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!
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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 …
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Bring your broken wares, bicycles, textiles, etc. and learn how to repair them! Free and open to all!
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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 … |
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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
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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 … |
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All are welcome! Every week from 5:30 to 8pm. Presented by the Maine Chess Association. |
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Circus performers are here to show you some fun tricks! Bring the family and have some fun! |
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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. |
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Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided! Every Tuesday in May and August! |
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It's improv! Enjoy the made-up-on-the-spot situations concocted by local improv troupe Big Shirt. |
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Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided! Every Tuesday in May and August! |
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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
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Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location Sigrid Sibley is a singer-songwriter from Poland Spring, Maine, where she was raised on a small homestead surrounded by gardens, fruit trees, and backyard chickens. Inspired by a childhood spent reading, writing poetry, and listening to her family’s music collection, she began writing … |
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Join Robyn Towle and your neighbors for some silly line dancing! All humans and abilities welcome — learn something new, have fun, and enjoy a no-pressure evening in the Square. This is a new monthly series happening the evening of every second Friday! Free and open to all! |
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Be with community! Meet and support dozens of local makers! Come hang out! Third Sunday of every month. |
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Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided! Every Tuesday in May and August! |
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School is out but we can share the joy of recess in Congress Square Park. All ages are welcome, kids and nostalgic adults, for an evening of school yard style play and games. Freeze Pops are an essential summer treat and will be available for cooling off. Bring friends or make new friends drawing with … |
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Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location A founding member of Sparks the Rescue, Maine native Toby McAllister has been making music since childhood. After years of touring the world with Sparks, he returned home to raise a family and launch a solo career. His debut EP Daydreamin’ (2020) led to shows alongside … |
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Bring your broken wares, bicycles, textiles, etc. and learn how to repair them! Free and open to all! |
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Come play! All are welcome, and all equipment is provided! Every Tuesday in May and August! |
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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
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Presented in partnership with One Longfellow Square! *also serving as the rain location Heather Lynn creates music that melds humor, nostalgia, and vulnerability. With a deep love of curiosity, Heather’s songs move through different genres and textures. Her performances have been compared to the likes of Patsy Cline, Weyes Blood, and Feist. Heather currently lives in … |
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Come experience Kizomba! Kizomba is a beautiful partner dance from Angola, focused on connection, musicality, and smooth, flowing steps that make you feel the music with every movement. Start with a quick intro class, then stay for social dancing—no partner or experience needed. Come catch the sunset, meet new people, and enjoy the vibe. Free … |
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Join us for silent movies in the park at sunset on the last Sundays of each month! During the Civil War, reports of a sea monster attacking ships alarm the Navy. An investigation finds the monster is a submarine, the "Nautilus," commanded by vengeance-seeking Capt. Nemo (Allen Holubar), who was once an Indian prince. Years … |
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