Friends of Congress Square Park

Sunset Drumming Circle
2022-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.

Silent (Movie) Sunday: Nosferatu
2022-10-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Kinonik presents the classic German vampire silent film “Nosferatu” on 16mm! Live accompaniment included. Happy Halloween!

Little Free Library's 1st Birthday Celebration
2022-11-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Our little library is one year old! Let’s celebrate!
Attendees are invited to bring a book, snack, toiletry item, bit of warm clothing, or other essentials to share with the community via the library. Library creator Bob Black will also be in attendance to receive many compliments.
A few light snacks provided! Donations appreciated!

S'mores Night! feat. Maine Ideal Band
2022-12-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.
This week’s visiting chef is Dila’s Kitchen, and we’ll be graced by a performance from The Maine Ideal Band!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night! feat. Shadow Puppets w/ Mayo Street Arts
2022-12-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is ME Powered Pastries, and Mayo Street Arts will be joining us with interactive and inclusive shadow puppetry!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

Cozy Winter Market
2022-12-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
It’s back! Join us for a cozy day of shopping, sipping, eating, and gathering around a fire in the park.

S'mores Night!
2022-12-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is Mellifluous Portland.

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night! feat. Owen Kennedy
2022-12-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chefs are Sunnyfield Baking and The Milk Bottle, with a special performance by Owen Kennedy!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night! feat. Lavender Choir
2022-12-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chefs are Sunnyfield Baking and The Milk Bottle, with a special performance by Lavender Choir!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night!
2023-01-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is ME Powered Pastries!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night! feat. Shadow Puppets w/ Mayo Street Arts
2023-01-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is Dila’s Kitchen, and Mayo Street Arts will be joining us with interactive and inclusive shadow puppetry!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night! feat. The Shank Painters
2023-01-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is Mellifluous Portland, with a special performance by The Shank Painters!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

Hot Cocoa Sip-off
2023-01-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
It’s a sip-off!
Come taste a wide variety of creative takes on the classic winter beverage we all know and love: hot chocolate! Voting categories include Most Creative, Most Chocotastic, I Want A Bucket Of This, and How Did You Do This.
Our special contestants include: The Pink Waffle, Pho Huong, Dila’s Kitchen, and The Frying Dutchman.
The event is free and open to the public, but we are asking for a suggested donation of $5 to cover costs.
Make a Donation

Weather date: January 29th.

S'mores Night!
2023-01-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is Cheese Louise!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night!
2023-02-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is Dila’s Kitchen!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night! feat. Shadow Puppets w/ Mayo Street Arts
2023-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is Mellifluous Portland, and Mayo Street Arts will be joining us with interactive and inclusive shadow puppetry!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

S'mores Night! feat. Owen Kennedy
2023-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back! Join us every Thursday from 4-6pm starting December 1st all the way through February 23rd.

Cozy up around a fire pit and grab free s’mores fixins to craft your own treat! The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages, and we’ll frequently have special guest food vendors and performers to enhance the vibe.

This week’s visiting chef is TBD, with a special musical performance by Owen Kennedy!

S’mores Nights are free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5. We’ll also have special edition S’mores Night blankets available for a suggested donation of $10.

Donate here: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
See the full schedule here: http://congresssquarepark.org/22-23-smores

Let’s get cozy!

Many thanks to our winter programming sponsors: Knickerbocker Group, PK Realty Management, The Hiawatha, North Point Realty, Rosemary Jane, Wright-Ryan Construction, Dextrous Creative, Bricklight Realty Management, Portland Downtown, Nomads, and Plot Twist Pretzels.

Public Health Celebration Fair
2023-04-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
On Friday, April 7, Portland Public Health Division will host a Public Health Celebration Fair in Congress Square Park from 4 PM – 7 PM. So, while you’re enjoying First Friday Art Walk, stop by the park to help us celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW)!

Many factors contribute to public health, from healthcare, to transportation, to quality food, to feeling connected to your community, and this event seeks to celebrate all the work being done in the Greater Portland area. Stop by to connect with our programs and some of our awesome community partners, have a snack, and pick up some great resources and information to help keep you and your family healthy.

Volunteer Cleanup Day!
2023-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come volunteer with Friends of Congress Square Park and prepare the park for the season! We’ll gather from 9am – noon on Saturday, April 29th to:
– Clean up debris around the Park
– Move soil out of old planters
– Re-pot some plants

We’ll have all the supplies needed. Dress for mess! And please bring work gloves if you can. Meet us in the Square at the corner of High and Congress in downtown Portland.

All ages and abilities encouraged!

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/NWCpLqY

And, if you have a wildly good time, come back later in May to plant the gardens with us! Details forthcoming.

The Friends of Congress Square Park relies on donations and volunteers like you to take care of our beloved park, so thank you for your time and your passion!

Season Kickoff & Fundraiser!
2023-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us as we celebrate the start of our 2023 In the Square season of programming!

Ideal Maine Marching Band will bring the musical vibes, and we’ll also have sweet and savory baked treats available for purchase from Mellifluous Portland and Plot Twist Pretzels!

Plus, we’ll have some games out to play, so bring your friends!
Let’s start this season off together, folks!

PLUS!
All day long at Friends & Family, right next door, you can support our season by enjoying some snacks or beverages! F&F will be donating 10% of all sales to FoCSP, as well as ALL proceeds of a special drink (tbd!). Plus, we’ll have a great little raffle going, too!

First Friday: Taiko Maine Dojo
2023-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | ME
Join us in the park for a performance from Taiko Maine Dojo!
Taiko Maine Dojo is a community taiko drumming group from right here in Portland.

Doggie Social Hour
2023-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | ME
Networking for well behaved and leashed pups! Every Saturday at 10am.

Chess+
2023-05-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Come play chess! This weekly meetup is open to all skill levels. There will also be a bunch of additional hand-picked board games!
This ongoing event is hosted in collaboration with FriendConME.

Congress Square Market
2023-05-07 11:00 - 15:00 | ME
Food, artists, makers, and the best vibes in town! Shop local and hang out with us.
Vendor lineup:
Plot Twist Pretzels
Hi Water Press & Bloof Books
R Nicole Studio
Creighton Studios
InkCap Illustrations
Clouds & Chains
Pho Huong
CATQUAT
Imprint Jewelry
ME Powered Pastries
Cece and the Seams
Midcoast Vegan
Bracken & Briar
Shady Knoll
Cursedluver
House of Bedazzled Golems
Portraits As You Pass
Kittylamb
OUT Maine

T'ai Chi
2023-05-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2023-05-11 08:30 - 09:30 | ME
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Thursdays from 8:30 until 9:30 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.

Yarn in the Park
2023-05-10 17:30 - 19:00 | ME
Come and craft with fellow knitters! Bring your own supplies and current projects. All skill levels welcome!

Blurb Club
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | ME
A book show and tell! Bring a book (if you like) to share, and get some great book recommendations. We meet every other Thursday at noon.
Our rain location is down the street at Mechanics’ Hall.
