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!
In one day, A Suite Ride through Portland will present all six of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites in different locations throughout greater Portland. Events are family-friendly and held in unconventional public spaces. Family friendly and in unconventional public spaces, attend all six mini-concerts or stop by one or two. Come to Congress Square Park at 4 pm …
Come to the park to enjoy an afternoon of live music and street food! In June, four trucks will be featured, and musicians Jake Hoffman and Geraud Ngolo will perform from noon to 2pm. Sponsored by Portland Flea-for-All. Flea Bites is a series! Join us in Congress Square Park for the Food Truck Brunch on …
What started as a storage container is now a pop up: Meet Congress Square Park’s new Play Kiosk! Offering a variety of recreational supplies for free public use, from board games and sidewalk chalk to hula hoops and yard games, the Play Kiosk will be open at regular hours throughout the season. ***Join us for …
Fishin' Ships Food Truck starts with a classic street food that pays tribute to Portland’s historic fishing industry - fish and chips! Then, they break the mold of what is traditionally considered fish and chips by offering craft beer batters made with gourmet ingredients. Look forward to a perfected classic, and twists like a basil and thai chili …
Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue. This week: June 17th -- Don Bluth's, "The Secret of Nimh" Mrs. Brisby (Elizabeth Hartman), a widowed mouse, must move her children out of their …
In traditional New England social dancing, everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Every dance is taught and beginners or experienced dancers alike can jump right in during any dance. Come alone or bring a friend! Tonight, Darlene Underwood will be teaching dances, and Wild Rumpus will be playing music. Traveling from Ohio, these talented …
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 …
Calling all game lovers! Friends of Congress Square Park’s new “Play Kiosk” is open! An opportunity for folks of all ages to enjoy technology-free fun together in a greened space, we have everything from board games to recreational items for your free use through an easy check out process. This project is made possible through …
Congress Square Park is excited to be a host for the 6th annual Make Music Portland 2018! Portland once again joins hundreds of cities around the world in celebrating the Summer Solstice & Make Music Day by filling the streets with free musical performances, music lessons, and community play-a-long events. Make Music Portland is a …
Fishin' Ships Food Truck starts with a classic street food that pays tribute to Portland’s historic fishing industry - fish and chips! Then, they break the mold of what is traditionally considered fish and chips by offering craft beer batters made with gourmet ingredients. Look forward to a perfected classic, and twists like a basil and thai chili …