The public is invited to contribute to a collaborative sculptural art at Minute Man National Park project that invites participants to respond, in one single word, to an online prompt: “What change would you like to witness on this Earth?” Minute Man National Historical Park in partnership with The Umbrella Community Arts Center presents Earth […]
Grades 6-12 Girls Who Code (GWC) is a non-profit organization that encourages more girls to close the gender gap in the computer science field. Girls in grades 6-12 will learn to code along with other beginners in an open and accepting environment. Learn to code animations, games, and websites. This orientation will help girls decide […]
Explore your musical options by signing up for a free trial group class at the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM). The Free Trial Group Class week runs from Tuesday, September 3rd through Monday, September 9th. For kids, learning music in a group setting can be motivating and fun for students of any skill level. Students […]
Crafty Storytime (Main Library) Join us on Thursdays at the Main Library for a fun storytime. Stories, songs, a puppet show and a simple craft are planned for children age 2 - 2 1/2. LOCATION: Main Library
Toddler Storytime is moving online while the Library is closed. We'll go live with Facebook Premiere every Thursday morning at 10 am. If you can't make it to our live storytime, the video will be available with the rest of our videos on our Facebook page so you can enjoy this
Rock Lab auditions at CCM! The Lab will get kids matched up with their peers with similar ability to form a real rock band. Open call auditions on Thursday, September 5th from 6 – 7:00 pm. Rock Lab matches students of similar age and ability to rehearse, explore group dynamics, song choices, and soloing. Students […]
Home of Two Revolutions (11am,12pm,1pm,3pm) Creative Lives, Artistic Passion: Women of The Old Manse (2-2:45pm) Highlights of The Old Manse (11;30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30) Inside Out of the Old Manse (4-5pm) Check website for pricing and schedule
Walk along the Hapgood-Wright Town Forest trails and see all of the installation pieces with the exhibition curator.
Join us for the opening reception of this year's Art Ramble, an outdoor public art installation in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest! This year's Art Ramble theme goes along with the Earth Press Project: Witness exhibition and explores witnessing diversity in a changing climate.
Apples have been the center of the New England harvest since the British first brought seeds and cuttings across the Atlantic in the 17th century. Now, New England’s apple orchards grow some 40 varieties of apples, providing fruit to snack on as well as for juices, ciders, pies, and desserts. Participate in hands-on programming pressing […]
Join community herbalist Jade Alicandro Mace of Milk & Honey Herbs for a walk around Sweet Autumn Farm, Carlisle. We will identify locally-abundant nutritive herbs, trees and shrubs. Discussion will include: use, harvesting tips, field botany, ecology and preparations of the plants we meet. Instructions for making tinctures. oils and vinegars will be covered as […]
Join us for food served a la carte, farm tours, demonstrations, Lil Folk Farm petting zoo, 4-H farm animals and live music by Boston Road Bluegrass! Hayrides & pony rides will be available for a small fee. Apple Pie Dessert Contest 11 am - 1 pm: enter your favorite apple pie dessert to be judged […]
Please join us on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 3pm, when local author Alan Lightman presents his new novel, Three Flames. There will be an opportunity for Q&A and book signing after the author presentation. This event is free and open to the public. ** A vivid story of revenge and forgiveness, of a culture […]
Beede and Books Join us for a story and then a swim at the Beede Swim & Fitness Center at 11 am. Great for kids ages 3+
A Memory cafe is a welcoming and safe place for people with forgetfulness and other changes in thinking, and for their family and friends to come together to focus on their strengths. The Concord Memory Cafe provides a complimentary lunch and an activity or entertainment on the second Monday of each month. On Sept. 9 […]
Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) now offers girls ages 9 – 14 a chorus to help them develop their voices. No experience required, only a love of singing and enthusiasm for music. Led by Dr. Greta Feeney, the Concord Conservatory Girls Chorus will meet this fall on Mondays at 5 pm. During 90-minute sessions, girls […]
Join us for stories and songs—this interactive storytime is fun for the whole family! No signup required.
The Concord Free Public Library invites teens in grades 6-8 to attend a special ice cream social as part of its monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting at the Fowler Branch of the Concord Free Public Library (1322 Main Street) on Tuesday, September 10 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. At this first meeting of the […]
Yes, you can learn to stress less and feel content! With warmth and care, Mindfulness-Based Counselor Ben Kamens continues his Field of Awareness offerings for teen boys ages 13-16. These sessions help young men cultivate self-awareness, confidence and empathy with personalized practices that are easily integrated into daily life. Tuesdays, September 10 - December 10 […]
Join Be Well Be Here for Yoga for Strength and Empowerment! The event will take place on the lawn of the Main Library at 129 Main Street on Wednesday, September 11 at 9:30 a.m. Many of us seem to be under the impression that yoga is all about flexibility, but not entirely. It’s about mobility […]
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle will host a voter registration and information table.
Transitions In the Middle School Years SupportingYour Middle School Student During This Intense Period of Developmental Change Presented by Rick Irving, MSW (one of CPT’s most popular presenters!) Free and open to all interested adults, especially parents, grandparents and caregivers! Program Information As children face normal (and even unexpected) transitions in their lives, such as this […]
Did you know poisonings are the #1 cause of injury and death in the U.S.? Join Alexandria Papadimoulis, educational coordinator with the Regional Center for Poison Control & Prevention MA and RI, for a talk on the dangers of poisoning at home and how to prevent them. She will also offer safety tips on what […]
Educator, lecturer, and genealogy researcher Linda MacIver will teach a six-week introduction to genealogy research workshop at the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) on Thursdays from 2 – 4 p.m. from September 12 to October 24 (there will be no class on Sept. 26). The series will include an introduction to researching your […]
For over 20 years, Elaine Jarvis and the Musical Theater Experience staff have offered children the opportunity to learn and then perform for family and friends, an age appropriate version of both original and well know musicals. Emphasis is on building self-confidence and self-esteem. No auditions or experience is necessary and everyone gets a part, […]
Come out and enjoy the Annual Ag Day Farmers Market, Main Street, downtown Concord.
Playtime Theater is back for another season of fun! Spend Saturday mornings with Concord Youth Theatre’s PLAYTIME THEATER - a delightfully interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a […]
On Saturday, September 14, from NOON-to-3PM, the public is invited to attend the Build the Arts Open House to celebrate The Umbrella Arts Center’s newly constructed art gallery, ceramics studios, makerspace, classrooms, dance studio, and multitheater performing arts facilities in the historic Emerson School building at 40 Stow Street, Concord. Free, family-friendly activities, exhibits, facility […]
This term is a translation of the Japanese, Shinrin-yoku, which means “taking in the forest atmosphere” by walking calmly in the woods to experience the restorative qualities of being in nature. We’ll traverse the paths of the Hapgood Wright Town Forest to the Old Growth Pine, where we’ll honor the majesty of one of the […]
440 expands on the gypsy jazz tradition of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli with danceable swing standards from the era of Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Benny Goodman, as well as originals by the band. Their toe-tapping, snappy, hot jazz, swinging style is a delight to experience.
Connect to Nature! Visit us every Sunday in the Children's Room from 2-3pm for (mostly) self-directed nature activities. K-5. Collect and complete nature activity sheets to earn prizes, experiences, knowledge. A different theme every month! In September, we're talking about TREES.
The Concord Conservatory of Music’s West Side String Program (WSSP) is a blend of Suzuki philosophy and traditional string pedagogy. Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy embraces the idea that all children are born with a musical ability that can be nurtured at an early age through their environment, listening, imitation, and by working closely with a parent […]
The Concord Free Public Library is teaming up again with Debra's Natural Gourmet for a discussion of The Invisible Wall: A Love Story that Broke Barriers, by Harry Bernstein. The book discussion will take place on Monday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. at Debra's Natural Gourmet, 98 Commonwealth Avenue, in West Concord. Copies of the […]
Nine holes - $30 per person including cart. Check in starts at 8:30AM with water & snacks provided. Prizes awarded at completion when the snack bar, with hot dogs and burgers, will be open for your purchase. Call the COA to register: 978-318-3020. Fore!
This program is for those with Diabetes, pre-Diabetes and or anyone interested in improving their health. Ashley Pickering, Emerson Hospital Diabetes Educator and nurse practioner who specializes in Diabetes and endocrinology, will be on hand to define Diabetes, its prevention, and discuss healthy eating, stress management, life style changes and more you may not have […]
Grades 6-12 Use Rice Krispies and all kinds of candy to make “sushi” of the sweetest kind. All ingredients will be provided. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
Musician Larry Gilbert will play a nice low-key assortment of old and new favorites. A little bit of rock and roll, a little rhythm and blues and a little more folk with a dash of pop. With his own upbeat twist on some of our favorite classics and even a few new tunes, you're sure […]
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle will host a voter registration and information table.
Join us for a weekly as we write for 20-30 minutes to clear your mind by organizing your thoughts, your worries, your hopes, your goals, and your time. Not specifically for writers or artists but for anyone who wants to try this as a pathway to greater serenity.This class includes two hours of studio time! […]
Ahoy There Mateys! Come to the Main Library for a fun program all things Pirate. Children are invited to talk like a pirate, sing pirate songs and hear pirate stories.
TWEEN GIRLS: don’t let stress get the best of you! Quiet the mind and lighten your heart with this workshop designed to honor your natural way of being. This two-part series gives tween girls (ages 11-14) a chance to engage creatively without expectation, which boosts resilience and enhances healthy habits. Through mindful practices such as […]
3D Design and Printing Come create a design for the 3D printer! Learn how to use 3D design software, create a model, and we'll print it later that week. No prior experience with 3D design or 3D printing required (though some computer experience will come in handy): just bring yourself and all your creativity. Parents […]
The West Concord Junction Cultural District Committee is organizing its first annual West Concord Porchfest on Sept. 21 from 1-5 p.m. (Rain date Sept. 22, same time.) What's a porchfest? It's an all-ages grassroots community music festival. (And it's free.) Start at the Harvey Wheeler parking lot, where you’ll find a map as well as […]
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS: feel empowered to let go and just Be! Creative self-expression teacher, Molly Delehey, celebrates your natural way of being in this two-part series that cultivates confidence and creativity. Step away from school stress and unwind with mindful practices such as collage, meditation, movement, and joyful self-expression exercises. Inspire your true voice and […]
Please join us on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 3pm, when local author Caroline Maguire presents "Why Will No One Play with Me?: The Play Better Plan to Help Children of All Ages Make Friends and Thrive." The event is free and open to the public; there will be time for Q&A and book signing […]
Support Concord agriculture and join us for the 12th annual Stone Soup Dinner. One hundred percent of the “profits” from this event will again be donated the Concord Agricultural Committee and will be used to keep farming alive and well in Concord. Tickets are $40 per person and are on sale at The Concord Cheese […]
Want to release stress naturally and feel more grounded? Curious about tapping into your energy field to enhance well-being? Experience multiple forms of energy healing at this mini retreat that combines gentle movement, meditative practices, personalized Reiki and Biofield Tuning. Feel revitalized and learn well-being practices that can be easily incorporated into your daily life. […]
Come #discoveryourarts by taking classes in The Umbrella's newly renovated building! 10 Week classes for adults begin September 23 8 Week classes for youth and adults begin September 30 6 Week classes for youth and adults begin October 7.
Bars, Bartenders and Barr Hill Gin unite to help the Bees! Trail's End will be participating in Barr Hill's Bees Knees Week this year, celebrating all things honey bee. In honor of our favorite pollinator, we'll be featuring a signature Bee's Knees cocktail all week, made with local Carlisle honey. With every cocktail sold, we'll […]
Join Randall Warniers for a talk on Twenty Classic Hollywood Musicals and Why They Are Good for You! The talk will take place at the Fowler Branch of the Concord Free Public Library (1322 Main Street) on Monday, September 23 at 7:00 PM. Music has been an essential component of movies since the early days […]
Randall Warniers will give a talk on Twenty Clasic Hollywood Musicals and Why They are Good for You on Monday, September 23 at 7 PM at the Fowler Branch (1322 Main Street).
The Town of Concord has a long history of sustainability. We have ambitious climate and sustainability goals, including a long-term goal of reducing community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80% by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Climate Accord and the Massachusetts Global Warming Solutions Act. Working with town departments, committees, residents, partners and businesses, Concord’s […]
Grades 6 - 12 In honor of Climate Preparedness Week (9/24-9/30), learn more about solar power and then build a solar car that will really move! Offered in partnership with Concord's Sustainability Department. Participants will take home their solar car.
Working on a writing project that could use editorial encouragement? This writing workshop will help streamline your process while enlivening your prose. Learn techniques that inspire authentic storytelling, memorable details and characters with heart. Explore mindful practices that enhance creativity for an added boost. Taught by Be Well Be Here founder and Concord Festival of […]
Working on a writing project that could use editorial encouragement? This writing workshop will help streamline your process while enlivening your prose. Learn techniques that inspire authentic storytelling, memorable details and characters with heart. Explore mindful practices that enhance creativity for an added boost. Taught by Be Well Be Here founder and Concord Festival of […]
Eight Massachusetts children’s book illustrators share their work in StoryArt, an exhibition of original book illustration: Priscilla Alpaugh, Sarah S. Brannen, Shawn Fields, Wayne Geehan, Brian Lies, Julia Miner, Ilse Plume, and Nicole Tagdell. These award-winning illustrators each have found their own way to tell stories with their art, introducing children and adults to a […]
Don't be an "aspirational recycler" ! Often we think something is recyclable and it's not. Learn the difference and learn how to prepare your recyclables before you toss them in your bin. Rod Robinson of Concord's Enviornmental Services will be on hand to update and educate you. Rod will also tell you about Concord's curbside […]
Join us for a fun afternoon and learn how easy (and addicting) it is to make pumpkins out of sweaters, velvet, burlap or any fabric you love. We will provide all of the materials and pumpkin snacks too!
September 27, 2019 7:05 pm - 9:05 pm Please join us on Friday, September 27 at 7pm, when Samantha Power presents her memoir, The Education of an Idealist. The event will be held at Trinitarian Congregational Church (54 Walden Street) in Concord. Doors open at 6:15. She will be joined in conversation by Pulitzer Prize-winning […]
Milldam is turning 50! Please join us on Friday, September 27th, 7:00-9:30pm at the Concord Free Public Library to celebrate Milldam Nursery School's 50th Anniversary. Co-hosted with the Concord Free Public Library Corporation, the Milldam family will gather to remember 50 years of building deep community roots through play-based learning. Alumni, teachers, parents, and friends […]
CC Youth Basketball is hosting tryouts for our travel basketball program for boys and girls in grades 4-8. Tryouts will be held on Saturday, October 5 and pre-registration by September 28 is required.
The 13th Annual Lois Wells Memorial "Kicks for Cancer" event will be held on Saturday, September 28, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Please join us at CCHS on this exciting and meaningful day in support of women's cancer research. "Kicks Weekend" now includes the Pink Dance (the all-school dance on Friday night led by CCHS […]
Artisans Way, located at 18 Walden St., Concord, welcomes Treestump Woodcrafts for their 7th annual Trunk Show. The event will be on Saturday, September 28 from 10-6 and Sunday, September 29 from 12-5. An expanded collection of their furniture and tabletop items will be featured at a discounted price. “Our philosophy is to create unique […]
Spend Saturday mornings with Concord Youth Theatre’s PLAYTIME THEATER - a delightfully interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent. And everyone gets […]
The Mighty Moose Fun Run/Walk is held in memory of Jenna Swaim, a loving mother and wife who lost her courageous four year battle to ovarian cancer on July 3, 2018. She was 43 years old. The name of the event is inspired by Jenna’s Alaskan roots, love for fun, and strength! The event is […]
The Umbrella Stage Company — Greater Boston’s newest professional theater — looks forward to sharing an expanded, six-show season of bold, daring and innovative theater with you! From high-kicking spectacle to punk rock musical to socially urgent drama, this season will be the first to be staged in The Umbrella’s brand-new, state-of-the-art, multitheater performing arts […]
Celebrate fall with an afternoon of fun family activities at the 4th annual Fall Family Festival at the Playscape at Ripley. Visitors can enjoy the annual Concord Family Network Fire Truck Wash, pumpkin games with the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest and the Friends of the Playscape at Ripley, animals from Drumlin Farm, a sing-along with children's […]
Looking to practice meditation with a compassionate guide? Press pause and join Be Well Be Here founder, Lara Wilson, MA, GCMS for group practice that settles the mind, body and spirit. Release tension and explore habits of well-being with simple meditative techniques that can be incorporated into daily life. Drop in with a friend for […]
Yes, you can learn to stress less and feel content! With warmth and care, Mindfulness-Based Counselor Ben Kamens continues his Field of Awareness offerings for teen boys ages 13-16. These sessions help young men cultivate self-awareness, confidence and empathy with personalized practices that are easily integrated into daily life. Tuesdays, September 10 - December 10 […]
The Trail's End Jazz Band specializes in great American standards and swing, bringing their listeners back to the good ol' days. Their upbeat rhythms will keep your fingers snapping and your toes tapping, as you sing along to your favorite old-time classics. Come by for dinner and a drink and stay for a little music.
The Concord Free Public Library invites teens in grades 6-12 and their parents to attend a special presentation at the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main Street) on Tuesday, October 1 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. With the school year ramping up, join Axiom Learning for a workshop surveying the most effective strategies for time […]
Eight Massachusetts children’s book illustrators share their work in StoryArt, an exhibition of original book illustration: Priscilla Alpaugh, Sarah S. Brannen, Shawn Fields, Wayne Geehan, Brian Lies, Julia Miner, Ilse Plume, and Nicole Tagdell. These award-winning illustrators each have found their own way to tell stories with their art, introducing children and adults to a […]
Join us in the lounge to watch our own Concord Market Pastry Chef, Robert Gonzalez, compete on Chopped. The celebrity himself will be there!
The Umbrella Stage Company — Greater Boston’s newest professional theater — looks forward to sharing an expanded, six-show season of bold, daring and innovative theater with you! From high-kicking spectacle to punk rock musical to socially urgent drama, this season will be the first to be staged in The Umbrella’s brand-new, state-of-the-art, multitheater performing arts […]
The League will sponsor a public forum on Transportation issues, held at the Concord Town House Hearing Room, 22 Monument Square, Concord, MA
October is American Cheese Month-every Friday and Saturday 12-3 we will have a New England Cheesemaker to talk, sample, and answer questions regarding their cheese.
CC Youth Basketball will be hosting travel tryouts on Saturday, October5 for boys and girls in grades 4-8. Please see http://ccybasketball.org for more information.
Mark your calendar for the entire family to see the three-time Grammy-Award nominee and the most successful children’s entertainer Justin Roberts live. The Concord Conservatory of Music will welcome the witty and insightful singer-songwriter to Concord, Massachusetts at 51 Walden/Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 5th at 11:00 am. His family concerts guarantee crowd participation, […]
Annual Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 5th - 11AM - 3PM Our most popular Fall event benefits the Emerson Hospital's Pediatric Unit! Join us as the fields surrounding the farm stand are transformed into an old-fashioned fairground. This fun event for all ages features activities & games, raffles, Lil Folk Farm petting zoo, pick your […]
Creativity has no age limit! Free Drop-In Family Days at The Umbrella Community Arts Center are a great opportunity for families to be creative together and to explore a variety of atr media in a fun and affordable way. In this program, families will engage in art making activities designed and taught by our talented […]
