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 Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month, Hadacol Bouncers will perform. Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. Portland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. We teach, dance, perform and provide live …
A two-night showcase of short films from right here in Maine! These documentary shorts will showcase slices of life across Maine during COVID's cold winter months. Free and open to the public. Bring a camping chair!
Join Longfellow Books at Congress Square Park for the launch of The Isolation Artist: Scandal, Deception, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana by Bob Keyes on Tuesday, September 7 at 6:00pm. Keyes will be joined in conversation by Monica Wood. This is an in-person event that will be held in Congress Square Park at the intersection of Congress and High …
Come out and welcome back Micromasse to Congress Square Park! Free and open to all.
Hip Hop in the Park is back! Presented by Monday of the Minds. Free and open to the public.
Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here. Rain location: Mechanics' Hall.
Parking Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. Established in 2005, it is held the third Friday of September. Friends of Congress Square Park will be turning an adjacent parking space on Congress Street into a temporary "parklet" with information about the organization and …
COMMUNITY EVENT PRESENTED BY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MAINE Drop by Congress Square Park on September 17th between 11 and 3 to join our collaborative art project to urge the Senate to "Finish the Job" by passing the For the People Act quickly and to demand that they let nothing, including the filibuster, prevent them from …
Join Print Bookstore in Congress Square Park for a picture book event for kids with author Samara Doyon! Free and open to all.
Shop in the Square! Explore local shops, makers, artists, and more from 11am to 3pm. Dog-friendly!