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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided […]

Learn about Concord’s African-American residents on this 90-minute walking tour. The tour will visit sites highlighting Concord’s history around enslavement, the first generation of self-emancipated African-Americans, and the growth of Abolitionism. We see how these families strived to support themselves on the land and in the town and worked to shape their own destinies as […]

MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization […]

Practice your painting skills using your choice of water based paint . Learn to paint freely and boldly while we will go over the basics of painting like composition, values and color. The focus of this series will be to connect with your intuitive voice and paint from your heart. All levels are welcome!

These morning events will feature different sensory play each week. Come to one, come to all and feel free to share this event with friends! The events are free and open to the public. *Please note, this event series is geared to young children ages 1+ and their caregivers

Practice your painting skills using your choice of water based paint . Learn to paint freely and boldly while we will go over the basics of painting like composition, values and color. The focus of this series will be to connect with your intuitive voice and paint from your heart. All levels are welcome!

Girls Time to Shine Series for Middle School Students Join us for athletics clinics with Nashoba Brooks School coaches! *Please note, this event series is aimed at girls ages 7-10 May 17, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Tennis Clinic

Unleash your inner artist in a watercolor paint night at the Museum! This special evening begins with a visit to the exhibition "A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library," where the instructor will introduce a selection of paintings that exemplify artistic inspiration from the New England landscape. In the […]

With great appreciation to the citizens of Concord, we look forward to breaking ground this spring for a beautiful new Concord Middle School that will serve generations of Concord's children

The Garden Club of Concord invites you to join us for our annual open community program on May 17, 2023, 7pm at Trinitarian Congregational Church (54 Walden Street) for “Pruning demystified! Be a barber, not a butcher” by C. L. Fornari. From holly to hydrangeas, you’ll learn the proper way to prune your shrubs and […]

The Concord Carlisle Neighbors Club is an organization whose membership welcomes new families moving into our towns. CCN provides social support and planned activities to help individuals and families adjust and feel part of life in their new environment. CCN also connects long term residents with each other to strengthen the community network. We host […]

Coastal Windows & Exteriors is excited to be working with Habitat for Humanity again to build a beautiful home for those in need. We are installing a free GAF Roof and James Hardie siding and inviting you to check it out and have ice cream on us! Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner of Coastal Windows & Exteriors […]

MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization […]

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail […]

On Friday, May 19 at 7:30pm, in the Parish Hall, we will have a panel discussion titled Democracy: Its Value and for Whom? with four excellent speakers: ● Danielle Allen, Harvard professor and founder of Partners in Democracy ● Tania Vitvitsky, direct experience with the importance of democracy to Ukraine ● Tanisha Sullivan, President of […]

MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization […]

Residents do not need to pre-register for Swap only Link to register for Drop Off Link to List of Acceptable Items Link to Drop Off Price Sheet

Join us for a full day of Flower Scavenger Hunt, sidewalk sales, bands/music playing, BFRT mural unveiling and special party with the artists, West Concord Green Thumbs Plant Sale, art projects, Concord Sign Museum, and more!

Join us in the parking lot at A New Leaf, for our 3rd annual PLANT SALE! From 9am-4pm - lots of perennials, colorful annuals, native plants, and our special herb garden boxes! Reasonable Prices - from our gardens to yours! Stop in and visit us!

For almost 400 years, West Concord has supplied farm produce, grains, fabric, and other manufactured goods to the town and the world. This enterprising spirit still flourishes in our locally-owned shops, restaurants, and other businesses. Walk with us to meet West Concord’s entrepreneurs, sample their wares, and visit the Concord Sign Museum, where vintage signs […]

Come to the Opening Reception for this Community Art Show – Ripped! See how local artist made new art out of old! Free food, drink + fun conversation too Part of Spring into West Concord Day!!

Celebrate Emerson’s birthday (May 25) and follow the footsteps of writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau! Enjoy the spring weather and learn about the friendship of two notable observers of nature from a museum interpreter. 1-mile walk, mostly flat terrain, rain or shine. Meet at the Concord Museum. Includes same-day admission to the […]

Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in an arts & environment related craft led by our talented art instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Saturday, May 20 | 11am - 1pm Room 222: Pollinator craft with instructor, Alison Tsoi Dance Studio: […]

On Saturday, May 20, from 11:00am-2:00pm, First Parish in Concord will be hosting a non-partisan Democracy Festival. Our goal is to bring together people from all over to celebrate democracy, have fun, enjoy food from local restaurants Nosh and Comella’s, sing together, explore our artistry, meet local politicians, and learn about current issues facing our […]

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided […]

Concord’s women have always been leaders, fighting for justice and creating a uniquely American vision in literature and art. This tour discusses the stories of these remarkable women, and see the places where they made their mark. Private tours are also available by request for groups of 4 or more. Also offered select Dates all […]

In conjunction with the show of Sally Chapman's photo art, the artist will be on hand to demonstrate her artist books and demonstrate some of the techniques for attendees to make their own.

Children ages 5 years and up are invited to “Read to Laddie the Collie” on the third Saturday of each month at 3 pm on the following dates: Oct 15 Nov 19 December 17 January 21 February 18 March 18 April 15 May 20 June 17   Register for your own 15-minute session with Laddie. […]

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail […]

MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization […]

Show runs May 10 - June 18, 2023 Opening Reception - Saturday, May 20, 6:30 - 8:00pm - open to all. Refreshments will be served! Terra Firma: An Artist’s Metamorphosis and a Farm’s Legacy Brenda’s Cirioni’s journey from creating mixed media barns and blazes to her abstract pieces often inspired by her garden are shown […]

The Concord Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Kevin Leong, presents Joseph Haydn’s “Maria Theresa Mass” on May 20, 2023, 8 PM, at the spacious St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA. This soaring and lyrical work for chorus, solo quartet, and orchestra, composed in 1799, is the fourth of Haydn’s six monumental Late […]

The orchestra, directed by guest conductor Nathaniel Meyer, performs a program of Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco Overture, Franz Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture, and Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. A pre-concert talk by the conductor is scheduled at 7:15 p.m. Admission for youth under 18 is free The winner of the inaugural Vincent C. LaGuardia Conducting Competition and […]

MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization […]