Chess in the Park
All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association.

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!
All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association.
We're so pleased to kick off Mayo Street Arts' Puppets in Portland Festival here in the Park! “Judy Punches Back,” Puppet Motion's modern interpretation of the traditional "Punch and Judy" show, is a hilarious, timely, hand-crafted farce that can be enjoyed by the whole family. After being pushed around for over 400 years, the famous …
Y'arr! Celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day with sea shanties by local pirate band The Shank Painters! Family-friendly, and costumes encouraged!
Stroll with neighbors! Announcing our new weekly gathering: Walk & Roll! Every Sunday at 1pm you’re invited to join a friendly group of neighbors deciding on a route and enjoying each other’s company as everyone zigs and zags through town and back to our little park. Everyone of every ability level is invited, and we …
Our neighbors at the Portland Museum of Art are bringing this classic comedy to the big screen in the park! Bring a chair and enjoy!
It’s a book show-and-tell! Come chat about what you’re reading, or what you’ve read, or how you like to read books — all while meeting new people and getting other book recommendations. Free and open to all! Rain location: Mechanics’ Hall
All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association.
Dapper dogs galore! This beloved event is back and will feature the Portland area's most fashionable pups. Well dressed and friendly dogs are invited to join the parade following the fashion show!
Stroll with neighbors! Announcing our new weekly gathering: Walk & Roll! Every Sunday at 1pm you’re invited to join a friendly group of neighbors deciding on a route and enjoying each other’s company as everyone zigs and zags through town and back to our little park. Everyone of every ability level is invited, and we …
Join us for silent movies in the park at sunset on the last Sundays of each month! Proud of his position, responsibilities and uniform, a hotel doorman is shocked to find out that he has been demoted to washroom attendant., humiliated, the old man struggles to carry on with his life.