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.
Sun, July 19 | 11AM - 12PM | Victorian Teahouse
Kick back in the summer garden and plant a miniature desert vista with a prickly pear cocktail in hand. In this hour-long workshop taught by our houseplant expert, Ken, an elegant raw terracotta bowl becomes your canvas for a one-of-a-kind succulent arrangement of your own design.
TicketsQuarterly | 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!
Summer — Sunday, July 19
Autumn — 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
Explore the scarecrows, take part in fall activities, and pick your perfect pumpkin! Cornell Farm's Pumpkin Party is a family-friendly event centered around our pop-up pumpkin patch.
October
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.
