• Blessing of the Animals

    TriCon Church 54 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United States

    TriCon's annual Blessing of the Animals is happening on September 20th at 4:00 p.m. on our church lawn at 54 Walden St.  This sweet, town-wide event celebrates all God's creatures, big and small, young and old, furry and feathered.  Stuffies are welcome to be blessed too!  There is music, activities and snacks for children, an […]

    Free
  • A Celebration of Gulliver’s Travels at 300

    Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Join Randall Warniers for Gulliver’s Travels at 300, a talk celebrating the 300th anniversary of the first publication of Jonathan Swift’s beloved—and brilliant—18th-century satire. Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift is a classic satirical novel that follows fictional ship’s surgeon Lemuel Gulliver on four fantastical voyages. The book was first published in London in October 1726, […]

    Free
  • Concord Town History & Guide Training with CCACE

    ZOOM

    Join local historian Victor Curran and meet the men and women who made Concord the birthplace of American independence and imagination. Learn about their lives, the places where they made their mark, the objects they used, and the documents they wrote. If you want to get to know these remarkable people, and the town that […]

    $225
  • Growing Up Well: Mattering in a High Pressure World

    Concord-Carlisle High School Concord, MA, United States

    In many high-performing communities, young people receive powerful messages—often unintentionally—that their worth is tied to grades, accolades, or productivity. While ambition can be healthy, the constant drive to achieve can also contribute to rising levels of anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and disconnection. This year’s series will introduce the concept of “mattering”—the idea that young people thrive […]

    Free
  • Trivia Night in Concord

    Concord's Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA, United States

    Looking for some fun!? Play our 6 fabulous rounds of original, brain-teasing trivia with no cover fee. Enjoy The Colonial Inn's full bar/apps/ dinner menu. So get your friends, neighbors, or co-workers together, make an unstoppable team (up to 6), and test your collective grasp on humanity! Follow @tom_rutledge_presents for trivia dates, clues, and general […]

  • Book Repair Workshop

    Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Have a favorite book with torn pages, a loose cover, or minor binding issues? Bring it to our Book Repair Workshop and learn simple mending techniques with book conservator Luisa Granitto. Participants can bring one or two books for hands-on practice repairing torn pages and loose hinges using archival materials. You’ll also learn how to […]

    Free
  • Concord Conservatory of Music Presents: Music & Beer

    51 Walden

    Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:30 pm at 51 Walden The Perfect Harmony of Beer and Music What do a masterfully crafted brew and a brilliant piece of music have in common? More than you might think. Presented by Keith Kirchoff, founder of Original Gravity and curator of the evening’s musical program, and Allen Quinn, brewer […]

    $50
  • Free Family Days at The Umbrella

    The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

    Come to Umbrella Arts for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities.  Registration appreciated (not required).  Mark your calendars and register for the upcoming sessions! Saturday, October 10: 2:00 - 4:00 PM […]

  • Wildlife in Focus: Matt Patterson’s Journey in Art and Conservation

    Join us at The Walden Woods Project, as part of The Concord Festival of Authors, for a presentation from Matt Patterson! About Matt Patterson: There’s almost no distance Matt Patterson won’t go, almost nothing he won’t do, to learn all he can about the subjects he paints to make them as accurate and lifelike as […]

    Free
  • Trivia Night in Concord

    Concord's Colonial Inn 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA, United States

    Looking for some fun!? Play our 6 fabulous rounds of original, brain-teasing trivia with no cover fee. Enjoy The Colonial Inn's full bar/apps/ dinner menu. So get your friends, neighbors, or co-workers together, make an unstoppable team (up to 6), and test your collective grasp on humanity! Follow @tom_rutledge_presents for trivia dates, clues, and general […]