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!
You are invited to attend a FREE public forum at the Portland Museum of Art to meet the four finalist design teams for the Congress Square Redesign project. The forum will include a presentation from each finalist and a question and answer session. RSVP is required to attend, capacity is limited to 180 attendees. Click …
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Lend your needles and hooks to creating a scarf, hat, mittens or socks that will be used to decorate Congress Square Park on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016! The items will be displayed on trees, benches, light poles, etc. Anyone who needs or likes something is welcome to take it …
Calling all green thumbs. Did you know that Congress Square Park is part of the Portland Pollinator Corridor? Yup, that's right, and this year we're adding even more native plants, like highbush blueberries. Yum. Come get your hands dirty with your fellow neighbors and help us make Portland's pollinators happy!
Join the Friends of Congress Square Park and Portland Swing Project as we host another summer of swing dances to fantastic live music! We're kicking off the season on May 11th with the talented Honky Tonk Heroes, so bring a picnic dinner, grab your dancing shoes and come join your friends in Congress Square Park. The …
Don't miss our sizzlin' Salsa in the Square evenings with PM Salsa featuring Primo Cubano! ALL Level dancers wanted! From 6:00-6:30 enjoy a free 1/2 hour beginner Salsa lesson with Wendy of PM SALSA, followed by live music and dancing with Primo Cubano. Come dance the night away on the 4th Friday of the month. PM Salsa seeks to spread …
Robin's Zodiac Yoga starts your day off right with Sun and Moon salutations, deep stretches, twists, balance, and heart and hip openers. Attune your mind and body to the natural rhythm of the season including postures aligned with new and full moons. Energize with breath and movement, songs and sound, and other surprises that'll make …
Join your fellow coloring enthusiasts weekly for a little creative meditation time. No instruction offered - coloring pages will be available or bring your own; bring your own pencils, crayons, markers, paints. For all ages and abilities - relax, have fun, meet new people and create!
This group is lead by vocalist, guitarist and pianist, Tom Whitehead. The ensemble also features Michael Arciero on guitar, Kris Day on upright bass and Don Whitney on drums, with special guest Ellen Carlson on violin. The sound evokes the smooth, acoustic feeling of Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz style, but with a distinctly American flavor …
Did you know that seaweed is an important part of Maine ecosystems? Come learn about aquaculture in Maine and especially seaweed! Students will learn why seaweed is important. They will also use the scientific method to explore future uses of aquaculture in Maine.
Join us every Sunday evening at dusk for Films in the Square co-presented by Portland Summer Films. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy classic films in an outdoor venue. June 5th through August 28th. Co-Presented By: Sponsored by: