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!
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!
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Join us for a free outdoor screening of Garrett Bradley’s Oscar-nominated documentary Time, presented in Congress Square Park Wednesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. An introduction and reflections on the film presented by Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition begins at 6:30 p.m. Fox Rich is a fighter. The entrepreneur, abolitionist and mother of six boys has …
Welcome Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble to Congress Square Park! Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble performs folk, classical and Sufi music from the Turkish, Arabic and Armenian traditions. Led by oud player Eric LaPerna, the group also features violinist Michael Gallant, guitarist Jeremey Zela, percussionist Doug Andrews and upright bass player Duane Edwards, as well as other …
Come to Congress Square Park from 5-8pm for a free evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!). Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. PM Salsa has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 5pm to learn basic moves and enjoy an evening of social dance with music by Primo Cubano! …
A long form, minimalist sound-based performance that engages with the ethereal qualities of A Long Breath, a sound installation featuring several wind harps installed in Congress Square Park.