Friends of Congress Square Park
The premier urban park in the heart of Portland’s vibrant Arts District. The park features local art installations, community events, free wifi and more!
Witness a rare screening of a documentary highlighting the strange and interesting ways humans (including me and you!) use small public spaces like Congress Square Park. In partnership with the Maine Association of Planners. Free and open to the public.
Come play chess! All equipment will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.
Get out of the house, meet neighbors and chat — all while keeping your hands busy (or not!). You can knit, crochet, draw, paint, make jewelry, sew, or any craft where you can carry your tools. And yes, come even if you are not working on a project. The event is weekly on Tuesdays at …
Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here. Rain location: Mechanics' Hall.
Come hear some great book recommendations and share your own! Plus, The Pink Waffle food truck will be on-site. No obligation to share; the shy are welcome here. Rain location: Mechanics' Hall.
East End Vend brings makers, artists, and farmers to Congress Square Park! Come shop! Learn more at https://www.eastendvend.com/
Come play chess! All equipment will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.
Get out of the house, meet neighbors and chat — all while keeping your hands busy (or not!). You can knit, crochet, draw, paint, make jewelry, sew, or any craft where you can carry your tools. And yes, come even if you are not working on a project. The event is weekly on Tuesdays at …
Join artist, educator, and play facilitator Genevieve Victoria Casale Johnson for a 45 minute intentional listening practice in Congress Square Park. This collective exercise leads participants through a practice of observing and documenting the variety of sounds in the park using creative methods. Participants are encouraged to document their experience with words, images, textures, and …
Print Bookstore and the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance presents Patrick Keefe! Join us to hear Patrick read from his latest book, Empire of Pain.