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!
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, Shari Shakti will be teaching dances, and Emily, Glen & Julie will be playing music. Shakti's teaching is …
We are pleased to announce that Waking Windows is coming back to Portland - and Congress Square Park! - for a fourth year! In Congress Square Park, join us from 5-9pm for a free concert with a line up that will take us on a journey through genres: 5 - 5:40 PM - Maine Marimba …
On September 23, 2018, Concert Across America will remember the victims of America’s gun violence epidemic with a series of more than 180 live concert events from coast to coast. Join us in Congress Square Park for an afternoon with musicians and speakers from Maine’s community. Performers TBA. If you are interested in performing at the …
Join us for the 4th annual Pumpkins in the Square! Friends of Congress Square Park is welcoming Fall and celebrating a successful 2018 season with: Live folk music with Liz & Dan Faiella! Pumpkin carving and decoration/painting - with a contest! BYO pumpkin or pay what you can for one at the event (suggested donation $10 …
*Cancelled due to cold weather and high winds. See you next season!* Come to the park to enjoy an afternoon of live music and street food! This month, four trucks will be featured, and musicians TBA will perform. Sponsored by Portland Flea-for-All. Flea Bites is a series! Join us in Congress Square Park for …
Join us for the 6th annual Thriller Throwdown! What started as a flash mob of 30 dancers in 2012 now has grown into an annual event with more than 70 local dancers and hundreds of spectators. The Throwdown has moved to Congress Square Park and it's now an all-out dance party! View a recent Thriller Throwdown on …
Be a part of preparing Congress Square Park for colder weather! We'll meet the morning of Saturday, October 27th from 9am - noon to: Plant bulbs and replant plants for winter Clean and tidy the park and furniture Remove and store the furniture and umbrellas Dress in layers in clothing you wouldn't mind getting dirty. …
Take an hour out of your busy week to enjoy a free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong class. Tai Chi Chih (pronounced tie chee cha) is like moving meditation. It consists of 19 movements and one posture. Tai Chi Chih creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not part of traditional exercise programs. It's a non …
November 1st is the last day for early, in person voting in Maine. What better way to be heard than to rally together and march in solidarity to lift up our voices collectively? This event is nonpartisan and free to the public. Join VI VA, the Maine Women's Policy Center, Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund, …
Join Frannie Peabody Center as we remember those we've lost and show support for those living with HIV/AIDS. Battery operated candles will be available when you arrive at Congress Square Park. For a full list of events, visit www.peabodycenter.org/worldAIDSday