EVENTS
Discover new ways to connect with our Cornell Farm community! We host a variety of events throughout the year, from plant swaps to local vendor markets and beyond. Below, you will find the most recent additions to our calendar, but be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for all the latest updates.
Thru October | Teahouse
Spooky Garden Tea
Afternoon tea is back for fall — with a haunting twist! Celebrate Halloween all October long at our Spooky Garden Tea, where locally-blended Smith Tea brings a cozy touch to a flight of terrifying treats.
Spooky Tea Tickets
Entries Due Sep 21
Scarecrow Contest
Our annual Scarecrow Contest invites the whole Portland community to get in on the fall fun. Each year, our team crafts a host of creepy creations to decorate the Farm — but, if you feel so possessed by the creative spirit, the contest is open to everyone in the Portland area!
Scarecrow Contest
September 25 - 27th — 10AM - 4PM
Fall Pottery Fair
We're so excited to welcome back 50+ local ceramic artists for the Oregon Potters' Association Fall Fair! Every fall, these artisans take over our greenhouses to showcase thousands of pieces of hand-made pottery, from functional mugs and plant pots to whimsical figurines and abstract art.
Meet Oregon's Potters
Quarterly | 4 - 5PM | Cafe Pavilion
Houseplant Swap
Is your house overflowing with cuttings? Want to meet fellow plant nerds? Join houseplant parents from across the PDX metro community at our free quarterly Houseplant Swap!
Autumn Houseplant Swap — Sunday, October 18
Winter Houseplant Swap — Sunday, January 24
Spring Houseplant Swap — Sunday, April 18
December | Teahouse
'Wine & Wreaths' Workshops
Our signature holiday event series is back with twelve holly, jolly wreath-making workshops to usher in holiday cheer. As you sip on local wines and gourmet treats from our Cafe, we supply all the lush natural materials, supplies, and instruction you need to create a one-of-a-kind wreath you'll be proud to hang.
Wreath Workshop TicketsDecember | Teahouse
Holiday Garden Tea
Sparkling lights, jingling bells, and all your favorite holiday flavors come together in the cozy embrace of our Holiday Garden Tea. Celebrate the season with our uniquely Northwest spin on English afternoon tea.
Holiday Tea TicketsLooking for something else?
If you are interested in leading a class at the Farm, setting up a private garden club presentation with one of Cornell Farm's gardening experts, or just wanting to suggest a topic for a class you'd like to see us offer in the future, feel free to reach out to us via email at outreach@cornellfarms.com.


