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!
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.
Join us for a special food-focused version of the Congress Square Market! This open-air shopping experience features local makers, artists, and treat-creators. Food: Niyat Catering Farthest Field Farm The Pink Waffle Plot Twist Pretzels Merry Meeting Kitchen The Challah Shoppe Lady Shuckers Makers: Woodnote Portraits As You Pass The Milk Bottle Wagamuffin Roots and Co. …
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 Longfellow Books and the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance in Congress Square Park to celebrate Phasers on Stun!: How the Making (and Remaking) of Star Trek Changed the World by Ryan Britt. Britt will be joined in conversation by Phuc Tran, author of Sigh, Gone.
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.
Poems From The Front Seat, the first publication from a punk rock poet, is a journey through a youthful existential crisis. The chapbook was conceived with a hope to bring a sense of connection to those struggling with being young while the world burns. Donations/book sales at the event will go to NAMI.
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.
Hula hoop with the pros! This is a family-friendly event with performances, workshops, and more. Details below: 3 PM - Hoop Jam (60 minutes) 4 PM - Hula Hoop 101 Workshop (45 minutes) 4:45 - (15 minute break to set up for the show) 5 PM Nevaeh Dance Circus Show (with a performance opportunity for …
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 …
Saturday morning Vinyasa Yoga to kick off the Juneteenth celebration at Congress Square Park. The 1 hour session will be facilitated by Louisa Irele Priestley. BYO yoga mat!
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.
Saturday evening we pick up the pace with some disco tunes by DJ ex__voto and DJ Liz. This dance party is Juneteenth and Pride oriented. All are welcome to come get down and boogie.
Sunday is the third annual Juneteenth Celebration. Continuing the tradition of art making, there will be printmaking, storytelling, live music performances and original spoken word and oration by local HS youths and much more…
Celebrate World Refugee Day with the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. Live performances, henna hand painting, and much more!
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 Sherlock, Jr., starring Buster Keaton, plus a Keaton short called The Blacksmith. A kindly movie projectionist (Buster Keaton) longs to be a detective. When his fiancée (Kathryn McGuire) is robbed …
Salsa! PM Salsa will be on-site to give a quick salsa lesson before the music kicks in. Join us!
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.