World AIDS Day Candle Lit Vigil

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Join Frannie Peabody Center along with a special presentation from Lumenarrt as we remember those we've lost and show support for those living with HIV/AIDS. Battery operated candles will be available when you arrive at Congress Square Park. This year's World AIDS Day coincides with Portland's First Friday Artwalk. Many community partners have generously donated their

Chase the Chill Mitten Tree!

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Share the Warmth! Chase the Chill knitting group is hosting a Mitten Tree this season in Congress Square Park. The tree will be home to donated Winter items - mittens, scarves, hates, etc. - which will be hung in the park the morning of Friday, December 29th. Folks in need are free to take what they

Let’s Clean Up the Square!

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Join us the morning of April 21 from 9am until noon for a park clean up morning! We'll clean off the winter grime and prepare the park for a season of spectacular events and some Spring gardening. Drop in any time. Dress in comfortable layers, in clothing you don't mind getting a bit dirty. Note

Event Volunteer Information Session & Orientation!

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Do you want to have a positive impact on our city and community? Are you interested in getting to know your neighbors? Would you like to volunteer while attending fun events you're interested in? Want to feel like you're a part of growing something special? Become an Event Ambassador with Friends of Congress Square Park!

Temporary Art by Athena Lynch

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Friends of Congress Square Park has partnered with the Maine College of Art during our 2018 season to feature temporary student artist work. Athena C. Lynch is the first artist in the series. Her work, "REQUIEMS TO SEPIA EXISTENCE", will be on view in Congress Square Park from April 25 through May 5, 2018. To learn

Tai Chi Chih & Qigong

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. Tai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It's a non

Chase the Chill: Knitting in Public

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Chase the Chill: Knitting in Public is a casual hand-crafts group that meets weekly in the Square. If you're a knitter or crocheter, gather with others to create craft and community each week! *This event is weather-permitting. Should rain or inclement weather occur, the group will likely meet in the Reiche School Community Room.*  

Portland Ovations presents “En Masse”

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

During May's First Friday Art Walk, join Daniel Bernard Roumain in Monument Square around 5 p.m., then follow him and myriad musicians from performance to performance down Congress Street to Congress Square Park. There, witness a massive community jam session led by DBR, featuring over 40 musicians! "Daniel Bernard Roumain—innovative composer, thrilling violinist, and fierce

Falafel Mafia Food Truck

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Falafel Mafia is a Maine based food truck and catering company specializing in Falafel pita pockets and other Middle Eastern cuisine. They aim to support local farms while making creative and delicious food, much of which is vegetarian or vegan. And they'll be in Congress Square Park regularly throughout the season! Check out our calendar

Dark Follies

Congress Square Park Portland, ME, United States

Dark Follies is an award winning vaudeville style variety show based in Portland, Maine. Family friendly while still keeping an edge, Dark Follies features the live music of the Dark Follies Rhythm Orchestra, dancing, juggling, side show acts, fire performers and more. Celebrating their ten year anniversary, this year Dark Follies is showcasing performers who