Fall is a comforting season, filled with crisp air, colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, round pumpkins, and the smell of fresh apple cider. Enjoy the peak of fall by visiting Concord, Massachusetts; here are just five events, though there are many more, during October.
Annual Harvest Festival at Verrill Farm
Autumn arrives right on time at Verrill Farm for the Annual Harvest Festival. The farm hosts the harvest festival yearly to help raise funds for the Pediatric Unit at Emerson Hospital. This event is perfect for kids of all ages and will include games, prizes, hayrides, live music, pick-your-own pumpkins, and delicious food. The festival is open from 11 am to 3 pm at 11 Wheeler Road in Concord on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
The Taste of Concord
On October 15 at 6 p.m. head to the Nashoba Brooks School gymnasium for the Taste of Concord. This event will feature tastes from local Concord restaurants, bakeries, and food establishments and will include a special Concord250 theme. Follow a tasting experience with over 50 wines, craft beers, mocktails, and artisanal spirits, provided by West Concord Wine and Spirits. All funds from the event will go towards the Concord Chamber. Individuals interested in attending must be 21 years or older and can purchase tickets online or in person at West Concord Wine and Spirits at 1216 Main St. Concord, MA.
Concord Orchestra: Past, Present, and Encore!
Join the Concord Orchestra for their 2024-2025 concert season. On Saturday, October 19 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, October 20 at 2:30 pm, the Concord Orchestra will play a selection of music under the theme of “Resolve.” Conducted by Zeke Fetrow, the orchestra will play the following pieces: Academic Festival Overture (Johannes Brahms), Music for a Scene Shelley (Samuel Barber), Petite Suite (Claude Debussy), and Symphony No. 2 (Ludwig van Beethoven).
Barefoot Books Author Storytimes!
Celebrate a special storytime for individuals of all ages at Barefoot Books on October 19 at 10 am. Three authors will read their latest Barefoot picture books: Mary Wolphin’s Bring Back the Babka!, Anna Staniszewski’s My Cousin’s Mermaid, and Ruth Horowitz’s The Midnight Mitzvah. Each of these authors will share their experience writing these books and what inspired them to create these stories. Barefoot Books’ West Concord location is on 23 Bradford Street on the 2nd floor.
Leaf Peeping Around Concord
Concord is the perfect spot to find beautiful foliage in the fall. Stroll through Concord’s many hiking trails, meadows, sanctuaries, and rivers to observe all the leaves change from green to red, orange, and yellow. Explore sites like Walden Pond, Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Brewster’s Woods Wildlife Sanctuary, Old North Bridge, and the Emerson-Thoreau Amble Trail.
Concord is home to many October events that are both related to the season and ones that are not. Whether you’re interested in picking your own pumpkins, listening to a live orchestra, or wanting to go leaf peeing, you’ll find plenty to do in Concord.
