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!
Join us for a special Literary Lunch: Evening Edition in Congress Square Park with Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and Max GarciaDeke Dangle Dive by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc Conover. Gibson and Max will have a conversation about Gibson’s new book Deke, Dangle, Dive, and discuss songwriting, poetry, and more with some live music from Max. Print: A Bookstore will …
Enjoy a performance from Maine Inside Out!
Come play chess! All equipment will be available on-site. Free and open to the public.
Portland Juneteenth event continues community dialogue and engagement through active art making. Through collaboration with local social change organizations to keep contemporary context, thoughtfully crafted inclusion by offering youth, multi-ability and multi-generational events to facilitate conversations and education. All done under the framework of traditional BIPOC storytelling to pass history and cultural knowledge and art …
Shop in the Square! Explore local shops, makers, artists, and more from 11am to 3pm. Dog-friendly!
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
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 …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
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.
Free film screening! Presented by PMA Films. Sign o' the Times is a 1987 American concert film written and directed by Prince.