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!
Featuring over 60 bands, writers, and comedians across multiple venues in East Bayside and Congress Street. On Saturday, September 30, performances will occur in Congress Square Park throughout the afternoon and evening. FMI: www.facebook.com/WakingWindows Tickets available at all Bull Moose locations and online: www.wakingwindows.com
Join Spark Artist Collective for October First Friday Art Walk. The Spark Artists Collective is a group of performers who bring music and creativity to all they encounter. In this event, people will be invited to become the performers as they explore different movement arts and musical instruments. Instruments will be provided or make your own simple …
Join us for the final swing dance of the 2017 season with Clyde Bisbee and The Wheelhouse Revelers! A 6-piece, swing jazz & western swing dance band specializing in music from the golden era of jazz, the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. While many modern groups playing this style of music are decidedly “New Orleans,” in flavor, Clyde …
Join us for the 3rd annual Pumpkins in the Square! Help us celebrate a successful 2017 season with pumpkin carving, hot cider, Hi-Fi donuts, and blue grass music with Shanna Underwood and the Wanderlost. BYOP or buy one at the event. Prizes will be awarded for the best carved pumpkins. SaveSave
Join us for the 5th anniversary of the 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 last year's Thriller …
Friends of Congress Square Park has had a fabulous season - and it's almost time to put away the furniture, replant the hydrangeas, and celebrate! Please join us Saturday, October 28th from 9 - 11am in Congress Square Park for a morning of replanting and cleaning the park. Should you join us: - Dress in …
AFRiCAN DUNDADA & The Portland Culture Exchange bring to you another great day to be in the Portland area. Come join us for some great art, live music, and comedy - and meet your neighbors. The Portland Culture Exchange team will be kicking off some more community singing and dancing for you to join in …
Chase the Chill knitting group is hosting a warm clothing giveaway this Veterans Day! Donated Winter items - mittens, scarves, hats, etc. - will be hung in the park the morning of Saturday, November 11th. Folks in need are free to take what they need until around 3PM that day, at which time all leftover …
Join Frannie Peabody Center along with a special presentation from Lumenarrt as we remember those we've lost and show support for those living with HIV/AIDS. Battery operated candles will be available when you arrive at Congress Square Park. This year's World AIDS Day coincides with Portland's First Friday Artwalk. Many community partners have generously donated their …
Share the Warmth! Chase the Chill knitting group is hosting a Mitten Tree this season in Congress Square Park. The tree will be home to donated Winter items - mittens, scarves, hates, etc. - which will be hung in the park the morning of Friday, December 29th. Folks in need are free to take what they …
