February STAYcation Ideas

Staying home for February Vacation?

Here are a few ideas of fun things to do and see during the week:

February Vacation Family & Children’s Walking Tour of Concord

Concord 101 Walking Tour 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.

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The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight!

Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun.

Saturday, February 19th, 5-5:45pm

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A Visit with President Lincoln!

The Museum is pleased to again host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Wood’s first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. Accompanying President Lincoln’s visit, families can participate in a President’s Day craft to learn about how we celebrate and remember past leaders. Included with admission. Reserve tickets here. Monday, February 21st, 1-2pm

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Concord Players presents Harvey 

The Concord Players are pleased to present live theater with Mary Chases’s Pulitzer Prize winning comedy “Harvey”. Elwood P. Dowd is a middle-aged, somewhat eccentric, amiable man whose best friend is an invisible 6 foot tall rabbit named Harvey.

Performance dates: February 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26 at 8:00 pm with matinees on February 20 & 27 at 2:00 pm.

African-American History of Concord Walking Tour

Learn about Concord’s African-American history on this 90 minute walking tour (about 2 miles). Guests will visit sites around town highlighting Concord’s history around slavery, the first generation of freed African-Americans and Abolitionism in Concord. Sunday, February 20th, 2pm

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Maple Sugaring Open House @ Gaining Ground

Thursday, February 24, 2-3:30pm: Enjoy a steamy wintery day with friends and supporters of Gaining Ground  – and learn about sugaring as our farmers boil local maple sap into syrup! They are also doing this on Sunday, March 6th, 2-3:30pm.

RSVP for Thursday or Sunday (the6th) by emailing maple@gainingground.org

Pick up some treats at local restaurants and markets!

Concord Market has some delicious offerings!

Homemade pasties every Tuesday beginning at noon! Pasties are first come first serve, so snag one of these flaky, filled pastries while you can!

Verrill Farm is celebratingMardi Gras Week – February 25th – March 1st

Stop by the farmstand and enjoy Mardi Gras themed food and dessert specials including: Popcorn shrimp, Cajun Shepherd’s Pie, Blackened Salmon, Seafood Jambalaya & more!

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Visit the ArtSpace Maynard Exhibit@ The Umbrella

The Umbrella Art Gallery is delighted to host a new exhibition of works by artists from ArtSpace Maynard, which has been temporarily closed for exhibitions. Work representing a variety of styles and media will be on display in their first group exhibition since the pandemic, with most work available for purchase through The Umbrella’s Art Cloud online art market gallery.

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Purchase a day pass and enjoy the Beede Center!

One day passes are available for a fee of $20 per person, $30 per couple or $40 maximum per family and will grant access to the center and all the amenities the facility has to offer.

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So much happening at the Fowler & Main Library!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19th:

10:30-11:30AM: Story/ Craft with Crossroads Students from Concord Carlisle High school

11-11:30AM: Saturday Studio at Fowler!

3:00—4:45 PM: Chess Club at Fowler, Ages 10-100

LIBRARY CLOSED MONDAY  for the Holiday

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

10:30—11:30 AM: Children’s Songs & Singing Games with Roger Tincknell

1:00—2:00 PM: Stitch Circle at Fowler

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

10:30—11:00 AM: Alphabet Storytime at Fowler

2:00—3:00 PM: Craft Lab at Fowler, Ages 12 and under

4:00—6:00 PM: Girls Who Code, Grades 5-8: In-person, Outside Meeting!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24

10:00—10:30 AM: ZOOM Storytime from Fowler, Ages 5 and under

11:00 AM—12:00 PM: Messy Fun at Fowler, Ages 5 and under

4:00—5:00 PM: ZOOM Origami Club, Ages 8 and up

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

10:30—11:00 AM: Concord Puppet Theatre: Live! at Fowler

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26

11:00—11:30 AM: Saturday Studio at Fowler, Ages 5 and under

2:00—4:00 PM: Seed Packing Party at Fowler! All Ages

 7:30—9:00 PM: Music from the Library: Thomas Meglioranza and Reiko Uchida, baritone and piano

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Take a hike and enjoy some of the local trails!

ENJOY YOUR WEEK!