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!
It's time to light the lights! Join us along with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and Portland Downtown as we celebrate the national Week Without Driving -- with a frog on a bike, of course. We'll be screening The Muppet Movie (the original) just after sunset. You're encouraged, of course, to walk, bike, or roll …
The third and final performance in our DRUM global music series, we're so excited to welcome back Taiko Maine Dojo for October First Friday!
Former Portland Poet Laureate Maya Williams will lead a group with writing prompts! All are welcome! Rain date: October 5
Y'arr! We're thrilled to welcome back The Shank Painters, Maine's premier Pirate band, for a sea shanty sing-along! Wear your best Pirate costume (or not!) and join the fun. All are welcome!
Local artist James Sylvester will guide participants in using his hand-made stamps to print their own Halloween scene with customized monsters! All are welcome!
Happy Halloween! Celebrate with a screening of the German expressionist classic, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari! Local podcasters Speak All Evil will provide a well informed intro and we'll get started just after sunset.
Play with spooky shadow puppets! Scare your neighbors! Cause a scene! Have fun! All are welcome!
Don your costume and sip some tea! This year, we're encouraging folks to also bring along their costumed, friendly pups!
Our beloved Halloween market is back! This year's lineup will feature snacks, spooky and seasonal handmade creations, and so many Halloween vibes. Support local artists as you get into the spirit!
Enjoy a Halloween-inspired writing prompt and get creative with other writers! All are welcome!