• S³: A Moment of Reflection

    S³: A Moment of Reflection
    The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

    S³: A Moment of Reflection Exhibition Dates: July 8 -  August 30, 2026, 10 AM - 9 PM Opening Reception: July 15, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) The Student Summer Showcase, S³, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our […]

    Free
  • Ellen Garrison’s Poetics of Place and Belonging

    First Parish Church 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

    Join us for a talk by Dr. Kim D. Hester Williams, Professor of English and Ethnic Studies at Sonoma State University, exploring Ellen Garrison's life and legacy through the lens of Black womanist thought, place, and belonging. RobbinsHouse.org

  • A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord

    Concord Museum

    Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s wholly human life visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by […]

    $15 – $25
  •  Declaring Independence:  Then and Now in Concord. 

    Wright Tavern 2 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA, United States

    In July 1776 the citizens of Concord listened to the reading of the Declaration of Independence and then voted to accept. The Wright Tavern and Freedom's Way are sponsoring an event to recreate this experience on the steps of First Parish in Concord. Come hear and discuss the reading of the greatest document ever written. […]

  • Family Day at The Umbrella

    FREE PUPPET MAKING SAT JUL 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Bring the whole family to create a story time-worthy character puppet like this one!

  • Community Bike Ride & Coffee

    Brookside Square 70 Beharrell Street, Concord, United States

    Enjoy a short, leisurely bike ride with the Concord Chapter of Mothers Out Front on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail! This ride is all about boosting your confidence on a bike and helping us imagine a greener, healthier transportation system for Concord! Together, we'll bike from West Concord to the Trader Joe's shopping plaza for […]

    Free
  • NEW – Bereavement Support Group

    Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

    This bereavement support group, facilitated by COA Assistant Director, Nicole Saia, offers a compassionate and supportive space for older adults coping with the loss of a spouse three months or longer ago. Participants may attend one or both sessions and are invited to share their experiences, connect with others who understand grief, and explore healthy […]

    Free
  • My Dearest Friend

    51 Walden

    51 Walden is pleased to host My Dearest Friend, which will be performed by Time Travel Theatrical. Written by Peter Manos and produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois, this event is free and open to the entire community. The play is both a civics lesson and love story based […]

    Free
  • Group Walks with Bob White – July & August 2026

    Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

    Wednesday, July 15th 9:00 AM - An easy 2.5-mile walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail to a loop through White Pond Reservation. Park and meet at the Ellen Garrison Building at Concord Middle School. Wednesday, August 19th 9:00 AM – Walk Massport North Section – A 2.5-mile walk on Massport property through Concord and […]

    Free
  • Blooms, Bees & Butterflies: Discover Pollinators at Minute Man

    Join the Friends of Minute Man for a visit from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile at the beautiful Buttrick Gardens! Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blooms-bees-butterflies-discover-pollinators-at-minute-man-tickets-1989850104227?aff=oddtdtcreator This fun, hands-on program invites children and families to explore the fascinating world of pollinators and the important role they play in our environment. Through interactive activities, children will discover how […]

    Free