Picnic — Cornwall Park Neighborhood

The 2026 Cornwall Park Neighborhood Picnic

Sunday, September 13th

4:00-6:00pm

At the ROeder Home / 2700 Block of Broadway

Join us as we bring back the Cornwall Park Neighborhood Picnic for the second year in a row! This year's picnic will be held in a new location, block party-style on Broadway between Cornwall Ave and the Roeder Home. We are excited to share that this event will be co-hosted by our new neighbors, the Whatcom County Historical Society.

What to EXPect:

Please consider walking, biking or taking public transit to the picnic, as parking will be limited. Not sure which WTA route you need? Check out WTA’s Trip Planner for guidance.

When you arrive at the Roeder Home, look for our banner and check in with a Cornwall Park Neighborhood Association Board Member to get the lay of the land, hear about the options, and buy raffle tickets. The Roeder Home will be the home base for the picnic, where you can find food, drinks, raffle items, the dessert contest, and tours of the Roeder Home.

We will closing off Broadway between Sunset and Cornwall and hosting fun activities for neighbors of all ages, utilizing the green space on Broadway for lawn games, chalk, bubbles, picnicking, and playing under the magnificent old oak trees.

We encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

There will be fun, food, and friends new and old. There will be games, a raffle with items from local businesses, and a dessert contest.

Activities:

Heart of Play - Mobile Children’s Museum: For kids and kids at heart, enjoy giant building blocks, an art table, a wind tunnel, and more!
Bike Parade: Decorate your bike at home or at the picnic and join the bike parade at 5:15pm. Smart Trips will be onsite leading kids’ cycling safety activities.
Fire Truck: Meet some of our First Responders from the BFD and get up close and person with a truck.
Chalk Art: Local illustrator Luciana Navarro-Powell will be doing some incredible sidewalk chalk art.
Neighborhood Bingo: Get to know your neighbors with a fun game of neighborhood bingo! Bonus raffle tickets to those who complete their bingo boards.
Live Music

Raffle:

Some of our local businesses and neighbors have generously donated items to our raffle. Every attendee will get one ticket for free. Please bring cash or be prepared to use Venmo for tickets. You’ll be able to put your tickets towards the item(s) of your choice. Raffle drawing will be at 5:45pm. Raffle ticket prices: 5 tickets for $5, 12 tickets for $10, 20 tickets for $25.

Food and picnic:

Bring a dish for the potluck!* Per health-department regulations, you must contribute to consume. Ask at the check-in table about how to participate. Please note, we have no way of providing refrigeration or heat/power for potluck dishes.

DESSERT CONTEST DETAILS:

Do you have a killer brownie recipe? Is your grandmother's cookie recipe the absolute best? Bring your best finger-food dessert to share* with the neighborhood and compete with your neighbors to see whose dessert reigns supreme!

*If you are bringing anything to share with your neighbors, please label your dish and list any potential allergens.

Roeder Home Tours/Whatcom County Historical society:

The Whatcom County Historical Society is offering tours of the Roeder Home every half hour. There will also be an exhibit on the history of our neighborhood.