A Morning with the Alcotts

Orchard House 399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

Step back into the pages of history to find out what it was like to live in the time of the Alcotts! Expert, authentically costumed staff and volunteers portray Alcott family members to introduce youngsters aged 7 and up to life in the 19th Century generally and within the Alcott home particularly. An interactive tour, […]

$20

Ellen Garrison: Educator, Social Justice Advocate, Daughter of Concord – with Maria Madison and Kerri Greenidge

Concord Museum

Part of our People of Concord Summer Series, in partnership with the Robbins House, Dr. Maria Madison and Dr. Kerri Greenidge will explore Ellen Garrison's life of activism, and the work they and many others at the Robbins House have done to uncover Ellen’s story. Register online. Museum and Robbins House Members Free. Non-members $10.

Kindergarten Popsicle Party

Alcott Elementary School 93 Laurel St, Concord, MA, United States

Back-to-School Kindergarten Popsicle Party: 3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 22, Alcott School Playground, 93 Laurel St., Concord. Make reservations by Aug. 20: concordfamilynetwork.org. Featuring popsicles, face-painting, parachute games and a chance to meet other children and parents. For all incoming kindergärtners in Concord and their families.

Free Fun Friday at The Old Manse

The Old Manse Monument Street, Concord, MA, United States

We’re excited to announce that we are among the 100 institutions across Massachusetts participating in this year’s Free Fun Friday initiative, thanks to our partnership with the Highland Street Foundation! Admission will be free on August 24 at The Old Manse. This free open house will be a chance to explore the Old Manse via […]

Concord Family Town Fair

Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Family Town Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 25, Nashoba Brooks School, 200 Strawberry Hill Road, Concord. For information: info@getlocalma.com. The fair will feature Excelsior Comics with cards, toys and games, children’s carnival games and toy store with prizes and a dunk tank, food vendors and ice cream, gelato, dessert cups, croissants and more from Dulce […]

Orchard House Living History Tour

Orchard House 399 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

Suitable for all ages!  Ideal for families!  Take a trip into the past as you have an interactive tour of Orchard House with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends.  Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times; play a 19th-century game and […]

Free

Puppypaloozza

Emerson Field , United States

Join Concord Recreation to celebrate National Dog Day at Puppypalooza. This event will bring dog owners and their pups to Emerson Field for an afternoon of fun. Your dog can cool off in the splash pad or enjoy a treat on us!

Free

Musical Theater Registration opens

Concord Recreation 90 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

Registration for the fall show, Annie, of Musical Theater Experience will open on Monday, August 27th at 7:30am. Here is the outline for Annie: FALL SHOW: ANNIE Alcott School Thursday Cast 1: 3:40-4:45PM on Thursday from September 13th to November 15th. Their cast’s free performance will take place on Thursday, November 15th beginning at 4:45PM. […]

$257
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Ninjas in Nature Summer Workshops

Join Musketaquid Arts & Environment for an action-packed 3-day workshop that combines skills of nature and awareness, high energy games and the introductory arts of the ancient ninja. We will meet at a local conservation area, where students (ages 8-14) will learn navigation skills, hands-on wildcrafting skills, practice fire by friction and shelter making, and […]

$240 – $255