Friends of Congress Square Park

Blurb Club
2024-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us to talk about books! Whatever you’re reading, whatever you’ve recently read — it’s time to share. All are welcome! Every other Thursday at noon.
Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall

Hip Hop in the Park
2024-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Presented by Monday of the Minds!

Chess
2024-07-14 11:00 - 13:00 | ME
Come play! All skill levels welcome. Every Sunday at from 11 am to 1pm.

Kids' Block Party
2024-07-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Activities! Music! Much more!
Enjoy this family-focused event, presented by ME Powered Pastries!

Doggie Social Hour
2024-07-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Professional networking for well-behaved, on-leash pups! Every Saturday at 10am.

OLS Presents: Raging Brass
2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | ME
Part of our Square to Square series!

Movement Class
2024-07-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-12 18:00 - 19:00 | ME
Join us for a free 60-minute, all-levels, music driven, fitness-fusion class that combines cardio dance, strength, and dynamic stretching for a complete workout! Movement variations are available for all experience levels and needs (including chair options)! End your day with us and a little mid-week sweat!
About Katy and mov(e)volve:
Katy has over 20 years of movement instruction and training under her belt and created mov(e)volve with one goal in mind: to create a movement and learning space that is truly inclusive and allows everyone to feel safe and confident; where they can become their favorite, ever-evolving version of themselves in mind and body through loving, evolved, movement, and community-supported personal well-being.

Queer Makers' Market
2024-07-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come shop local! Featuring dozens of local artists and makers.

Chess
2024-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

New Mainers on Stage: Nkumu Katalay
2024-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center presents New Mainers on Stage, featuring Nkumu Katalay & Life Long Project Band, with Mister Tracy from Congo Brazzaville!
Rain date: July 6

Maine's Own 195th Army Band
2024-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Free concert!

Silent Movie Sunday: Harold Lloyd in "Speedy"
2024-06-30 20:30 - 22:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us for a silent movie in the Park! The last Sunday of every other month! (June, August, and October!)
Chronically unemployed Yankees fan Harold “Speedy” Swift (Harold Lloyd) dates Jane Dillon (Ann Christy), a girl whose beloved grandfather, Pop (Bert Woodruff), runs a failing horse-drawn trolley business, in a rapidly changing city where the railway is becoming king. When a crooked railroad official steals Pop’s last car, hoping to force him into a shutdown, Speedy must race against the clock to find the culprits, return the car in time, and keep the service running on schedule.

Chess in the Park
2024-06-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-09 11:00 - 13:00 | ME

Bad Art Fest
2024-06-29 14:00 - 20:00 | ME
Make bad art! Enjoy good local live music!

OLS Presents: Tricky Britches
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Part of our Square to Square concert series with our collaborators and neighbors One Longfellow Square!

Yarn in the Park
2024-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come get your knit on! All skill levels welcome!

Maine Youth Circus!
2024-06-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Witness the incredible circus-arts talents of the Maine Youth Circus!

OLS Presents: Portland Jazz Orchestra with Katie Oberholtzer
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Hip Hop in the Park
2024-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Presented by Monday of the Minds, our monthly hip hop showcase is back! Join us the third Monday all summer as we enjoy local hip hop talent!

Congress Square Market
2024-06-16 11:00 - 15:00 | ME
Hang out in the Park, grab a bite, and check out some local makers and artists!
Vendor lineup:
Treats:
Hellenic Kitchen
Black Point Coffee
MaineFlavor ice cream
Mount Cabot Maple
Lava Kava
Art / Makers:
James Sylvester
Yellowish Bird
Little Plover
B McCormick Art
EmmaTpottery
Lily & Quartz
Fern Wave Studio
The Goblin Museum
Portraits As You Pass
The Lucky Fox Bookshop
Goosepoop Games
Beth Zebal Pottery
Fairen Stark
Mudmist
GrungyTree
Moon Pool Studios
Somerville Hat Co
Darcie Blake Art
Lena’s Lavender Dreams
mawsketch

What Do You Stay Alive For?
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Centering on themes of survival and resiliency, this event is produced by local poet Maya Williams. Come enjoy a resource fair and poetry reading!

OLS Presents: Maine Marimba Ensemble
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
