Friends of Congress Square Park

CANCELED! S'mores Night featuring The Lavender Choir & Shadow Puppets
2025-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Come gather around the fire and make a s’more! S’mores Nights are every Thursday from 4-6pm December through February. Special guest performances and events will pop up from time to time as well.
Free and open to all! Vegan and gluten-free options available!

S'mores Night featuring the Ideal Maine Band
2025-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Costume Tea Party (featuring your pup!)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Don your costume and sip some tea! This year, we’re encouraging folks to also bring along their costumed, friendly pups!

Language Table: English & French
2025-09-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-31 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-17 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 English Table is every Sunday from 11am to 1pm.
The French Table is every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Language Table: Spanish & Portuguese
2025-09-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-16 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

Doggie Social Hour
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Networking for friendly leashed pups!

Blurb Club
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-28 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

Yarn in the Park
2025-09-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-18 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!
