Visit the The Umbrella's 2022 Winter Market:    Friday, December 2, 1-5pm Saturday, December 3, 10am-5pm Sunday, December 4, 10am-5pm The Umbrella’s Winter Market is an annual three-day show and sale of artist, artisan, and hand-crafted work on all three floors of our beautifully renovated space in Concord, MA. It features dozens of Umbrella Studio Artists, regional Guest Artists, an annual "Off-the-Wall" show with […]

Visit the 27th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature at the Concord Museum through Monday, January 2, 2023. Admire 34 fancifully decorated holiday trees and wreaths inspired by acclaimed works of children’s literature. Brimming with whimsy and charm, this creative twist on Concord's renowned literary legacy is sure to brighten spirits and warm […]

Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the three-hour time block to partake in an arts & environment-related craft led by our talented art instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Sunday, December 4 12:00pm - 3:00pm Room: 222 | Instructor: Kathryn Bartholomew Craft: create a holiday ornament or […]

Meet some of the accomplished authors and illustrators whose books are featured in Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature. Explore the decorated forest of trees throughout the Museum and visit with authors and illustrators as they sign your books. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

Friends of the Concord Free Public Library invite you to the Annual Holiday Book Sale! December 2nd, 3rd & 4th Friday & Saturday : 9am-4pm Sunday: 1pm-4pm

One-Hour Singing Sessions and Performance Opportunity for All Ages! There's no fee to participate, just a love of singing! The Concord Conservatory of Music presents the Community Sing Series. Here’s the opportunity for singing enthusiasts of all ages and levels to gather and enjoy making music together. Each one-hour singing session provides an opportunity to […]

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.   Madagascar Jr.  is presented with special […]

Concord Police Chief Joseph O'Connor to speak at C-C Human Rights Reception Sunday, December 4, 2:00 PM Fenn School, 516 Monument Street The community is invited Join the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council in a tribute to Chief O’Connor, and learn how law enforcement has evolved, with its ever-expanding role in protecting human rights in our […]

The Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon invites us into the lives of a group of artists and friends in NYC’s East Village as they struggle through the AIDS epidemic and financial hardship to follow their dreams without selling out. For almost 30 years RENT has inspired generations of audiences to choose love over fear and […]

Annual town tree lighting parade and activities for all ages! Free event Music, food, festivities Free photos with Santa, Rudolph, Frosty & Disney Princesses    

Moving beyond representational image-making can be daunting. This workshop will provide liberating strategies to help evolve your work particularly if you have reached the point of “now what?”. Through a series of drawing and collage exercises, we will experiment, pushing beyond habitual image-making, exploring new fearless options for picture-making in any medium. This exploratory workshop […]

Goodwin Forum Main Branch129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Enjoy music and stories with Alan Goodrich! Alan is a guitarist and singer-songwriter/solo performer who presents live music concerts "for kid's of all ages" including classic and current children's songs and original songs.   In addition to his solo performances, Alan is the lead singer and […]

It’s time to give your painting a push! Using a photo only as a reference and starting point…Emily will encourage you to take some chances, and break through fears about your painting process. Through a series of guided exercises, Emily will assist you to find fresh ways of seeing, using your tools, choosing color and […]

Be part of BWBH’s growing Monday Night Meditation community! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These simple, creative 30-minute meditation sessions are available for every age. Share the moment […]

You will love making these trees in your favorite colors using fabrics, coffee bags, yarn, whatever you choose from our large supply. You should have time to make 2-3 trees at this workshop. Refreshments Included. ​

Fowler Meeting Room Join West Concord resident Radha Jalan for a discussion of her recently published memoir, From Calcutta to Concord: The Journey of an Independent Woman. Learn about the challenges she faced and overcame and ask her your questions. Refreshments will be provided.   Book Description: Born in Calcutta in 1946, Radha Sonthalia Jalan […]

We are excited to start offering English Language Learner classes for adults! These classes will be held in person at Concord-Carlisle High School. We will place people in classes according to level. Scholarships are available. Go to our website for full information: https://ccace.asapconnected.com/?org=4701#CourseGroupID=28943

A long time boutique show featuring over 15 vendors. Come shop in an easy relaxed atmosphere. Hilary Taylor of Merlin's Silver Star will return to this show with her Sterling Silver Christmas Ornaments and handcrafted silver jewelry. LOWECO with whimsical polar fleece will be there. Stop in on Wednesday and Thursday 10-4.

Visit the 27th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature at the Concord Museum through Monday, January 2, 2023. Admire 34 fancifully decorated holiday trees and wreaths inspired by acclaimed works of children’s literature. Brimming with whimsy and charm, this creative twist on Concord's renowned literary legacy is sure to brighten spirits and warm […]

Brooke Lambert is a printmaker and painter whose work is largely influenced by the emotions and memories of the ocean and other natural environments. In her art she shares these moments of happiness and hope: the floating shadows you see submerged underneath a wave, the red tinge behind your eyelids while lifting your face to […]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Concord Friends of the Aging are pleased to announce that their holiday luncheon will be held in person. It will be at the newly renovated Nashawtuc Country Club at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 7th. ❄️ 🥂❄️ 🥂 ❄️ 🥂 ❄️ 🥂 ❄️ 🥂 ❄️ 🥂 ❄️ 🥂 The meal will include salad, […]

Due to the rainy weather today, we will be holding the Full Moon Lantern Celebration inside The Umbrella Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742), instead of The Old Manse. The activities will take place upstairs in our second-floor Black Box Theater which will be set up to feel like you are outdoors at […]

Over thirty years ago, The Auxiliary of Emerson Health began lighting the evergreen tree outside the main entrance in honor and memory of loved ones and significant people who have touched our lives. We continue that tradition this year with a virtual Tree of Lights ceremony on Wednesday, December 7 at 4:30 PM via Zoom. […]

This show, juried by Jessica Straus, examines our relationships with familiar, unfamiliar and defamiliarized objects. Sometimes we find things we never knew we lost. They have been hidden away in our attics or our drawers. Other things we discover in the dailiness of our lives. We find meaning and even healing in found objects and […]

A long time boutique show featuring over 15 vendors. Come shop in an easy relaxed atmosphere. Hilary Taylor of Merlin's Silver Star will return to this show with her Sterling Silver Christmas Ornaments and handcrafted silver jewelry. LOWECO with whimsical polar fleece will be there. Stop in on Wednesday and Thursday 10-4.

A long time boutique show featuring over 15 vendors. Come shop in an easy relaxed atmosphere. Hilary Taylor of Merlin's Silver Star will return to this show with her Sterling Silver Christmas Ornaments and handcrafted silver jewelry. LOWECO with whimsical polar fleece will be there. Stop in on Wednesday and Thursday 10-4.

Enjoy wine and snacks while making an interesting and easy piece of art. Take home something amazing. New project every session; creative fun for everyone!

The Concord Garden Club returns to the COA in December to lead a workshop on making a festive evergreen arrangement for the holidays. Get together with your COA friends on Thursday, December 8th at 1:00 PM for this fun activity. The Garden Club members will guide you in assembling your greens in an attractive container. […]

If you are planning to enroll your child in preschool in 2023, or are looking for child care, you may have questions about how to find a program that will be a good fit for you and for your child. In this live virtual presentation we will discuss what options are available in the area, […]

On Saturday, December 10 from 3-6 pm, come shop in the Thoreau Elementary cafeteria for "new-to-you" toys, games and much more! All proceeds benefit class programming, events and more for students at Thoreau Elementary.

The white line woodcut, also known as the Provincetown Print, is a uniquely American form of printmaking, invented by artists working in Provincetown in the early 1900s. In this method, beautiful multicolor prints are printed by hand using a single block, eliminating the need for a press or complicated registration methods. This fun workshop offers […]

Visit the 27th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature at the Concord Museum through Monday, January 2, 2023. Admire 34 fancifully decorated holiday trees and wreaths inspired by acclaimed works of children’s literature. Brimming with whimsy and charm, this creative twist on Concord's renowned literary legacy is sure to brighten spirits and warm […]

Read Bioblitz!: Counting Critters and create your own bug to take home. Visit the trees and wreaths in Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

Join the West Concord businesses as they celebrate the Holiday Season - carolers, crafts, cocoas, special holiday fare from all of your favorite West Concord shops, and more!  

Come see Art for Sale by Local West Concord Artist... Opening 1-5 PM During West Concord Holiday Stroll!

The Concord Chorus, conducted by Dr. Kevin Leong, is pleased to present its annual Winter Holiday Concerts on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 2:00 and 5:00 PM at the Middlesex School’s Memorial Chapel, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, Massachusetts. Please join us to celebrate the return of our holiday concerts with a heavenly selection of music […]

Come by to the opening as part of the Holiday Stroll! The show runs thru Jan 30, 2023;

The Concord Chorus, conducted by Dr. Kevin Leong, is pleased to present its annual Winter Holiday Concerts on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 2:00 and 5:00 PM at the Middlesex School’s Memorial Chapel, 1400 Lowell Road, Concord, Massachusetts. Please join us to celebrate the return of our holiday concerts with a heavenly selection of music […]

Enjoy some musical holiday cheer with the Concord Band Holiday Pops, a Concord tradition since 1976. Under the direction of Music Director James O’Dell, the Concord Band will perform a mixture of traditional holiday favorites and some new songs for the season. Refreshments will be provided at a post-concert reception. Free admission, suggested donation $10.

Music, dancing, interactive art!