Chrysanthemum season is here!
Chrysanthemum Festival returns to bring the garden to life with brilliant hues, intricate floral arrangements, and chrysanthemum-inspired activities.
Chinese Floral Art Workshop: Chrysanthemum Huayi
Saturday, Nov. 14 or 21 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Special tickets required
Join Curator of Horticulture Josie Losh for an introduction to the art of Chinese floral arrangement, or huayi (花藝). Learn the design principles, philosophy, and symbolism behind this scholarly tradition, using the noble chrysanthemum as your central element. As a beginner-focused workshop, container style and arranging will follow a set arrangement.
Autumn Chrysanthemum Tea Tastings
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:45 PM, & 3:15 PM | Special tickets required ($42-62)
This special experience features fragrant chrysanthemum herbal tea and Wuliang Beauty Oolong paired with traditional Chinese treats and a special sip of non-alcoholic chrysanthemum wine.
Chrysanthemum Floral Design Showcase
In partnership with the PNW Florist Association
November 5-15 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Immerse yourself in the beautiful work of 19 local artists and featured designer, Toni Tibbits. Each will give their own unique take on this year’s theme, Golden Blooms Upon Autumn Waters, to honor the noble chrysanthemum. Be sure to vote for your favorite!
More Featured Experiences
Anything But Christmas Tree Party
Fridays & Saturdays, December 11-12 & 18-19 | 5-7 PM | Special tickets required ($0-23)
Wander through the garden aglow with lanterns and twinkling lights, enjoy live music by Shelby Natasha, and catch a dazzling illuminated lion dance by the Portland Lee’s Association Dragon & Lion Dance Team. Discover 14 one-of-a-kind illuminated holiday trees created by local AANHPI artists and community organizations, and vote for your favorite in our Anything But Christmas Tree Showcase!
A Taste of Dongzhi: Tangyuan-Making Workshop
Sunday, December 6 | 1-2 PM or 2:30-3:30 PM | Special tickets required ($22-39)
Join Tommy Ly of GeekEasy Cafe to celebrate Dongzhi 冬至, the traditional Chinese Winter Solstice Festival, with a fun and hands-on tangyuan-making workshop. Learn to make two delicious varieties and discover the cultural traditions behind this beloved winter treat.
Tour + Pour
Saturdays through November 2026
Friendly, interactive, and great for beginners, Tour + Pour offers a memorable first step into the world of Chinese tea. Includes a 30-minute guided tour and 30-minute hands-on tea experience.
Tour & Pour is also available as a private group booking!
Steep & Paint with Oregon Botanical Artists
Friday afternoons, Through January 2027
Steep & Paint returns in partnership with Oregon Botanical Artists—an immersive afternoon of tea tasting, plant exploration, and guided botanical art. Plant subjects change seasonally, and instructors choose their mediums. All materials and admission included, so just bring yourself!
Today in the Garden
Events for November 15, 2026
Chrysanthemum Floral Design Showcase
In partnership with the PNW Florist Association, Lan Su Chinese Garden presents the annual Chrysanthemum Floral Design Showcase from November 5-15. Immerse yourself in the beautiful work of 18 local artists and featured designer, Toni Tibbits.
Holiday Dried Flower Wreath Workshop with Walking Whale Flower Farm
Join Madeline from Walking Whale Flower Farm for a holiday wreath workshop! Create your own 100% locally grown 10″ dried flower wreath, perfect for the holiday season.
Make Your Own Chrysanthemum Wind Chime
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, PortlandCreate your own mini chrysanthemum wind chime or ornament with locally grown dried flowers, rattan stars, and bells in this all-ages, drop-in craft activity.
Garden Tea Tasting (11:30 AM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, PortlandTake a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Garden Tea Tasting (1:00 PM)
Lan Su Chinese Garden 239 NW Everett Street, PortlandTake a front-row seat to Chinese tea culture with our intimate Garden Tea Tasting series led by Tea Masters of Yun Shui Teahouse. Savor three seasonal teas from Yun Shui Teahouse, learn traditional brewing techniques, and take home a porcelain teacup.
Holiday Dried Flower Wreath Workshop with Walking Whale Flower Farm
Join Madeline from Walking Whale Flower Farm for a holiday wreath workshop! Create your own 100% locally grown 10″ dried flower wreath, perfect for the holiday season.
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Directions
Lan Su Chinese Garden is located at 239 NW Everett Street, at the corner of Northwest 3rd & Everett in Portland’s historic Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. Lan Su is centrally located and easily accessible from all parts of the city by car, public transit, and by foot.
Public Transit
Lan Su is easily accessible by buses and by MAX, Portland’s light rail train service. We are located at the Old Town Chinatown stop on the Blue and Red MAX lines, and accessible by buses 1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 33, 40, and 77.
Parking
Lan Su offers free first-come, first-served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. You can also lock your bicycle up here!
Metered street parking and paid garages are also available on surrounding streets.
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