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!
Join us for silent movies in the park at sunset on the last Sundays of each month! The last silent feature to star Harold Lloyd. The slapstick actor reprises his glasses character, this time as a good-natured but scatterbrained New Yorker who can't keep a job and finally finds his true calling when he becomes …
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
Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location Tricky Britches is a high-energy string band hailing from Portland, Maine. With their original songs and traditional roots, the band blends bluegrass, country, folk, and rock into a unique, driving sound that always brings people to the dance floor. Formed in 2009, Tricky …
All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association.
Circus performers are here to show you some fun tricks! Bring the family and have some fun!
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 …
Shop, hang out, and meet local makers! The monthly Congress Square Market features a whole bunch of local artists, food and beverage makers, and crafters will a huge range of stuff to peruse and talk about.
Various writing prompts, invitations to read your work aloud, and all experience levels welcome. Free and open to all! First Mondays of the month.
Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided! Every Tuesday in May and August!
Before local group Out There Theater Company presents "The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play" at SPACE Gallery later this month, we get to enjoy a special preview during First Friday, followed by a fun (and relevant) group activity! Free, and all are welcome!