Staying home for February Vacation?
Here are a few ideas of fun things to do and see during the week:
Concord 101 Walking Tour This engaging 45 minute walking tour is designed to make the history of Downtown Concord come alive for elementary-aged children. Learn about everything from the indigenous people who populated Concord to a notorious bank robbery on the Milldam.

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Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun.
Saturday, February 19th, 5-5:45pm

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A Visit with President Lincoln!
The Museum is pleased to again host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood’s first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. Accompanying President Lincoln’s visit, families can participate in a President’s Day craft to learn about how we celebrate and remember past leaders. Included with admission. Reserve tickets here. Monday, February 21st, 1-2pm

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The Concord Players are pleased to present live theater with Mary Chases’s Pulitzer Prize winning comedy “Harvey”. Elwood P. Dowd is a middle-aged, somewhat eccentric, amiable man whose best friend is an invisible 6 foot tall rabbit named Harvey.
Performance dates: February 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 at 8:00 pm with matinees on February 20 & 27 at 2:00 pm.

Learn about Concord’s African-American history on this 90 minute walking tour (about 2 miles). Guests will visit sites around town highlighting Concord’s history around slavery, the first generation of freed African-Americans and Abolitionism in Concord. Sunday, February 20th, 2pm

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Thursday, February 24, 2-3:30pm: Enjoy a steamy wintery day with friends and supporters of Gaining Ground – and learn about sugaring as our farmers boil local maple sap into syrup! They are also doing this on Sunday, March 6th, 2-3:30pm.
RSVP for Thursday or Sunday (the6th) by emailing maple@gainingground.org

Members Juried 2 Exhibit: Collage, Crafts, Drawing, Graphics, Mixed Media, Photography, Printmaking and also see the work of Alexandra Sheldon and Steve Imrich – all opens February 24th!

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Pick up some treats at local restaurants and markets!
Homemade pasties every Tuesday beginning at noon! Pasties are first come first serve, so snag one of these flaky, filled pastries while you can!
Flatbread Fridays and Dan’s Donut Domingo on Sundays!

Stop by the farmstand and enjoy Mardi Gras themed food and dessert specials including: Popcorn shrimp, Cajun Shepherd’s Pie, Blackened Salmon, Seafood Jambalaya & more!

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The Umbrella Art Gallery is delighted to host a new exhibition of works by artists from ArtSpace Maynard, which has been temporarily closed for exhibitions. Work representing a variety of styles and media will be on display in their first group exhibition since the pandemic, with most work available for purchase through The Umbrella’s Art Cloud online art market gallery.

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One day passes are available for a fee of $20 per person, $30 per couple or $40 maximum per family and will grant access to the center and all the amenities the facility has to offer.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19th:
10:30-11:30AM: Story/ Craft with Crossroads Students from Concord Carlisle High school
11-11:30AM: Saturday Studio at Fowler!
3:00—4:45 PM: Chess Club at Fowler, Ages 10-100
LIBRARY CLOSED MONDAY for the Holiday
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
10:30—11:30 AM: Children’s Songs & Singing Games with Roger Tincknell
1:00—2:00 PM: Stitch Circle at Fowler
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
10:30—11:00 AM: Alphabet Storytime at Fowler
2:00—3:00 PM: Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 and under
4:00—6:00 PM: Girls Who Code, Grades 5-8: In-person, Outside Meeting!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
10:00—10:30 AM: ZOOM Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 and under
11:00 AM—12:00 PM: Messy Fun at Fowler, Ages 5 and under
4:00—5:00 PM: ZOOM Origami Club, Ages 8 and up
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
10:30—11:00 AM: Concord Puppet Theatre: Live! at Fowler
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26
11:00—11:30 AM: Saturday Studio at Fowler, Ages 5 and under
2:00—4:00 PM: Seed Packing Party at Fowler! All Ages
7:30—9:00 PM: Music from the Library: Thomas Meglioranza and Reiko Uchida, baritone and piano

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Take a hike and enjoy some of the local trails!

ENJOY YOUR WEEK!