Friends of Congress Square Park

Community Write
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ME
Join us for a new monthly writing group! Various writing prompts, invitations to read your work aloud, and all experience levels welcome. Free and open to all!
Second Tuesdays of the month!

Tai Chi
2025-07-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-28 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 until 10:30 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.

Doggie Social Hour
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Networking for friendly leashed pups!

Language Table: Spanish & Portuguese
2025-07-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The Spanish Table is every Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
The Portuguese Table is every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Language Table: English & French
2025-07-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-27 11:00 - 15:00 | ME
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The English Table is every Sunday from 11am to 1pm.
The French Table is every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Blurb Club
2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Bring whatever you’re reading, chat about books, and get some new recommendations! All are welcome! Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall

Neighborhood Clean-up
2025-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us as we make some rounds and beautify the Arts District! We’ll be splitting up into two groups, one heading to Monument Square and the other two Longfellow Square. All tools and gear provided (as well as some treats!). Thanks to our friends at Jar for putting this together!

Language Table: English & French
2025-07-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Yarn in the Park
2025-07-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Bring your current sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other project and hang out with fellow crafters! Open to all!

Ripe for Repair Meetup
2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
A semi-regular hang to fix our broken things, learn new skills, teach each other stuff, and build community across social circles. Free & open to all.

Community Write
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Various writing prompts, invitations to read your work aloud, and all experience levels welcome. Free and open to all! Second Tuesdays of the month!
