Visit Concord in Massachusetts
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10.10.26
Disperse: Art Ramble by Helen Duncan
This yearβs Art Ramble features work by multi-media artist Helen Duncan. Duncanβs porcelain clay and wire forms are dispersed along the Fairyland Pond Trail in…
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10.23.26
Gnome Gnight with Art on the Rocks at Discovery Museum
Grab a paintbrush and test your skills in garden guardian portraiture! Don't miss this one-night-only collaboration between Discovery Museum and Leominster's Art on the Rocks.…
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Celebrating 250 years of revolutionary greatness
Welcome to Concord, Massachusetts where Americaβs roots run deep. Explore the birthplace of American independence and imagination, the town that Thoreau called βmost estimable place in all the world.β Concordβs fascinating past makes it a popular tourist destination, with TripAdvisor ranking it one of the Best Places to Visit. Discover the local charm and well preserved historic places that bring visitors from around the world. Here you can retrace the steps of Revolutionary War soldiers and literary greats and learn about how “the shot heard round the worldβ led to Americaβs independence. To experience Concord is to experience the American story.
Location and Size
25.9 square miles, nestled just outside Boston.
Famous for
Trendiness β arts, antiques, historic and cultural district, entertainment, lectures, music, restaurants and bars.
Heritage β historic homes, national parks, museums, tours and adventure.
Outdoor Life β family farms, hiking, biking, walking paths, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Why stay the night? Romantic fireside winters, spring gardens, fall leaf peeping and fall and spring harvests.
Group Bus Tours
The Town of Concord offers tours to fit every groupβs needs.Β Whether you live local or are visiting us from another region, we welcome you to experience Concord with a tour led by one of our certified guides. Small group, private and bus tours are available year round.Β Tours can focus on Revolutionary History, Literary History, Little Women, cemeteries and more.
Walking Tours
Walking tours depart the Concord Visitor Center at 1:00P, daily. The 75 minute experience will introduce guests to the Downtown Concord area and will touch on Concordβs rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more.
Observe Indigenous Peoples Day in Concord with a special walking tour exploring the history and experiences of Indigenous people in our community.
Join us Monday, October 12 at 10 a.m. for an informative tour and bring the kids along for a meaningful day-off-school activity.
Advance registration recommended. Learn more and register at VisitConcord.org. Click on banner at top of web page for walking tours.
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ππ» Trick or Treat on Thoreau Street is back for its 10th year! π¬β¨
Bring the kids, costumes, and Halloween spirit for an afternoon of trick-or-treating and spooky fun on Thursday, October 22 from 4β6 PM!
π Kids of all ages welcome
π§οΈ Rain date: Friday, October 23
π Thoreau Street, Concord
Come celebrate a favorite Concord Halloween tradition! ππ¦π»
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Join us for an important moment in Concordβs history.
On Thursday, October 22 at noon, the Town of Concord, The Robbins House, and the Black Heritage Trail Advisory Team will celebrate the dedication of Concordβs Black Heritage Trail in Monument Square.
The program will recognize the installation of 10 Black Heritage Trail markers, the Black Heritage Walking Tour, and new maps that help tell the stories of Concordβs Black residents and their lasting contributions to our community.
The celebration will include remarks, music, and a commemoration of this meaningful new chapter in how we share Concordβs history.
π Monument Square, opposite the Town House
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October 22, 2026
π Noon
We hope youβll join us! @robbinshouse
October evenings are made for a little history after dark. ππ
Concord Twilight Tours return on weekend evenings throughout October - a perennial favorite and one of the best ways to experience Concord in a whole new light.
Spots are limited, so reserve yours today at VisitConcord.org. Click the banner at the top.
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π Halloween happenings in and around Concord! From trick-or-treating and spooky tunes to historic after-dark tours, thereβs plenty of seasonal fun to enjoy this October.
π» Twilight Tours β Concord Visitor Center β Evenings in October & November
π Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum β Oct. 30, 10 AMβ4 PM & Oct. 31, 10 AMβ12 PM
πΆ Spooky Ukes and Lunch β Oct. 28, 11:30 AMβ1 PM
πΊ Inclusive Halloween Monster Mash β Oct. 30, 5:30β7:30 PM
π¬ Trick or Treat on Thoreau Street β Oct. 30, 4β6 PM
π² Trek or Treat Ride β Oct. 27, 4β5 PM, starting by West Concord MBTA
π―οΈ Spirits of the Old Manse β Candlelit after-dark storytelling at The Old Manse
π Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours β Historic cemetery tours offered through Concord Museum
Save the dates, bring your costumes, and enjoy a little history with your Halloween! ππ»
Check individual organizers for registration, pricing, and current event details.
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The Concord Festival of Authors (CFA) kicks off three unforgettable weeks of literary events across town from October 8-29. From romance to mystery, history to memoir, this yearβs festival packs twenty events into three weeks β something for every kind of reader.
Romance takes center stage as the festival opens with the Meet Cute Book Club, featuring author Emily Martin discussing her newest novel, Winner Takes All, Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. A week later, biographer Carla Kaplan brings her acclaimed Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford to the Goodwin Forum on Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Barefoot Books joins the celebration Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. with Christy Mihaly. That same day, the Debut Authors Panel introduces first-time novelists Laura Garden, Meghana Mysore, and Abigail Savitch-Lew, moderated by Danielle Bradley, the libraryβs 2026 Writer-in- Residence. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m., Fowler Branch. Umbrella Arts hosts a special talkback, following the 2 p.m. performance of I and You on Sunday, Oct. 18, a perfect pairing for anyone who loves both literature and theater.
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Looking for a little Concord love to take home? π₯Ήπ Our Concord Cuddlers are waiting to be adopted! Each comes dressed in an adorable Concord, MA bandana and is ready for adventures, snuggles, and souvenir duty. πΆπ΅
Available at the Concord Visitor Center for $25 or online at Visitconcord.org come pick your new best friend! π
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The Concord Cuddlers have arrived! π₯°πΎ
These adorable plush pals are ready to go home with youβeach one wearing its own Concord bandanna. π
β¨ $25 each
π Available at the Concord Visitor Center. Open today 10 am-4 pm.
Which one would you choose? πΆπ±ππ¦π
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