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.
GLAMOUR ON 1ST STREET – ROYAL DESIGNS DAY SPA
If you have ever wanted to connect with your inner movie star, Carla Hanson (now known to family and friends as Carla Closson since her recent marriage), has the real deal. In her tiny shop on 1st, bearing more than a passing resemblance to a Marilyn Monroe museum,...
BEAVERTON HISTORY DAY-THE MAKINGS OF A CITY
By Ann Koppy, BHSoc Historian The road to Beaverton’s incorporation began in the valleys of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers with the great westward migration of the 1840s. Settlers came overland via wagon train or around Cape Horn by ship to the fertile...
WINTER IS A TIME TO PLAY: THE EXPERIENCE THEATER PROJECT
The Experience Theater Project is staging their production of Great Gatsby’s Daisy. The story is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby reimagined and adapted by the play’s director, Alisa Stewart. The play will run on Friday, Saturday, and...
A PROMISE IN TIME: COVENANT CLOCKS
by Merlin Douglass In a world where every appliance, every phone is a timepiece, people still get sentimental about their clocks. They are often heirlooms, reminders of childhood and relatives that have passed on. “People sometimes come to us in tears,” Daniel...
THE BEAVERTON MASONIC LODGE
If you’ve ever wondered about the goings on inside the doors at 4690 Watson, pull up a chair and we’ll spill the tea. It’s the oldest commercial building in Beaverton, and was constructed in 1932, home to the mysterious Masonic lodge brotherhood. Now, while the...
BEAVERTON HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY MUSIC SHOWS
Beaverton High School Band I sure hope you don’t have anything planned this week because a holiday gift just arrived that promises an evening of family entertainment at a price everyone can afford. Beaverton High School music students have been preparing since...
DON’T FRET OVER HOLIDAY GIFTS! HEAD TO DOWNTOWN BEAVERTON INSTEAD
Beaverton Businesses with Holiday Vibes... How many ways can you say holiday shopping without leaving the cozy comfort of Beaverton downtown? A baker’s dozen and then some. We are here to count the ways! Staghorn Mercantile. 12650 SW Farmington Rd., 503-520-1631,...
SHOP SMALL, SHOP LOCAL, SHOP FORAGER
Is Hazzel Svvengar riding the new wave of fashion acquisition? Maybe. In a world awash in stuff, how do you find the one thing you are looking for? That one specific item that fits your core aesthetic whether it’s cottage core, dark academia or my personal...
THE PASSPORT TO OLD TOWN IS BACK!
The Passport to Old Town Beaverton is back! After taking a break to update the passport to be more COVID-friendly, we now have a mobile app, and it’s really cool. We are starting small this year as we experiment and grow with this new app, but you’ll still...