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!
S'mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd. Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s'mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we'll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers …
On Friday, April 7, Portland Public Health Division will host a Public Health Celebration Fair in Congress Square Park from 4 PM - 7 PM. So, while you're enjoying First Friday Art Walk, stop by the park to help us celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW)! Many factors contribute to public health, from healthcare, to …
Come volunteer with Friends of Congress Square Park and prepare the park for the season! We'll gather from 9am - noon on Saturday, April 29th to: - Clean up debris around the Park - Move soil out of old planters - Re-pot some plants We'll have all the supplies needed. Dress for mess! And please …
Join us as we celebrate the start of our 2023 In the Square season of programming! Ideal Maine Marching Band will bring the musical vibes, and we'll also have sweet and savory baked treats available for purchase from Mellifluous Portland and Plot Twist Pretzels! Plus, we'll have some games out to play, so bring your …
Join us in the park for a performance from Taiko Maine Dojo! Taiko Maine Dojo is a community taiko drumming group from right here in Portland.
Networking for well behaved and leashed pups! Every Saturday at 10am.
Come play chess! This weekly meetup is open to all skill levels. There will also be a bunch of additional hand-picked board games! This ongoing event is hosted in collaboration with FriendConME.
Food, artists, makers, and the best vibes in town! Shop local and hang out with us. Vendor lineup: Plot Twist Pretzels Hi Water Press & Bloof Books R Nicole Studio Creighton Studios InkCap Illustrations Clouds & Chains Pho Huong CATQUAT Imprint Jewelry ME Powered Pastries Cece and the Seams Midcoast Vegan Bracken & Briar Shady …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Thursdays from 8:30 until 9:30 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Come and craft with fellow knitters! Bring your own supplies and current projects. All skill levels welcome!