Friends of Congress Square Park

Walk & Roll!
2026-06-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Stroll with neighbors! Announcing our new weekly gathering: Walk & Roll! Every Sunday at 1pm you’re invited to join a friendly group of neighbors deciding on a route and enjoying each other’s company as everyone zigs and zags through town and back to our little park. Everyone of every ability level is invited, and we hope you’ll tag along.

Blurb Club
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
It’s a book show-and-tell! Come chat about what you’re reading, or what you’ve read, or how you like to read books — all while meeting new people and getting other book recommendations. Free and open to all!
Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall

Gulf of Maine Research Institute Day
2026-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute works with our partners to create science-based, community-driven solutions to global ocean challenges. Stop by CSP on June 16th 1:00-3:00 to learn how warming oceans are contributing to sea level rise and coastal flooding in Maine — and how you can take part in collecting flooding observations in your community that inform local resilience planning.

Gulf of Maine Research Institute
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
We’re delighted to host our friends at GMRI for an afternoon of marine science! Come learn!

Factory 3 Presents: Clothes Mending Workshop
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
We’re delighted to partner with Factory 3 to offer a clothes mending workshop! Bring your clothing in need of repair and get empowered with your own ability to mend. Free and open to all!

King Middle School's Freedoms Project
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Explore the created works by students of King Middle School on what freedom means to them! With a special pop-up party featuring the Brazen Bandits!

Tai Chi
2026-05-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!
Always FREE to the public.

*What’s Tai Chi?*
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.
A noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching, each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

Coffee & Connection
2026-05-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Hosted by Frugal Portland Maine! Grab a coffee from a local shop and meet folks in the park for some good old fashioned conversation. All are welcome!

Walk & Roll!
2026-05-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 | ME

Blurb Club
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | ME

Community Write
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | ME
Various writing prompts, invitations to read your work aloud, and all experience levels welcome. Free and open to all! First Mondays of the month.

Jane's Walk
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | ME
Happening around the state! Check out all the walks here: janeswalkme.org
Jane’s Walk is a global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks combine the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement.
** At 2pm, explore public seating throughout downtown Portland on a walk led by FoCSP Executive Director C.J. Opperthauser, starting right here at Congress Square Park

Volunteer Open House
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
Come by and learn about how you can get involved this summer! Whether it’s helping out at events, helping clean or garden now and again, or being part of our weekly open/close crew, we’ll give you a sense of the role and answer any questions.
Plus, we’ll have coffee! No commitment necessary — come by and say hello.
