Friends of Congress Square Park

Walk & Roll!
2026-04-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ME
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 hope you’ll tag along.

Season Kickoff feat. Taiko Maine Dojo & Palaver Strings
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us for our season kickoff with some very special guests on this very special First Friday!
At 5pm, TEMPO Arts and Palaver Strings present a performance by Palaver’s student musicians, followed by a 6pm performance from Taiko Maine Dojo!
Special guests AARP Maine will also be on-site with information, games, and treats. As always, free and open to all!

Jane's Walk
2026-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | ME
Happening around the state! Check out all the walks here: janeswalkme.org
Jane’s Walk is a global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walks combine the simple act of exploring a place with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement.
** At 2pm, explore public seating throughout downtown Portland on a walk led by FoCSP Executive Director C.J. Opperthauser, starting right here at Congress Square Park

Congress Square Market
2026-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Shop, hang out, and meet local makers! The monthly Congress Square Market features a whole bunch of local artists, food and beverage makers, and crafters will a huge range of stuff to peruse and talk about.
This month’s lineup:

Fireball Bookbindery

Zephyr Beller Studio

Portland in Pen

Townie Coffee Roasters

Stevie’s Poem Store

Pame Chavez

Mayfly Net Co.

Tell Us a Story

Lil’ Guy Print Co

Fern Wave

The Milk Bottle

Creative Trails

Flipside Crafts by D

Grounded Confections

NUNAAA’ Kitchen

Goop City

GrungyTree

Love & a Sandwich

Morrisa Higer Sees

Luci’s Lather Lab

OhKay Plans

Empoxy Woodworking

House of Bedazzled Golems

Walk & Roll!
2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Community Write
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | ME
Various writing prompts, invitations to read your work aloud, and all experience levels welcome. Free and open to all! First Mondays of the month.

Badminton!
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided!
Every Tuesday in May and August!

Coffee & Coloring
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Doodle! Draw! Design! And sip coffee with neighbors. All are welcome! Coffee provided!
Rain date: May 13

Tai Chi
2026-05-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-21 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!
Always FREE to the public.

*What’s Tai Chi?*
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.
A noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching, each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

Blurb Club
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | ME
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

Learn to Line Dance
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join Robyn Towle and your neighbors for some silly line dancing! All humans and abilities welcome — learn something new, have fun, and enjoy a no-pressure evening in the Square.
This is a new monthly series happening the evening of every second Friday!
Free and open to all!

Queer Makers' Market
2026-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Be with community! Meet and support dozens of local makers! Come hang out! Third Sunday of every month.

Swing Dancing feat. The Ragtime Destroyers
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Swing dance to the sweet sounds of traditional and New Orleans-style jazz from the 1920s and 30s! Free and open to all.
Rain date: May 27th

Blurb Club
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Kizomba Sunset Sessions
2026-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
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 and open to all! Fourth Fridays of every month.

Coffee & Connection
2026-05-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Hosted by Frugal Portland Maine! Grab a coffee from a local shop and meet folks in the park for some good old fashioned conversation. All are welcome!

Bookbinding Workshop
2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Learn to bind your own book! Make a journal from scratch with workshop leader Evelyn Wong, owner of Fireball Bookbindery.
Free! Open to all! Supplies provided!
Rain date: May 30

Really Really Free Market
2026-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Bring your stuff! Offer your services!
No money, no trade; everything is free!
