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    • 19 Apr 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 240 Elm Street, Forest Grove
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    You've no doubt heard about Alvin T. Smith, now it's time to meet his first wife, Abigail, and view things from her perspective

    For event entry, purchase a ticket here, or purchase a plant

    from Abigail's Wish List and bring it to the event.

    One ticket or one plant per person required for admission.

    Click "Register" to purchase admission* in advance, OR pay at the gate.

    *Tickets are non-refundable; no cancellations, rain or shine

    PLEASE NOTE: The A.T. Smith House and gardens contain uneven surfaces, dirt, grass, gopher holes, etc. By your participation in this event, you assume all risks associated with potential hazards, including but not limited to stairways, ramps, inclines, slippery surfaces, and uneven ground. If you see a hazard, please notify a volunteer.

    • 17 May 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 2111 Hawthorne, Forest Grove
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    Start off the Friends of Historic Forest Grove's Open Garden Tours

    with a visit to a one-of-a-kind sanctuary on Hawthorne.  The historical farm house is surrounded by gated gardens, espaliered fruit trees, lush vegetation, and a serene pond just off the back porch. Expertly tended by owners Lucy Jones and Mark Garretson, this garden showcases the beauty of late spring and the promise of a bountiful harvest.


    Click "Register" to purchase admission* in advance, OR pay at the gate. Refreshments will be provided!

    *PLEASE NOTE: *Tickets are non-refundable; no cancellations, rain or shine. Gardens may contain uneven surfaces, dirt, grass, and possible wet areas. By your participation in this event, you assume all risks associated with potential hazards, including but not limited to stairways, inclines, slippery surfaces, thorny bushes and uneven ground. If you see a hazard, please notify a volunteer.

    Art: Garden Pond by elka9000 DeviantArt.com

    • 17 May 2026
    • 12 Jul 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • See description for addresses
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    Buy season tickets to all four open garden tours this summer and save $5. Garden tours will take place from 2:00-4:00pm on the dates listed below. Refreshments will be served.

    Click "Register" to purchase admission* to all four gardens in advance.

    May 17 

    Hawthorne Garden

    2111 Hawthorne


    June 7

    Two Enchanting Gardens

    A.T. Smith House Fairy Garden event from 10am-4pm

    240 Elm St.

    &

    Carlson Garden

    2-4pm

    1805 Camino Dr.


    June 28

    The Crowell Garden

    1846 Camino Dr.


    July 12

    Malatest Garden

    2520 18th Ave.


    *PLEASE NOTE: *Tickets are non-refundable; no cancellations, rain or shine. Gardens may contain uneven surfaces, dirt, grass, and possible wet areas. By your participation in this event, you assume all risks associated with potential hazards, including but not limited to stairways, inclines, slippery surfaces, thorny bushes and uneven ground. If you see a hazard, please notify a volunteer.

    Art: Garden Serendipity by ringeltree DeviantArt.com

    • 7 Jun 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • 1805 Camino Dr., Forest Grove
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    We have two open gardens on display June 7, 2026!

    Start the day with a magical, fundraising event:

     


    Then spend a relaxing afternoon with hosts Ginny & Tom Carlson

    in their enchanting Japanese garden on Camino Drive. 

     This mid-century home greets guests with a lively front yard filled with various low growing plants and bushes, creating a colorful entrance. In the backyard, a stunning Japanese Garden Room stands out, bordered by a unique handmade bamboo fence. Raspberry vines and other fruits and vegetables grow in raised beds, and a cherry tree provides an area for shade-loving plants, while hydrangeas and fuchsias add color.

    A Catio offers a secure outdoor area for the cat.  


    Click "Register" to purchase admission* in advance, OR pay at the gate.

    Ticket will admit you into both gardens.


    *PLEASE NOTE: *Tickets are non-refundable; no cancellations, rain or shine. Gardens may contain uneven surfaces, dirt, grass, and possible wet areas. By your participation in this event, you assume all risks associated with potential hazards, including but not limited to stairways, inclines, slippery surfaces, thorny bushes and uneven ground. If you see a hazard, please notify a volunteer.


    • 28 Jun 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 1846 Camino Dr, Forest Grove
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    This inviting garden blends lush perennials, over 30 vibrant rose bushes, and sweeping ornamental grasses to create a private, park-like retreat. Guests can wander past two tranquil ponds, beneath espaliered apple trees and blueberry bushes, and alongside petite lemon, lime, and orange trees that add a touch of warmth. A graceful Japanese maple anchors the landscape, while a covered patio and cozy fire pit area offer welcoming spaces to relax and enjoy the surroundings. A thoughtfully designed ADU, created as a welcoming mother-in-law home and tucked into the garden, adds charm and purpose, complemented by layered plantings and a thriving honeybee hive that supports the abundant blooms throughout the property.

    Click "Register" to purchase admission* in advance, OR pay at the gate. Refreshments will be provided!

    *PLEASE NOTE: *Tickets are non-refundable; no cancellations, rain or shine. Gardens may contain uneven surfaces, dirt, grass, and possible wet areas. By your participation in this event, you assume all risks associated with potential hazards, including but not limited to stairways, inclines, slippery surfaces, thorny bushes and uneven ground. If you see a hazard, please notify a volunteer.

    Art: Garden Wall by kesnyder01 DeviantArt.com

    • 12 Jul 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 2520 18th Ave, Forest Grove
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    The final stop on our Spring/Summer tour takes you through the gardens at this beautiful Victorian home, featuring ornate statues, climbing rose bushes, wrought iron benches, and a winding pathway adorned with sparkling accents. The soft trickle of water from the fountains provides a soothing backdrop and a large variety of plants and abundant blooms add color that defines this golden age of gardening.

    Click "Register" to purchase admission* in advance, OR pay at the gate. Refreshments will be provided!

    *PLEASE NOTE: *Tickets are non-refundable; no cancellations, rain or shine. Gardens may contain uneven surfaces, dirt, grass, and possible wet areas. By your participation in this event, you assume all risks associated with potential hazards, including but not limited to stairways, inclines, slippery surfaces, thorny bushes and uneven ground. If you see a hazard, please notify a volunteer.

    Art: Garden Serendipity by ringeltree DeviantArt.com

Past events

14 Feb 2026 Treat Your Sweetheart (or Yourself) Sale!
14 Dec 2025 Holiday Social: Fezziwig Ball
28 Oct 2025 Uncovering Boarding Schools: OPB Film Screening
18 Oct 2025 Harvest Craft Fair
8 Oct 2025 CHEESE WAR - Conflict and Courage in Tillamook County
28 Sep 2025 Alvin T. Smith Open House
31 Aug 2025 FHFG Historic Home Open House: The Sholes House
10 Aug 2025 FHFG Annual Picnic & Silent Auction
24 Jul 2025 La Revolución del Maíz (The Corn Revolution)
13 May 2025 Annual Meeting 2025
16 Apr 2025 Kalapuya Weaving Presentation
12 Feb 2025 History Pub: Oregon's Donation Land Claim Act of 1850
8 Jan 2025 History Pub: LOST SKI AREAS OF OREGON
8 Dec 2024 FHFG Holiday Hoedown
13 Nov 2024 FASHION ON THE CUSP OF CHANGE: 1890S TO THE ROARING 20S
30 Oct 2024 Ghosts & Myths in the Grove
15 Sep 2024 Fall Open Houses - The Crosley & Blank Houses
11 Sep 2024 The History of Oregon's First Saké Presented by Jack Lien
14 Aug 2024 Titanic: The Forest Grove Connection
11 Aug 2024 FHFG Summer Picnic
10 Jul 2024 McMenamin's Pub Night: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
14 May 2024 Annual Meeting 2024
1 May 2024 Mother's Day Spring Art Night
7 Apr 2024 Open House: Benjamin Cornelius Jr. House
3 Dec 2023 Holiday Social 2023
19 Aug 2023 Quilts Through Time: Quilt Show
6 Aug 2023 Historic Open Homes: Hinman House & Sam Hughes House
4 Jun 2023 Historic Open Homes: Thomas House & Georgia Hughes House
24 May 2023 Annual Meeting 2023
7 Jan 2023 OPEN HOUSE @ W.J. McCready House
4 Dec 2022 Holiday Social: Christmas in the Grove Memories
29 Oct 2022 Trick or Treat at the Old Train Station Museum
8 Oct 2022 SOLD OUT!!! Grave Matters: Cemetery Tour
18 Sep 2022 SOLD OUT: Horse-Drawn Street Art Tours
13 Aug 2022 SOLD OUT: FG Open Garden with Morning Mimosas + History Museum
9 Aug 2022 Auditions for Grave Matters 2022
17 Jul 2022 Gales Creek Open Garden + Schoolhouse Museum
10 Jul 2022 Member Picnic 2022
26 Jun 2022 SOLD OUT: Open House + Garden in Blooming
5 Jun 2022 Two Open Gardens in Southeast Forest Grove + A.T. Smith Open House
25 May 2022 Annual Membership Meeting 2022
22 May 2022 Open House at Oscar Brown House
7 Apr 2022 OPEN HOUSE @ I.L. Smith House
9 Mar 2022 Crossroads: Tribes, Missionaries and Farmers in early Forest Grove
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