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!
Come experience Kizomba! Kizomba is a beautiful partner dance from Angola, focused on connection, musicality, and smooth, flowing steps that make you feel the music with every movement. Start with a quick intro class, then stay for social dancing—no partner or experience needed. Come catch the sunset, meet new people, and enjoy the vibe. Free …
Hosted by Frugal Portland Maine! Grab a coffee from a local shop and meet folks in the park for some good old fashioned conversation. All are welcome!
Learn to bind your own book! Make a journal from scratch with workshop leader Evelyn Wong, owner of Fireball Bookbindery. Free! Open to all! Supplies provided! Rain date: May 30
Bring your stuff! Offer your services! No money, no trade; everything is free!
Stroll with neighbors! Announcing our new weekly gathering: Walk & Roll! Every Sunday at 1pm you’re invited to join a friendly group of neighbors deciding on a route and enjoying each other’s company as everyone zigs and zags through town and back to our little park. Everyone of every ability level is invited, and we …
Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided! Every Tuesday in May and August!
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 …
Stroll with neighbors! Announcing our new weekly gathering: Walk & Roll! Every Sunday at 1pm you’re invited to join a friendly group of neighbors deciding on a route and enjoying each other’s company as everyone zigs and zags through town and back to our little park. Everyone of every ability level is invited, and we …
Join us for silent movies in the park at sunset on the last Sundays of each month! When a landlady (Marie Ault) and her husband (Arthur Chesney) take in a new lodger (Ivor Novello), they're overjoyed: He's quiet, humble and pays a month's rent in advance. But his mysterious and suspicious behavior soon has them …
Various writing prompts, invitations to read your work aloud, and all experience levels welcome. Free and open to all! First Mondays of the month.