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!
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 …
The FLUKES - or the Falmouth Library Ukulele Society - boast a membership of over 35 ukulele musicians. They play everything from Bach to the Beatles and beyond! During weekly Wednesday night rehearsals, led by their fearless leader, Nina Allen Miller, they’ve built a repertoire from many different musical genres, practicing, playing and most of …
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 …
Maine Inside Out (MIO) initiates dialogue, develops leadership, and builds community across boundaries with collaborative original theater, inside and outside correctional facilities. MIO youth inside of Long Creek Youth Development Center and in Maine communities of Biddeford, Lewiston, Portland, and Waterville create original theater as a tool for social change. MIO's outside community group, comprised …
Join us the morning of June 2 from 9am until noon to plant for the season! We'll have all the resources needed, so simply bring your enthusiasm and an extra pair of gloves. Drop in any time. Dress in comfortable layers, in clothing you don't mind getting a bit dirty. Note that the morning may …
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: David Zucker’s “Airplane” This spoof comedy takes shots at the slew of disaster movies that were released in the 70s. When the passengers …
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 …
Make Music Not War is an evening with Raging Brass and Primo Cubano, celebrating peace. Raging Brass is a 7-piece band collectively creating Afro-Caribbean music. They are a brass-roots dance band following the musical migration from West Africa to Cuba, Jamaica, and Brazil with the spirit of New Orleans. This eclectic group was established in …
4 PARKS. 4 SHOWS. 1 AMAZING NIGHT! Portland will be hopping the evening of Friday, June 8th with outdoor music and special performances in four — yes, four! — of our iconic downtown parks. From 6-8pm, you can stroll (or dance, should the mood strike) from square to square to experience some of our best …
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 …
Do you want to add some whimsy to your life? This accessible circus and flow arts program can help you learn a new skill while having lots of fun. Learn from trained professionals who have experience helping people of all skill and ability levels discover the amazing world of circus and flow arts. The Way …
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: Woody Allen's "Manhattan Murder Mystery" Larry Lipton (Woody Allen) and his wife, Carol (Diane Keaton), are adjusting to life with their son away …
Come draw portraits of your neighbors! Artist Lucy Walker has invited artists and creative leaders from the community for portrait sessions in Congress Square Park - and you're invited to draw them! No experience or supplies necessary. Optional: Bring a board for drawing on if you have one, and any art supplies from home you'd …
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 …
Pride Portland brings people in the Greater Portland area together for an annual parade and festival to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ movement, raise awareness of the community’s ongoing struggles, and foster an environment of inclusivity, accessibility and solidarity. As part of this celebration, Pride Portland will screen The Wizard of Oz …
Join Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month, Hadacol Bouncers 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Come to Congress Square Park from 6-8pm for an evening of hopping music and salsa dance (lessons included!). PM Salsa teacher Wendy Edwards has been teaching for over 15 years. Come at 6pm to learn basic moves and enjoy an evening of social dance with music by Primo Cubano! Primo Cubano will play traditional Cuban dance music …
Join us for the 3rd annual Print Fair co-presented with Portland's Pickwick Independent Press! Over 40 Maine Printmakers will be exhibiting, demoing, and selling their work in Congress Square Park.
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 24th -- Robert Zemeckis' "Back to the Future" In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is …
Monday of the Minds: A Community Hip Hop Showcase Presents “Hip Hop In The Park” in Downtown Portland, Maine. Join us in Congress Square Park for Freestyle Cyphers and Hip Hop Dance Classes hosted by Rizing In Life Entertainment. Celebrate the vibrant and ever growing scene in New England every fourth Monday from 6:00 PM …
Come draw portraits of your neighbors! Artist Lucy Walker has invited artists and creative leaders from the community for portrait sessions in Congress Square Park - and you're invited to draw them! No experience or supplies necessary. Optional: Bring a board for drawing on if you have one, and any art supplies from home you'd …
Join us on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays after work for a 1-hour powerful, free public all levels yoga flow hosted by Be Well Portland. This will be a fun, upbeat class with music to keep you pumped up and creative flows to keep you moving. Bring a mat, water and any props you might like. …
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 …
In this family-friendly event, Kafari (rhythm bones) and Jake Hoffman (banjo, guitar, voice) will lead an experience that is part concert and part history lesson, sing-along, square dance, and music class. After a short performance, audience members will have the opportunity to engage directly with the artists, learning to play the bones, lifting their voices …
OPEN HOURS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER 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 …
A few of Portland’s well-traveled squares are about to get more colorful and musical with the addition of Pianos in the Squares. Pianos in the Squares is a project of City of Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Portland Downtown, and Friends of Congress Square Park. Colorful, painted pianos will be available for all to play …
The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast will present an exciting concert of wind band favorites in Congress Square Park on Friday, June 29! Free and open to the public. The premiere military band from within the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, they have played throughout the United States and abroad, and features a variety …