Oregon Main Street Announces Business of the Year,Among Other Recipients of the Prestigious Excellence on Main Awards
SALEM, Oregon – Oregon Main Street, which is part of Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, announced its 2025 “Excellence on Main” award winners during the annual Main Street conference on October 8th in Albany. Created in 2010, the annual Excellence on Main awards honor outstanding accomplishments, activities, and…
Beaverton Among Recipients of “Excellence on Main” Awards
SALEM, Oregon – Oregon Main Street announced its 2025 “Excellence on Main” award winners on October 8 during the Opening Session of the Main Street conference in Albany. Created in 2010, the annual Excellence on Main awards honor outstanding efforts to sustain and enhance historic downtowns across the state. A…
Lighting the Way: New Streetlights Installed on Washington for Pedestrian Safety
Thanks to ongoing advocacy from the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA) and dedicated collaboration with City of Beaverton staff, downtown just got a little brighter—and a lot safer. Two new streetlights have been installed on Washington between 3rd and 4th Street and another existing light was upgraded on the same side…
BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Beaverton, OR (5/19/25)] – Beaverton Downtown Organization has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main…
Looking for: Treasurer
The Beaverton Downtown Association is looking for a reliable and organized Treasurer to help manage our group’s finances. This role includes tracking income and expenses, creating simple financial reports, keeping accurate records, and working with the team to build and stick to a budget. No CPA required-just someone who’s good…
Just a Dash: Where Flavor Meets Community in Beaverton
If you’re looking for more than just good food, check out Just a Dash, a small but mighty restaurant tucked away on SW First Street. It’s quickly becoming one of Beaverton’s best-kept secrets, offering delicious, locally inspired meals in a warm and welcoming space. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch…
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors and Supporters!
Hello Beaverton Community, On behalf of the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA), I am thrilled to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible sponsors and supporters who have made our recent events a resounding success. First and foremost, a huge thank you to Umpqua Bank and Ziply Internet. Your generous sponsorships were pivotal in…
Downtown Beaverton Association Announces Expansion of Boundaries
Dear Beaverton Community, We are thrilled to announce an exciting development for the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA). As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing and revitalizing our beloved downtown, we are expanding our boundaries to better serve and include more of our vibrant community. This expansion will be effective…
BDA Program Evaluation Update
Since I joined the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA) as the Executive Director in June of 2023, I have had the great opportunity to work with business owners, community partners, and city leaders. With a very full slate of events already in progress when I started with BDA, I spent the…
Upcoming Events
Jan. 5 Bloodworks NW Blood Drive | Beaverton City Library
Did you know that it takes 1,000 Bloodworks Northwest donors every day to save lives across the Pacific Northwest? As we go into the winter season, we need to ensure our hospitals have blood supplies stocked and ready to save patients in our community. Bloodworks Northwest is the local,
Save the LP Record Show
Save the LP: A Record Show for the Community Saturday, November 15, 2025 | The Reser, Beaverton, OR Join us for Save the LP – A Record Show for the Community at The Reser, a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating the vibrant culture of record collectors, selectors and sound preservationists of
Informational Meeting for the Borgen Project- Volunteering
Come learn more about the Borgen Project! The Borgen Project is an innovative national campaign that is working to address global poverty and acting as an influential ally for the world’s poor. We will be discussing why advocacy is important, our accomplishments, and volunteering.
Agia Sophia Academy Fall Open House
Drop in October 30, 5:00–7:00 p.m. Tour classrooms, explore authentic Montessori materials for ages 3-6, and meet the teachers who make learning feel both rigorous and warm. Learn how our classical 1st-8th program grows with students through elementary and middle school, and get next steps for shadow days, campus
The Beaverton Halloween Pub Crawl
The Beaverton Downtown Association invites you to a night of 21+ spooky fun at the Booverton Halloween Pub Crawl, on Oct. 24th starting at 5:00PM! Explore four downtown destinations, each featuring Halloween drink specials, delicious food specials, two exclusive collaboration beers brewed just for this event, and Halloween related
A Thank You to Mark
Your leadership and dedication have been invaluable to the organization during this time of transition. Under your leadership, the Beaverton Downtown Association has continued to thrive. You have overseen the successful execution of several events including the Bike...
RECAP: OLD TOWN BEAVERTON WINE & FOOD WALK 2023
May 20th was a beautiful day in Beaverton. It was the kind of day where everyone seemed to be out for a walk, doing yard work, visiting the farmer’s market, or playing with the kids at a local park. The kind of day where the realization hits home that winter is truly...
ANNUAL OLD TOWN BEAVERTON WINE & FOOD WALK RETURNS ON MAY 20
The Annual Old Town Beaverton Wine & Food Walk will return on Saturday, May 20. Each ticketholder will experience 10 unique food and wine pairings at local businesses in the Old Town Beaverton area. On Saturday, May 20, the Beaverton Downtown Association’s annual...
BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL BIKE DAY
This is a free event on Saturday, May 6, hosted in partnership with Binary Brewing, Carina’s Bakery, and Trek Bikes On Saturday, May 6, the Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA), in partnership with Binary Brewing, Carina’s Bakery, and Trek Bicycle...
BEST DAY OF THE YEAR FAMILY BIKE RIDE
In celebration of Bike Month, and the Beaverton Downtown Association’s new City Bike Racks in downtown Beaverton, we are hosting a 1.5 mile, family friendly bike ride through the heart of Downtown Beaverton. We will have stops at the BDA’s new Bike Racks and...
NO CATCH-2022: BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN COMEBACK
There is no escaping the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic altered the trajectory and livelihoods for the preponderance of our Beaverton Downtown community. Considering immediate business and staff turnover, followed by the ambivalence and sheer anxiety that became...
DUDE, WHERE’S THE PARTY?
As we are falling into October marking the end of a summer season, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate the inspiring foliage (and also my birthday month). It is time for you to get ready for the BREW and join the Brewverton Beer Walk on October 16th in front...
COLLABORATION OVER COMPETITION
There is an adage that I find myself thinking about quite often as I stroll through Downtown Beaverton; there is power in numbers. The streets are bustling with morning vendor traffic. There is the usual humming of human interaction in the First Dining Commons. I...
A BEAVERTON WELCOME
I see trees of green, red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you. The first thing I noticed about Beaverton was a picturesque downtown hub of residential and commercial life with blossoming greenery greeting you at every corner. The variegated flowers displayed in...