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 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.
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.
Join us for another Congress Square Market! This open-air shopping experience features local makers, artists, and treat-creators. Food: Niyat Catering Lady Shuckers Lady Krispie Cafe La Mega Makers: Jackiellen Bonney Roots and Co. The Milk Bottle James Sylvester Merry Meeting Kitchen R Nicole Studio Imprint Jewelry Resurgam Hot Sauce PineView Pottery Alien Ceramics Dr. Flo's …
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! Plus, Fuzzy Angels will be …
Author reading by Lisa McMann, scavenger hunt, raffle, books for sale, and Tropicality ishaved ice cart!
Welcome Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble to Congress Square Park! Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble performs folk, classical and Sufi music from the Turkish, Arabic and Armenian traditions. Led by oud player Eric LaPerna, the group also features violinist Michael Gallant, guitarist Jeremey Zela, percussionist Doug Andrews and upright bass player Duane Edwards, as well as other …
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.
Come shop amazing work by local makers! Organized by R Nicole Studio.
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.
Carnisvale is a collaborative event that serves as a platform for various local artists to simultaneously share their artwork while actively engaging with the local community in a public setting! The event is FREE for the public to attend and is funded through partnerships with local businesses, sponsors, and donors.
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.
Join us for another Congress Square Market! This open-air shopping experience features local makers, artists, and treat-creators. Food: Niyat Catering Lady Shuckers Lady Krispie Cafe La Mega The Challah Shoppe Makers: Cece And The Seams Rat Hands Press Merry Meeting Kitchen Tealight Studios CATQUAT Wagamuffin Childish Books Daughter of Demeter Okay Jillian The Goblin Museum …
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 Portland Swing Project for live music and swing dancing in the Square! This month, Hadacol Bouncers will perform. Masks are strongly encouraged at these close-contact events. 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 …
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 Charlie Chaplin Film, The Gold Rush.
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays 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 …
SPACE Gallery is celebrating its birthday with this free film screening in the park! More details: https://space538.org/event/harry-and-the-hendersons-2022/
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays 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.
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.
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.