Join us for a Valentines crafting session! We will learn about the symbolism of flowers while creating a bouquet of paper hearts. Next, we will weave natural elements, like foxtail grass, wheat strands, and goldenrod, onto a woven heart. We will also have supplies to craft a valentine for the birds! A “lovely” time is […]

Kids Bored?  Are you looking for a fun and educational family experience over February vacation?  At 11 am Monday - Friday, Feb. 15-19, the Concord Visitor Center is offering a 45 minute family-friendly walking tour focused on the history of Downtown Concord.  This is a fun opportunity to learn about local history while remaining socially distant.  Meet at […]

President Lincoln is beaming in to answer your questions! The Museum is pleased to bring its popular Presidents’ Day program A Visit with President Lincoln to the virtual stage.  Kids from across Massachusetts can send in their questions to President Lincoln to learn about his life, presidency, and legacy. Record a video of your question for President […]

Few national landmarks are better known than George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Join the Concord Museum for special President’s Day forum, Monday, February 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm featuring Scott Casper discussing his book Sarah Johnson’s Mount Vernon which brilliantly recovers the life of Sarah Johnson, who spent more than fifty years at Mount Vernon, in […]

The perfect course to jump-start your preparation for the March SAT! This 3-day class will provide students with test-taking strategies and crucial content review for the Reading, Writing, and Math sections of the SAT. Students will gain the skills and confidence that will help them make the most of Test Day.

The Concord Free Public Library is teaming up with The Nature Connection to invite children to explore plants and animals, geek out over nature, and connect with self and others in new ways – all through nature-based stories and poems! The theme for February will be “Interconnectedness: exploring wool, weaving, warmth, and the power of […]

Caregivers join this class with a child age 5-7yrs. Sail to the Polynesian islands to explore patterns and design. Design a Hawaiian checkerboard and play this fun strategic game. Fans of Moana and Lilo & Stitch will especially love this class! Supplies Watercolor paper or mixed media paper, markers, poster board or woodblock (approximately 12" […]

Looking to connect hands-on learning to big ideas? Students will access foundational design learning by creating their own Escape Room style lock codes. Escape room design is a fundamentally social process which taps design principles such as deduction, induction, design space, feedback loops, and more. Students will focus on practice as they explore examples and […]

This online February Vacation Week class is perfect for 7-12 year olds who love cartoons and drawing! Over two afternoon sessions, Tuesday February 16, 2021 and Thursday February 18, 2021, 4:30 – 5:30pm, young artists will join local cartoonist/animator Alex Salsberg for a variety of cartooning games, tricks and challenges that will help them learn […]

Caregivers join this class with a child age 5-7yrs and think in reverse as you play games of symmetry and reflection. Try out mirror writing like DiVinci. Play a game of copycat to create collaborative designs and elaborate patterns. Mirror Mirror on the Wall - Who's the Greatest Artist of them All? Supplies: Mirror, cardstock […]

February is Heart Month across the USA - a month to raise awareness about heart health and heart disease. Serious cardiovascular conditions continue to be highly prevalent nationwide. Education and preventive measures can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Please join Geriatric Health Nurse Valerie Boggia on Wednesday, February 17th at 2:00 PM on […]

In this easy-paced online February Vacation Week class with popular Umbrella Arts teacher Alicia Herman, time travel back to ancient Japan! Over two afternoon sessions, Wednesday February 17, 2021 and Friday February 19, 2021, 4:00 - 5:30pm, we'll learn about how the tradition of manga comics started long ago and experiment with creating our own. […]

Many, if not most individuals experience what they believe to be joint pain that often intensifies with age. We will explore ways to define joint pain from other types of pain (pain from structures near joints, nerve pain and muscle pain), and will briefly introduce different types of disorders that may cause this pain. Kathy […]

With rising levels of stress and anxiety, we are asked to try meditation and mindful wellness practices more than ever. Why does meditation matter, and how do practices that involve the body and the breath impact wellness? Join certified yoga therapist, Nicole Grant of Yoga Mandala, and master mindful wellness guide, Lara Wilson of Be […]

Many, if not most individuals experience what they believe to be joint pain that often intensifies with age. We will explore ways to define joint pain from other types of pain (pain from structures near joints, nerve pain and muscle pain), and will briefly introduce different types of disorders that may cause this pain. Kathy […]

Caregivers join this class with a child age 5-7yrs. Construct a city out of jellybeans and toothpicks. Work as a team with a family member at home. Start with simple shapes like triangles and build up to pyramids. Count the sides and angles. Gather your materials to expand your architectural creations into a real life […]

The Concord Free Public Library invites children of all ages to join us on Thursday, February 18 at 11am on Zoom and talk about your favorite books. We will share a few of our favorites, and invite each child to share some of their favorites. What books are you most excited about? We will take […]

Sew your own huggable bear! You’ll learn how to construct and sew the bear, and design it yourself by choosing different felt muzzles, noses, belly patches, and more. You’ll learn basic hand stitching and some embroidery stitches, too. Hand sewing required. Students must know how to thread a needle for hand sewing. Materials Fabric, felt, […]

Calling all history nerds and trivia champs! Join us for an evening of virtual trivia at the Concord Museum on Thursday, February 18!  Test your knowledge of American history, geography, and all things Concord in this friendly competition.  Trivia categories will include: Who’s the President? Women of Concord GeoPlunge: Where History and Geography Intersect New […]

The Concord Free Public Library invites kids and families to join us for an interactive sing-along with Ed Morgan, “The Music Man”, on Friday, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, and June 21. All concerts will take place at 10 am on Zoom. Enjoy fun rhymes and tunes, and connect with your family […]

Have some fleece-y fun when you create your own one-of-a-kind fleece headband! Hand sewing required. Students must know how to thread a needle for hand sewing. Materials The instructor will mail patterns and fabric for both the headband and flower. Note: Fabric and felt provided might differ from what is shown! At home you will […]

The Concord Chamber Music Society is pleased to announce the creation and virtual release of "Concert and Conversation," featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and pianist Yehudi Wyner, CCMS Director and violinist Wendy Putnam and GBH and CRB producer Brian McCreath. "Concert and Conversation" was filmed at the Fraser Performance Studio in the fall of 2020 and […]

Join Host-extraordinaire Cary Stough for Family trivia: crazy fun categories, prizes. JOKES galore!   via Zoom and Kahoot.

Registration Deadline: Feb 8, 2021 Learn a new craft – needle felting - and create a tiny furry friend or two for yourself or as gifts. Using sharp needles and a bit of patience, you’ll learn to transform strands of wool into 3 dimensional objects. Once you learn the basic technique, you can make many […]