Lincoln, MA: Pumpkin Smash at Codman Farms DATE: November 5, 2023 TIME: 10:00am - 2:00pm LOCATION: Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Road, Lincoln, Massachusetts, 01773   Join us for a smashing good time at the third annual Great Pumpkin Smash at Codman Community Farms! This family-friendly event is all about having fun while also making a positive impact […]

Join us for a School-Wide Open House on Sunday, November 5 to learn more about Nashoba Brooks School: co-ed in Preschool (ages 3-4) through Grade 3 and an all-girl's middle school in Grades 4-8. Bring the whole family to explore the campus and meet many of the talented teachers who work with the children every […]

Our certified town guide leads an interactive hike that follows a meandering natural path similar to the one Emerson and Thoreau strolled as they walked from the town center to Walden Pond and Henry’s cabin site. Reflect on the power of the natural world and how it influenced both Henry David Thoreau and the world […]

Concord and the Vietnam War: Vietnam Veterans Recount the Protest They Staged at the Old North Bridge in 1971 and How it Led to One of the Largest Mass Arrests in Massachusetts History  On the opening night of Memorial Day Weekend in 1971, men wearing fatigues began to gather at the Old North Bridge in […]

The Concord Band presents Bandemonium, a Concert for Children & Families Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden Admission $10 single, $25 family Instrument petting zoo! Freeze dance! Snacks!

A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it […]

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 […]

Tyranny of the Minority with authors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt Sunday, November 5, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, including a book signing First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA “An exceptionally persuasive book… Ziblatt and Levitsky are two of America’s very best comparative political scientists, with expertise that makes them uniquely well-equipped for […]

*By popular demand, an additional performance has been added on Sunday, November 5 at 6:30pm. An additional post-show talkback has been added after the Friday, November 3 performance with author, lawyer and Lizzie Borden expert, Cara Robertson.* The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in […]

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 […]

The Concord Free Public Library, Concord Prison Outreach and League of Women Voters invite you to a Panel discussion, "Humane Incarceration" Exploring ways to improve the health and quality of life of the people incarcerated in the Commonwealth and those preparing for reentry into our communities.  

Practice your painting skills in a relaxed environment. Learn to paint freely and boldly. While we will go over the basics of painting like composition, values and color, the focus of this series will be to connect with your intuitive voice and paint from your heart.​ At the end of the series, you will have […]

Do you love to read? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesting books? The Massachusetts Children's Book Award (MCBA) 2023-24 list is out and showcases an amazing selection of books. Each month, we will discuss a new title from the list. The MCBA is awarded by readers in the 4th, 5th and […]

Keeping a seasonal nature journal offers a way to practice your nature-noticing skills and allow the earth to remind you of the resiliency of life. Our goal is to help you experience the sense of wellbeing that can come through deepening your relationship with nature by providing the space and structure to engage with the […]

The COA Veterans Day Breakfast is a special event to honor and thank veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to our country. We invite all Concord veterans to this event, and welcome Concord seniors, who want to honor our beloved veterans. Our catered buffet breakfast is free of charge thanks to the support of […]

Special Nov 9th Veteran Day's tour inside the special collection of Concord’s 1915 armory to see rare artifacts and how materials are preserved. Be one of the first to explore Concord’s 1915 armory and learn about the near 400-year history of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, the oldest component of the United States Armed Forces. […]

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 […]

Ages 4-10 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 4:00—5:00 PM Goodwin Forum, Main Library Join us for a free reading of the classic tale, The Nutcracker. Several ballet dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company will help bring the story to life in their elegant and colorful costumes as the story is read aloud. This is a wonderful opportunity […]

A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it […]

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 […]

Best described as "Noises Off" meets "Fawlty Towers" you won't want to miss the non-stop hilarity of this play-within-a-play, both on and off the stage! The Cornley Drama Society is prepared to open their new production, "The Murder at Haversham Manor", an early 1900's murder mystery. The members of the Society have had a string […]

District Five, a Boston-based sextet, brings its up-tempo jazz, funk and good-vibe music back to Nosh this Saturday evening.  This spirited combo offers their own unique renditions of classic and contemporary jazz, funk and blues along with their own originals.  Always a crowd favorite, come join us for a fun and lively evening of District 5 music, […]

Concord’s women have always been leaders, fighting for justice and creating a uniquely American vision in literature and art. This tour discusses the stories of these remarkable women, and see the places where they made their mark.

A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it […]

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 […]

Best described as "Noises Off" meets "Fawlty Towers" you won't want to miss the non-stop hilarity of this play-within-a-play, both on and off the stage! The Cornley Drama Society is prepared to open their new production, "The Murder at Haversham Manor", an early 1900's murder mystery. The members of the Society have had a string […]