Pétanque!
2025-08-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 55 Hennessey Ave, Brunswick, ME 04011, 55 Hennessey Ave, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Come join us for a friendly game of pétanque – the quintessential outdoor sport of Southern France – and speak some French while you’re at it. Please be sure to register if you want to play (it’s free!), as the number of players is limited to 8. And if you just want to parler français, then please join us too! Drinks will be provided; please bring a snack to share.
Register here

Portland Rendezvous
2025-08-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 and 1 more date | AC Hotel, 158 Fore St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
“Portland Rendezvous,” is a casual gathering of francophiles and francophones, who meet twice a month on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7 pm during “Happy Hour” at the AC Hotel in Portland’s East End. The only “rule” is that one must speak only French. To join, sign up through Meetup. You will be asked to briefly tell why you’d like to join, then you’ll become a member! The group is organized by co-leaders -Jennifer Wolcott and Gladys Baudelot.
“Portland Rendezvous”: https://www.meetup.com/portland-rendezvous/

French Conversation Table
2025-09-06 10:00, 2025-09-20 10:00, 2025-10-04 10:00, 2025-11-01 10:00, 2025-11-15 10:00, 2025-12-06 10:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 and 1 more date | Burundi Star Coffee, 261 St John Street, Portland, 04102, United States
Come join our French conversation table in Portland every first and third Saturday of the month at 10am!
At Burundi Star Coffee
261 St John Street
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
VIVE LA FRANCOPHONIE!

Bon Jeu
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Novel, 643 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Practice your French while playing games !

Holiday Wine Tasting
2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Grippy Tannins, 16 Middle St, Suite 101, Portland, ME, United States
Join us for an evening of delicious discoveries:
French wines for the holiday season and gourmet appetizers
Saturday December 6, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Grippy Tannins
16 Middle Street
Portland, ME
TICKETS ARE LIMITED: GET YOURS NOW!

French Conversation Table - CANCELLED
2025-12-20 10:00 | Burundi Star Coffee, 261 St John Street, Portland, 04102, United States

Raising Bilingual Children?
2026-01-23 18:30 | USM LAC, 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
Give Your Child a Superpower…French!
Join USM’s Franco-American Collection in-person for a community discussion about raising children who speak both French and English.
Our hope is to offer a platform for you to express your: questions; fears; disappointments; frustrations; aspirations; and, of course, your successes. A series of workshops will be offered subsequently for those wishing both to learn more about how to raise bilingual children in an anglophone environment and to receive support in doing so.
Our intention is to develop a place for people to find a community of like-minded people, who will share their experiences and help one another meet their goals.
Please register by Friday, January 16th.For more information or to register, contact the FAC archivist, Anna Faherty by emailing or by phone at (207) 753-6545. anna.faherty@maine.edu
There is no fee for our programs, which are made possible by:

La Chandeleur
2026-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization, 92 Congress Street, Portland, United States
Celebrate La Chandeleur with Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization and Alliance Française du Maine.
Freshly made crêpes served with yummy toppings!

Portland Rendezvous
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Grippy Tannins, 16 Middle St, Suite 101, Portland, ME, United States
“Portland Rendezvous,” is a casual gathering of francophiles and francophones, who meet bi-weekly on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7 pm during “Happy Hour” at Grippy Tannins. The only “rule” is that one must speak only French. To join, sign up through Meetup. You will be asked to briefly tell why you’d like to join, then you’ll become a member! The group is organized by co-leaders -Jennifer Wolcott and Gladys Baudelot.
“Portland Rendezvous”: https://www.meetup.com/portland-rendezvous/

Bon Jeu
2026-02-15 15:00 | Little Tap House, 106 High Street, Portland, 04101, United States
