SATURDAY: I Am Beacon's Back 2 School Block Party :: Free Food, Music, Facepainting!
/This Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, the community organization I Am Beacon & local grocery store Key Food present the 10th Annual Back 2 School Block Party at South Avenue Park (Loopers), Beacon, NY from 12pm-3pm. (Rain Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025).
South Avenue Park overlooks Loopers Plaza, where Beacon Dental and Sal’s Pizza are located. Thanks to grant funding allocated to the City of Beacon, South Avenue Park received a new bathroom that has been painted with an elaborate mural. The basketball courts have been improved, and up the hill is a kids park with equipment to climb.
This long-standing community tradition brings together families, neighbors, and local organizations for a day of Free fun, connection, and school-year readiness.
This year’s event will feature
Free Food, Music, Face Painting, and Basketball. A Little Beacon Blog will be Face Painting!
School Supply Starter Kits: The first 150 children in attendance will receive a free bag (child must be present).
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive: Donations are being collected now through August 23rd at:
Howland Public Library (regular hours)
Key Food Marketplace (regular hours)
On-site at the Block Party
The Block Party kicks off with Beacon Hoops All-Star Games starting at 10:30 AM, featuring:
10:30 AM – Girls Game
11:30 AM – Rookie Division vs. Albany
12:30 PM – Junior Division vs. Newburgh
1:30 PM – Girls Game: Beacon vs. Newburgh
In addition, I Am Beacon has joined forces with Fareground Food + Community for a School Supply Giveaway on Thursday, August 28th from 11:00AM – 12:00PM at 50 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY. Registration required; child must be present.
This event continues to highlight the power of community collaboration to support children and families as they prepare for the school year ahead.
I Am Beacon gives a special thanks to their partners and sponsors
Beacon City School District • Beacon Recreation • Beacon Hoops • Stewart’s Shops • Beacon Teachers Association • Mountainview Dental • Fidelis • State Farm (Catlin McVicker) • Salem Tabernacle Church • Joker Inc • Yanarella School of Dance