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 the morning of April 21 from 9am until noon for a park clean up morning! We'll clean off the winter grime and prepare the park for a season of spectacular events and some Spring gardening. Drop in any time. Dress in comfortable layers, in clothing you don't mind getting a bit dirty. Note …
Do you want to have a positive impact on our city and community? Are you interested in getting to know your neighbors? Would you like to volunteer while attending fun events you're interested in? Want to feel like you're a part of growing something special? Become an Event Ambassador with Friends of Congress Square Park! …
Friends of Congress Square Park has partnered with the Maine College of Art during our 2018 season to feature temporary student artist work. Athena C. Lynch is the first artist in the series. Her work, "REQUIEMS TO SEPIA EXISTENCE", will be on view in Congress Square Park from April 25 through May 5, 2018. To learn …
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 …
Chase the Chill: Knitting in Public is a casual hand-crafts group that meets weekly in the Square. If you're a knitter or crocheter, gather with others to create craft and community each week! *This event is weather-permitting. Should rain or inclement weather occur, the group will likely meet in the Reiche School Community Room.* …
During May's First Friday Art Walk, join Daniel Bernard Roumain in Monument Square around 5 p.m., then follow him and myriad musicians from performance to performance down Congress Street to Congress Square Park. There, witness a massive community jam session led by DBR, featuring over 40 musicians! "Daniel Bernard Roumain—innovative composer, thrilling violinist, and fierce …
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 …
Dark Follies is an award winning vaudeville style variety show based in Portland, Maine. Family friendly while still keeping an edge, Dark Follies features the live music of the Dark Follies Rhythm Orchestra, dancing, juggling, side show acts, fire performers and more. Celebrating their ten year anniversary, this year Dark Follies is showcasing performers who …
The Check Mates! is a casual community chess club for everyone! All ages and experience levels welcome. Come for just a game or stay for as long as you like. Use one of 10 new Weighted Tournament Style chess sets to play a game with a friend or a neighbor you don't yet know. *This …
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 …
Sound and Fury presents: Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare's famous comedy-turned-tragedy. Their company mission is to tell honest and accessible stories using Shakespeare's text. In this play, Sound & Fury sees the truths in the struggles that we have all faced, especially as teenagers. *Content warning: themes of depression, violence, and suicide. If you miss this …