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!
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute works with our partners to create science-based, community-driven solutions to global ocean challenges. Stop by CSP on June 16th 1:00-3:00 to learn how warming oceans are contributing to sea level rise and coastal flooding in Maine -- and how you can take part in collecting flooding observations in your community that inform …
School is out but we can share the joy of recess in Congress Square Park. All ages are welcome, kids and nostalgic adults, for an evening of school yard style play and games. Freeze Pops are an essential summer treat and will be available for cooling off. Bring friends or make new friends drawing with …
It’s a book show-and-tell! Come chat about what you’re reading, or what you’ve read, or how you like to read books — all while meeting new people and getting other book recommendations. Free and open to all! Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall
Be with community! Meet and support dozens of local makers! Come hang out! Third Sunday of every month
Stroll with neighbors! Announcing our new weekly gathering: Walk & Roll! Every Sunday at 1pm you’re invited to join a friendly group of neighbors deciding on a route and enjoying each other’s company as everyone zigs and zags through town and back to our little park. Everyone of every ability level is invited, and we …
All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association.
Come experience Kizomba! Kizomba is a beautiful partner dance from Angola, focused on connection, musicality, and smooth, flowing steps that make you feel the music with every movement. Start with a quick intro class, then stay for social dancing—no partner or experience needed. Come catch the sunset, meet new people, and enjoy the vibe. Free …
Stroll with neighbors! Announcing our new weekly gathering: Walk & Roll! Every Sunday at 1pm you’re invited to join a friendly group of neighbors deciding on a route and enjoying each other’s company as everyone zigs and zags through town and back to our little park. Everyone of every ability level is invited, and we …
Bring your broken wares, bicycles, textiles, etc. and learn how to repair them! Free and open to all!
Join us for silent movies in the park at sunset on the last Sundays of each month! In London, professor Challenger announces that prehistoric creatures are alive and flourishing in the Amazon jungle and declares his intention to mount an expedition proving his point. Journalist Edward Malone volunteers to go and convinces his newspaper to …