Tag Archives: Family-Friendly

Concert in the Park this Friday, July 29th!

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Summer Free For All Concert in the Park featuring Donna Jones and the Delegation
July 29th, 6:30-8:30pm at Brentwood Park

Join us for our first Summer Free For All Concert in the Park in Brentwood-Darlington!  We’ll be enjoying the sultry and soulful R&B sounds of Donna Jones and the Delegation at Brentwood Park while feasting on both sweet and savory items (available for purchase from on-site food vendors).  This all ages event is free for everyone to attend! 

Please note that Soak-It-Week blue buckets will be available for pickup from BDNA at this event. 

More information and the Summer Free For All events schedule at: https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/sffa

(Image from Portland Parks and Recreation’s official site for this concert.)

While you’re at the concert… Visit the Multnomah County Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden ‘Ask a Master Gardener’ booth, get your gardening questions answered, bring home free educational materials and pick up directions for fun and interesting garden projects for all ages.

This family friendly event made possible by Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association and Portland Parks and Recreation

4th of July and Soak-It-Week Buckets at the Moose Lodge

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Image Description: A brick red silhouette of a round charcoal grill on a blue background with a moose head logo and pennant banner above. Text reads, “Portland Moose Lodge #291 4th of July Block Party! NE Corner of SE 52nd and Flavel – 7414 SE 52nd. Enjoy live music, BBQ, art, games, and more! Monday 7/4, 2-6pm.

Everyone is invited to the 4th of July Block Party at Portland Moose Lodge #291(7414 SE 52nd Ave) on Monday, July 4th, 2022, 2:00-6:00pm! Enjoy live music, BBQ, art, games, and more!

Plus, pick up blue Soak-It-Week buckets and fire prevention materials from BDNA!

Image description: Blue 5-gallon buckets stacked upside down in a triangle formation next to a sign that reads, “Free watering buckets.”

Spooky Fun at the Moose Lodge with Vibe of PDX

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Join our neighbors at the Moose Lodge on 52nd Ave for two days of spooky fun this weekend!

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On Saturday, October 30th, 10:00am-12:00pm, you can work alongside VIBE of PDX artists to create a Halloween scene everyone will enjoy at the Lodge’s Annual Halloween Celebration, October 31st, 5:00-8:00pm.

Saturday only, there will be local superhero cosplayers on hand for free photos including: Captain Marvel, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine, Captain America, and Harley Quinn!

This is a family-friendly, all ages, all abilities event! Free to Lodge Members and Brentwood-Darlington families! To RSVP or get more information visit bit.ly/SpookySceneVibe.

Children’s Concert and March for Change

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Join our neighbors in Foster-Powell for a children’s Black Lives Matter event at Essex Park hosted by Green Tulip Preschool. Special performances by Habiba Addo, Olive and Dingo, and Jessa Campbell and the Saplings! Masks and social distancing protocols recommended. For more information see the graphic below or click here.

Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat 2019!

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UPDATE! The PDX Avengers will be joining us for Spooktacular!  

Join us for our annual Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat event!  FREE, family-friendly festivities run from 4:00-7:00PM on October 26th at Brentwood-Darlington Community Center (7211 SE 62nd Ave, 97206). Shop the free costume closet, visit the decorated trunks, and play fun games! Bring food to share if you are able. Allergy friendly (non-food) treats available at this event! Trunk-or-Treat is held outside, please dress appropriately.  RSVP on Facebook here!

Want to decorate your trunk and win the coveted trophy? Fill out our easy form here!

¡Únase a nosotros para nuestro evento anual Spooktacular and Tronco-o-Trato! Las festividades GRATUITAS para familias se llevan a cabo de 4: 00-7: 00PM el 26 de octubre en el Centro Comunitario Brentwood-Darlington (7211 SE 62nd Ave, 97206). ¡Compra el armario de disfraces gratis, visita los baúles decorados y juega juegos divertidos! Trae comida para compartir si puedes. ¡Regalos para personas alérgicas (no alimenticias) disponibles en este evento! Trunk-or-Treat se lleva a cabo afuera, vístete apropiadamente. RSVP en Facebook aquí!

¿Quieres decorar tu baúl y ganar el codiciado trofeo? ¡Complete nuestro formulario fácil aquí!

CANCELLED! National Night Out 2019!

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Best laid plans sometimes go awry and the BDNA is unable to host our annual National Night Out event for 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Leach Botanical Gardens April/May 2019 Events

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Leach Botanical Gardens April/May 2019 Events

The bridge at SE 122nd Ave is OPEN!

PLANT SALE, Saturday, April 13th, 9:00AM (LBG Friends), 9:30AM (general) to 2:00PM at Floyd Light Middle School.

SPRING BIRDS IN THE GARDEN with Laura Whittemore, April 21, 9:00AM- 12:00PM This workshop takes the mystery out of bird observation and identification by giving you the tools to see the whole bird—not just its color, but its shape, size, pattern, behavior, and more. Bring binoculars if you have them and dress for the weather. Meet at the Manor House. $30 General/ $25 LBG Friends

SHINRIN YOKU TOUR, Saturday, April 27, 2019, 11:00AM – 12:00PM Leach Garden is a powerful place of respite in bustling SE Portland. Join us for a soothing, expansive walk through the forest, meadow, and creek side.

BOTANICAL ECO-DYEING, April 28, 9:00AM – 4:00PM Textile artist Anna Zell will lead you step-by-step through the eco-printing process and you’ll take home your own eco-printed silk noil and either crepe de chine or charmeuse silk scarf. Cost: $125 general/$115 LBG Friend. Includes all silk fabric and dying supplies.

CREATING WILDLIFE HABITAT TREES, Saturday, May 4, 11:00AM-12:30PM More than a quarter of woodland wild-life species use dead and dying trees for food, shelter, and cover. Learn how snags can be coaxed into critical habitat with Board Certified Master Arborist and PCC instructor Anne LeSenne. Meet at the entrance to the Claybourne Parking Lot. $25.00 General/$20.00 LBG Friend

NATIVE BEE WORKSHOP Saturday, May 11, 1:00-4:00PM Join Jess Tyler for an overview of Oregon’s native bees, an examination of bees through dissecting scopes, followed by a chance to catch and release some as we take a guided tour through the Garden. $20 general/$15 LBG Friend

CHILDREN’S NATURE FAIR, Saturday, May 18, 10:00AM-2:00PM  Please let Annie Winn know if you’d like to volunteer!

LILLA LIT, Sunday, May 19th, 4:00-6:00PM. We’re thrilled to announce Lilla Lit, a new signature literary reading series held at Leach Botanical Garden. Please join us for the inaugural Lilla literary event on the East Terrace to hear from these six acclaimed Portland authors: Justin Hocking, Apricot Irving, Keetje Kuipers, Nastashia Minto, Liz Prato, and Liz Scott. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat TODAY!

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It’s today!! October 27th, 3:00-5:00PM at the Brentwood-Darlington Community Center parking lot (7211 SE 62nd Ave, 97206).  Who will take home the coveted Trunk-or-Treat Trophy?  We will have non-food treats available for those with allergies.  Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian!

Don’t forget to bring gently used costumes and dress-up pieces for our free costume exchange. We will also be gathering non-food items for the Lane Middle School Food Pantry.  See the list below and donate if you can!

RSVP to this event on Facebook by clicking here!

Lane Middle School Food Pantry Non-Food Items Wish List:

  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Hand soap
  • Body wash
  • Face wash
  • Deodorant
  • Dish soap
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper towels
  • Q-tips
  • Cotton balls
  • Makeup wipes
  • Tissues
  • Dental floss
  • Laundry soap
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Rubber gloves
  • Toilet scrubbers
  • Sponges
  • Mops/brooms/dustpans
  • Washcloths
  • Pens/pencils
  • Notepads
  • Garbage bags
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Bandaids
  • Neosporin
  • Disposable Razors
  • Shaving cream
  • Dog and cat food
  • Cat litter
  • Ziploc storage bags
  • Aluminum foil

TODAY! BDNA National Night Out

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NNO 2018 FB Post

Join us for our annual National Night Out Event TODAY, August 4th, 3:00-7:00PM.  Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association will be grilling up hot dogs (beef, turkey, and veggie) with all the fixings, so bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share and join the neighborhood fun!  This FREE family-friendly event is designed to encourage neighbors to get to know each other. Live music (local band: Babylon Star Destroyer), delicious food, fun for the kids, and hanging with your awesome neighbors make this a must attend summer event!
Please note: Childcare not provided! Children under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult!

RSVP via Facebook or NextDoor

Thank you to Advantis Credit Union (Woodstock), New Seasons Market (Woodstock), and Grocery Outlet (Brentwood-Darlington) for donating to our event!

Are you a business and would like to contribute refreshments or entertainment? Contact us at brentwood.darlington@gmail.com.