition without a special event, aim for a daytime visit. If the Moonviewing Festival is your priority, treat it as a separate evening trip.

How to Confirm Details Before You Go

Dates and hours on event pages can change, and the site's homepage is a snapshot rather than a live calendar. Before booking:

1. Open the Garden's events section and check the individual event page for the latest dates and any ticketing notes.
2. Confirm the day's hours, since the homepage shows a specific day's schedule (for example, "Wednesday's Hours").
3. Check the Book Tickets link for availability if you are visiting around a festival date.

The site also offers a newsletter sign-up ("Be the first to know about the latest events and updates!") and a Fall Colors Tracker, which is useful if your visit is timed around autumn foliage rather than a specific exhibition.

Is It Worth Planning Around These Events?

• If you are already visiting in fall 2026, the two overlapping exhibitions (August–October) add gallery-style content to a standard Garden visit at no extra scheduling effort.
• If you want a distinctive evening experience, the Moonviewing Festival is the only listed event outside daytime hours — but confirm ticketing and capacity in advance.
• If your trip falls outside these windows, the exhibitions will not be running; check the events page for what replaces them.