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.” […]

The orchestra, directed by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Jean Sibelius’ King Kristian II Suite, and Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 (Romantic). Admission for youth under 18 is free. Please join us for a post-concert reception. The Concord Orchestra is excited to present the first concert of […]

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic, and her life, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. The adventures of the four March sisters are brought to vivid musical life in Little Women. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters — Meg, the oldest, a romantic, the […]

No rehearsal. No director. One actor. A script in a sealed envelope. Theater stripped to its essential elements in a no-net night of unexpected comedy and shared discovery. Forbidden to leave his native Iran, Soleimanpour wrote a play to travel the world in his place. Since its award-winning premiere at the Edinburgh Festival it has […]

Looking to strengthen your skills around implementing effective routines, consistency, and boundaries/limits from an age-appropriate/developmental perspective? Join us! Allison will provide various question prompts/topics to be discussed (i.e. tips, techniques, and education) and parents are encouraged to share resources and skills. For those families with babies (pre-walkers), your baby is welcome to join parents with […]

Calling All Golfers! Join us on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Concord Country Club for our 2nd Annual Chip in for Neighbors Golf Tournament. Proceeds support Concord and Carlisle residents. Registration begins at 10:30am with a 12:30pm shotgun start. Scramble format, fun contests, and games! Chance to split $50,000 with the Community Chest by […]

vs. Weston

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! RSVP to admission@nashobabrooks.org

For parents of a child/children with a special need (3 years of age or younger) Whether your child has an official medical/physical/or mental health diagnosis or simply struggling with engaging in more expected social/educational experiences, this group is for you! Allison will provide various question prompts/topics to be discussed (i.e. tips, techniques, and education) and […]

vs. Wayland

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. Bedford

Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 and ends December 7 and there is opportunity to compare your Medicare insurance coverage with a state certified SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) counselor. The Concord Council on Aging (COA) offers SHINE counselors through Minuteman Senior Services who are available onsite at the COA offices or by […]

Join us on October, 19 at 4pm for an Artist Talk by Fall Umbrella Artist-in-Residence, Jasmine Chen. Jasmine Chen will speak about her past work and her project of six paintings, inspired by her residency at The Umbrella Art Center. This talk will take place in the Black Box Theater.

vs. Acton-Boxboro

Join leading Thoreau scholar Lawrence Buell at Thoreau Farm as he shares his book, the first concise account of Thoreau’s life, thought, and impact in more than half a century. His book offers a highly readable entry-point for readers unfamiliar with this author, agitator, naturalist, and sage that is packed with new insights sure to […]

In this four-session course, we will explore the meteoric rise of American chattel slavery from 1619-1861 through economic, historical, legal, political, religious and scientific lenses provided in the book 400 Souls, edited by Ibram Kendi and Keisha Blain. We will then apply these lenses to increase our understanding of the current racially polarized historical moment. […]

No rehearsal. No director. One actor. A script in a sealed envelope. Theater stripped to its essential elements in a no-net night of unexpected comedy and shared discovery. Forbidden to leave his native Iran, Soleimanpour wrote a play to travel the world in his place. Since its award-winning premiere at the Edinburgh Festival it has […]

The BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) program provides training in First Aid, in household safety, and some fundamentals of childcare. In addition, this course helps prepare children to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, and begin babysitting safely and competently. We will cover choking prevention and […]

vs. Lincoln-Sudbury

Join us for the CFA 2023 kick-off event with Keynote Speaker, Jennifer De Leon—editor, author, and professor of Creative Writing. In this honest and interactive talk, Jennifer will share some of the ways in which “story” can provide crucial insight into the complex intersection of race, class, and educational issues, dispelling myths and showcasing the […]

Author Jennifer De Leon will kick off the 2023 Concord Festival of Authors with a discussion of her new book Borderless! Jennifer De Leon is the award-winning author of the YA novels, Borderless, featured on the TODAY show, and Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From. She is also the author of White Space: Essays on […]

vs. Lincoln Sudbury High School

Join Concord Family Network for our Annual Halloween Party under the tents at Verrill Farm. We'll have various stations with crafts and activities geared at the 2-6 year old range, though all are welcome. Costumes are encouraged, but not required (great opportunity to trial that Halloween costume). FREE for Concord Family Network members, $15 per […]

This is an annual event - stop by for a fun-filled, open-air fair featuring local crafters and artists!

Food, music, sales & crafts! 10am - 3pm

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.” […]

The Robbins House, Concord’s African American History Museum, presents author Ray Anthony Shepard. Shepard discusses A Long Time Coming, his new biography-in-verse of six impactful Black Americans from different eras, including Ona Judge, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barack Obama, chronicling their diverse ways of fighting racism. Shepard […]

vs. Newton North

vs. Burke

Join us for an afternoon of lively classical & family friendly music! Free to attend, although donations gratefully accepted to support WCUC's earth friendly, energy efficient future.

The Nature of Details: A Mindful Writing Workshop for Adults and Teens: Express yourself through writing! This creative writing workshop examines how and why we choose particular details, and provides encouragement to deepen your work through description. Led by Lara Wilson, CFA curator, writer, and founder of Be Well Be Here, Concord's mindful wellness educational […]

Come join us for an evening of South African tastes, sights, and sounds, hosted by Ubuntu Global Connections. Learn about Ubuntu's partner non-profit, Axium Education, and its rural education programs that are bringing transformative change to the historically neglected Zithulele community, in the remote Eastern Cape area. Barefoot Books 23 Bradford Street 2nd Floor Concord, […]

Miller Memorial address and award presentation to Robert A. Gross A specialist in the social and cultural history of the United States from the Revolution to the Civil War, Robert A. Gross focuses particularly on New England. His first book, The Minutemen and Their World received the Bancroft Prize in American History. His latest book, […]

No rehearsal. No director. One actor. A script in a sealed envelope. Theater stripped to its essential elements in a no-net night of unexpected comedy and shared discovery. Forbidden to leave his native Iran, Soleimanpour wrote a play to travel the world in his place. Since its award-winning premiere at the Edinburgh Festival it has […]

The Concord Band's Fall Concert, 8pm on October 21, will inaugurate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, upcoming in 2025, featuring Chester: Overture for Band by William Schuman, based on Boston composer William Billings’ best known song that became a Revolutionary War patriotic anthem. Composed in 1956, Schuman […]