Every year, thousands of children enter foster care without basic belongings of their own. For 10 years now, Duffle Bag Bash has stepped in to change that—offering kids not only what they need, but a reason to smile.
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM, the 10th Annual Duffle Bag Bash invites the Rhode Island community to Matunuck Community Association for an afternoon of food, music, games, and giving. Admission is simple—but meaningful: adults are asked to bring a brand-new rolling duffle bag, suitcase, or $25 gift card; kids, a new backpack. These donations go directly to children in care.
The event features a lunch buffet by Adair Catering, live music, beer and wine from local favorites Mews Tavern and Ocean Mist, and fun for all ages—including face painting, therapy animals, and a “Touch A Truck” experience.
Hosted by Adoption Rhode Island, this yearly celebration brings practical support—and hope—to foster and adopted children across the state. Pre-register now to help organizers plan ahead, and be part of a day that makes a real difference.
Duffle Bag Bash 2025 – 10th Annual!!
August 10 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, festivities and fostering hope for children in care on Sunday, August 10DBB Flyer 6 17 25 from noon-3pm at Matunuck Community Association, 619 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck, RI. (Rain date: Monday, August 11)Please pre-register at DuffleBagBash2025.eventbrite.com so we can get an estimated number of people attending. Registration is free, however admission into the event will require the following:
Adult Admission: One brand new rolling duffle bag or suitcase AND/OR $25 Gift Card.
Child Admission: One brand new backpackAmong the event features:
• Lunch Buffet, catering by Adair Catering
• Live music
• Wine & Beer, courtesy of Mews Tavern and Ocean Mist
• Kids activities including: Field Games, Touch A Truck, Face Painting, goats, therapy dogs and more!