Arts & Culture

West Concord

05.30.2026 - 06.26.2026

Concord Conservatory of Music Presents Pianos on the Town

Eight Artist‑Designed Pianos to Pop Up Across Concord This Spring  Get ready to play! From May 30 to June 26, the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is bringing music to the streets with Pianos on the Town—eight brightly painted upright pianos placed in public spots across Concord and West Concord for anyone to enjoy.  The...

Arts & Culture

06.13.2026

Democracy and Freedom Fair

All ages! Bring your curiosity and be open to inspiration. Connect with local action groups who will share info, action steps, and fun activities Kids’ games and hands‑on learning Food trucks serving local favorites Live music: Anna Huckabee Tull & Eric Kilburn; Middlesex Activist Band Wright Tavern tours + beer garden (open during and after...

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Children

Food

Friends & Family of Residents

West Concord

06.13.2026

West Concord Porchfest

Porchfest—a free, family-friendly music festival—will be filling West Concord Village and the surrounding streets with music on Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 PM (Rain Date: 6/14). Grab a map at an event hub (the Harvey Wheeler Center and Thoreau School ) and check out over 50 musical acts. Park at the MBTA lot or on local streets. Info...

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Historical Visitor

06.16.2026

Grace and Elizabeth: A Life Together

Arts & Culture

Holiday

Indigenous

06.19.2026

Juneteenth Music Festival

Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00-3:00 PM: Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration on The Robbins House front lawn. There will be musical performances from area groups and food trucks. Come join the fun and celebrate this American holiday of freedom, resilience, and community.

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Children

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Friends & Family of Residents

06.28.2026

RiverMusic

OARS and Concord Land Conservation Trust invite you  - Free music along the banks of the Sudbury River! In partnership with the Concord Land Conservation Trust, experience an afternoon of musical performances along the banks of the Sudbury River. Hear local artists by land or by boat in stunning outdoor locations throughout the day, free to...

Arts & Culture

07.4.2026

July 4th Celebration w/Southern Rail moves indoors to 51 Walden St.

Celebrate the 4th in air conditioned comfort at 51 Walden St.!  The musical portion of Picnic in the Park will be moved indoors. From 12-1 is a children's program with Rockabye Beats. From 1-2:30 Southern Rail returns with their high energy exuberant picking and stunning harmonies. And the music is capped off by the Concord...

Arts & Culture

Children

07.11.2026

Free Family Day

Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to create a story-time-worthy character puppet, led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (not required).  Mark your calendars and register for our summer sessions: Saturday, July 11: 2:00 - 4:00...

Arts & Culture

07.16.2026

Concord Band Summer Concert at 51 Walden: “Boston Liberties”

The Concord Band, directed by James O’Dell, will be performing at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord on Thursday, July 16 at 7:15pm. The theme of this concert is “Boston Liberties” and will feature pieces commissioned by the Band, as well as spirited works by John Philip Sousa, Clare Grundman, and Jay Chattaway. The venue at...

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Children

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Friends & Family of Residents

Literary Visitor

07.22.2026

A Monumental Unveiling!

Celebrate America 250 with us at this special edition of Make-It! Club: help us unveil our giant 3D print of Daniel Chester French's The Minute Man, meet Linda Booth Sweeney, author of Monument Maker, create perler bead art, and build our own cardboard monuments together! Makers of all ages welcome. The Concord Free Public Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded...

Arts & Culture

08.13.2026

We Were Friends: To Bed/Eggs at the Concord Museum

Award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop presents We Were Friends: To Bed/Eggs, an episodic project of Firelight’s playful reimagining of Margaret Fuller and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s profound friendship set in today’s world. A late-night phone conversation between Ralph and Margaret takes the form of a radio play in which music, film, voice, and the hypnotic hum of a sleep apnea...

Arts & Culture

08.15.2026 - 08.16.2026

Visiting Artist Workshop with Yeonsoo Kim

Visiting Artist Workshop with Yeonsoo Kim “Breathing Volume: Traditional Onggi and Buncheong Expression” Saturday, August 15 (demonstration only) & Sunday, August 16 (hands-on workshop) | 10 AM - 4 PM Cost: Saturday only: $75 | Saturday & Sunday: $165 Join us for a weekend workshop with visiting artist Yeonsoo Kim as he guides participants through...