Visit Concord in Massachusetts
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5.14.26
Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
Join us to move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly…
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5.17.26
Meet the Artist: Nami Yamaguchi at Discovery Museum
Join local fiber artist Nami Yamaguchi to explore wet felting, a process using water, wool, and your hands! We’ll layer and play with colorful wool…
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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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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.
Today! Learn about the legacy of the Concord Prison, observe May Day at Gerow Pavilion for a one-of-a-kind picnic exploring the legacy of the Concord Prison. Wander through stories spanning nearly 150 years, reflect on the past, and take in the beauty of 1,000 blooming daffodils and hyacinths planted at the Prison Cemetery.
🗓 today! Friday, May 1
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Gerow Pavilion, Concord
Bring a chair or blanket, grab something from the food truck, and come imagine what these walls might say. @concordprisonoutreach @freedomswayheritage #concordeventstoday #concordactivities #concordhistory #concordhistorylesson #concordprison
Save the date 💫
Concord Pride Day 2026 is coming!
Join us as we celebrate love, community, and inclusion in the heart of Concord. 🏳️🌈
More details on events, timing, and how to get involved coming soon.
Mark your calendar and stay tuned—this is one you won’t want to miss. #ConcordPride #pride2026 #prideconcord #concordpride2026 #concorddei
Holi in Concord 🌸🎨
Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, celebrates the arrival of spring, joy, and togetherness. Now or anytime in spring is the perfect time to gather with friends, family, and the Concord community to share laughter, colors and sweets.
From bright colors in the air to music, dancing, and delicious treats, Holi is all about letting go of the old and welcoming the new. Concord comes alive with color and connection May 2 at Alcott Playground, 2-4 pm. Sponsored by the Concord Carlisle High School South Asian Student Society. @concordcarlislehs
Mark your calendar, wear white, and get ready to be covered in happiness. 💛💙💗
#Holi2026 #FestivalOfColors #ConcordCelebrates #SpringVibes #concordholiday
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
