Visit Concord in Massachusetts
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4.30.26
Concord250 Tree Dedication
Join us as the 250 Trees Project nears completion! On April 30 at 10:00 AM, a newly planted tree at the Main Library will be…
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5.03.26
Concord250 Poetry Event โ Poets Reflect on the Declaration of Independence
Concord250 Poetry Event โ Poets Reflect on the Declaration of Independence May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Join usย onย May 3, 3:00โ4:15 PMย for a…
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Celebrating 250 years of revolutionary greatness
Welcome to Concord, Massachusetts where Americaโs roots run deep. Explore the birthplace of American independence and imagination, the town that Thoreau called โmost estimable place in all the world.โ Concordโs 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 worldโ led to Americaโs independence. To experience Concord is to experience the American story.
Location and Size
25.9 square miles, nestled just outside Boston.
Famous for
Trendiness โ arts, antiques, historic and cultural district, entertainment, lectures, music, restaurants and bars.
Heritage โ historic homes, national parks, museums, tours and adventure.
Outdoor Life โ 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 groupโs needs.ย 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.ย 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 Concordโs rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more.
New week, new reasons to show up ๐
Hereโs whatโs happening at Concord this week and beyond - whether youโre looking to connect, grow, or just have a good time, thereโs something for you.
Check out the lineup, invite a friend, and weโll see you there ๐
#ConcordCommunity #ThisWeekAtConcord #concordevents #concordcalendar #concordthingstodo @concordrecreation @west_concord_village_community @massdcr
The block party was a blast but the experience continues.
๐ Daily 1 PM walking tours
Specialty tours all week! Private tours customize your experience.
๐ Start at the Visitor Center.
๐ VisitConcord.org
Tomorrow Thursday April 23:
โ๏ธ10 am Fight for Freedom Tour: Patriots of color
โ๏ธ1 pm Daily History Tour
โ๏ธ2 pm North Bridge and Beyond.
Discover Concord like youโve never known it before through the eyes of a local guide. Sign up at Visitconcord.org under the walking tour tab. #concordhistory #concordlearnmore #concordwalkingtour #concordhistory #concordhistorytour
Weโre getting closer and closer to May 16th and โSpring Into West Concord Day!โ
@artforallconcord has created a wonderful
โWe Shine Brighter Together!โ Based on the lantern theme with some creative lanterns hung throughout the Village at various businesses for people to find and check off on their search sheet. Sheets will be turned in at the Fowler Library and Raffle prizes issued! The Hunt starts on May 1st, so be prepared for Treasure Hunters stopping by...and doing some shopping! #westconcord #westconcordma #springintowestconcord #westconcordvillage #westconcordshops
Celebrate history where it began! Concordโs Patriotsโ Day festivities on Monday, April 20, 2026, offer a perfect blend of solemn remembrance and high-energy community fun.ย
Once the parade concludes (around 11:30 AM), the celebration shifts gears into a massive street festival running until 4:00 PM. Spanning Main Street and Walden Street, the block party is the ultimate family-friendly destination.ย
What to Expect:
โข Live Music & Stages: Catch performances across multiple stages, including at the Visitor Center, and a unique colonial-era song sing-along.ย
โข Historical Fun: Join the interactive โMonumental Squareโ historical parade or keep an eye out for Town Crier Josh Telepman making official pronouncements throughout the day.ย
โข Food & Drink: Refuel at a variety of food trucks or visit the Beer Garden at Wright Tavern.ย
โข Family Activities: Look for the New England Revolutionโs pop-up soccer activation, colonial-era tea tastings at Barrow Bookstore, and free activities at the Concord Museum.ย
Itโs a day you wonโt want to miss. #patriotsdayconcordma #concordblockparty #patriotsday #concordevents #concordhappenings
Join us at the North Bridge in Concord tonight.
Ceremony 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that โever-memorableโ 19th of April.
The path from the North Bridge Visitor Center to the North Bridge will be lighted with 122 luminaries to honor those who lost their lives in the battle.
Lantern light procession* starts at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA
*To participate in the lantern-light procession, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty Street, Concord Ma. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose, but please do not bring muskets.
About 4 days, -5,760 minutes to go to Patriotsโ Day. Events all weekend, starting tomorrow - Patriot Vigil at the North Bridge. Go to visit concord.org for full schedule. #concordpatriotsday #concordparade #concordevents #concordthisweekend
๐บ๐ธ Patriotsโ Day 2026 in Concord, MA ๐บ๐ธ
Celebrate history in Concord with a full weekend of events:
โจ Friday (April 17): Patriot Vigil at North Bridge (7:45โ8:30 p.m.) + evening luminaria
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Sunday (April 19): Dawn Salute at Buttrick Hill (6 a.m.) + North Bridge program (8:30โ9:30 a.m.)
๐ Monday (April 20): Patriotsโ Day Parade (9 a.m.) & Block Party (12โ4 p.m.) on Main Street
๐๏ธ Explore local attractions like Concord Museum, Orchard House, Walden Woods & more
๐ Food trucks, live music, historic reenactments, and family-friendly activities all weekend
๐ Concord Visitor Center open daily (9 a.m.โ4 p.m.) for info, maps & tips
#PatriotsDay #ConcordMA #MinuteManNHP #AmericanHistory #NewEnglandEvents FamilyFun @minutemannps @concordmuseum @alcotts_orchard_house @thewaldenwoodsproject @visitma
