Artisans Way in Concord center welcomes artists Victoria and Lawrence Elbroch on Sunday, October 18 from 12-5pm. Their show, “Under the Branches,” combines Victoria’s printmaking and drawing, and Lawrence’s photography. They attribute their collaborative work to their loving relationship and a shared inspiration. Reveling in their different ways of seeing ancient trees, Victoria draws in […]

“Birds of Prey” with Tom Ricardi Sunday, October 19, 12pm-1pm at the Visitor Center Join us and Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway MA, as he returns with some of his feathered friends! Get up close, and hear about the predatory birds that call New England their home. All ages. […]

The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs music by Anna Clyne, Garbriel Fauré, and Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Clyne’s short composition, Masquerade (2013), was inspired by pleasure gardens in London in the 18th century, where people gathered in the summer to experience masquerade balls, fireworks, and performances of music, dance, acrobatics, and theater. The […]

Join Steve Edwards, the 2025 Concord Free Public Library Writer-In-Residence, for a discussion of his new book Rare Good: Essays on Art Autism, and Astonishment. Steve Edwards was diagnosed with autism in his mid-thirties, altering his relationship to writing and family. He discovered what he had always known but never said: His compulsion to create […]

Join Steve Edwards, the 2025 Concord Free Public Library Writer-In-Residence, for a discussion of his new book Rare Good: Essays on Art Autism, and Astonishment. Steve Edwards was diagnosed with autism in his mid-thirties, altering his relationship to writing and family. He discovered what he had always known but never said: His compulsion to create […]

Join us for a playgroup with play and sensory activities for all children, aimed at ages 1+. Each week, there will be a new theme led by a Nashoba Brooks School employee. This playgroup for toddlers and a caregiver is free and open to the public. Come learn through play and engage with others in […]

Join us at the Nashawtuc Country Club this year to experience the best flavors from our local Concord restaurants, including Bandoleros Mexican Grill, Café Nero, Comella’s, Concord Teacakes, Dario’s Ristorante, Debra’s Natural Gourmet, Fiorella’s Cucina, Gräem Nuts & Chocolate, Main St. Café, Nashawtuc Country Club, New England Olive Oil Company, Saltbox Kitchen, The Cheese Shop, […]

Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 PM: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) | 1 hour, 20 minutes | Not Rated (contains mild violence) | Directed by Don Siegel Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project with pre-show dinner options at Umbrella Arts in Concord, MA. A psychiatrist […]

TEDx Walden Pond is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and engaging audiences through the power of ideas that spark meaningful change. Guided by TEDx principles, we create a platform for thought-provoking discussions that connect individuals, communities, and the natural world. We are thrilled to announce that our theme for TEDx Walden Pond 2026 is“The […]

Join us at The Walden Woods Project, as part of The Concord Festival of Authors, for a presentation from Matt Patterson! About Matt Patterson: There’s almost no distance Matt Patterson won’t go, almost nothing he won’t do, to learn all he can about the subjects he paints to make them as accurate and lifelike as […]

Join CCACE and Concord Visitor Center for this informative walk with Stefanie! History is frequently about men; this is your chance to learn about the women who shaped Concord. These women have a history of being leaders: educating themselves and others, fighting for justice, and imprinting their visions in literature and art. This walk will […]

Join us for drop-in Mahjong and a light lunch on Thursdays this Fall at Concord Market! This is not a league ticket, but will take place during our league. Thursdays 11:30-1:30 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included. No instruction provided. Tickets are transferrable with 48 hour notice, but non-refundable.

The Town of Concord, The Robbins House, and The Black Heritage Trail Advisory Team cordially invite you to the celebration and dedication of CONCORD'S BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL. October 22, 2026 at noon Location: Freedom Park in Monument Square (also known as Parcel 1693, the lawn on the opposite side of the circle from the Town […]

Kids, dress up in your Halloween costume, grab your parents, and come on down to the Thoreau St business district on Thursday, October 22nd from 4-6pm for our annual Trick or Treat on Thoreau st! (Rain date the next day, Friday the 23rd) 20+ businesses participating handing out Halloween candy. It will be a great […]

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, witches, and superheroes! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Put on your Halloween costume, grab your parents, and head down to the Thoreau Street Business District on Thursday, October 22nd, from 4–6 PM for our annual Trick or Treat on Thoreau Street! 🍭 20+ local businesses will be handing out Halloween candy, so come ready […]

The Nature Connection’s annual fundraiser, Inspire will be held on Thursday, October 22nd at 5:30 at Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center in Maynard, MA. The evening will bring together nature, animals, music and food while raising support for The Nature Connection’s programs, which provide accessible, person-centered nature experiences for people who have limited or no access […]

Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]

The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library present the 2026 Breakfast with the Authors panel, which will take place at Concord's Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square. The event will be moderated by local author and physician, Dr. Suzanne Koven. CFA Breakfast tickets can be purchased at the Barrow Bookstore as well as online on […]

Enjoy the company of other creatives while working on your project. Drawing, painting, collage and fiber arts, all media & skill levels are welcome **Bring your own project and supplies** Drop-ins are weleome. Register if you wish to receive emailed reminders. www.coneordlibrary.org (Under"Events" tab)

Join the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library for an in-person afternoon with poets Nate Klug and Catherine Stearns who will read and engage in a Q & A about their inspirations and craft. Nate Klug reads from his collection, Hosts and Guests: poems. Klug is a poet and the author of Rude Woods, […]

Fellow artists and creatives are invited to come together in a casual social gathering to create art in a relaxed, nonjudgmental, and supportive setting. All media and skill levels are welcome. Individuals are responsible for bringing their own projects to work on and their own supplies. Join us to share works, discuss ideas, and foster […]

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Concord Festival of Authors event. Join local author Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney as she discusses Do Bees Pee?: The Curious and Amazing Ways Nature Avoids Poo-llution. Big lessons abound in this very funny little book, and the question is posed, “what if the skills our children and planet need most for the future are ones […]

The Concord Band presents its fall concert, entitled "Scenes" after the suite, Scenes from "The Louvre", written for band by composer Norman Dello Joio. Dello Joio adapted his original score from a television documentary, depicting five classic artworks from the museum's famous collection. In keeping with this theme, Music Director James O'Dell also selected Modest […]