Visit Concord in Massachusetts
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5.29.26
Concord Conservatory of Music Presents Chatham Rabbits
Chatham Rabbits: An Evening of Bluegrass & Americana Join the Concord Conservatory of Music for an intimate performance by North Carolina-based duo Chatham Rabbits. Sarah…
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5.02.26
Holi celebration
The Concord-Carlisle Regional High School South Asian Student Society welcomes you to our first annual community-wide Holi Celebration on Saturday, May 2nd, from 2-4 pm. Join us in…
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5.15.26
Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy
Join us for a screening of Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy and Q&A with the producers/directors. A Globe film festival short video follows Michael Dukakis as…
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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.
Music 🎵 🎼 is coming to Concord Visitor Center and all around town! In honor of @concord_conservatory 20thanniversary, artist designed pianos will spring up through Concord and West Concord. Come play, enjoy, discover including one on the lawn of Concord Visitor Center May 40-June 26. #visitconcordma #stillheardroundtheworld #concordpiano
New week, new reasons to show up 🙌
Here’s what’s happening at Concord this week and beyond - whether you’re looking to connect, grow, or just have a good time, there’s something for you.
Check out the lineup, invite a friend, and we’ll see you there 👀
#ConcordCommunity #ThisWeekAtConcord #concordevents #concordcalendar #concordthingstodo @concordrecreation @west_concord_village_community @massdcr
The block party was a blast but the experience continues.
🕐 Daily 1 PM walking tours
Specialty tours all week! Private tours customize your experience.
📍 Start at the Visitor Center.
👉 VisitConcord.org
Tomorrow Thursday April 23:
✔️10 am Fight for Freedom Tour: Patriots of color
✔️1 pm Daily History Tour
✔️2 pm North Bridge and Beyond.
Discover Concord like you’ve 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
We’re getting closer and closer to May 16th and “Spring Into West Concord Day!”
@artforallconcord has created a wonderful
“We Shine Brighter Together!” 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! Concord’s Patriots’ Day festivities on Monday, April 20, 2026, offer a perfect blend of solemn remembrance and high-energy community fun.
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.
What to Expect:
• Live Music & Stages: Catch performances across multiple stages, including at the Visitor Center, and a unique colonial-era song sing-along.
• Historical Fun: Join the interactive “Monumental Square” historical parade or keep an eye out for Town Crier Josh Telepman making official pronouncements throughout the day.
• Food & Drink: Refuel at a variety of food trucks or visit the Beer Garden at Wright Tavern.
• Family Activities: Look for the New England Revolution’s pop-up soccer activation, colonial-era tea tastings at Barrow Bookstore, and free activities at the Concord Museum.
It’s a day you won’t 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 “ever-memorable” 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 Patriots’ Day. Events all weekend, starting tomorrow - Patriot Vigil at the North Bridge. Go to visit concord.org for full schedule. #concordpatriotsday #concordparade #concordevents #concordthisweekend
