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!
The Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble presents music from the richly varied contemporary and historic cultural traditions of the Middle East including Ottoman Turkish Classical compositions, rural Turkish folk and devotional songs, Arabic classical and folk music, and dance music from the Armenian and Turkish immigrant diasporas. The Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble appears as a duo, …
*This event was cancelled due to rain.* 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: August 12th -- Steven Spielberg "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" Science fiction adventure about a …
*This event was cancelled due to rain.* Join us for Storytime in the Square! Each Tuesday, we’ll share a picture book and then do follow up activities based on the story. Activities will include yoga & movement, mindfulness and breathing exercises, music, creative crafts, and more! Suggested ages 3 - 7 (and all welcome!). Free for …
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, Dugan Murphy will be teaching dances, and Maivish will be playing music. Hailing from here in Portland, Maine, …
Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month, The Bailsmen will perform. Portland Swing Project spreads the appreciation of swing music and dance through weekly classes and events for all levels of experience. We teach, dance, perform and provide live and DJ'd music to venues throughout Maine. Absolute beginners …
*This event was cancelled due to high chance of rain. Join us tomorrow during Flea Bites for Play Kiosk open hours from 11am - 3pm!* 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, …
Come to the park to enjoy an afternoon of live music and street food! This month, four trucks will be featured, and musicians TBA will perform. Sponsored by Portland Flea-for-All. Flea Bites is a series! Join us in Congress Square Park for the Food Truck Brunch on third Sundays June through October from 11am …
Open During Flea Bites Food Truck Brunch! 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 …
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: August 19th -- Norman Tokar's Woody Allen's, "New York Stories" 3 Short Stories: Martin Scorsese's "Life Lessons," Francis Coppola's "Life Without Zoe" and …
Rolling Tapes Short Film and Art Festival focuses on young filmmakers in Maine who are creating unconventional, non-traditional or experimental work. The purpose of the festival is to give a platform to the young filmmaker whose work isn’t normally recognized. Our goal is to inspire young artists in Portland and throughout Maine to pursue their …
