Pumpkins in the Square

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

  Friends of Congress Square Park is proud to present Pumpkins in the Square! Bring the whole family for an end-of-season pumpkin carving and painting celebration! Enjoy warm cider and Holy Donuts and live bluegrass music by Northwood. BYOP or buy one at the event. At dusk the pumpkins will be lit for a group

Park Clean Up Day

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

We're getting ready for another great season of free public art events and activities! Come help us sweep off the winter grime and get the park looking spick and span.  Plus, we'll be bringing back out our adirondack chairs, custom made benches and cafe tables and chairs!

Community Event: Urban Earth Day

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

We're proud to co-sponsor Urban Earth Day in Congress Square Park - a day to recognize, respect and learn the importance of an urban society working together with the natural environment for a stronger tomorrow! Performances • ongoing activities for kids and families • Inspired artisans • natural healing • Eco friendly Info Tables On stage:

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Take a moment out of your busy schedule to join Tai Chi & Qigong participants from around the globe for an hour of meditative movement and breathing. Class will be led by Raymond G. Reid. (No previous experience necessary!) http://www.taichichihstudio.com/ Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is a non martial form of Tai Chi

Extinction Sucks

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Extinction Sucks is a public art and kite flying event by artist Michael Lewis in conjunction with the closing of “Bird: I Wish I Could Have Met You,” a solo show of paintings currently at the Vestibule 594.  Chef Michael Beers will serve up an incredible meal culled from a flock of extinct birds to

May Day Celebration!

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Join us for the official opening of our 2016 season with our 2nd annual May Day Celebration! Don’t miss this wonderful family friendly community event in celebration of Spring and public spaces! There will be May Pole festivities, games & crafts, a spring treat bake sale, face painting, and New England folk dancing with live fiddle music by

Tai Chi Chih/Qigong

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class with Raymond Reid. Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is a non martial form of Tai Chi that increases the life force or vital energy that flows through us and all things in the universe. Tai Chi Chih consists of 19

Meet the Finalists: Congress Square Redesign Public Forum

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

You are invited to attend a FREE public forum at the Portland Museum of Art to meet the four finalist design teams for the Congress Square Redesign project. The forum will include a presentation from each finalist and a question and answer session. RSVP is required to attend, capacity is limited to 180 attendees. Click

Chase the Chill – Knitting in Public

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Calling all knitters and crocheters! Lend your needles and hooks to creating a scarf, hat, mittens or socks that will be used to decorate Congress Square Park on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016! The items will be displayed on trees, benches, light poles, etc. Anyone who needs or likes something is welcome to take it

Raging Brass Reggae

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Raging Brass Reggae returns to Congress Square Park to kick off our Friday night events for the May First Friday Artwalk! This high energy 7-piece ska ensemble is sure to get you on your feet. RBR was formed in 2014 by trumpeter Marc Chillemi. This 7-piece brass band pays tribute to 1960s Jamaican Ska, Rocksteady and Roots