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 the 6th annual Thriller Throwdown! What started as a flash mob of 30 dancers in 2012 now has grown into an annual event with more than 70 local dancers and hundreds of spectators. The Throwdown has moved to Congress Square Park and it's now an all-out dance party! View a recent Thriller Throwdown on …
Be a part of preparing Congress Square Park for colder weather! We'll meet the morning of Saturday, October 27th from 9am - noon to: Plant bulbs and replant plants for winter Clean and tidy the park and furniture Remove and store the furniture and umbrellas Dress in layers in clothing you wouldn't mind getting dirty. …
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 …
November 1st is the last day for early, in person voting in Maine. What better way to be heard than to rally together and march in solidarity to lift up our voices collectively? This event is nonpartisan and free to the public. Join VI VA, the Maine Women's Policy Center, Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund, …
Join Frannie Peabody Center 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. For a full list of events, visit www.peabodycenter.org/worldAIDSday
Come Kick Off This Season's Free T'ai Chi Chih Moving Meditation Classes at Congress Square Park with a preview practice taking place on World Wide T'ai Chi/Qigong Day, Saturday, April 27 at 10 am, in the Square. Classes will then start on Wednesday, May 1, meeting weekly on Wednesdays at 10 am. Always FREE to …
Be a part of preparing Congress Square Park for Spring! We’ll meet the morning of Wednesday, May 1st from 9am – noon to: Hang lovely patio lighting Bring out the cafe tables, chairs and umbrellas Clean and tidy the park and furniture Paint the wooden benches Dress in layers in clothing you wouldn’t mind getting …
Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free, rejuvenating 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 …
***This event has been postponed due to weather. A new date will be announced soon. Stay tuned!*** MECA, partnering with Cultivating Community & Learning Works, will create a space for community members to have conversations that speak to our shared community identity and the diverse identities we have individually. Facilitated conversations will be hosted …
***This event has been postponed due to weather. A new date will be announced soon. Stay tuned!*** ARE WE GREAT YET? is a FREE circus performance with Circus Olé And Feast of Fools Friday, May 3 from 6-8pm in Congress Square Park. Circus Ole presents the 2019 Extravaganza featuring an in depth look at …
