Friends of Congress Square Park

Doggie Social Hour
2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Networking for friendly leashed pups!

Language Table: Spanish & Portuguese
2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The Spanish Table is every Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
The Portuguese Table is every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Tobey Maguire Lookalike Contest
2025-08-09 13:00 - 14:00
Presented by Out There Theater Company in advance of their upcoming performance of “I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire” — dress up as the celebrity for a chance to win free tickets to the show!

Language Table: English & French
2025-08-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-31 11:00 - 15:00
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The English Table is every Sunday from 11am to 1pm.
The French Table is every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Ripe for Repair Meetup
2025-08-10 14:00 - 17:00
A semi-regular hang to fix our broken things, learn new skills, teach each other stuff, and build community across social circles. Free & open to all.

Community Write
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00
Various writing prompts, invitations to read your work aloud, and all experience levels welcome. Free and open to all! Second Tuesdays of the month!

Badminton!
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00
Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided!
Every Tuesday in August!

Blurb Club
2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
Bring whatever you’re reading, chat about books, and get some new recommendations! All are welcome! Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall

Yarn in the Park
2025-08-18 17:30 - 19:00
Bring your current sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other project and hang out with fellow crafters! Open to all!

Swing Dancing w/ AARP ME
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:00
Event Highlights:

Swing Dance Lessons: Get ready to swing the day away with fun and energetic dance lessons suitable for all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, our instructors will have you moving and grooving in no time!
Sweet Treats: Cool off with a complimentary ice cream cone at our Portland event or bite into some birthday cake at our Brewer event.
Music: Dance to the tunes of a fantastic DJ playing all your favorite swing hits.
Community Celebration: Connect with friends, family, and neighbors as we celebrate this significant milestone.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate, dance, and enjoy some sweet treats. Let’s swing into Social Security together!

OLS Presents: Breakin Strings
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00
Part of our Square to Square concert series with our friends at One Longfellow Square! Rain location: OLS
Breakin’ Strings is a New England-based bluegrass band, started 18 years ago. After a 10 year hiatus, they are back and better than ever. Led by Cliff Gelina, and backed by some of New England’s finest musicians, featuring Cody Howe, Sam Acus, Amanda Gelina, Steve Petterson, and David Bevins. They have a hard-driving bluegrass sound that brings people to their feet. They will also blow you away with their strong ballads and tight harmonies. The musicianship in this group will keep you dancing with a smile on your face. This versatile group brings a great show you won’t want to miss. Breakin’ Strings had their debut album released in September of 2022 which was recorded in (Studio A) at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville, TN. They also performed at the 2022 IBMA Ramble Showcase. BREAKIN’ STRINGS released Their most recent single in 2023 called “Stones”. Breakin’ Strings will be recording more original tunes this year, working on their new Album, “Home Grown”.

OLS Presents: Blues Prophets
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00
Part of our Square to Square concert series with our friends at One Longfellow Square! Rain location: OLS
The Blues Prophets began as The New England Blues Prophets rehearsing in the basement of a house in Fairfield, Maine in 1976. Live music was everywhere in those years. Still, to the bands surprise, patrons embraced a band that played the blues and nothing else.
The Blues Prophets introduced many local patrons to the music. Doug Wainoris, guitar/vocals. DW Gill, harmonica/vocals. Jeffrey Davison, drums/vocals. Jamie Isaacson, piano. Jack Tukey, bass guitar. The band traveled to the blues bars of Chicago, played many stages in New Orleans, Washington, D.C., Boston, and throughout Maine/New England, honing their craft and becoming an institution. During their travels the boys met and jammed with living legends of the day such as James Cotton, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters, Professor Longhair, Jimmy Johnson and Bonnie Raitt.

Queer Makers' Market
2025-08-31 16:00 - 20:00
The beloved market series featuring a dozens of local makers is back!

Music in the Square: Old Time Group
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:30
Enjoy Americana tunes from yesteryear with the Old Time Group!

Circus in the Square: Variety Show
2025-09-05 18:00 - 19:00
So many tricks, so little time! Enjoy multiple performances by folks from Maine Youth Circus!

Local Music Fest!
2025-09-06 15:30 - 19:30
Enjoy multiple local bands and artists in one afternoon!
