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!
4 Parks. 4 Shows. 1 Amazing Night. Friends of Congress Square Park is proud to partner with Portland Downtown for the first annual Square Hop + Window Walk! Portland will be hopping Friday night with outdoor music and special performances in four — yes, four! — of our iconic downtown parks. From 6-8pm, you can stroll …
The Way We Move activity is an interactive flow arts/circus program for children and adults with disabilities, and anyone else who wants to participate. There will be multiple types of props and movement activities for people to try out and play with and trained instructors to help people learn the activities and address any needs they may …
This is an informal time to get together and be creative - draw, paint, do needlework, or calligraphy. For all ages and abilities – relax, have fun, meet new people and create!
Play classic and new board games, word games, and cards. Escape your screens for IRL!
The Way We Move activity is an interactive flow arts/circus program for children and adults with disabilities, and anyone else who wants to participate. There will be multiple types of props and movement activities for people to try out and play with and trained instructors to help people learn the activities and address any needs they may …
The Check Mates! is a casual community chess club for everyone (all ages and experience levels)! Come for just a game or stay for as long as you like! We have 10 New Weighted Tournament Style Chess Sets for Community Members and Visitors of All Ages for use to Play on Congress Square! All made …
September 23rd is Code for America's National Day of Civic Hacking, when people around the country will gather to "hack" their cities in a positive way by working on creative and innovative solutions to community challenges. In the world of "civic hacking" the ideas that really make a positive impact always involve ordinary people. So …
Drop in to Congress Square Park between 3-6pm Wednesday, September 27th to tell a story of one of your favorite people, experiences, belongings - your favorite anything! - and have your portrait drawn while you do. Or, create a portrait of a story teller by tracing their face while they joyfully share. This interactive art exhibit …
Join Spark Artist Collective for October First Friday Art Walk. The Spark Artists Collective is a group of performers who bring music and creativity to all they encounter. In this event, people will be invited to become the performers as they explore different movement arts and musical instruments. Instruments will be provided or make your own simple …
Join us for the 3rd annual Pumpkins in the Square! Help us celebrate a successful 2017 season with pumpkin carving, hot cider, Hi-Fi donuts, and blue grass music with Shanna Underwood and the Wanderlost. BYOP or buy one at the event. Prizes will be awarded for the best carved pumpkins. SaveSave