Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, ConcordStrengthen your Parenting Skills: Routine, consistency and effective boundaries/limits
Ripley 120 Meriam Road, ConcordTactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, ConcordParenting a Child with Special Needs: Discussion around shared resources and support!
Ripley 120 Meriam Road, ConcordMEDICARE Open Enrollment October 15 – December 7, 2023: The Concord COA is Here to Help!
Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, ConcordHenry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently – An Author Talk with Lawrence Buell
Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, ConcordCFA 2023 Keynote Address: Author Jennifer De Leon
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordConcord Festival of Authors: Keynote Speaker Jennifer De Leon, author of Borderless
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordTours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, ConcordConcord Festival of Authors: The Robbins House presents Ray Shepard, author of A Long Time Coming
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordBWBH @ the CFA: Mindful Writing & Movement for Kids at The Umbrella Arts Center
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordYou’re invited: Stories, Spices & Song, A South African Experience and Fundraiser for Axium Education
Barefoot Books 23 Bradford Street 2nd Floor, ConcordConcord Festival of Authors: Ruth Ratner Miller Memorial Award for Excellence in American History
Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, ConcordWeek of Events
Native American Jewelry Show and Sale
Native American Jewelry Show and Sale
Artisans Way, 18 Walden Street in Concord, will be hosting Sandia East, a Native American Jewelry retailer for their annual trunk show. Saturday, October 14 & Sunday, October 15, Diane Whitman from Sandia East will be in the gallery showcasing hundreds of Native American jewelry pieces and hand carved spirit animal fetishes from the Southwest. […]
Boo! Lawn Sign Campaign – For Pediatric & Adolescent Care at Emerson Health
Boo! Lawn Sign Campaign – For Pediatric & Adolescent Care at Emerson Health
The BOO Campaign, sponsored by the Auxiliary of Emerson Health, takes simple neighborhood "booing" to a community fundraiser. BOO your friends, family, and neighbors by secretly leaving a lawn sign (and maybe some treats) in their yards. Signs are available online at EmersonHealth.org/Boo for $20 each. You will be assigned a Concord sponsor location to […]
Sign ups Open for Baby & Me Exercise & Dance Classes!
Sign ups Open for Baby & Me Exercise & Dance Classes!
Concord Rec introduces Baby & Me Dance and Baby & Me Boot Camp Classes! Dance: Get your groove on with your baby for this fun dance class! Boot Camp: Bring your child to a great workout at Hunt Gym consisting of cardio ad strength exercises.
Banned
Banned
Narrative Paintings by Maryam Safajoo October 5 – November 19, 2023 Saturday, October 7, 5-7pm: Opening reception with Artist Talk at 6pm On display at The Umbrella’s second floor Outside-the-Box Gallery, “Banned” features paintings by Maryam Safajoo narrating the stories of the contemporary situation of the systematically persecuted Iranian Baha’i community – Iran’s largest religious […]
Boo! Lawn Sign Campaign – For Pediatric & Adolescent Care at Emerson Health
Boo! Lawn Sign Campaign – For Pediatric & Adolescent Care at Emerson Health
The BOO Campaign, sponsored by the Auxiliary of Emerson Health, takes simple neighborhood "booing" to a community fundraiser. BOO your friends, family, and neighbors by secretly leaving a lawn sign (and maybe some treats) in their yards. Signs are available online at EmersonHealth.org/Boo for $20 each. You will be assigned a Concord sponsor location to […]
Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
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 Concord Orchestra presents “Romantic Ethos”
The Concord Orchestra presents “Romantic Ethos”
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 […]
Little Women – The Musical at CYT
Little Women – The Musical at CYT
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 […]
CCHS Home Women’s Varsity Soccer Game
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
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 […]
Strengthen your Parenting Skills: Routine, consistency and effective boundaries/limits
Strengthen your Parenting Skills: Routine, consistency and effective boundaries/limits
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 […]
Chip in for Neighbors Golf Tournament
Chip in for Neighbors Golf Tournament
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 […]
CCHS Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Home Game
Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
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
Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Discussion around shared resources and support!
Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Discussion around shared resources and support!
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 […]
CCHS Home Women’s Varsity Soccer Game
Explore and Learn Pass: Walking Tour and Concord Museum
Explore and Learn Pass: Walking Tour and Concord Museum
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 […]
CCHS Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Home Game
MEDICARE Open Enrollment October 15 – December 7, 2023: The Concord COA is Here to Help!
MEDICARE Open Enrollment October 15 – December 7, 2023: The Concord COA is Here to Help!
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 […]
Re-remembering of Things Past
Re-remembering of Things Past
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.
CCHS Home Men’s Varsity Soccer Game
Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently – An Author Talk with Lawrence Buell
Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently – An Author Talk with Lawrence Buell
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 […]
400 Souls: Building a Slave Society in Real Time
400 Souls: Building a Slave Society in Real Time
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. […]
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
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 […]
BLAST! Babysitting Safety & CPR
BLAST! Babysitting Safety & CPR
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 […]
CCHS Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Home Game
CFA 2023 Keynote Address: Author Jennifer De Leon
CFA 2023 Keynote Address: Author Jennifer De Leon
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 […]
Concord Festival of Authors: Keynote Speaker Jennifer De Leon, author of Borderless
Concord Festival of Authors: Keynote Speaker Jennifer De Leon, author of Borderless
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 […]
CCHS Home Varsity Football Game
Annual Halloween Party by Concord Family Network
Annual Halloween Party by Concord Family Network
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 […]
Fall Pop-Up Shop
Fall Pop-Up Shop
This is an annual event - stop by for a fun-filled, open-air fair featuring local crafters and artists!
Discover West Concord Day
Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
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.” […]
Concord Festival of Authors: The Robbins House presents Ray Shepard, author of A Long Time Coming
Concord Festival of Authors: The Robbins House presents Ray Shepard, author of A Long Time Coming
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 […]
CCHS Home Women’s Varsity Soccer Game
CCHS Home Men’s Varsity Soccer Game
WCUC Earth Concert
WCUC Earth Concert
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.
BWBH @ the CFA: Mindful Writing & Movement for Kids at The Umbrella Arts Center
BWBH @ the CFA: Mindful Writing & Movement for Kids at The Umbrella Arts Center
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 […]
You’re invited: Stories, Spices & Song, A South African Experience and Fundraiser for Axium Education
You’re invited: Stories, Spices & Song, A South African Experience and Fundraiser for Axium Education
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, […]
Concord Festival of Authors: Ruth Ratner Miller Memorial Award for Excellence in American History
Concord Festival of Authors: Ruth Ratner Miller Memorial Award for Excellence in American History
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, […]
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
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 […]
Concord Band Concert: New England Portraits
Concord Band Concert: New England Portraits
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 […]