In conjunction with their 15th anniversary, Artisans Way in Concord Center will be hosting Diane Whitman of Sandia East over the weekend of Sept 26-27 for a show and sale of Native American Jewelry and Craft. Through her more than 35 years in the Native American jewelry business, Whitman has established relationships with artisans from […]
Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]
Join us for a free and fun playgroup weekly on Tuesdays from 9:15-10:00 a.m. for ages 1+ and a caregiver. Each week will have a new theme and activities for exploration and learning. It is also a great opportunity to meet other families in local communities. Register for one or more of the playgroup dates […]
The Concord Free Public Library is joining communities across the state to read Nothing More of this Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity by Joseph Lee as part of the 2026 Great Reads MA Program sponsored by The Massachusetts Center for the Book. Gather with us for a virtual Q&A with the […]
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 […]
As our understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has continued to evolve over time, more children are receiving a first-time diagnosis than ever before. When a grandchild receives an ASD diagnosis, grandparents often have questions about what this means for their future as well as how to best navigate this journey alongside their adult children. […]
Join us for drop-in Mahjong and a light lunch on Thursdays this Fall at Concord Market! This is not a league ticket, but will take place during our league. Thursdays 11:30-1:30 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included. No instruction provided. Tickets are transferrable with 48 hour notice, but non-refundable.
The library has participated in CREW’s (Communities Responding to Extreme Weather) Climate Preparedness Week since 2019. This year’s theme, Community Maxxing: Think Globally, Act Locally, highlights the many ways our community can take action on climate change. Join Brad Dye and Brad Hubbard-Nelson of Concord’s Climate Action Committee to learn about the process currently underway […]
Nine statewide ballot questions are headed to Massachusetts voters this November. If the thought of researching all nine has you wondering where to begin, we can help. Evan Horowitz, Executive Director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, returns to LWVCC to guide us through the questions and what a YES or […]
This hybrid event is part of LWVCC's monthly First Friday series and free and open to all.
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 […]
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 […]
You can make a difference for our rivers! WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 10:00am – 2:00pm WHERE: Bedford, Concord, and Framingham Join the OARS Team and community members from across the watershed for a day of impact. Gather at your chosen site along one of our three rivers with your OARS staff and board site leaders to […]
Join Emerson Health at Verrill Farm for a fun-filled Harvest Festival benefiting Emerson Pediatric Care! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fall fun, including games and prizes, pumpkin picking, hayrides, food, music, animal visits, and more. The festival takes place Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Verrill Farm. Advance […]
Jumping worms have garnered a lot of interest from the public in recent years. Presenter Dr. Olga Kostromytska will teach us about the identification and biology of invasive earthworms in MA, and their role in and impact on urban landscapes. In particular, she will discuss the "crazy/jumping worm" species (Amynthas spp.) that has many homeowners […]
Thoreau was a lifelong observer of the colorful leaves that surrounded his native Concord every autumn. He kept copious notes on the autumn leaf color. In the final years of his life, he put these observations into a lecture that he called “Autumnal Tints.” It would be one of the last essays that he worked […]
Got a great idea for a project in the arts, humanities, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts, literature, and educational programs in nature, science, culture, or technologyh. Preference given to applicants who […]
Tuesday, October 6, 6 - 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) Experience colorful, purposeful art that will awe and inspire, and celebrate all four of our Fall Gallery Artists at this free joint opening reception at Umbrella Arts. Enjoy light refreshments as you browse the three indoor gallery spaces and hear from all the artists about their […]
Got a great idea for a project in the arts, humanities, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts, literature, and educational programs in nature, science, culture, or technology. Preference given to applicants who […]
Got a great idea for a project in the arts, humanities, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts, literature, and educational programs in nature, science, culture, or technologyh. Preference given to applicants who […]
Join us for drop-in Mahjong and a light lunch on Thursdays this Fall at Concord Market! This is not a league ticket, but will take place during our league. Thursdays 11:30-1:30 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included. No instruction provided. Tickets are transferrable with 48 hour notice, but non-refundable.
Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]
Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU, playing October 9 – November 22, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: A homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted, guarded, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular, but as they […]
Yart Sale! Saturday Oct 10 October 10, 2026 Saturday 10am - 4pm Stop by Concord Art and shop our Yart Sale on Saturday, October 10th (10am – 4pm). You’ll find fine art at a bargain, plus all sorts of decorative objects. There will be trinkets, and treasures galore! All proceeds from the event will support […]
Louisa May Alcott's famed book LITTTLE WOMEN is turning 158 years old! Come celebrate a tale of resilience and following your dreams. Outdoor and Indoor event. Schedule: 1-4 pm outside Barrow Bookstore: LITTLE WOMEN history, trivia, games, and memory sharing. 2-3 pm, inside, visit with Louisa May Alcott (portrayed by Jan Turnquist, Executive Director of […]
This year’s Art Ramble features work by multi-media artist Helen Duncan. Duncan’s porcelain clay and wire forms are dispersed along the Fairyland Pond Trail in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest, right off of Concord Center. Duncan's delicate dandelion-esque pieces come alive on the trail, responding to their environment by shifting with the breeze and reflecting […]
Got a great idea for a project in the arts, humanities, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts, literature, and educational programs in nature, science, culture, or technology. Preference given to applicants who […]
Got a great idea for a project in the arts, humanities, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts, literature, and educational programs in nature, science, culture, or technology. Preference given to applicants who […]
Join us for a program and performance with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers, a group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Participate in the performance of eastern social songs and dances.
Join the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle and Umbrella Arts for a screening of the PBS Great Performances recording of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Suffs — and get ready to vote this November. Suffs is an award-winning Broadway musical created by Shaina Taub that chronicles the push for the 19th Amendment and the […]
Mark your calendars! More Happy is opening in West Concord next week! Wednesday, October 14 is opening day and events happening throughout the week. 👏@happyonmain
Join us for drop-in Mahjong and a light lunch on Thursdays this Fall at Concord Market! This is not a league ticket, but will take place during our league. Thursdays 11:30-1:30 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included. No instruction provided. Tickets are transferrable with 48 hour notice, but non-refundable.
JLS Art and Antiques & Bobbi Benson Antiques are the headliners at this Farfalle Event at 26 Concord Crossing on Thursday, October 15th. Join us for a unique night of mistory, discovery. and community Dust off your family heirlooms, flea market finds, and attic treasures to discover the stories and value behind them. Artwork, Ceramics, […]
Join Carla Kaplan for a discussion of her newest book Troublemaker: the Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford. Troublemaker tells the wild and unlikely story of Jessica Mitford, fifth of the six famous Mitford Girls, a British aristocrat-turned-American Communist, famous for exposés like The American Way of Death; this biography brings her astonishing self-transformation to […]
Come see Concord Youth Theatre’s Teen Company perform Between the Lines, an empowering and enchanting story for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world. Meet 17yo Delilah, an outsider navigating life in a new school. When she seeks comfort in the pages of a storybook, drama, unexpected twists, and laughs unfold. […]
Stroll the streets of West Concord stopping into the many varied and wonderful shops - for special sales, food treats, seasonal specials, craft market, as well!
The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library present The Debut Authors Panel 2026, moderated by Danielle Bradley, Writer-In-Residence at CFPL. This event is part of the 2026 Concord Festival of Authors. Debut Author Panelists: Laura Garden studied conservation biology in Yungaburra, Queensland with the School for Field Studies, where she fell in love with […]
Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]
This year registrants will be able to participate in-person on September 27th, 2026 or virtually during the 2 weeks leading up to the in-person race day. We are waiving the entry fee again this year and hope you will consider a donation. The Mighty Moose Fun Run/Walk is held in memory of Jenna Swaim, a […]
Artisans Way in Concord center welcomes artists Victoria and Lawrence Elbroch on Sunday, October 18 from 12-5pm. Their show, “Under the Branches,” combines Victoria’s printmaking and drawing, and Lawrence’s photography. They attribute their collaborative work to their loving relationship and a shared inspiration. Reveling in their different ways of seeing ancient trees, Victoria draws in […]
“Birds of Prey” with Tom Ricardi Sunday, October 19, 12pm-1pm at the Visitor Center Join us and Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway MA, as he returns with some of his feathered friends! Get up close, and hear about the predatory birds that call New England their home. All ages. […]
The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs music by Anna Clyne, Garbriel Fauré, and Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Clyne’s short composition, Masquerade (2013), was inspired by pleasure gardens in London in the 18th century, where people gathered in the summer to experience masquerade balls, fireworks, and performances of music, dance, acrobatics, and theater. The […]
Join Steve Edwards, the 2025 Concord Free Public Library Writer-In-Residence, for a discussion of his new book Rare Good: Essays on Art Autism, and Astonishment. Steve Edwards was diagnosed with autism in his mid-thirties, altering his relationship to writing and family. He discovered what he had always known but never said: His compulsion to create […]
Join Steve Edwards, the 2025 Concord Free Public Library Writer-In-Residence, for a discussion of his new book Rare Good: Essays on Art Autism, and Astonishment. Steve Edwards was diagnosed with autism in his mid-thirties, altering his relationship to writing and family. He discovered what he had always known but never said: His compulsion to create […]
Join us at the Nashawtuc Country Club this year to experience the best flavors from our local Concord restaurants, including Bandoleros Mexican Grill, Café Nero, Comella’s, Concord Teacakes, Dario’s Ristorante, Debra’s Natural Gourmet, Fiorella’s Cucina, Gräem Nuts & Chocolate, Main St. Café, Nashawtuc Country Club, New England Olive Oil Company, Saltbox Kitchen, The Cheese Shop, […]
Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 PM: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) | 1 hour, 20 minutes | Not Rated (contains mild violence) | Directed by Don Siegel Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project with pre-show dinner options at Umbrella Arts in Concord, MA. A psychiatrist […]
TEDx Walden Pond is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and engaging audiences through the power of ideas that spark meaningful change. Guided by TEDx principles, we create a platform for thought-provoking discussions that connect individuals, communities, and the natural world. We are thrilled to announce that our theme for TEDx Walden Pond 2026 is“The […]
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 […]
Join CCACE and Concord Visitor Center for this informative walk with Stefanie! History is frequently about men; this is your chance to learn about the women who shaped Concord. These women have a history of being leaders: educating themselves and others, fighting for justice, and imprinting their visions in literature and art. This walk will […]
Join us for drop-in Mahjong and a light lunch on Thursdays this Fall at Concord Market! This is not a league ticket, but will take place during our league. Thursdays 11:30-1:30 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included. No instruction provided. Tickets are transferrable with 48 hour notice, but non-refundable.
The Town of Concord, The Robbins House, and The Black Heritage Trail Advisory Team cordially invite you to the celebration and dedication of CONCORD'S BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL. October 22, 2026 at noon Location: Freedom Park in Monument Square (also known as Parcel 1693, the lawn on the opposite side of the circle from the Town […]
Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]
The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library present the 2026 Breakfast with the Authors panel, which will take place at Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square. The event will be moderated by local author and physician, Dr. Suzanne Koven. CFA Breakfast tickets can be purchased at the Barrow Bookstore as well as online on […]
Enjoy the company of other creatives while working on your project. Drawing, painting, collage and fiber arts, all media & skill levels are welcome **Bring your own project and supplies** Drop-ins are weleome. Register if you wish to receive emailed reminders. www.coneordlibrary.org (Under"Events" tab)
Join the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library for an in-person afternoon with poets Nate Klug and Catherine Stearns who will read and engage in a Q & A about their inspirations and craft. Nate Klug reads from his collection, Hosts and Guests: poems. Klug is a poet and the author of Rude Woods, […]
Come explore Nashoba Brooks School for your family at our biggest Admission event of the year -- the Admission Open House on Sunday, October 25 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Nashoba Brooks School is an independent day school in Concord, serving children of all genders from Preschool (age 3) through Grade 3 and offering […]
Join author Julie Carrick Dalton for a discussion of her new book The Forest Become Her. This event is part of the 2026 Concord Festival of Authors. “In historic, bucolic Concord, Massachusetts, a centuries-old forest has been removed to make way for a new, eco-friendly housing development. The locals are upset by the destruction, but […]
Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]
A Multi-Genre, High-Energy Dialogue of Fiddle and Cello Join us for an extraordinary evening as the acclaimed HAAS Duo takes the stage at CCM. Known for their expressive depth, technical brilliant nuance, and captivating stage presence, this dynamic duo will bring a beautiful program of classical, contemporary, and world music to our community. Whether you […]
Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]