Friends of Congress Square Park
The premier urban park in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Arts District. The park features local art installations, community events, free wifi and more!
Join Maine’s social justice organizations for our second annual Social Justice Street Fair! Learn about the amazing work happening in our community to advance social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. Organization list and food vendors TBA. Hosted by Maine Initiatives, this fair is open to any organization working on social justice issues– come join us, set …
What matters to our community right now? Are we engaged in decision making processes the impact us? Are our needs and hopes being met? Do we know our neighbors? What does it mean to participate in civic life? Open City nights in Congress Square Park are opportunities for neighbors to gather to ask questions and share information …
Join us for the 4th annual Print Fair co-presented with Portland’s Pickwick Independent Press! Over 40 Maine Printmakers will be exhibiting, demoing, and selling their work in Congress Square Park. (This event is a rain date from the originally scheduled date of June 29.)
What matters to our community right now? Are we engaged in decision making processes the impact us? Are our needs and hopes being met? Do we know our neighbors? What does it mean to participate in civic life? Open City nights in Congress Square Park are opportunities for neighbors to gather to ask questions and share information …
Wazo Fest is a three day festival hosted in Portland, Maine by Kesho Wazo, a youth art collective. Join them for a screening of "Black Panther" in Congress Square Park at dusk! "Black Panther" is a 2018 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name. After the events of Captain America: Civil War, King T'Challareturns …
What matters to our community right now? Are we engaged in decision making processes the impact us? Are our needs and hopes being met? Do we know our neighbors? What does it mean to participate in civic life? Open City nights in Congress Square Park are opportunities for neighbors to gather to ask questions and share information …
The Portland Maine Comedy Festival and Friends of Congress Square Park present and evening of comedy! Join the PMCF and a handful of talented and funny comedians from all over the country. This show is perfect for the comedy-lovers in your family. One-liners, witty-puns and funny stories will all be present and presented at this …
Join local teacher Erin Curren for Nia - a fun and expressive fitness class - every Monday in August from 12-1pm! Though typically done barefoot, shoes are recommended for Nia in the park. $10 suggested, class cards available. Nia is an exhilarating, non-impact fusion fitness class that draws from the Martial Arts, Dance, and Healing …
Friends of Congress Square Park is marking our 5th anniversary this season! We're celebrating the thousands of people who helped create this one-of-a-kind place by throwing a casual picnic party. Delicious local food, outstanding local artists - including live music... All free and all fun. Join us! Bring your own food and picnic with us, …
***This event has been delayed by one hour due to weather. Join us from 7-9pm!*** Join us in Congress Square Park for a continuing series of open creative workshops and performances! This event encourages collaborative participation from the crowd for all age groups, and skill levels with art, poetry, dancing, crafting, and music. Throughout the …