Maine Restaurant Week was created to give restaurants an extra boost during the winter season – and this year that boost is needed more than ever! As Maine Restaurant Week approaches (March 1-12), we invite you check out the special offers at more than 40 participating locations. Most are offering both indoor dining* and curbside pick-up, making it easy for
There’s something sweet & special about a handwritten valentine. That’s the idea behind LOVE NOTES, a project brought to you by Portland Downtown, Portland Buy Local, and our joint initiative to lift up our local community year-round: Mission 3/65. Read more
Presented by Portland Downtown and Hood® Eggnog | Hosted by Portland Public Library Welcome to our live-streaming cam overlooking Monument Square. No matter where you are in the world, we hope this virtual window brings you a little joy – all season long. Happy Holidays from Portland, Maine! Click here to view the live-stream Tips for enjoying the Monument
It was all smiles Monday morning as Portland Downtown handed over a big check to the wonderful Frannie Peabody Center. Frannie was selected by downtown merchants as the beneficiary of our most recent Shop For A Cause Day – a biannual shopping event that raises money & awareness for local nonprofits. Thanks to our participating
Celebrate the best of Portland with three days of summer fun for all ages! Read more
Free coffee, breakfast treats, and so much more. Here are 10 Things To Love About Downtown Worker Appreciation Day: 1. It’s this Thursday, May 3rd! Join us anytime between 7:30am and 9:30am at one of three convenient locations: Monument Square, Tommy’s Park (by Bard and The Grill Room), and in front of the Portland
What better way to wrap up another wonderful year in downtown than with accolades! That’s right, Portland Downtown had an absolutely stellar 2017 and we are thrilled to be able to share the news with you, our loyal supporters and friends. Read more
The holidays are a magical time in Portland, Maine thanks to Pandora’s signature winter lights, the majestic tree in Monument Square, and the spectacularly decorated storefronts of our downtown businesses. This year, 60 businesses participated in Portland Downtown’s annual Holiday Window Display Contest and – wow – did they deliver! Read more