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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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.

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 […]

Like listening to in-person live storytelling on platforms like The Moth? Curious about the stories you have not yet heard in our community? Join us in the CFPL Goodwin Forum on Wednesday, October 25 for THE STORIES OF US, a collaborative Inclusive Storytelling project that provides a platform to share and interpret unforgettable personal narratives. […]

Join us for a spooky fun time at the COA on Thursday, October 26th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Haunted ukulele music, games, corn hole, trick or treat bags, sweets, warm apple cider, cider donuts, pumpkin painting, costume competition, pumpkin ring toss, pumpkin bowling, and scary movies! Harvey’s Treasure Chest Gift Shop will have […]

Kids, dress up in your Halloween costume, grab your parents, and come on down to the Thoreau St business district on Thursday, October 26th from 4-6pm. 20+ businesses participating handing out Halloween candy. It will be a great time!

Bring a friend and come to the Science Lab at Nashoba Brooks School to learn how to harness sunlight and everyday vegetables to make beautiful artwork! We will explore some of the science behind cyanotypes (a.k.a. sun prints) and make our own. Then, we’ll use spinach, beets, and other plants to extract bright pigments and […]

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Founded in 1983, The Nature Connection celebrates its 40th year with Inspire, a night of philanthropy. Inspire will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30-9pm at Concord Scout House. This celebration will include music, chance to win drawings, silent and online auctions, nature explorations, food and drink, and remarks by Founder, Sarah Seabury Ward, […]

Whodunnit? Based on the 1985 movie and iconic American board game, six guests arrive one by one to the dark and stormy Boddy Manor.  CC Theatre proudly presents Clue by Sandy Rustin on October 26-28 at 7pm in the auditorium.  Tickets are available at cc-theatre.org.  We hope you can join us for a night of […]

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 […]

Join the Concord Free Public Library Corporation for an evening with author Elizabeth Graver, in celebration of the library's 150th anniversary. Elizabeth Graver’s fifth novel, Kantika, was inspired by her grandmother, Rebecca née Cohen Baruch Levy, who was born into a Sephardic Jewish family in Istanbul, and whose tumultuous and shape-shifting life journey took her […]

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Whodunnit? Based on the 1985 movie and iconic American board game, six guests arrive one by one to the dark and stormy Boddy Manor.  CC Theatre proudly presents Clue by Sandy Rustin on October 26-28 at 7pm in the auditorium.  Tickets are available at cc-theatre.org.  We hope you can join us for a night of […]

Chamber Music that Brings Folktales to Life Imagine listening to a musical performance that transports you to a different time and place, where you can experience the stories and emotions of people from various cultures and traditions. Join the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), along with the Concord Museum, for Music & Folklore concert and […]

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 […]

Sleepy Hollow 5K & Fun Run Join Concord Recreation and the Beede Swim and Fitness Center (rain or shine) at this year's Sleepy Hollow 5K & Fun Run! 5K runners will start out front of Beede and enjoy a course that takes them through out Concord. Please note that the 5K course is not closed […]

Annual Sports Sale at The Fenn School! Fenn School Gymnasium Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, Baseball. Football, Skiing, Fishing, Swimming, Bikes and more!

CONCORD FAMILY NETWORK Hosts Halloween Party! At Verrill Farm, under the Tent - rain or shine Crafts, pumpkin decorating, games, prizes and more! Costumes encouraged! This event is free and open to the public. It is free for CFN members and $15 per family for non-members.  

Food, music, sales & crafts! Many businesses that postponed last weekend due to rain are having sidewalk sales on 10/28.

Come on out for a day of books with Brooks the Bear! There will be story times all day at 1/2 past the hour starting at 10:30.

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.” […]

In the 1800s, Concord was the center for American authors and thinkers, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott. They gathered together with other Concordians to discuss issues of the day such as slavery, war, the natural world, and many other topics. Led by a Museum educator, explore 1800s Concord and […]

Fleeting Moments OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, OCT. 28, 6-8 PM exhibition dates: October 18 - November 26, 2023 Textile artist Merill Comeau reclaims fabrics through stitch and print to bring a myriad of components into a new realization. Jill Goldman-Callahan’s coalescing paint layers interact in sensuous ways, invoking the unexpected. Ukrainian artist Natasha Dikareva's ceramic sculptures […]

Whodunnit? Based on the 1985 movie and iconic American board game, six guests arrive one by one to the dark and stormy Boddy Manor.  CC Theatre proudly presents Clue by Sandy Rustin on October 26-28 at 7pm in the auditorium.  Tickets are available at cc-theatre.org.  We hope you can join us for a night of […]