Volunteers certified through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will be at the Council on Aging from February 10th through April 2nd on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to help you prepare Federal and Massachusetts personal income tax returns or answer your tax questions. This free service can address most tax issues faced by low-to-middle-income taxpayers over […]
Get ready to cozy up with a handmade jumbo chunky throw blanket—perfect for draping over your lap or snuggling under on chilly nights. In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll design and knit a soft and stylish throw using only your hands—no needles or prior knitting experience needed! Discover the calming rhythm of this technique as […]
This course is based on Ron’s forthcoming book which compiles the wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson and other writers including Shakespeare, Margaret Fuller and Walt Whitman. In their words, and Ron’s, the meaning and demands of good character are explored, creating a rich and entertaining view of the ideals and balances that support personal development. […]
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, the facade of their seemingly peaceful […]
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, the facade of their seemingly peaceful […]
Winter FREE Family Days! Come to The Umbrella 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... Learn More » Instructor: No Instructor Day/time: Saturdays, February 14, March 14, April 4, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join OARS for an immersive evening inspired by nature’s soundscapes. Hear the voices of our rivers, see their sounds come alive in stunning spectrograms, and discover what these acoustics reveal about the natural world. Bioacoustics researcher Dr. Laura Kloepper will share how sound informs science and uncovers stories we may not see, only discoverable by […]
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle (LWVCC) will host the Concord Town Election Candidate Forum on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. The forum will feature candidates for Select Board, School Committee, Housing Authority, and Town Moderator ahead of the 2026 Concord Town Election. The forum will be held at the […]
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, the facade of their seemingly peaceful […]
Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, presents a special Women’s History Month event, “Winning the Vote,” a one-woman concert by performing artist and chorus member Diane Taraz, on Sunday, March 15, 3 pm, at First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road. “Winning the Vote” traces the long, determined, and […]
Volunteers certified through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will be at the Council on Aging from February 10th through April 2nd on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to help you prepare Federal and Massachusetts personal income tax returns or answer your tax questions. This free service can address most tax issues faced by low-to-middle-income taxpayers over […]
🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 🍀 Join us as we welcome Montana-born guitarist, singer, and bouzouki player Lindsay Straw. Lindsay found her musical home in Boston’s vibrant local Celtic music scene while studying at Berklee College of Music, where she added the influence of the Irish musical world to her folk […]
Please join us at the Main Library to enjoy a coffee tasting led by Isaac "Ike" Sway, a 20-year veteran of the specialty coffee industry. Isaac has helped open and operate some of the best coffee shops in the Metro-West of Boston, including Karma Coffee, Ride Studio Cafe, and Haute Coffee of Concord. He will […]
The COA will again host an informational Town Hall-style meeting for candidates running for local office in Concord’s March 31st Town Election. There are two candidates running for Select Board, one for School Committee, one for Housing Committee, and one for Town Moderator. All the candidates intend to be present at the event. Nancy Brumback […]
Dr. Rich Selleck, an Audiologist from HearSmart Audiology in Littleton, will be joining us for a conversation about hearing health, advancements in hearing aid technology, and current research in the field of hearing. This session can be useful for anyone, from those who are just learning about hearing healthcare, to experienced hearing aid users. Call […]
The COA will again host an informational Town Hall-style meeting for candidates running for local office in Concord’s March 31st Town Election. There are two candidates running for Select Board, one for School Committee, one for Housing Committee, and one for Town Moderator. All the candidates intend to be present at the event. Nancy Brumback […]
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is bringing a vibrant new public art initiative to the region this spring: Pianos on the Town. Produced in partnership with the global arts organization Sing for Hope, this project will transform upright pianos into unique, playable works of art. From May 30 through June 27, these artist-designed […]
Come join the Chamber of Commerce to welcome a new business to Concord Center, Crafted Together! Ribbon Cutting on Friday, March 20th @ 12pm. 26 Main St Concord, MA 01742 Click below to add to your calendar
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, the facade of their seemingly peaceful […]
Please join us for the 19th Annual Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Breakfast Event, generously supported by a Grant from Middlesex Savings Bank. "Concord: Its Past and Future View" Showing of 1900’s Sleepy Hollow and Town Events in vintage Dee Family movies narrated in person by Charles Dee, Jr., and Reading of Concord250 Award-winning Essay on a […]
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird opens in a sleepy Alabama town in the midst of the Great Depression, where Scout and her brother, Jem, live with their widowed father, lawyer Atticus Finch. While the children act out stories and muse about their mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley, the facade of their seemingly peaceful […]
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is bringing a vibrant new public art initiative to the region this spring: Pianos on the Town. Produced in partnership with the global arts organization Sing for Hope, this project will transform upright pianos into unique, playable works of art. From May 30 through June 27, these artist-designed […]
Come and learn visible mending, a hands-on, sustainable technique that repairs your favorite textile while adding unique character and style Bring a few beloved textiles in need or repair. Beginners welcome! Be creative and make new friends!
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a cheerful afternoon of hands-on decorating fun! Children will create 3 themed sugar cookie designs using colorful icing and sprinkles in a small-group setting. This is a drop-off program for children ages 4-10. All materials are included.
In today’s complex media landscape, who safeguards the truth? Join Danielle Allen, Harvard professor of political philosophy and democracy scholar, and Scot Lehigh, longtime political columnist at The Boston Globe, for a conversation about the challenges facing a free press. Together, they will explore how journalism, public trust, and democratic institutions are evolving in an […]
The evening will feature approximately 40 minutes of clips from the upcoming film, as well as a discussion with panelists Don Henley, historian Douglas Brinkley, the filmmakers Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers, and Thoreau scholar/author Kristin Case. The panel will be moderated by Lois Brown Ph.D., Foundation Professor of Literature and Director of the […]
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is bringing a vibrant new public art initiative to the region this spring: Pianos on the Town. Produced in partnership with the global arts organization Sing for Hope, this project will transform upright pianos into unique, playable works of art. From May 30 through June 27, these artist-designed […]
Hawthorne cousin Kate Dike Blair explores the life and death of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s younger sister Louisa, a frequent visitor to her brother at the Old Manse in Concord. Louisa drowned in the Henry Clay Steamboat disaster of 1852. Kate’s great-great-great-granduncle, John Dike, was traveling with Louisa, but his wife, Priscilla, was not with them. What […]
Bring your favorite tune, your instrument, and open ears to CCM’s Monthly Jazz Jam, where faculty member Giuseppe Paradiso sets the stage for musical collaboration, exploration, and enjoyment, and provides a space where all jazz musicians will feel at home. This monthly gathering welcomes players of all levels to join the house rhythm section, request […]
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is bringing a vibrant new public art initiative to the region this spring: Pianos on the Town. Produced in partnership with the global arts organization Sing for Hope, this project will transform upright pianos into unique, playable works of art. From May 30 through June 27, these artist-designed […]
History Without Frostbite Comes to Wright Tavern Winter History Talks–No Parkas Required Concord, MA – This winter, history lovers can trade icy sidewalks for a warm seat and a lively conversation as History Without Frostbite returns to the historic Wright Tavern. These engaging 90-minute indoor programs explore Concord’s past through powerful stories of courage, leadership, and change–no long […]
The Concord COA offers a LGBTQ+ Social Group on the last Thursday of each month. Join us on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM for our monthly gathering of the LGBTQ+ Social Group. This welcoming space offers food, entertainment, and engaging activities, all made possible through a special grant. Please call to […]
Join Concord Recreation for this fun free community event. Participants will search for candy and prize filled plastic eggs, get photos with the Bunny, petting zoo and more! March 27th 2026 TIME: 5PM - 6PM LOCATION: Emerson Field Track and Hunt Gym Suggested parking: Alcott School
The Umbrella's expanded Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Incubator showcases some of your future-favorite musical acts that have emerged through the Salt Lick program. Each concert spotlights the incredible talents of tomorrow's groundbreaking artists, creates support and lets you say you knew them back when! Come be part of the music at The […]
The Rotary Club of Concord will be accepting donations of personal care items for Open Table food pantry on Saturday, March 28 th from 10:30 am to 2 pm at Crosby’s Market, 211 Sudbury Road, Concord. Items needed: Diaper Sizes: 4, 5, 6, Baby Wipes, Toothpaste and Shampoo This year there is a high priority […]
Come to family-friendly event featuring: Former Governor Deval Patrick Former Ambassador Deval Patrick Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll Music, face painting, march through Concord
Celebrate the arrival of Spring and Nowruz, the Persian Festival for the New Year with poetry from Concordian Ralph Waldo Emerson and his inspiration, the 13th century Persian poet Hafez Shirazi, globally renowned poet Rumi, Bostonian Phillis Wheatley, and Concordian Henry David Thoreau. The event will include brief remarks on the celebration of Spring and […]
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is bringing a vibrant new public art initiative to the region this spring: Pianos on the Town. Produced in partnership with the global arts organization Sing for Hope, this project will transform upright pianos into unique, playable works of art. From May 30 through June 27, these artist-designed […]
This hands-on workshop for children in grades K-6 will be led by Graduate Interns and an LICSW at our nature center. For many children, a pet is a best friend, a family member, and a source of comfort. When that companion dies, the grief can feel big, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. Because pet loss isn’t […]
The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Gustav Holst’s A Somerset Rhapsody, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Suite for Variety Orchestra, Georg Philipp Telemann’s Trumpet Concerto in D Major, and Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. William Kasel, principal trumpet of the Concord Orchestra, is the soloist for Telemann’s Trumpet Concerto in D […]
Elections & Voting Election Information Sample ballots, voting deadlines and election results are posted here during the election season. Once you have registered to vote at your address, you don't need to re-register for each election or town meeting, unless you wish to change your party. Returning your annual town census keeps your name on […]
“Young adults have a dramatically different understanding of sexual orientation and gender than their elders, and almost one in four Gen Z adults identify as LGBTQ+. What do you need to know to be culturally competent in this area? Bring your questions and an open mind.” Speaker: Robyn Ochs Co Sponsors: Concord Public Schools, Concord-Carlisle […]
April 3-30 in the Munroe Gallery at the Concord Main Library. See library website for daily hours. Immerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. Most of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord, including at Great Meadows, […]
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle (LWVCC) will host Warrant Review Sessions throughout April 2026. These sessions offer residents a chance to learn about and ask questions regarding the warrant articles that will be voted on at the 2026 Concord Town Meeting, which begins on Monday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. This first session […]
Commonwealth Ballet Company's Spring Repertory Performance, Shift at The Umbrella Arts Main Stage Theatre - 3 brand-new contemporary ballet pieces choreographed by New England-based choreographers on our pre-professional company, including CCHS and surrounding area high school aged dancers. Run time 1 hour. Timing: 7pm on 4/3, 2 and 7pm on 4/4.
April 3-30 in the Munroe Gallery at the Concord Main Library. See library website for daily hours. Immerse yourself in the beauty of local flowers as we await their blooming in later spring and summer. Most of the paintings in this show are based on photographs taken on walks throughout Concord, including at Great Meadows, […]
Commonwealth Ballet Company's Spring Repertory Performance, Shift at The Umbrella Arts Main Stage Theatre - 3 brand-new contemporary ballet pieces choreographed by New England-based choreographers on our pre-professional company, including CCHS and surrounding area high school aged dancers. Run time 1 hour. Timing: 7pm on 4/3, 2 and 7pm on 4/4.
Winter FREE Family Days! Come to The Umbrella 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... Learn More » Instructor: No Instructor Day/time: Saturdays, February 14, March 14, April 4, 2:00pm - 4:00pm