Friends of Congress Square Park

Tender Table
2023-09-30 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
A celebration of BIPOC food and art! This night market will feature a wide variety of food, so come hungry, and enjoy art by local makers.
Live music by Kafari!

Blurb Club
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
A book show and tell! Bring a book (if you like) to share, and get some great book recommendations. We meet every other Thursday at noon.
Our rain location is down the street at Mechanics’ Hall.

Narcan Training
2023-10-12 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a free Narcan training from Portland Public Health!
This training will empower attendees to potentially save lives of our neighbors.

Blurb Club
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00
A book show and tell! Bring a book (if you like) to share, and get some great book recommendations. We meet every other Thursday at noon.
Halloween edition! Bring a spooky book and/or some candy!
Our rain location is down the street at Mechanics’ Hall.

Costume Tea Party
2023-10-28 15:00 - 17:00
Put on your Halloween costume and mingle! Enjoy some hot tea while you hang out.

S'mores Night feat. Shadow Puppets + Ideal Maine Band
2023-12-07 16:00 - 18:00
S’mores Nights are back!

Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages for sale.

We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities, including mini-markets, shadow puppets, live music, and more. More info to come via our website and our social media channels.

A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation

Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2023-12-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-29 16:00 - 18:00

S'mores Night feat. Lavender Choir + Candle Market
2023-12-21 16:00 - 18:00

S'mores Night feat. Love Lab Studio
2023-12-28 16:00 - 18:00

S'mores Night feat. Shadow Puppets w/Mayo Street Arts
2024-01-04 16:00 - 18:00
S’mores Nights are back!

Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages for sale.

We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities, including mini-markets, shadow puppets from our friends at Mayo Street Arts, live music, and more. More info to come via our website and our social media channels.

A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation

Let’s get cozy!

Hot Cocoa Sip-Off!
2024-01-21 13:00 - 15:00
It’s a sip-off!

Come enjoy a taste of some creative hot-cocoa recipes from local food-makers The Pink Waffle, The Whole Almond, Milk Bottle, and Kittylamb. Then, cast your vote for category winners!

Sippers are encouraged to bring their own sipping vessels — but we’ll also have a mug market featuring locally handmade mugs! The fire pits will also be out to snuggle up around, of course.

This event is free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5 or more per sipper. Your donations help Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space active and vibrant year-round. Click here to donate in advance: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation

S'mores Night feat. Valentine's Market
2024-02-08 16:00 - 18:00

Doggie Social Hour
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00
Professional networking for well-behaved, on-leash pups! Every Saturday at 10am.

Pet Fashion Show
2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:00
Back by popular demand, come witness the stylistic extravagance of Maine’s best-dressed pups!
A public puppy parade will follow the show itself, so bring your doggo and come prepared!

Bike to Work Day
2024-05-17 08:00 - 11:00
It’s Bike to Work Day!
We’ll be celebrating with free coffee and breakfast treats, as well as tons of information and resources about enjoying bicycling around Portland.

Outdoor Access Resource Fair
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00
Meet a whole bunch of organizations and resources that can help you get out into nature, and make some friends in the process!
Enjoy demonstrations such as fly-fishing and tree meditations.
Free and open to all!

Yarn in the Park
2024-05-27 17:30 - 19:00
Come get your knit on! All skill levels welcome!

Doggie Social Hour
2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Yoga in the Park
2024-06-08 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a free 60-minute, all-levels, morning, yoga class to kick off your Saturday. Posture variations are available for all experience levels and needs (including chair options, standing only, or seated only). Come and connect body and mind with us!
About Katy and mov(e)volve:
Katy has over 20 years of movement instruction and training under her belt and created mov(e)volve with one goal in mind: to create a movement and learning space that is truly inclusive and allows everyone to feel safe and confident; where they can become their favorite, ever-evolving version of themselves in mind and body through loving, evolved, movement, and community-supported personal well-being.
