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!
In traditional New England social dancing, everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Every dance is taught and beginners or experienced dancers alike can jump right in during any dance. Come alone or bring a friend! Tonight, Shari Shakti will be teaching dances, and Emily, Glen & Julie will be playing music. Shakti's teaching is …
*This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.* Join Be Well Portland for a summer yoga/bootcamp/spin pop up series every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in Congress Square Park - sponsored by Maine Cryospa and Therapy! Unwind after work and get in your summer fitness with some fresh air and amazing company! …
Join us for the 4th annual Pumpkins in the Square! Friends of Congress Square Park is welcoming Fall and celebrating a successful 2018 season with: Live folk music with Liz & Dan Faiella! Pumpkin carving and decoration/painting - with a contest! BYO pumpkin or pay what you can for one at the event (suggested donation $10 …
*Cancelled due to cold weather and high winds. See you next season!* Open During Flea Bites Food Truck Brunch! Calling all game lovers! Friends of Congress Square Park’s new “Play Kiosk” is open! An opportunity for folks of all ages to enjoy technology-free fun together in a greened space, we have everything from board games …
Join us for the 6th annual Thriller Throwdown! What started as a flash mob of 30 dancers in 2012 now has grown into an annual event with more than 70 local dancers and hundreds of spectators. The Throwdown has moved to Congress Square Park and it's now an all-out dance party! View a recent Thriller Throwdown on …
Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. Tai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It's a non …
Come Kick Off This Season's Free T'ai Chi Chih Moving Meditation Classes at Congress Square Park with a preview practice taking place on World Wide T'ai Chi/Qigong Day, Saturday, April 27 at 10 am, in the Square. Classes will then start on Wednesday, May 1, meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 10 am. Always FREE to …
Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free, rejuvenating Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class! Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. Tai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It’s a …
***This event has been postponed due to weather. A new date will be announced soon. Stay tuned!*** ARE WE GREAT YET? is a FREE circus performance with Circus Olé And Feast of Fools Friday, May 3 from 6-8pm in Congress Square Park. Circus Ole presents the 2019 Extravaganza featuring an in depth look at …
The Check Mates! is a casual community chess club for everyone. All ages and experience levels welcome. Come for just a game or stay for as long as you like. Use one of 10 new Weighted Tournament Style chess sets to play a game with a friend or a neighbor you don’t yet know. …