Weekend Events Vancouver & Portland Apr 10–12: Tulip Field Photos, Goat Yoga, Strawberry Workshop & More

If you’ve been dreaming about getting those stunning spring photos of your kids or family in a real tulip field, this is your weekend. Life Captured by Tiffany is hosting Tulip Field Mini Sessions at the Woodland Tulip Festival, and the setting doesn’t get more gorgeous than this for a Pacific Northwest spring shoot.

Each session is 15–20 minutes and includes a flash drive of all edited images plus an online sneak peek gallery. At $150 per session (with a $50 retainer to hold your spot), it’s a solid investment in memories that’ll last far longer than the bloom. And yes — it’s rain or shine, so don’t let the Pacific Northwest weather talk you out of it.

Goat yoga is back at Rocking B Farms in Ridgefield, and if you’ve never tried it — this is exactly as fun as it sounds. Imagine doing your sun salutations while baby goats wander around, hop onto your back, and generally make the whole experience impossible to take too seriously. It’s joyful, silly, and genuinely one of those things you’ll be telling people about for weeks.

Each session includes time after class to relax, connect, and enjoy the farm. All proceeds support Rocking B Farms’ nonprofit mission — they’ve rescued 500+ animals and offer tours, camps, parties, and events that bring families together through animals and nature. Classes fill fast, so don’t sleep on signing up.

There’s something deeply satisfying about eating strawberries you grew yourself — and this Saturday, the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners are making it easier than ever to get started. Their introductory strawberry growing workshop walks you through everything you need to know, from the three different types of strawberries to planting techniques, care, and common pests and diseases.

Best of all, you’ll take home a bareroot strawberry plant to get started with immediately. At just $10 for a 90-minute hands-on workshop with experts, this is one of the best deals of the weekend. The class is held outdoors at Heritage Farm, so dress for the weather and bring water. Those with mobility issues can drive into the site.

This one is a Portland classic — and it’s held at one of the best venues in the city. The Biggest Clothing Swap in The Northwest takes over the McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, and the concept is brilliantly simple: bring a bag of clean, wearable clothes you’re ready to part with, drop them off at the intake table, and then shop the floor for new-to-you pieces using your empty bag. It’s sustainable fashion at its most fun.

The swap operates on an honor system — you take home roughly what you brought in, plus a little extra if you find things you love. Sizes XS–XL are on the third floor, and plus sizes (2XL and up) have their own dedicated space on the second floor. Shoes and accessories are on both floors. It’s all-ages, free to participate, and an absolute blast for anyone who loves fashion without the guilt of fast fashion spending.

TEDxPortland is back for Year 14, and it returns to the stage where it all started — Portland Center Stage at The Armory in the Pearl District. This is one of the most inspiring days on the Portland calendar, featuring 13 speakers and four live performances across a full day that runs from 8am to 6pm. If you’ve ever walked away from a TED talk feeling like something shifted in how you see the world, this is that feeling — live, in community, in your city.

This year’s theme centers on homecoming: honoring roots, welcoming new perspectives, and recognizing the power of ideas to carry a community forward. Every ticket includes an award-winning event book, morning coffee and tea, and a happy hour and ice cream reception at Keller Park to close out the day. Travel Portland lists this as an Editor’s Pick — and it’s well earned.