S'mores Night
2025-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to welcome Mayo Street Arts and their shadow puppets!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

Hot Cocoa Sip-off
2025-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
It’s a sip-off!
Come enjoy a taste of some creative hot-cocoa recipes from local food-makers The Milk Bottle, Black Point Coffee Roasters, and more TBD. Then, cast your vote for category winners!
Sippers are encouraged to bring their own sipping vessels — but we’ll also have a mug market featuring locally handmade mugs! The fire pits will also be out to snuggle up around, of course.
This event is free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5 or more per sipper. Your donations help Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space active and vibrant year-round. Click here to donate in advance: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation

S'mores Night
2025-01-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | ME
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to host a Lunar New Year celebration!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2025-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | ME

S'mores Night
2025-02-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to host a Valentine’s mini-market with singing from Pine State Pitches!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

Spring Cleanup
2025-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join FoCSP and Monday of the Minds for a little sprucing up of Congress Square Park! We’ll be doing some raking, sweeping, etc. as we get ready for the summer.
BYO gloves! All other tools will be provided.

Tai Chi
2025-05-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 until 10:30 am, led by Sara Leonard.

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.

Season Kickoff!
2025-05-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Celebrate the beginning of our 2025 season of free public programming!
Featuring the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band and treats for sale from Gunnar’s Icelandic Hot Dogs.

Doggie Social Hour
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Networking for friendly leashed pups!

Blurb Club
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Bring whatever you’re reading, chat about books, and get some new recommendations! All are welcome!
Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall

Language Table: Spanish & Portuguese
2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00 | ME
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The Spanish Table is every Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
The Portuguese Table is every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.

Mothers' Day Bookbinding Workshop
2025-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Bring mom and learn to bind your own books together! Make a journal from scratch with workshop leader Evelyn Wong, owner of Fireball Bookbindery.
Free! Open to all! Supplies provided!

Language Table: English & French
2025-05-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The English Table is every Sunday from 11am to 1pm.
The French Table is every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Language Table: Spanish & Portuguese
2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The Spanish Table is every Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
The Portuguese Table is every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Pet Fashion Show
2025-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Back by popular demand, come witness the stylistic extravagance of Maine’s best-dressed pups! A public puppy parade will follow the show itself, so bring your doggo and come prepared!
Market starts at 11am
Runway walk at 1pm
Pet parade at 2pm

Yarn in the Park
2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Knit! Sew! Crochet! All are welcome!
