Discovering Abilities in the Garden: An Intergenerational Garden and Art Experience

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Calling garden and art lovers of all ages! This July-August, three UNE graduate students are running a FREE intergenerational garden and art experience in the park. We’ll be digging in the garden, making art with natural materials, and exploring mindfulness while making a mark on the public space! Kids, elders, and all ages in between can engage in these horticultural therapy activities that beautify our park

Baraka – Film presented by Portland Museum of Art

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Originally shot in 25 countries on six continents, Baraka brought together a series of stunningly photographed scenes to capture what director Ron Fricke calls "a guided mediation on humanity." It was a shoot of unprecedented technical, logistical and bureaucratic scope that would take 30 months to complete, including 14 months on location, with a custom-built

Social Justice Street Fair

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Join Maine's social justice organizations for our first ever Social Justice Street Fair! Learn about the amazing work happening in our community to advance social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. Organization list and food vendors TBA. Hosted by Maine Initiatives, this fair is open to any organization working on social justice issues-- come join us,

Flea Bites Food Truck Brunch

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Come to the park to enjoy an afternoon of live music and street food! This month, four trucks will be featured, and musicians TBA will perform. Sponsored by Portland Flea-for-All.   Flea Bites is a series! Join us in Congress Square Park for the Food Truck Brunch on third Sundays June through October from 11am

Falafel Mafia Food Truck

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they'll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar

Films in the Square: “The Great Outdoors”

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue. This week: July 15th -- Howard Deutch’s "The Great Outdoors" It's vacation time for outdoorsy Chicago man Chet Ripley (John Candy), along with his wife,

Portland Intown Contra Dance featuring Dugan Murphy with The Riff Raff

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

In traditional New England social dancing, everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Every dance is taught and beginners or experienced dancers alike can jump right in during any dance. Come alone or bring a friend! Tonight, Dugan Murphy will be teaching dances, and The Riff Raff will be playing music. Hailing from here in

Falafel Mafia Food Truck

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they'll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar

ArtVan! Art Projects for Kids

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Bring your kids, friends and family to enjoy an outdoor art project, accessible for all ages! Drop by to create spin art with paint and some imagination, offered by ArtVan. The ArtVan is a mobile arts therapy non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a creative and collaborative environment to encourage Youth who have little

Portland Swing Project featuring Tom Whitehead’s Rites of Swing

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month, Tom Whitehead's Rites of Swing will perform. Portland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. We teach, dance, perform and provide live and DJ'd music to venues throughout