Friends of Congress Square Park

S'mores Night feat. Shadow Puppets w/Mayo Street Arts
2024-01-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | ME
S’mores Nights are back!

Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages for sale.

We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities, including mini-markets, shadow puppets from our friends at Mayo Street Arts, live music, and more. More info to come via our website and our social media channels.

A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation

Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2024-01-11 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-29 16:00 - 18:00 | ME
S’mores Nights are back!

Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. The Pink Waffle will also be on-site with hot beverages for sale.
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities, including mini-markets, shadow puppets, live music, and more. More info to come via our website and our social media channels.

A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation

Let’s get cozy!

Hot Cocoa Sip-Off!
2024-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
It’s a sip-off!

Come enjoy a taste of some creative hot-cocoa recipes from local food-makers The Pink Waffle, The Whole Almond, Milk Bottle, and Kittylamb. Then, cast your vote for category winners!

Sippers are encouraged to bring their own sipping vessels — but we’ll also have a mug market featuring locally handmade mugs! The fire pits will also be out to snuggle up around, of course.

This event is free and open to all, with a suggested donation of $5 or more per sipper. Your donations help Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space active and vibrant year-round. Click here to donate in advance: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation

S'mores Night feat. Valentine's Market
2024-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | ME

Season Kickoff feat. Taiko Maine Dojo
2024-05-03 18:00 - 19:30 | ME
We’re kicking off our 2024 season of free programming with our friends from Taiko Maine Dojo! Taiko Maine Dojo is a community taiko drumming group from right here in Portland.

Joining them on this First Friday extravaganza will be the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band — plus, we’ll have the incredible Totally Awesome Vegan Food Truck in the park serving up delicious treats.

Rain date: May 10

See you in the Square!

Doggie Social Hour
2024-05-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 | ME
Professional networking for well-behaved, on-leash pups! Every Saturday at 10am.

Bike Party Art Party
2024-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | ME
Celebrate Bike Month with the Portland Bike Party team! While making some art!

Chess in the Park
2024-05-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-02 11:00 - 13:00 | ME
Come play! All skill levels welcome. Every Sunday at from 11 am to 1pm.

Pet Fashion Show
2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | ME
Back by popular demand, come witness the stylistic extravagance of Maine’s best-dressed pups!
A public puppy parade will follow the show itself, so bring your doggo and come prepared!

Bike to Work Day
2024-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 | ME
It’s Bike to Work Day!
We’ll be celebrating with free coffee and breakfast treats, as well as tons of information and resources about enjoying bicycling around Portland.

Outdoor Access Resource Fair
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | ME
Meet a whole bunch of organizations and resources that can help you get out into nature, and make some friends in the process!
Enjoy demonstrations such as fly-fishing and tree meditations.
Free and open to all!

Congress Square Market
2024-05-19 11:00 - 15:00 | ME
Art! Food! Vibes!
Shop local and enjoy the energy of a good public market.

Yarn in the Park
2024-05-27 17:30 - 19:00 | ME
Come get your knit on! All skill levels welcome!

Swing Dancing feat. The Ragtime Destroyers
2024-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | ME
It’s swing dancing night!
Featuring local legends The Ragtime Destroyers! Enjoy some New Orleans jazz while you dance your heart out (or sit back and spectate, of course!).

Doggie Social Hour
2024-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Queer Makers' Market
2024-06-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Dozens of local artists and makers!

Unique Artwork Perspectives
2024-06-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Art for sale by artists from MVRA!
