Come join us at the Robbins House (320 Monument Street) from 10-12 on Sunday, July 3rd for our annual reading of “What to the slave is the Fourth of July?”, an interactive reading sponsored by Mass Humanities.

Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. […]

Are you looking for a fun way to spend July 4th??? This is the place to be as a family, with friends, or just on your own!!! Please come and join us for the 46th annual Picnic in the Park, held on the 4th of July, starting at 11:00 AM until 4:30 PM at Emerson […]

Join us for a morning of music making and fun at Concord Conservatory of Music's Family Notes class, led by instructor Holly Jennings. Discover musical experiences that your whole family will love in a social setting that is celebratory of all ages, stages, and skill levels. Family Notes classes incorporate simple percussion instruments, creative movement, […]

This summer “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” at the Concord Free Public Library (CFPL)! The CFPL Summer Reading Program runs from Monday, June 6 through Friday, Aug 12 and is free and open to children of all ages. Visit the Main Library or Fowler Branch to register and collect your prizes. Everyone gets a necklace […]

On Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30am, children ages 4 and up can meet acclaimed children's illustrator and author D.B. Johnson at the Main Library! Johnson has made a distinct mark in the world of children’s literature by introducing kids to the important ideas and work of Henry David Thoreau, George Orwell, M. C. Escher, and […]

Summer Concerts with the Concord Band Now on Wednesdays, this summer the Concord Band returns to the Fruitlands Summer Stage! Gather on the lawn for a picnic concert with stunning sunset views. We are thrilled to welcome back the Concord Band, a group of 65 musicians from 40 area towns who have been performing since […]

In his new book — The Flag, The Cross, and The Station Wagon — award-winning author, activist, and educator, Bill McKibben looks back at his adolescent years growing up in Lexington where he cheerfully led tours of revolutionary battle sites and examines why we find ourselves living in an increasingly doubtful nation strained by bleak […]

The 2022 season of Concerts On the Lawn at the Concord Free Public Library (CFPL) features three free concerts on Thursday evenings in July! Bring a blanket or chair, some bug spray, and enjoy a picnic on the Main Library Lawn. In case of rain, the concerts will take place inside in the Goodwin Forum. […]

In a town famous for the independent spirit of its people, Concord’s women have always been leaders, fighting for justice and creating a uniquely American vision in literature and art. Come with us to hear the stories of these remarkable women, and see the places where they made their mark. Join us for The Women […]

Friday, July 8, 6:00-7:30 pm ET, The Umbrella hosts an evening of photography and music confronting climate change! Exhibition curator Glenn Ruga, Arts & Environment Director Madeline Miller, photographer Lauren Owens Lambert, and Michael Frederick, executive director of the Thoreau Society will share remarks at a free public opening reception in the Main Gallery. Documentary Photographers Explore the Climate Crisis July 5 – […]

As part of 81st Annual Gathering of The Thoreau Society, The Umbrella is thrilled to co-present an evening of music, stories, and readings connected with Thoreau and Concord by musician New York-based and activist Jesse Paris Smith, with singer-songwriter Alana Amram. Smith is co-founder of the global climate action nonprofit Pathway to Paris, which brings together musicians, artists, activists, academics, mayors, and innovators to […]

Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. […]

The farm stand at Sweet Autumn Farm is open every Saturday from 11am to 5pm. Certified-organic, the farm offers vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit, specialty crops and herbal teas. Please visit website: www.sweetautumnfarm.com for more information. One can sign up for weekly and seasonal emails on availability. The farm is located at 180 Prospect St., Carlisle.

The multi-talented, social media famous artist Claire Sun has returned to the Concord Free Public Library. Last summer, she dazzled participants with the popular Bullet Journaling workshop. This summer, on July 9 and July 23 from 1-3pm, she'll be introducing us to the world of brush lettering. Brush lettering is characterized by thick lines on […]