Concord’s Community Services Division invites you to donate a gift card to a local family in need this holiday season. Last year’s program provided financial support to over 115 children living in Concord. Gift card donations from any vendor are welcome! Some suggestions are local merchants, restaurants, pharmacies, or Amazon or VISA gift cards. Supermarket […]
30 Years of Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature November 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and […]
Open Table invites you to create a holiday gift bag of 12 different items for either a local family and/or a senior who may be struggling this year. Past donors have said: “Our family is excited to help out this year and we hope our participation will become a new holiday tradition.” “This is a great way for people to […]
Join us for one date or all dates in the Fall Series of the Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School. Aimed at children ages 1+ and a caregiver, but all are welcome for engagement with peers and school-readiness sensory activities. The Tactile Tuesday Playgroup is FREE and open to all. Feel free to share […]
Join us for a festive holiday workshop. Decorate an evergreen door wreath with a holiday bow, then add pine cones, berries, ornament balls, or other seasonal accents to complete your personalized design. Instant holiday joy for your door, or to give as a gift.
The Concord Friends of the Aging will be hosting their Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday Dec. 3rd at 12:00 PM at the Nashawtuc Country Club. The meal includes a traditional roast turkey dinner with salad, coffee, tea, and a yummy dessert. Nashawtuc is handicapped accessible. Please reserve by Tuesday Nov. 25th by calling the Friends at […]
Join the Reverse Boston Tea Party! In December 1773, Patriots dumped 342 chests of East India Company Tea into Boston Harbor. Now, as the 252nd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party approaches, help fill back up the empty East India Company Tea Chests with boxes of tea, instant coffee, and related sundries (powdered creamers, sugar, […]
Visit Tina Labadini Designs at our new studio!! 10 to 4:00 on Thursday, December 4th! See their new space - they have tons of great product available if you need anything. 15% off in person sales! If you are too far away to visit please enjoy 10% off at tinalabadini.com with code TLDLOVE (good through […]
Join quizmaster, host, and Jeopardy! champ Tom Rutledge for Trivia Night in Concord! 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 […]
The Umbrella's 2025 Winter Market Friday, December 5: 12 PM - 5 PM Saturday December 6: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday, December 7: 11 AM - 4 PM At our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of artists' studios and galleries, […]
Annual Holiday Sale. Thousands of new and like-new books for adults, teens, and children, plus puzzles, games, DVDs, and CDs. Goodwin Forum, Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St. Cash or checks preferred; credit cards accepted with a fee. Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7: 1 p.m.- […]
The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Zoltan Kodaly’s Dances of Galanta, Nino Rota’s Concerto for Bassoon, Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, and Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring. Richard Svoboda joins the orchestra to perform Nino Rota’s Concerto for Bassoon. Admission for youth under 18 is free. Zoltan Kodaly composed […]
Experience hands-on floral design! Bring your own vase and make your own arrangement assisted by Copper Penny Flowers designers. *Choosing one of our vases or bringing in an oversized vase may require and additional charge.
Annual Holiday Book Sale. Thousands of new and like-new books for adults, teens, and children, plus puzzles, games, DVDs, and CDs. Goodwin Forum, Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St. Cash or checks preferred; credit cards accepted with a fee. Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7: 1 […]
December 6 at 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join the Guild of Volunteers for the 15th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 6th! A beloved annual tradition, the Holiday House Tour invites ticket-holders to visit six festively-decorated homes throughout Concord, each with their own unique charm and character. Every year, this popular holiday event sells over 1,000 tickets […]
Sunday, December 7th - 10:00AM & 12:00PM Gingerbread House Workshops are back! Join us in the farm stand greenhouse for this fun event. All of our gingerbread houses are baked and built right here in the farm stand and are just waiting to be decorated! Farm stand bakers are on hand with decorating tips or […]
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church Gallery 81 Elm Street Concord Contact: Martha N Stone Event Description Rejoice and be glad, for there is no fruitcake! The 2025 POP-UP Holiday Market will take place at Trinity Episcopal Church on Elm Street on Sunday December 7 from 11-1. This year’s event offers an array of storefronts that include Entitlements […]
Annual Holiday Book Sale. Thousands of new and like-new books for adults, teens, and children, plus puzzles, games, DVDs, and CDs. Goodwin Forum, Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St. Cash or checks preferred; credit cards accepted with a fee. Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7: 1 […]
All are welcome at the Town of Concord's Annual Tree Lighting. This year's event will be host to a variety of outdoor entertainment, a parade and festive store fronts. Santa will make his way down Main Street aboard one of Concord's Fire Trucks to light the Town Tree. Event Date: December 7, 2025 Time: 3:00PM-6:00PM […]
Join Randall Warniers for a talk on the "enduring Greatness of Jane Austen", in celebration of the 250th anniversary of her birth! Jane Austen was born in Hampshire, England on December 16, 1775, the seventh child (out of eight) in a family headed by an Anglican minister. She grew up in a lively and creative […]
Join us for one date or all dates in the Fall Series of the Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School. Aimed at children ages 1+ and a caregiver, but all are welcome for engagement with peers and school-readiness sensory activities. The Tactile Tuesday Playgroup is FREE and open to all. Feel free to share […]
Nature meets art: Make beautiful handmade cards, votive candle holders and glass ornaments using real pressed flowers. Join us for a creative and relaxing workshop where nature meets art, making beautiful handmade cards, votive candle holders and glass ornaments using real pressed flowers. We’ll guide you through the process of arranging flowers and applying them […]
Due to the forecasted snowstorm, "Clean up Your Assabet" event is postponed to December 11. Instead of asking for donations on Giving Tuesday, OARS 3 Rivers is giving back. Join us for an evening of snacks, drinks, and community, and meet the OARS team! This event also kicks off our December theme: Clean up Your […]
‘Tis the season to warm your soul with the festive sounds of the Firebird Pops Orchestra in The Umbrella’s state-of-the-art Theater 144. Cozy up to two acts of beloved holiday classics–plus some new favorites!–performed by talented musicians from across New England. Let these rich, vibrant orchestrations provide the soundtrack to your December as you enjoy […]
Join the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle for a discussion about Concord Town Elections. Whether you’re new to town or have been involved for years, this forum is for you. Our panel will cover the nuts and bolts of local elections and reflect on how the process has evolved (or stayed the same) over […]
Winter Concerts: 2PM and 5PM Featuring works by Brahms, Gjeilo, Gounod, Palestrina, Still, Stainer & Vaughan Williams, and traditional carols with audience participation Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00PM and 5:00PM Memorial Chapel, Middlesex School, 1400 Lowell Rd, Concord, MA Tickets are on sale!
Join in the holiday season fun with the West Concord businesses for the annual HOLIDAY STROLL -Sat. Dec. 13th from 12 noon - 5pmVisits from Santa and the GrinchCAROLING with the CONCORD PLAYERSBring canned goods to DONATE to OPEN TABLE
Seasonal and contemporary selections featuring ensembles from the Band, including a trumpet trio playing "Bugler's Holiday", woodwind ensemble performing "Suite of Carols", and saxophone quartet welcoming a visit from Santa. Light refreshments will be served in the lobby before the concert and during intermission. Traditional and popular music with an audience sing-along. For tickets, please […]
Join us for one date or all dates in the Fall Series of the Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School. Aimed at children ages 1+ and a caregiver, but all are welcome for engagement with peers and school-readiness sensory activities. The Tactile Tuesday Playgroup is FREE and open to all. Feel free to share […]
Whether you’re a beginner looking to play your first chorus or an experienced player needing a fresh challenge, the Jazz Jam is the place to be. The Jazz Jam is a supportive environment dedicated to performance, learning, and collaboration. Participants will have the chance to: Build Improvisation Confidence: Practice spontaneous soloing and melodic development. Gain […]
Intimate event with original songs, poetry and stories exploring light and inspiration, including interactive moments with the audience. Singer-songwriter Ron Israel and spoken-word artist and poet Cheryl Perreault welcome the community to an intimate performance of original songs, poetry and stories addressing themes of light and illumination for the human spirit and our world. There […]