Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided […]
The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Michael Kurth’s Everything Lasts Forever, Arturo Marquez’s Danzon No. 2, and Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome. The winner of the young artist competition, Jihye Yun, joins the orchestra to perform W. A. Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4. The concert title chosen by Zeke […]
Annual Town Meeting Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Concord-Carlisle High School. Sessions will continue as needed beginning Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM at Concord-Carlisle High School until complete. The last day for unregistered residents to register to vote at the Annual Town Meeting is Friday, […]
The Can We Talk series stimulates productive and respectful discourse in our community around important issues. Our goal is to come together to listen, learn and strengthen our community connections. Join us to talk about our current civic crisis and discuss possible actions in the spirit of Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, and Emerson. How do […]
Join local actor Stephen Collins for " A Lovely Light", a lecture/performance about the life and poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay. Born in 1892 in Rockland, Maine, she spent her last years at Steepletop her farm in Austerlitz, N.Y. She was the first woman to win The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923 when […]
Join us for a day of beauty, nature, and discovery as you visit six stunning gardens throughout Concord. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s vital school programs that serve over 14,000 k-12 students across the Commonwealth each year. Become a member today to receive discounted pricing for Garden Tour tickets. Sign up as a volunteer and get a free […]
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided […]
ConcordPride was celebrated for the first time in Concord, MA in 2024 with joy and excitement and the intention of lifting up the LGBTQIA community. Concord Pride demonstrates the town’s explicit commitment to affirming the lived experiences and celebrations related to the LGBTQIA+ community that take place annually during the month of June and throughout […]
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]
The MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus is presenting its Tenth Anniversary Concert: “Celebrating a Decade of Joy and Inspiration” on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the Main Stage Theatre of the Umbrella Arts Center at 40 Stow Street in Concord, MA 01742. The MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus is comprised of a diversity of special needs […]
April 11th - October 31st Location: The Robbins House Visit anytime! Discover a sculpture and StoryWalk™ inspired by the profound influence of the African diaspora on traditions in the U.S. and around the globe, while underscoring the vital role of storytelling in connecting us to our shared heritage. Installation and StoryWalk™ inspired by Ayo’s Adventure […]
Please join us for the rescheduled Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, June 11th at 5:00 PM. Ellen Garrison Building at the Concord Middle School 923 Marlboro Road Concord, MA 01742 Let us know if you can make it! Please RSVP by May 30th. Thank you! Concord Public Schools/Concord-Carlisle Regional School District RSVP...
Object Lessons, curated by Nancy Gruskin, will be on view at Concord Art June 12th through August 10th. Join us on Thursday, June 12th at 5:30pm for the Opening Reception! The vases, bowls, pitchers, and other containers that we use everyday have always held significance beyond utility. Artists have been depicting and making vessels since time […]
Friends Annual Book Sale Saturday, June 1410:00 AM—3:00 PMLawnMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Join us for the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library's 2025 Annual Book Sale on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Main Library front lawn. The proceeds from the Friends book sales fund a […]
1322 Main Street, Fowler Library - 1322 Main Street, Concord Swing by Fowler during Porchfest, a free, all-ages grassroots community music festival! Bands will be playing in our parking lot at 1 PM and 3 PM. Find dozens of other live acts on our neighbors' porches and yards, all within walking distance of West Concord […]
Third Thursdays is a new monthly event series in Concord Center, running from June through December, with businesses staying open from 5 to 8 p.m. each third Thursday of the month. This initiative aims to boost foot traffic, support local businesses, and showcase Concord’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Family-friendly activities will be scattered through […]
Jason Robert Brown's "Songs for a New World" is a show somewhere between a musical and song cycle - a series of songs all connected by a theme: 'the moment of decision'. A small, yet powerful and diverse cast presents this rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, featuring tight harmonies and […]
Jason Robert Brown's "Songs for a New World" is a show somewhere between a musical and song cycle - a series of songs all connected by a theme: 'the moment of decision'. A small, yet powerful and diverse cast presents this rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, featuring tight harmonies and […]
Jason Robert Brown's "Songs for a New World" is a show somewhere between a musical and song cycle - a series of songs all connected by a theme: 'the moment of decision'. A small, yet powerful and diverse cast presents this rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, featuring tight harmonies and […]
Jason Robert Brown's "Songs for a New World" is a show somewhere between a musical and song cycle - a series of songs all connected by a theme: 'the moment of decision'. A small, yet powerful and diverse cast presents this rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, featuring tight harmonies and […]