Friends of Congress Square Park

Doggie Social Hour
2022-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Networking for the pups! Bring your friendly, leashed canine to Congress Square Park the second Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1 to meet other four-legged locals.

T'ai Chi
2022-08-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-16 09:15 - 10:15, 2022-08-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-23 09:15 - 10:15, 2022-08-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-30 09:15 - 10:15, 2022-08-31 10:00 - 11:00
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard.

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.

Greater Portland Health Storytelling
2022-08-11 18:30 - 19:30

Pet Fashion Show
2022-08-14 10:00 - 12:00

Blurb Club
2022-08-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
A book-recommendation sharing-circle! Bring a book you’ve recently read (or are currently reading) to share (or not!), and listen to some folks do the same. Co-presented with Portland Public Library and Mechanics’ Hall. In inclement weather we will meet in Mechanics’ Hall, just down Congress Street.

Drumming Circle
2022-08-20 13:00 - 15:00
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.

Portland Maine Comedy Festival
2022-08-26 18:00 - 20:00

Drawing Circle
2022-09-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-29 16:00 - 18:00
A non-instructional drawing group with a live model. Free to all, though donations to the model are greatly appreciated. All skill levels welcome. BYO easel and supplies, though some drawing pads and charcoal pencils are available.

Tender Table Food & Poetry Fair
2022-09-03 12:00 - 16:00
Welcome back Tender Table to Congress Square Park! This celebration of BIPOC women features a wide variety of local food-makers and performers. Free and open to all.

Sunset Drumming Circle
2022-09-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-17 17:00 - 19:00

Doggie Social Hour
2022-09-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
Meet and greet with well behaved leashed pups!

Pirate Sea Shanty Singalong w/ The Shank Painters
2022-09-17 13:00 - 14:30
Yarr! In celebration of National Talk Like A Pirate Day, we’re welcoming The Shank Painters to the park, who’ll lead us in a sea shanty singalong! This is a family-friendly affair. Parrots not included.

Longfellow Books Presents: Wes McNair Book Launch
2022-09-27 18:00 - 19:00
Details TBA!

Portland Trails Presents: Waypoints
2022-09-28 16:00 - 18:00

Love Signs Meet & Greet
2022-10-01 14:00 - 15:00
Get to know the folks spreading love at the corner of High & Congress! Come meet the group in the park and learn how you can get involved.

Old Souls w/ Greater Portland Landmarks
2022-10-06 16:30 - 18:30
Meet the team behind Portland’s preservation organization and learn how you can get involved!

Latinx Heritage Celebration
2022-10-08 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for a cultural celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month!
Food by Yardie Ting and La Fritanga, music by Alejandro Garcia, plus some surprises and activities.
