Chess in the Park
All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association.

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!
All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association.
We're delighted to welcome back Maine Youth Circus for an all-out variety show! Surprises and spectacles await!
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 …
Shop, hang out, and meet local makers! The monthly Congress Square Market features a whole bunch of local artists, food and beverage makers, and crafters will a huge range of …
Various writing prompts, invitations to read your work aloud, and all experience levels welcome. Free and open to all! First Mondays of the month.
In partnership with Maine Audubon, featuring a pre-film birding session! Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching is a 2025 documentary film created by brothers Owen and Quentin Reiser and published on YouTube. The feature-length …
All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association.
Join Robyn Towle and your neighbors for some silly line dancing! All humans and abilities welcome -- learn something new, have fun, and enjoy a no-pressure evening in the Square. …
Experience the thrill of stepping inside a life-size, inflatable humpback whale named “Chunk” and embark on an immersive educational journey like no other.
Organized by Monday of the Minds, featuring local talent! Family-friendly!