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10.24.26
Concord Band Concert: “Scenes”
The Concord Band presents its fall concert, entitled "Scenes" after the suite, Scenes from "The Louvre", written for band by composer Norman Dello Joio. Dello…
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11.11.26
Flag Retirement and Veterans Day Ceremony
Flag Retirement and Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday November 11, with step-off at 8AM. Please join us at the Town House for light refreshments, coffee…
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Celebrating 250 years of revolutionary greatness
Welcome to Concord, Massachusetts where America’s roots run deep. Explore the birthplace of American independence and imagination, the town that Thoreau called “most estimable place in all the world.” Concord’s 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 world” led to America’s independence. To experience Concord is to experience the American story.
Location and Size
25.9 square miles, nestled just outside Boston.
Famous for
Trendiness – arts, antiques, historic and cultural district, entertainment, lectures, music, restaurants and bars.
Heritage – historic homes, national parks, museums, tours and adventure.
Outdoor Life – 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 group’s needs. 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. 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 Concord’s rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more.
Two great ways to explore Concord today! 🍂
Join us for our Indigenous People Tour at 10 AM or our Daily Walking Tour at 1 PM.
📍 Concord Visitor Center
58 Main Street, Concord
Come learn, explore, and discover more of Concord’s stories with us.
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A fascinating glimpse into Concord’s layered history. At yesterday’s Concord Tourism Huddle at the Walden Woods Project, we had the chance to see some of the arrowheads collected by Henry David Thoreau, who wrote extensively about Indigenous people and the artifacts he encountered around Concord and beyond.
Want to learn more about the Indigenous history of this land? Join us on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 12 at 10 a.m., for our Indigenous People of Concord Tour.
Bring the family, spend the morning exploring Concord, and discover stories that reach back long before the Revolution. Space is limited- reserve your spot at VisitConcord.org. Click the link at the top of the page for walking tours. See you Monday!
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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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🎃👻 Trick or Treat on Thoreau Street is back for its 10th year! 🍬✨
Bring the kids, costumes, and Halloween spirit for an afternoon of trick-or-treating and spooky fun on Thursday, October 22 from 4–6 PM!
🍭 Kids of all ages welcome
🌧️ Rain date: Friday, October 23
📍 Thoreau Street, Concord
Come celebrate a favorite Concord Halloween tradition! 🎃🦇👻
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Join us for an important moment in Concord’s 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 Concord’s 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 Concord’s 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 Concord’s history.
📍 Monument Square, opposite the Town House
📅 October 22, 2026
🕛 Noon
We hope you’ll join us! @robbinshouse
October evenings are made for a little history after dark. 🌙🍂
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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🎃 Halloween happenings in and around Concord! From trick-or-treating and spooky tunes to historic after-dark tours, there’s plenty of seasonal fun to enjoy this October.
👻 Twilight Tours — Concord Visitor Center — Evenings in October & November
🎃 Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum — Oct. 30, 10 AM–4 PM & Oct. 31, 10 AM–12 PM
🎶 Spooky Ukes and Lunch — Oct. 28, 11:30 AM–1 PM
🕺 Inclusive Halloween Monster Mash — Oct. 30, 5:30–7:30 PM
🍬 Trick or Treat on Thoreau Street — Oct. 30, 4–6 PM
🚲 Trek or Treat Ride — Oct. 27, 4–5 PM, starting by West Concord MBTA
🕯️ Spirits of the Old Manse — Candlelit after-dark storytelling at The Old Manse
🍂 Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours — Historic cemetery tours offered through Concord Museum
Save the dates, bring your costumes, and enjoy a little history with your Halloween! 🍁👻
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 year’s festival packs twenty events into three weeks — 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 library’s 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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