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Concord Women’s Chorus Presents “Sing We Noel: Songs of Peace and Joy “

Concord Womenโ€™s Chorus presents its winter concert, "Sing We Noel: Songs of Peace and Joy," featuring beloved carols, Mendelssohn, jazz-inflected holiday favorites, and our traditional…

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Celebrating 250 years of revolutionary greatness

Welcome to Concord, Massachusetts where Americaโ€™s roots run deep. Explore the birthplace of American independence and imagination, the town that Thoreau called โ€œmost estimable place in all the world.โ€ Concordโ€™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 worldโ€ led to Americaโ€™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 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.

Women Of Concord Tour

Group Bus Tours

The Town of Concord offers tours to fit every groupโ€™s 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 Concordโ€™s rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more.

๐Ÿช” Celebrate Diwali in Concord this Saturday! Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of food, drinks, and cultural performances. The whole community is welcome to join the Festival of Lights celebration!

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, November 14 | 1:30โ€“3:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Concord-Carlisle High School cafeteria
โœจ Hosted by S.A.S.S.

#Diwali #FestivalOfLights #VisitConcordMA #diwaliconcord
Whoooโ€™s coming to Concord today? ๐Ÿฆ‰ Stop by the Concord Visitor Center for our Veterans Day walking tour lineup, including the debut of our Black History Walking Tour.

๐Ÿ‘ฃ 11 a.m. โ€” Inaugural Black History Walking Tour
๐Ÿ‘ฃ 1 p.m. โ€” Daily Historic Walking Tour
๐Ÿ‘ฃ 2 p.m. โ€” First People of Concord Walking Tour

While youโ€™re here, browse our Concord souvenirs and take home a little reminder of your visit. Weโ€™re open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 58 Main Street.

To all who have served, thank you.

#VisitConcord #ConcordMA #veteransdayspecial #concordveteransday
Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped Concordโ€™s Black history on our new Black Heritage Trail walking tour. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m., or Monday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m., to explore this important part of Concordโ€™s past and its enduring legacy.

Sign up at VisitConcord.org/walking-tourโ ๏ฟผ.#blackhistorywalkingtour #concordblackhistory #concordwalkingtours walking #concordblackheritagetrail
Walk at your own pace! Book your private tour today - we host groups of all sizes from small family groups to bus tours. You can customize  the walking tour to your interests, pace and date and time of course. Email visitors@concordma.gov or 978-318-3061. #concordwalkingtours #concordwalkingtour #concordwalking #concordprivatetour
๐ŸŽ„โœจ Stroll into the holiday spirit in West Concord!

Join us for the West Concord Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 12, from noon to 5 p.m. for an afternoon of festive fun, local shopping, and small-town holiday charm!

Explore the shops along Commonwealth Avenue and throughout West Concord, discover holiday sales and seasonal treats, enjoy festive music, and visit neighborhood favorites like Happy on Main.

๐ŸŽ Shop local, find unique gifts, and support our wonderful small businesses. Bring your friends, bring your family, and make an afternoon of it!

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, December 12, 2026
๐Ÿ•› Noonโ€“5 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ West Concord Village

Good cheer, great shops, and a little holiday magicโ€”all within strolling distance! โค๏ธ

#WestConcord #HolidayStroll #VisitConcordMA #ConcordMA HolidayShopping @westconcordvillagecommunity @westconcordartloop
Good things come in small packages - and some carry a little revolutionary spirit. ๐ŸŽ Find Concord keepsakes, miniature Minutemen, and gifts for the history lover on your list.

Shop at VisitConcord.orgโ ๏ฟผ or stop by the Concord Visitor Center at 58 Main Street.

#VisitConcordMA #ConcordMA #ShopLocal #GiftsWithHistory
December will be here before we know itโ€”and weโ€™re already thinking about latkes! ๐Ÿ•Žโœจ

Save the date for Latkes & Laughter: A Chanukah Celebration, an evening of community, music and holiday cheer.

Enjoy latkes from Debraโ€™s Natural Gourmet, music by the Klezmer Klub, crafts and goodie bags to go!

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 5โ€“6 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street, Concord

All are welcome! ASL interpreted.

Hosted by the Town of Concord in partnership with Kerem Shalom.

#VisitConcordMA #LatkesAndLaughter #Chanukah #ConcordMA @keremshalomconcord @klezmerklub
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Exercise your right to vote. Then exercise your right to something adorable. ๐Ÿงธ

Stop by Concord Visitor Center after the polls - our plush candidates are running on a platform of cuddles.

๐Ÿ“58 Main Street, Concord
#concordgifts 
#VisitConcordMA #ElectionDay #shoplocal