The Readiness is All: From Improv to Impromptu, April 18 & 20
51 Walden 51 Walden Street, ConcordApril Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
Concord Visitor Center 58 Main St, ConcordApril Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
Concord Visitor Center 58 Main St, ConcordArtist Demo: Gel Plate Printing – Monoprinting Without a Press with Deb Drummond at Concord Art
Concord Art 37 Lexington Road, ConcordApril Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
Concord Visitor Center 58 Main St, ConcordCrossroads Story/Craft at the Concord Free Public Library
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordApril Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
Concord Visitor Center 58 Main St, ConcordAuthor Visit with Rajani LaRocca – Feeling Divided, Being Whole
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord“Feeling Divided Being Whole” A Workshop with Newbery Honor Winning Author, Rajani LaRocca
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordWeek of Events
Concord Public Schools: Spring Vacation Week
Concord’s Patriots’ Day Celebration!
Concord’s Patriots’ Day Celebration!
Monday, April 18th North Bridge Fight Commemoration North Bridge, Concord 8:30 a.m. Commemorate Patriots' Day with a dramatic Battle demonstration involving Colonial minute men, British regulars, and musket fire, marking the "shot heard round the world." Patriot Vigil Lantern light procession: 7:50 p.m. (step off at North Bridge Visitor Center) Ceremony at North Bridge: 8:00 […]
Concord Museum: Free Admission on Patriots’ Day!
Concord Museum: Free Admission on Patriots’ Day!
Celebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Museum and then visit our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Free Museum Admission on Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 18, 2022, is sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. Family activities are available thanks to the generosity of the Massachusetts […]
Register for the Emerson Hospital 5k Run~Walk for Cancer Care
Register for the Emerson Hospital 5k Run~Walk for Cancer Care
PROVIDING CARE UNTIL THERE IS A CURE Each spring, the Emerson Hospital 5k Run~Walk for Cancer Care brings our community together. In 2021, for the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic forced our event to be held virtually. That didn't slow down our incredible runners and walkers, however, who were able to raise more than […]
New! English Language Learner classes for adults with CCACE
New! English Language Learner classes for adults with CCACE
We are excited to announce that CCACE will be offering English Language Learner (ELL) classes for adults beginning this summer! Our pilot class will run for 6 Tuesday and Thursday evenings, July 12th - August 18th from 7-8:30 pm at CCHS. The tuition for this program is $245 and includes all materials. Scholarships are available. […]
Historic Tour of Downtown Concord
Historic Tour of Downtown Concord
This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord’s historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is approximately 1 mile and is mostly flat, with one […]
The Umbrella presents: “Head Over Heels”
The Umbrella presents: “Head Over Heels”
April 15 - May 8, 2022 A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original […]
Concord Museum: Patriots’ Day Minuteman Encampment
Concord Museum: Patriots’ Day Minuteman Encampment
“I haven’t a man who is afraid to go!” Visit the brave Acton Minutemen company in an encampment outside the Concord Museum on Patriots’ Day and see them drilling with muskets to prepare for battle, cooking over a firepit, and demonstrating colonial spinning and sewing. This program is free and open to the public thanks […]
Historic Tour of Downtown Concord
Historic Tour of Downtown Concord
This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord’s historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is approximately 1 mile and is mostly flat, with one […]
The Readiness is All: From Improv to Impromptu, April 18 & 20
The Readiness is All: From Improv to Impromptu, April 18 & 20
In this free workshop, offered by The Concord Players, we will focus on developing skills needed for impromptu speaking. We will engage in exercises that activate our bodies, minds and voices in readiness to share our ideas and engage in discussions. We will draw heavily from the world of theatre, using improvisational and physical/vocal exercises […]
ConcordCAN Sustainable Coffee – Opportunities For Sustainability At Town Meeting 2022
ConcordCAN Sustainable Coffee – Opportunities For Sustainability At Town Meeting 2022
Concord’s Annual Town Meeting is right around the corner on Sunday May 1st. The April Coffee will be a preview and conversation about three important sustainability-related Articles coming before the Town: Three presenters will discuss the following articles: Article #38 - Does Concord need to generate more solar power to meet its decarbonization goals? - […]
April Vacation Week: Going Green
April Vacation Week: Going Green
Dates: April 19-22 Theme: Going Green At The Umbrella, we believe that everyone is an artist. We have designed our April Vacation Week Art Explorers program with variety in mind to give students the opportunity to discover, explore, and experiment in the arts. Art Explorers – Going Green will get the creative sparks going with […]
April Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
April Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
This engaging 45 minute walking tour is designed to make the history of Downtown Concord come alive for elementary-aged children. Learn about everything from the indigenous people who populated Concord to a notorious bank robbery on the Milldam. We will explore sites such as the Old Hill Burying Ground and the original schoolhouse where Henry […]
Meditación Matutina! Morning Meditation in Spanish
Meditación Matutina! Morning Meditation in Spanish
Meditación! Meditation in Spanish with Criss Cuervo of AlmaYEspiritu.com Adult and young Latinas today play a variety of roles in their communities and in society. Their struggles and worries have changed even more with the arrival of Covid-19. Mindfulness continues to be a great tool for managing challenges such as stress, anxiety, and achieving balance […]
April Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
April Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
This engaging 45 minute walking tour is designed to make the history of Downtown Concord come alive for elementary-aged children. Learn about everything from the indigenous people who populated Concord to a notorious bank robbery on the Milldam. We will explore sites such as the Old Hill Burying Ground and the original schoolhouse where Henry […]
Artist Demo: Gel Plate Printing – Monoprinting Without a Press with Deb Drummond at Concord Art
Artist Demo: Gel Plate Printing – Monoprinting Without a Press with Deb Drummond at Concord Art
Deborah Drummond is an abstract artist working in paint and collage. In this demo she will talk about how her art background has evolved with mono printing for collage using a gel press plate. The gel plate does not require a press and uses accessible tools and materials often yielding results. Deborah will share how […]
April Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
April Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
This engaging 45 minute walking tour is designed to make the history of Downtown Concord come alive for elementary-aged children. Learn about everything from the indigenous people who populated Concord to a notorious bank robbery on the Milldam. We will explore sites such as the Old Hill Burying Ground and the original schoolhouse where Henry […]
Crossroads Story/Craft at the Concord Free Public Library
Crossroads Story/Craft at the Concord Free Public Library
The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library is partnering with Crossroads - a student organization created by Concord Carlisle High School students to offer monthly story and craft programs that focus on important cultural, social, and diverse topics. Children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join as we delve into […]
April Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
April Vacation Family and Children’s Walking Tour of Concord
This engaging 45 minute walking tour is designed to make the history of Downtown Concord come alive for elementary-aged children. Learn about everything from the indigenous people who populated Concord to a notorious bank robbery on the Milldam. We will explore sites such as the Old Hill Burying Ground and the original schoolhouse where Henry […]
Concord Museum: Earth Day Drop-In Program
Concord Museum: Earth Day Drop-In Program
Build your own binoculars (without lenses) to explore birds in the sky. But first, test your binoculars out in Alive with Birds. Environmental bonus: recycle by bringing your own toilet paper tubes! Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
Author Visit with Rajani LaRocca – Feeling Divided, Being Whole
Author Visit with Rajani LaRocca – Feeling Divided, Being Whole
Children ages 9 years and up are invited to join this workshop with Newbery Honor author, Rajani LaRocca. Learn about the inspiration for her book Red, White, and Whole (Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins, 2/201) and LaRocca’s path to writing it, from her childhood to the present day. Get inspired to tell your own stories and know that we […]
“Feeling Divided Being Whole” A Workshop with Newbery Honor Winning Author, Rajani LaRocca
“Feeling Divided Being Whole” A Workshop with Newbery Honor Winning Author, Rajani LaRocca
The Concord Free Public Library will host a workshop with Newbery honor winning author Rajani LaRocca on Friday, April 22 at 3:30pm at the Main Library. The workshop is geared for children ages 9 years and up. Learn about the inspiration for her book Red, White, and Whole (Quill Tree Books/HarperCollins, 2/2021) and her path […]
Concord Museum: Birds of Prey Wildlife Encounter
Concord Museum: Birds of Prey Wildlife Encounter
Meet birds of prey and learn about their importance to the ecosystem with an educator from Mass Audubon. Species may include owls, falcons, hawks, vultures and eagles. Feel through these powerful and graceful birds a true connection and appreciation for all wildlife and the habitat we share. This live demonstration provides an unparalleled experience designed […]
The Umbrella presents: “Head Over Heels”
The Umbrella presents: “Head Over Heels”
April 15 - May 8, 2022 A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original […]
Musketaquid Earth Day
Musketaquid Earth Day
Musketaquid Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 23, 2022, 10:00am - 3:00pm The Old North Bridge at Minute Man National Historical Park & The Old Manse The Umbrella's Arts & Environment program continues to create solace, community, and reconnection with nature. Please join us for our annual Musketaquid Earth Day celebration which will take place at […]
Register now for a springtime fundraiser walk to support education in South Africa
Register now for a springtime fundraiser walk to support education in South Africa
Back by popular demand! Join us for our second annual "Walk in Their Shoes" community fundraiser to benefit disadvantaged South African schoolchildren. All welcome! Bring your friends and family and meet us at beautiful Great Meadows to walk 10K (6.2 miles), a distance that children typically walk to and from school in rural South Africa. […]
Historic Tour of Downtown Concord
Historic Tour of Downtown Concord
This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord’s historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is approximately 1 mile and is mostly flat, with one […]
The Umbrella presents: “Head Over Heels”
The Umbrella presents: “Head Over Heels”
April 15 - May 8, 2022 A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original […]