Emerson – Thoreau Amble

Concord, MA, United States

Emerson – Thoreau Amble Our certified town guide leads an interactive hike that follows a meandering natural path similar to the one Emerson and Thoreau strolled as they walked from the town center to Walden Pond and Henry’s cabin site. Reflect on the power of the natural world and how it influenced both Henry David […]

Watercolor Intensive Workshop with Marjorie Glick

concord art 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

Color, as it is used in watercolor and as a tool for expression, will be the focus of this workshop. Through individual mentoring, you will clarify your vision and intent by exploring how you see, interpret, think about, and layer color. Re-imagine your chosen subject in fresh new ways and/or hone your skillset as it […]

Call for Submissions: Photography on the Farm!

Gaining Ground 341 Virginia Rd, Concord, United States

Calling all photographers! Gaining Ground, a nonprofit farm in Concord that grows food exclusively for hunger relief, is accepting submissions for its Photography on the Farm event! The exhibit will run from Sept. 9 to Oct. 20, with photographs printed and displayed along a self-guided path on the farm (341 Virginia Rd). The installation will […]

Free

Author Talk with Jean Duffy and Bev Boisseau Stohl at the Concord Library

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

Join us as authors Jean Duffy and Bev Boisseau Stohl discuss their books Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World and Chomsky and Me: A Memoir. Jean and Bev, debut authors aged over 60, will share insights into being writing workshop pals and what it's like to have a first book out […]

Free

Nashoba Brooks Summer Wonders Series & Wednesday Concerts – FREE and open to all!

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

Please join us on Wednesdays at Nashoba Brooks School (July 19 and 26 and August 2 and 9) for either/or/or both: - Summer Wonders Activities - Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Please come to Nashoba Brooks School for our free summer fun activities aimed at ages 3-5 but all are welcome. Come spend time in our backyard, […]

Free

Mindfulness in Art

Concord Museum

In partnership with Be Well Be Here, join us for a mindfulness program in the special exhibition A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library. Be Well Be Here Founder and Executive Director Lara Wilson will lead a guided conversation and casual journaling activity in the special exhibit. Participants will […]

Shop Local, Love Local and you may be a winner!

West Concord Concord, MA, United States

Be part of the love for West Concord this summer!  The public way of Commonwealth Avenue is getting a refresh with new roadway surfacing and sidewalks.  Despite the disruption, businesses remain open and are eager to welcome you.   Show them some love and they’ll love you back! Download the Local Love Passport here. When […]

Not Really So Scary Animals (Ages 6+)

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

Some animals like sharks, snakes, and spiders we think of as scary, but are they really when we learn more about them? Many seemingly “scary animals” have really important jobs in nature, even helping people! See giant megalodon shark teeth and don’t miss meeting some not really so scary animals too! Recommended for ages 6+.

Free

Open Studio at Art for All

Concord, MA, United States

Open Studios every Thursday in July & August! 4-7pm   Art for All Studio 152 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 16   Pay what you can,  starting at $10

Summer Concert Series

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

Join Concord Recreation for our annual summer concert series on Thursday nights this summer! All concert starts at 6 PM at Rideout Park. Bring your own chair and come and enjoy some great music! 7/20- Beantown Swing 7/27-The Reminisants 8/3- Ben Rudnick and Friends Kids Show 8/10- The Band Brandy

Free