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.
July 29 - Aug 29 | Wed - Sat | 4 - 6PM
When the sun hangs low in the sky and the garden starts to glow golden, there are few better vantage points than the porch of our 1926 farmhouse. At our new Summer Happy Hour, you're invited to kick back with a craft cocktail and a brand new menu of light bites — just for summer, just for you!
Happy Hour MenuSat, Sep 12, 2026 | 1 - 4PM
In 1926, streetcars bustled across the brand new Burnside Bridge, the Roaring 20s were in full swing, and the Blatter family moved into a partially-built farmhouse to raise dairy goats on the outskirts of Portland. A full century later, we're proud to announce that 2026 marks 100 years of stewarding this special place as a family-owned and -operated working farm. Like any birthday, the occasion calls for a party — so you're invited to an afternoon of live music, free refreshments, and baby goats at our Century Farm Celebration!
Quarterly | 4 - 5PM | Cafe Pavilion
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!
OFF-SITE SWAP: FNPA 50th Anniversary — Saturday, August 22 — 2 - 5PM
Join us at Skyline Tavern (8031 NW Skyline Blvd) for the Forest Park Neighborhood Association's 50th Anniuversary Celebration! We'll be hosting a mini houseplant swap and offering free coffee and pastries to celebrate Portland's urban forest.Autumn Houseplant Swap — Sunday, October 18
August 1 - 31st
Your pup is the star of the show in our annual Dog Days of Summer photo contest! Throughout the month of Dog-ust, snap a picture of your dog at the Farm for a chance to win.
Dog Days DetailsEarly Autumn
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 ContestSeptember 25 - 27th — 10AM - 4PM
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 PottersOctober
Celebrate the magic of maples at the height of their fall color, from unique Japanese maple cultivars to our native Bigleaf maple.
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.
Cornell Farm is the Portland Metro's destination for top-quality plants, farm-fresh brunch, and garden bliss. Visit us on Barnes Road and explore our Rewards Program to join our community of plant people.
