This annual family-focused event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading through dozens of decorated story trees. Crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each tree features hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. Visitors can explore the artistic trees and families can sit and read together or do a festive scavenger hunt. Experience […]
For over 10,000 years humans have lived in this area we know as modern Concord. This tour traces the history of the settlement from its earliest beginning to the 21st century. This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich history. The 75-minute tour is approximately 1 mile and is mostly flat with […]
Tom Rutledge presents Trivia Night at The Colonial Inn Order some drinks & apps and have some fun!
Come join a pickup board game or card game from the Library’s collection with Matt Ryan! Each month Matt will borrow a fresh couple games to have ready. You can also borrow what you want to play and recruit attendees into your game. This event is for adults who want everyone to have fun. No […]
Concord Chamber Music Society Presents Glenn Dicterow and Wendy Putnam, violins; Karen Dreyfus and Steven Ansell, violas; and Inbal Segev, cello Sunday January 5, 2025 3:00 pm Meadow Hall, Groton Hill Music Center Program: Beethoven: String Trio in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3 Dvořák: Terzetto for Two Violins and Viola, Op.74 Brahms: String Quintet […]
Join the Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School on Tuesdays (9:15-10:00 a.m.) this fall. The group is meeting on the following Tuesdays: January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 25 and March 4 (note: no February 18 date). Each week is a new theme and to explore for […]
Explore a new special exhibition offering an intimate look at portraits from the Museum collection, highlighting poignant stories of representation and absence and inviting us to consider whose faces become a part of history. Join Concord Museum Curators for special guided tours at 11:00am and 2:00pm on opening day. Open until February 24, 2025
MLK, Jr. Day of Service To honor Dr. King's legacy of service to community, the CCHRC is sponsoring a food drive at Crosby’s Market on Monday, January 20th from 12-4pm. All donations of non-perishable food will be donated to the Open Table food pantry which offers fresh market groceries and prepared meals at their […]
Connect with others at Chamber's Coffee Connect on January 9th, 8:30-10am at Dunkin' on Thoreau x Sudbury Road.
Art For All is opening its doors to crafters! Join us every Thursday from 9 AM–12 PM for dedicated time to focus on your personal creative projects. Co-Crafting at Art4All is a free, open workspace where you can work alongside other makers in a supportive, productive environment. This isn’t a class or guided session—just a […]
Join the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle for a discussion of the short- and long-term plans for the Peabody School property and other upcoming land development opportunities in Concord. Select Board Chair Mary Hartman and Deputy Town Manager Megan Zammuto will present the current plans of the town, and you will have the opportunity […]
Exhibition Spotlight Talk Portrait Mode January 10 | 12:00 – 12:30 pm With Museum Admission | Members Visit Free Take a deep dive into some of the stories featured in the Museum’s special exhibition Portrait Mode with Associate Curator and Director of Exhibitions Reed Gochberg. In this specialty tour, you will go beyond the labels […]
The Concord Players' resident Shakespeare troupe, The World's A Stage Players, will present Macbeth, Shakespeare's domestic horror story on January 10, 11, 17 at 7:30 pm and January 18 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm at the First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road in Concord Center. Directed by Nicholas Meunier, this production of the fast-paced, brutal […]
Join for the 1st Annual Puzzlepalooza in support of Miracle League of Massachusetts. Which team can assemble the 500-piece jigsaw puzzle fastest?! All teams will race to complete the same puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. $250 per team of 3-4 or $85 per single puzzler 4 people max per team […]
The Concord Players' resident Shakespeare troupe, The World's A Stage Players, will present Macbeth, Shakespeare's domestic horror story on January 10, 11, 17 at 7:30 pm and January 18 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm at the First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road in Concord Center. Directed by Nicholas Meunier, this production of the fast-paced, brutal […]
Scrap the social media—make Art Mail from scraps! Join artist Zannah Noe in a workshop that turns mail into art. You’ll create three mail-ready postcards for an old friend, a family member, and a new acquaintance, engaging your connections within your community. Learn graphic design principles, collage techniques and alternative processes while learning about the […]
Save the date for our third annual Winter Seed Sow Workshop hosted by Verrill Farm (11 Wheeler Road, Concord) and register for your spot! In this free workshop, led by Isabel Bailey of the Concord Pollinator Health Committee, we will learn how to sow seeds into milk jugs for easy, outdoor, over-wintering germination of native […]
Save the date for our third annual Winter Seed Sow Workshop hosted by Verrill Farm (11 Wheeler Road, Concord) and register for your spot! In this free workshop, led by Isabel Bailey of the Concord Pollinator Health Committee, we will learn how to sow seeds into milk jugs for easy, outdoor, over-wintering germination of native […]
Join the Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School on Tuesdays (9:15-10:00 a.m.) this fall. The group is meeting on the following Tuesdays: January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 25 and March 4 (note: no February 18 date). Each week is a new theme and to explore for […]
Through a Call for Art, youth and adults who live, work or attend school in Concord are invited to submit photographs of their original artwork for consideration to be featured in a large-scale public art exhibit. Selected images will be reproduced in a series 16" x 20” weatherproof decals which will be placed on sidewalks […]
📖 📚 📖 📚 📖 📚 📖 📚 📖 📚 📖 In 2025 Concord will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Concord and Lexington which began the American War for Independence. This course will be based on the reading and group discussion of Concord historian Robert Gross’ book, The Minutemen and Their World, […]
Art For All's 6th Anniversary. This is your chance to connect with our vibrant community, explore exciting opportunities, and hear about our GOALS for 2025! Whether you're an artist, teacher, volunteer, supporter, or simply curious about what we do, there's something for everyone at our Open House. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks. Immersive Drawing Workshops: […]
Come listen to Fred Kinch tell stories from his new book, The Business of Secrets – stories about his adventures selling cryptographic equipment to the intelligence organizations of some 80 countries worldwide. These secret coding units kept messages confidential as they were sent from one place to another, for users such as the military or […]
At this January 17 meeting, important information for April 19 weekend will be shared with local businesses. Please join us and hear important updates and plans for the Concord250 events for the 250th Celebration on April 19, 2025 weekend. RSVP here Co-sponsored by the Concord Chamber of Commerce, Concord250 Community Participation Subcommittee, and Wright Tavern […]
The Concord Players' resident Shakespeare troupe, The World's A Stage Players, will present Macbeth, Shakespeare's domestic horror story on January 10, 11, 17 at 7:30 pm and January 18 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm at the First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road in Concord Center. Directed by Nicholas Meunier, this production of the fast-paced, brutal […]
The Concord Players' resident Shakespeare troupe, The World's A Stage Players, will present Macbeth, Shakespeare's domestic horror story on January 10, 11, 17 at 7:30 pm and January 18 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm at the First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road in Concord Center. Directed by Nicholas Meunier, this production of the fast-paced, brutal […]
The Concord Players' resident Shakespeare troupe, The World's A Stage Players, will present Macbeth, Shakespeare's domestic horror story on January 10, 11, 17 at 7:30 pm and January 18 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm at the First Parish Church, 20 Lexington Road in Concord Center. Directed by Nicholas Meunier, this production of the fast-paced, brutal […]
Family Program Free | Participants are asked to bring supplemental food. Gather at the Concord Museum to prepare Kids’ Bags that provide kid-friendly meals and snacks for a child in our local community. An activity for the whole family, decorate and assemble bags to help ensure a child has access to healthy food. Hosted by […]
To honor Dr. King's legacy of service to community, the CCHRC is sponsoring a food drive at Crosby’s Market on Monday, January 20th from 12-4pm. All donations of non-perishable food will be donated to the Open Table food pantry which offers fresh market groceries and prepared meals at their main facility in Maynard. […]
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights legacy and Henry David Thoreau’s legacy at the Walden Pond Visitor Center. Join an interactive panel led by Concord historian Richard Smith and The Robbins House President Nikki Turpin to discuss the influence of Thoreau’s essay Civil Disobedience on activists King and Gandhi and current acts of […]
Join the Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School on Tuesdays (9:15-10:00 a.m.) this fall. The group is meeting on the following Tuesdays: January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 25 and March 4 (note: no February 18 date). Each week is a new theme and to explore for […]
Join us for an evening of networking at Bandoleros! Concord Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly Business After Hours events at Chamber member businesses.
Join author Yasin Kakande for a discussion of his new novel A Murder of Hate on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. A Murder of Hate is a gripping crime thriller laced with sexual passion that takes readers on a relentless journey through the interconnected worlds of murder, politics, and international diplomacy. When Boston detectives […]
Twice the Speed of Bliss Paintings and Drawings by Kat O'Connor January 13 - March 23, 2025 Opening Reception February 13, 6PM On view in The Umbrella Arts Center Allie Kussin Gallery are recent paintings and drawings by Kat O’Connor, a full-time artist and art instructor living outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Her work has been […]
In honor of the community art show called Generations, currently at Fowler, the Concord COA is partnering with the library for a program called “Portraits for the Generations”, where students from grades K through 6 will draw portraits of seniors, ages 60+. It will take place at the Fowler Library on Wednesday, January 22nd at […]
Hobson Woodward, Adams Family Correspondence Series Editor for the Adams Papers Editorial Project at the Massachusetts Historical Society, will explore the life and times of Abigail Adams through her letters and the correspondence of family and friends. Abigail’s experience of the Battle of Bunker Hill will be the initial focus, and then explore her life […]
Concert January 22 | 7:00 - 8:00 pm Members $10 | Non-Members $15 Concord-based musician and author Anna Huckabee Tull and her musical partner Mickey Zibello share their award-winning songs and the stories that brought the music to life. Together they remind us to think broadly and feel deeply.
Through a Call for Art, youth and adults who live, work or attend school in Concord are invited to submit photographs of their original artwork for consideration to be featured in a large-scale public art exhibit. Selected images will be reproduced in a series 16" x 20” weatherproof decals which will be placed on sidewalks […]
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 The Concord Health Division, Concord Recreation, and the COA are collaborating to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness through the Yellow Tulip Project. This initiative aims to dismantle the misconceptions associated with mental health issues and foster a sense of community, emphasizing that support and […]
Meditative Immersive Drawing Discover the Art of Focus and Flow. Wednesday, January 23rd, 6 pm to 7:30 pm At Art For All Studio #10 Registration required $25 Come to Art For All for a unique Immersive Drawing Class designed to help you harness the power of quiet focus, community connection, and the meditative practice of […]
Former Governor Charlie Baker and his long-time associate Steven Kadish discuss their method for getting past politics and delivering results in the public and private sectors. Their new book Results is not only about getting things done, but about renewing people’s faith in public service. Together they demonstrate that government can work, which is vital […]
An event for the entire family. Hay Rides, bounce house, characters, crafts, giant snow globe, a DJ and more. All free.
Experience hands-on floral design! Bring your own vase and make your own arrangement assisted by Copper Penny Flower designers. Two time slots offered: 1-2 PM or 2-3 PM. **Choosing one of our vases or bringing in an oversized vase may require an additional charge.
Introducing a hard-driving, traditional Bluegrass band that captures the authentic spirit and energy of the genre. Saturday, January 25, 2025, 7:00 pm Purchase Tickets in advance or payable at the door for this event. ($35 General Admission and free for students 18 and under) At a time when most people feel constantly distracted by technology […]
ArtMail Workshops: Transform Your Mail into Art! ✉️ When: Sunday, January 26, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Art for All Studio, #16 Register on Eventbrite: Link in bio Scrap the screen time and create something truly personal—ArtMail! Join artist Zannah Noe in a hands-on workshop that transforms ordinary mail into extraordinary art. Make someone's […]
Join the Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School on Tuesdays (9:15-10:00 a.m.) this fall. The group is meeting on the following Tuesdays: January 7, January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 25 and March 4 (note: no February 18 date). Each week is a new theme and to explore for […]
Tuesday January 28th at 2:00 PM (Uber and Lyft), and Tuesday, March 11th (Google Maps) 🚗 🚌 🛻 🚔 ✈️ 🚄 🚃 🚅 🚕 🚍 🛳 In June 2021, the Brookline Council on Aging received a community transit grant from MassDOT to support continued work on developing classes, videos, and written materials to connect older […]
Happening next Wednesday, January 29th: Concord Business Partnership encourages Concord’s business owners to attend to provide their feedback to the Town/Select Board. Hybrid meeting. 6pm Goodwin forum Concord Public library and on Zoom. More info: https://concordma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=23718&month=1&year=2025&day=29&calType=0
Through a Call for Art, youth and adults who live, work or attend school in Concord are invited to submit photographs of their original artwork for consideration to be featured in a large-scale public art exhibit. Selected images will be reproduced in a series 16" x 20” weatherproof decals which will be placed on sidewalks […]
Twice the Speed of Bliss Paintings and Drawings by Kat O'Connor January 13 - March 23, 2025 Opening Reception February 13, 6PM On view in The Umbrella Arts Center Allie Kussin Gallery are recent paintings and drawings by Kat O’Connor, a full-time artist and art instructor living outside of Boston, Massachusetts. Her work has been […]
LEELA is a captivating theatrical production that invites audiences on a profound journey of self-discovery and healing. Workshopped over the last 4 years in Europe and the USA, LEELA draws its inspiration from the Sanskrit term for “divine play,” and blends gritty narrative, classical sonnets, and stand-up comedy into a riveting 65-minute solo performance. Through […]
Minute Man Arc presents a free informational webinar where Ken Underwood and Michelle Algeri, from the Department of Developmental Services Central Middlesex Area office, will address the process of entering adult services (via Chapter 688) and how the transition from school to the adult world occurs for those who have ID/DD and/or Autism. As part […]
The First Parish Diversity Committee will screen the documentary film “Will & Harper” at 7:00 pm in the Parlor. Will Ferrell and his good friend, Harper Steele, who had been the Head Writer on Saturday Night Live, take a 17-day road trip as Harper, who is transitioning to live as a woman, reintroduces herself to […]
Past, Present, Encore! We are delighted to embark on our second season with Music Director Zeke Fetrow and invite you to join us for a fascinating 2024-2025 season showcasing beloved masterpieces from the classical repertoire, rediscovered gems, and exciting contemporary works. We explore music from the era of Mozart and Beethoven to that of living composers Beal, Kurth, Marquez, […]
All ages are welcome for some crafts, obstacle courses in the gym, art and tech activities. Join in some family fun and activities plus s'mores around the firepit, as advertised! Burn off some energy on a Saturday winter morning. The event is free and open to all! RSVP to admission@nashobabrooks.org
Keep your wreaths out of the trash! Due to the wires and decorations, wreaths cannot be composted as they are, but with some wire cutters, a bit of elbow grease, and about ten minutes of your time, you can keep them out of the landfill. Bring them to Fowler where Mothers Out Front and volunteers […]
The orchestra, directed by guest conductor Alyssa Wang, performs Andrea Tarrodi’s Camelopardalis, Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto, and Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suites. Aron Zelkowicz is soloist for the Schumann Cello Concerto. A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Tickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets […]
