Downtown Businesses Unite for the Daily Essentials Challenge Support Local Youth.
We’re proud to launch the Daily Essentials Challenge a community-wide effort to collect urgently needed items for HomePlate Youth Services, supporting youth experiencing housing instability right here in our community. From May 18 – May 31, downtown businesses are coming together- and competing to see who can collect the most essential items for…
Beaverton Downtown Association Celebrates Completion of Community Pollinator Pathway
The Beaverton Downtown Association (BDA) is proud to announce the completion of its Pollinator Pathway, a community-led environmental initiative connecting native plant installations across downtown Beaverton. The project supports pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while strengthening partnerships between local businesses, volunteers, and civic institutions. The completed…
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…
Upcoming Events
Downtown Sounds Featuring Dumpster Joe | Live Music in Downtown Beaverton
Join the Beaverton Downtown Association for Downtown Sounds, a brand-new summer music series bringing live music, community, and great local flavor to the heart of downtown Beaverton! On Thursday, September 10th, enjoy an evening of live performances from the energetic and entertaining Dumpster Joe at the 1st Street Dining
Beaverton Board Game Flea Market
This is the second year of a local-started used board game flea market! The greater Portland area is a haven for board games and other tabletop gamers, and folk in our area are spoiled with choices for lovely local game stores to visit. Board games are so popular here
THINK DIFFERENT • LIVE DIFFERENT – A Discussion Group for Women
THINK DIFFERENT • LIVE DIFFERENT A Discussion Group for Women What if life doesn’t have to be navigated the way we’ve always been told? Join us for a free, inspiring and sometimes humorous conversation for women of all ages—a place to think differently, see life from new perspectives, and
Intimate Garden Harp Kirtan and Meditation
A sweet intimate kirtan and meditation in Shanti Garden. Mic will play guitar and Janice will lead us to inner peace with her harp. Two sets of music with a meditation break between will be a beautiful sharing of devotion and stillness.
Fiesta on First Street | Monthly Latino Market & Community Event in Downtown Beaverton
Experience Fiesta on First Street, Downtown Beaverton’s monthly Latino cultural celebration featuring live music, artisan vendors, handcrafted foods, local artists, and family-friendly fun at the First Street Dining Commons.
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...
TIME FOR A CHANGE AT THE BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
I remember standing on the roof of Westline Apartments in downtown Beaverton in 2018. I looked out over the community that I was bound to love. I thought of my life before Beaverton, and I knew that this place would change me. I only hoped that I could change it too....
PRIDE ON PARADE
Say it loud and say it proud, Beaverton Pride is back! The road has not been an easy one but this year, organizers are pulling out all of the stops according to Beaverton Pride executive director, Kate Kristiansen. With the support of the city and its residents,...
HOUSE IT GOING?
You can’t pick up a newspaper or read a news app these days without hearing about the crisis in affordable housing, particularly the buying and selling of individual homes. On Thursday of this week, MarketWatch wrote that the Federal Home Mortgage...
PICTURE THIS! LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLER MAKES AUTHOR’S LIST
How many people do you know who publish a book when they’re a junior in high school? I’m guessing not very many but I’m here to introduce you to one. Her name is Jenny Jiang and she’s currently a 17 year old senior at Beaverton’s Sunset High School. The...
AND THEN SHE ROSE TO THE OCCASION
Terry Glickman and her husband Kirt Peterson have a beautiful yard on 3rd. It’s an open Beaverton secret known mostly to their neighbors but also to anyone who might walk by and wonder at it. It is filled with huge hydrangeas, towering clematis and sweetly scented...
KINDER HOME BRINGS INTERIOR DESIGN TO DOWNTOWN BEAVERTON
Home is where you want to feel your very best. You want everything to be comfortable, to feel good, to look good and it shouldn’t take constant striving to get there. If you’re not happy with the way that is working out for you there you might want to talk with...
PEDRO’S UPHOLSTERY – MAKING THE WORLD A LITTLE BETTER EVERY DAY
Pedro Caro works in a tiny shop in central Beaverton performing upholstery magic. At Pedro's Upholstery, 12655 SW 1st Street, he can take an old couch or chair with torn fabric and tired batting and make it look better than it did when it was new. It’s an...