Silver Lining Mentoring Mentor Information Session

Join us for an informational session to learn about volunteering as a Silver Lining Mentor for our Learn and Earn program! Leearn and Earn consists of a 13 week program that matches youth in the foster care system with adult volunteer mentors for 1-1 mentoring. During this info session we’ll cover what mentoring is and […]

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Concord Rec Summer Concert Series

Rideout Park 61 Laws Brook Rd, Concord, MA, United States

7/11 The Reminisants 7/18 Beantown Swing Orchestra 7/25 Elastic Five Band 8/1 Stacey Peasley-Family & Kid's Show 8/8 The Band Brandy

Blueberry Day at Verrill Farm

Verrill Farm 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, MA, United States

Blueberry Day- Saturday, July 13th Join us on Saturday, July 13th for our first ever Blueberry Day- celebrating July's favorite berry! Blueberry Morning from 9am-12pm will feature blueberry everything in the farm stand! Blueberry baked goods, samples, food & drink specials, Shaw Farm Ice Cream Sundaes and more! True West Presents a Blueberry Beer Garden from […]

Archeology Day in Minute Man National Historical Park

North Bridge Visitor Center 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

North Bridge Visitor Center & Minute Man Visitor Center July 13, 2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Archeology is a big deal in Minute Man National Historical Park! In light of the musket balls recently discovered by archeologist at the North Bridge, we are excited to announce a special event to show them off! Join […]

A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord

Concord Museum

When we think of Henry David Thoreau, we picture him during the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. But did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a unique tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s life, visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the […]

Thoreau Birthday Event @ Walden!

walden pond state reservation 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United States

Happy Birthday, Henry! Meet Thoreau on his birthday! Saturday, July 13, 12-2 pm Come and celebrate Henry’s birthday (a day late)! Local historian Richard Smith will portray Henry David Thoreau in the year 1847, age 30. He will receive guests at his house near the main parking lot at Walden Pond. This is an informal […]

Film Screening of Mona Lisa is Missing and Q&A with the Filmmakers

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

Join us for a special in-person screening in the Goodwin Forum of the entertaining and informative 2012 documentary "Mona Lisa Is Missing." This award-winning film describes the theft in 1911 of Leonardo da Vinci's painting "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The theft and subsequent frantic search for the painting caused a scandal […]

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Concord’s Bird Life from Thoreau’s Day to Today

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

As part of Riverfest, join us for a colorful talk on what birds Henry David Thoreau saw versus the birds we see today. Some are still here in strong numbers. Our grassland birds have become rare. A number of forest and marsh birds that used to nest here but have vanished as breeders. Many southern […]

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Gentle Flow Yoga Class at Fowler

Fowler Library 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

Join local yoga instructor Jen for drop-in yoga for adults. This gentle flow class is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own. Classes will continue 7/24 and 7/31. Please see the library event calendar for more […]

Nashoba Brooks School Summer Concert Series

Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Join in on the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on Wednesdays from July 17 through August 7. The events starts with the Summer Wonders activities for children from 4:30-5:00 p.m. Plan to stay for the concerts from 5:00-6:00 p.m. by packing a blanket or chairs and a picnic. Each week is a different […]

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