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!
Celebrate the start of the 2022 season with us! The Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band will make an appearance, plus we'll have food by Fred's Fried Dough, Plot Twist Pretzels, and La Fritanga! Come by, meet your neighbors, grab a bite to eat, and get excited. Plus, from 11am - noon we'll have …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Join us for a special screening of Citizen Jane: Battle for the City. Writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs fights to save historic New York City during the ruthless redevelopment era of urban planner Robert Moses in the 1960s. This event is sponsored by Portland Downtown as a kickoff for Jane's Walk, happening statewide on …
Come play! Chess boards and pieces provided, but please feel free to bring your own. All levels welcome. Chess in the Park happens every Saturday starting at 11am till about 1pm.
Congress Square Market is back -- Mother's Day Edition! This open-air shopping experience features local makers and artists as well as plenty of food options. Makers: The Milk Bottle Roots and Co. Nava Embroidery Merry Meeting Kitchen The Cultivated Thread Portraits As You Pass Lin Snow Tenderly Bound Books Scrambled Egg Shop Myles' World of …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Networking for the pups! Bring your friendly, leashed canine to Congress Square Park the second Tuesday of every month from 12 to 1 to meet other four-legged locals. Wagamuffin, a local maker of organic and plant-based dog treats, will be on-site selling snacks and goodies for your hairy best friend! Thank you for practicing good …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
A book-recommendation sharing-circle! Bring a book you've recently read (or are currently reading) to share (or not!), and listen to some folks do the same. Co-presented with Portland Public Library and Mechanics' Hall. In inclement weather we will meet in Mechanics' Hall, just down Congress Street.
Join us for an evening of fun as we celebrate National Foster Care Month! With music from Portland supergroup The Bambinos, a talk from comedian Micaela Tepler, and more.
Portland Bike Party is a monthly group slow ride complete with music, lights, candy, good cheer, and good folks that meets the 2nd Friday of every month in various locations around Portland, ME. https://www.portlandbikeparty.com/
Join us at 10:00am in Congress Square Park as we celebrate the release of Chris Van Dusen's Big Truck Little Island! The Play Me A Story crew from Portland Stage will be performing the book, and Van Dusen will be signing copies of Big Truck Little Island (as well as other titles). Inspired by a …
Come play! Chess boards and pieces provided, but please feel free to bring your own. All levels welcome. Chess in the Park happens every Saturday starting at 11am till about 1pm.
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.
A full lineup of amazing artists and makers! This event is organized by R Nicole Studios. More info coming soon.
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
It's Bike to Work Day! Come by the park for some mingling, bike-related vendors and tablers, free coffee and baked goods, and more. More details forthcoming!
Come play! Chess boards and pieces provided, but please feel free to bring your own. All levels welcome. Chess in the Park happens every Saturday starting at 11am till about 1pm.
Congress Square Market is back! This open-air shopping experience features local makers and artists as well as plenty of food options. Makers: Cece And The Seams Beth Zebal Pottery Rat Hands Press R Nicole Studio timblebee Sundew Sewing Co Grungy Tree Daughter of Demeter Craft Candle Company Dr. Flo's Tooth Polish Fireball Bookbindery Portraits As …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
The Old New Standards jazz band comes to Congress Square Park! Featuring Jordan Vicki, Mark Dumond, Jaquan Andrews, and Robben Harris. A fresh take on some old jazz standards as well as some new, original jazz tunes all performed by local jazz musicians. Free and open to the public!
A book-recommendation sharing-circle! Bring a book you've recently read (or are currently reading) to share (or not!), and listen to some folks do the same. Co-presented with Portland Public Library and Mechanics' Hall. In inclement weather we will meet in Mechanics' Hall, just down Congress Street.
A non-instructional drawing group with a live model. Free to all, though donations to the model are greatly appreciated. All skill levels welcome. BYO easel and supplies, though some drawing pads and charcoal pencils are available.
Come play! Chess boards and pieces provided, but please feel free to bring your own. All levels welcome. Chess in the Park happens every Saturday starting at 11am till about 1pm.
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.
The last Sunday of every month, Kinonik will be showing a silent movie in Congress Square Park on 16mm film! Join us for the classic Modern Times, starring Charlie Chaplin. Modern Times is a 1936 American silent comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin in which his iconic Little Tramp character struggles to survive …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly -- on Tuesays from 9:15 until 10:15 am and Wednesdays from 10 until 11 am, led by Sara Leonard. Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of …
The Maine Immigrant Welcome Center presents BONDEKO, an Albanian/Guinean/French trio. Planet Pan is a high-energy community-based steel drum band from Blue Hill, Maine. The band plays all around the Maine coast and teaches workshops.
Come play! Chess boards and pieces provided, but please feel free to bring your own. All levels welcome. Chess in the Park happens every Saturday starting at 11am till about 1pm.