Concord Festival of Authors : The Leslie Riedel Memorial Lecture for Young People

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

Author/Illustrator Chris Van Dusen will be honored with the 11th Leslie Riedel Memorial Award for his impressive body of literary work for young people. The in person program will take place in the Forum of the Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main Street, Concord MA on Sunday, October 22 at 4 pm. The Riedel Lecture […]

Free

Margaret Savage: A Life’s Work

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Margaret Savage: A Life’s Work August 25 - September 30 An exhibition of work by Umbrella Studio Artist Margaret Savage, who has worked in these spaces from the former Emerson Umbrella's humble beginnings in the 1980s

Free

Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School

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

Join us on Tuesday mornings for a playgroup aimed at toddlers and their caregivers — an opportunity to explore and play. Join members of the talented Nashoba Brooks School teaching team, leading activities that explore school readiness and promote fun! the event is free and open to all -- feel free to share with neighbors […]

Free

The Umbrella Film Series: Fremont

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

CURATED BY THE CONCORD FILM PROJECT Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project. The film series returns on Tuesday, October 24, at 7:30pm *Meal reservations will be available to purchase online until 12pm on Monday, October 23; film tickets will be available at the door TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 […]

Picky Eating in Young Children

Virtual Concord, MA, United States

First Connections welcomes Pediatric Occupational Therapist Anna Knox to a free live webinar for parents of young children. Picky eating phases or patterns typically begin between the ages of 1 & 3, and can feel tricky to manage alone. Picky eating doesn't usually go away on its own, and may require parents to really work […]

Free

Pumpkin Planters Craft Night

The Nature Connection 80 Beharrell Street, Suite D, Concord, United States

Celebrate fall with a craft! Join us for a craft night to make a fall planter out of a pumpkin! All materials (pumpkin, plant, and decorations) are provided. Small group setting where all people and abilities are welcome. Fee & Accommodations This evening is part of our Wednesday Nature Night series. Wednesday Nature Nights are […]

$15 – $35

Experimenting with Mixed Media – Art Journaling with Artist, Namrata Siviya

Make space for creativity and reflection, chase ideas and nurture your artistic spirit. We will learn to quieten our inner critic and focus on process, discovery and play. We will explore acrylic paints, drawing with markers, stencils, stamps and collage. All supplies and refreshments are included.

$49

Lawrence Buell—”Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently”

Concord, MA, United States

Join us for a reading, presentation, and Q&A with Lawrence Buell about his forthcoming book "Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently". About Lawrence Buell: Lawrence Buell is Powell M. Cabot Professor of American Literature Emeritus at Harvard University. Considered one of the founders of the ecocriticism movement, he has written and lectured worldwide on Transcendentalism, American […]

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