Our Women of Concord tour gives insight into the women who lived in, or are connected to, this historic town, but who you may not have heard of. Women with significant contributions to the Revolutionary War, Transcendentalism, the fight to free Black people from slavery and to getting women the right to vote are highlighted, […]

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” […]

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a Concord Players production? Perhaps you know what it takes and are looking for a place to hone your craft? On Sunday, September 17th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm the Players invite you to take a peek behind the curtain, meet our talented team, […]

Town-wide community event where we celebrate our furry and feathered friends, real or stuffed, and enjoy fellowship together on the church lawn.  There is a Blessing of the Animals service, music, and snacks — for humans and doggies! Bring a friend, neighbor, grandchildren … all are welcome!  Bring your pets, be they dogs, cats, birds, […]

The World's A Stage Players, Concord Players' Shakespeare troupe, will present Richard II Saturdays and Sundays, September 9,10, 16 & 17 at 5:00 pm outdoors on the lawn of the Concord Free Public Library and Friday, September 15 at 7:00 pm indoors at 51 Walden Street. This lesser known, but beautifully poetic play, written around […]

vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin

vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin

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!

Concord Women’s Chorus (CWC), fostering the power of women’s voices in song, invites new singers to join its ensemble at “Open Rehearsals” on Tuesdays, September 12 and 19, 9:30 am, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord. Artistic Director and Conductor Jane Ring Frank welcomes newcomers to join rehearsal, audition and learn more about […]

Back after a long hiatus, Mary Hurley and her daughter Caitlin are once again offering guided bike rides this fall. Get out your E-bike, road or touring bike and join us for outdoor fun on two wheels! We will be riding mostly back roads in various towns each week, offering some history, some chatting and […]

vs. Acton Boxborough

Sip! Taste! Enjoy! On September 19th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm come for a lively evening of flavors from our local restaurants, bakeries and food establishments at the Nashoba Brooks School Gymnasium. Also partake in a guided wine tasting experience with over 50 wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits provided by West Concord Wine and […]

As our days get shorter and shorter, many of us are wondering: "Where Have All My Birds Gone?" The story books suggest the easy answer: they went south for the winter. And that's certainly a big part of the story: But wait, there's more! This zoom presentation will complete the picture with insights into: Why […]

Save up to 25% with the Explore and Learn Pass: includes admission to Concord Museum and a historic walking tour of Concord. The Historic Walking Tour traces the history of Concord from its earliest beginnings 10,000 years ago to the 21st century. This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich history. Walk […]

vs. Newton South

vs. Boston Latin

This needle felting project is great for beginners but equally fun for experienced felters . The best part is that the wool balls are already formed, so as soon as you arrive, we can just jump to the decorating part without having to make the balls from scratch. Everyone should have enough time to make […]

About the event: Veteran environmental writer Douglas Chadwick will present ideas from his most recent book "Four Fifths A Grizzly: A New Perspective on Nature that Just Might Save Us All". He will explore the interconnectedness of nature, advocating that the path toward conservation begins with how we see our place in the world. Answering […]

Join parent coach Allison Flynn on six mornings for a parent discussion group, sharing tips and techniques and getting new resources. Monday's session is open to all; Tuesday's will focus on parenting kids with special needs of any kind. There will be a coinciding playgroup for kids 12 months to 3 years; pre-crawling babies are […]

vs. Boston Latin

Discover the fascinating stories that the Concord Museum collection can tell us. Interpreters will lead Object Spotlight Talks that highlight objects in the collection. Today’s Object Spotlight Talk will focus on a Geological Specimen Box constructed by Henry David Thoreau and will take place in the Thoreau gallery. Ask at the front desk what time […]

vs. Lincoln Sudbury

The Concord Museum is excited to announce the launch of the Museum’s newest patron program for people under 55 with a passion for the Museum and an interest in shaping its future. Join us on September 22 for the launch party and enjoy drinks and light bites with fellow Contemporary Leaders.

The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in their seats. Lizzie was famously acquitted and yet the question lingers… did she do it? Now, as the story is retold by four women defying musical theater stereotypes, fronting a six-piece rock band, and delivering a score […]

Coldwell Banker will be hosting a Flea Market on September 23rd with 100% of the proceeds going to Open Table. This event will be held in the parking lot behind Coldwell Banker office - 11 Main Street in Concord. Open Table's mission is ot end hunger in our local community by providing healthy food in […]

About the Walk Be part of the best community fundraiser around! Help Minute Man Arc raise funds to improve the lives of more than 1,000 children and adults with disabilities in Massachusetts. All are welcome! March to honor people living with disabilities... March to support Minute Man Arc's programs and services... March to transform your […]

Henry David Thoreau Walking Tour Did you know that Henry David Thoreau was baptized David Henry Thoreau? Did you know that he willingly spent a night in jail in July of 1846 but had to be kicked out the next morning? Join us for a 90-minute, two-mile walk where we will visit some of the […]

Let’s celebrate fall together with homemade apple pie and a free bag of apples!   Happy to offer our professional advice on the current real estate market. When: Saturday, September 23rd, 10am -1pm Where: Barrett Sotheby’s 33 Walden St. Concord   We look forward to seeing you there!   Stephanie Blunt & Dina DeMayo of […]

For over 10,000 years the indigenous people of the land knew this area as Musketaquid. The land between the grassy rivers. This tour explores the history of the first people and how they lived in a land of abundance seeking to keep and foster balance with the natural world, their mother, who sustained them always. […]

Social justice advocate, Army nurse, celebrated author, radical abolitionist, and the first woman licensed to drive a car in America. These are just some of the remarkable women buried in Concord’s Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Visit Sleepy Hollow with a Museum guide to learn more about these women and their legacies. 1 mile walk, mostly flat […]

vs. North Andover

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” […]

A free, All-ages Grassroots Community Music Festival! More than four dozen live acts in your neighbor’s yards, within walking distance of West Concord Village. The streets surrounding West Concord Village will be filled with music for the third annual West Concord Porchfest (rain date: Sunday September 24). Porchfest is a free, all-ages grassroots community music […]

Drop in to make banners and flags for the Library's 150th birthday parade on October 1st! All ages welcome.

Join Peter Alden as he guides us on a family nature walk of the Egg Rock and Nashawtuc Hill Circuit! Park on the right along Frenchman's Meadow just after the Sudbury River bridge on Nashawtuc Road. We assemble at the start of Squaw Sachem Trail. First destination is Egg Rock where the rivers join. Next […]

For over 10,000 years the indigenous people of the land knew this area as Musketaquid. The land between the grassy rivers. This tour explores the history of the first people and how they lived in a land of abundance seeking to keep and foster balance with the natural world, their mother, who sustained them always. […]

vs. Lincoln- Sudbury High School

vs. Lincoln Sudbury High School

The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in their seats. Lizzie was famously acquitted and yet the question lingers… did she do it? Now, as the story is retold by four women defying musical theater stereotypes, fronting a six-piece rock band, and delivering a score […]