Friends of Congress Square Park

PPL Presents: Book Swap!
2024-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Swap books! Bring a book you’re finished with and trade with someone for a fresh read. All are welcome!

S'mores Night
2024-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to welcome the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band, as well as our friends from AARP.
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2024-12-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to welcome Mayo Street Arts and their shadow puppets!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2024-12-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to welcome The Lavender Choir!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2024-12-26 16:00 - 18:00 | ME
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2025-01-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re celebrating the New Year with a wish jar.
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2025-01-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to welcome local pirate band The Shank Painters!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2025-01-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

S'mores Night
2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | ME
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to host a Lunar New Year celebration!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

S'mores Night
2025-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | ME

S'mores Night
2025-02-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
S’mores Nights are back!
Join us in the park every Thursday from 4-6pm for free s’mores! Gather around the fire pits, get cozy, and spend time with your community. Most nights we’ll have a guest vendor selling delicious hot beverages!
We’ll also have frequent special guests and activities! This week, we’re pleased to host a Valentine’s mini-market with singing from Pine State Pitches!
A suggested donation of $5+ is greatly appreciated, and helps Friends of Congress Square Park keep this little urban space vibrant and active year-round. Donations may be made in person or online: http://congresssquarepark.org/donation
Let’s get cozy!

Spring Cleanup
2025-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join FoCSP and Monday of the Minds for a little sprucing up of Congress Square Park! We’ll be doing some raking, sweeping, etc. as we get ready for the summer.
BYO gloves! All other tools will be provided.

Tai Chi
2025-05-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Free Tai Chi Chih/Qigong classes will be taught in Congress Square Park May through September. All classes will occur twice weekly — on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 until 10:30 am, led by Sara Leonard.

Old pros and those who have just started practice, as well as curious bystanders of all ages welcome!
Always FREE to the public.

*What’s Tai Chi?*
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.
A noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching, each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise, it may be especially suitable if you’re an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

Doggie Social Hour
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Networking for friendly leashed pups!

Blurb Club
2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Bring whatever you’re reading, chat about books, and get some new recommendations! All are welcome!
Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall

Language Table: Spanish & Portuguese
2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00 | ME
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The Spanish Table is every Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
The Portuguese Table is every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.

Language Table: English & French
2025-05-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The English Table is every Sunday from 11am to 1pm.
The French Table is every Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Language Table: Spanish & Portuguese
2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Language Table is an open resource to language learners and native speakers of the Portland area! We engage in a mixture of open and guided conversation to give learners a consistent means to practice and learn, as well as to build community and cultural awareness within Portland!
The Spanish Table is every Saturday from 11am to 1pm.
The Portuguese Table is every Saturday from 1pm to 3pm.
Rain location: Novel

Pet Fashion Show
2025-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Back by popular demand, come witness the stylistic extravagance of Maine’s best-dressed pups! A public puppy parade will follow the show itself, so bring your doggo and come prepared!
Market starts at 11am
Runway walk at 1pm
Pet parade at 2pm

Yarn in the Park
2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Congress Square Park, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Knit! Sew! Crochet! All are welcome!
