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!
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.
Welcome back Tender Table to Congress Square Park! This celebration of BIPOC women features a wide variety of local food-makers and performers. Free and open to all.
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.
Meet and greet with well behaved leashed pups!
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.
Yarr! In celebration of National Talk Like A Pirate Day, we're welcoming The Shank Painters to the park, who'll lead us in a sea shanty singalong! This is a family-friendly affair. Parrots not included.
Non-instructional, free, open to all levels and a safe space for all. BYO drums, although some will be available to share.