Events

Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading as families explore new story trees, sit and read together, or undertake...

CCM Family Series!  “They belong only to us” was Clara Schumann’s response upon first listening to Robert Schumann’s Kindersezen, “Scenes from Childhood”, alluding to the tenderness of childhood remembrances and music as a shared experience. CCM piano faculty Kitty Cheung-Evans retells this 1838 work and prompts listeners to create their own stories in this participatory event. Movement titles...

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering Christmas tree to the enchanted Land of Sweets, this beloved ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s music, breathtaking costumes, and the joy of the season to life. Perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming holiday outing filled...

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering Christmas tree to the enchanted Land of Sweets, this beloved ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s music, breathtaking costumes, and the joy of the season to life. Perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming holiday outing filled...

The science of freezing and melting takes place all around during the winter season! Join us as we use this scientific phenomenon to create original works of art. Weather depending, we’ll either use the snow as our canvas or take our frozen creations indoors.

Come decorate a lantern and shine your light at Concord’s inaugural lantern Brighter Together Parade and Party! Bring your lantern to Alcott Elementary School on the evening of March 7th, and march with us to a party at the Concord Scout House. You can find more information about the event at concordlanterns.org. This workshop is...

Come decorate a lantern and shine your light at Concord's inaugural lantern Brighter Together Parade and Party! Bring your lantern to Alcott Elementary School on the evening of March 7th, and march with us to a party at the Concord Scout House. You can find more information about the event at concordlanterns.org. This workshop is...

Come decorate a lantern and shine your light at Concord's inaugural lantern Brighter Together Parade and Party! Bring your lantern to Alcott Elementary School on the evening of March 7th, and march with us to a party at the Concord Scout House. You can find more information about the event at concordlanterns.org. This workshop is...

Come decorate a lantern and shine your light at Concord's inaugural lantern Brighter Together Parade and Party! Bring your lantern to Alcott Elementary School on the evening of March 7th, and march with us to a party at the Concord Scout House. You can find more information about the event at concordlanterns.org. This workshop is...

Come decorate a lantern and shine your light at Concord's inaugural lantern Brighter Together Parade and Party! Bring your lantern to Alcott Elementary School on the evening of March 7th, and march with us to a party at the Concord Scout House. You can find more information about the event at concordlanterns.org. This workshop is...

Step into the magic of the nighttime world! Join the Concord Conservatory of Music for a special family performance featuring an original musical setting of Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved classic, Goodnight Moon. This unique event blends chamber music, storytelling, and captivating visuals to introduce children to the wonders of live performance. Featuring works by Messiaen...

Come make a lantern and shine your light at Concord’s inaugural lantern Brighter Together Parade and Party! Bring your lantern to the mustering location at 6:00pm, a the Alcott Elementary School, on March 7th. We will parade with our lanterns to a party at the Concord Scout House. You can find more information about the...

Join The Concord Players for a Ceilidh (“Kay-lee”) – a lively night of Scottish music and dancing in celebration of their spring production of “Brigadoon”. Members of the cast will even perform a sneak peek of the upcoming show! No experience necessary, dances will be taught and led by a caller. For tickets and more...

Bring your light to the Parade and Party! 6PM Parade begins at Alcott Elementary School, ends with with a party at the Concord Scout House.   Lantern Making Workshops and other info at concordlanterns.org

Join us as we learn about women who have made important contributions throughout history to the fields of science, math, and art. Chemist Rosalind Franklin made great discoveries and contributions to what we know about DNA. We’ll honor Franklin’s work and learn about other women who use what she discovered in their own research by...

Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor, artist, engineer, and mathematician who spent his lifetime following his curiosity and exploring a wide variety of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build paper helicopters at our Wind...

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45 AM Church bells at the First Parish toll at 6:00 AM to sound the alarm. "Dr. Prescott" arrives at the North Bridge after riding across the fields calling out the warning to towns and villages that the Regulars were on the march...

Discover the science behind Trees and Forests: Into the Woods with Chemistry as we celebrate Chemists Celebrate Earth Week. Join us and our guest educators from the North Eastern Section of American Chemical Society and have fun exploring chemistry through hands-on activities related to this year’s theme, Trees and Forests!

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

2026 Patriots' Day Parade and Celebration The Concord Patriots’ Day Parade is one of the nation’s oldest celebrations of the first shot of the American Revolution, attracting visitors from around the world. Concord will celebrate Patriots' Day on Monday, April 20th but events are happening beginning April 17.   Patriots' Day Weekend in Concord: FRIDAY, APRIL 17,...

Join us for a rocky twist on Storytime with Ethan Baxter, Boston College Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and host of "Every Rock Has a Story" on YouTube. We will explore the surprising stories locked inside dazzling rocks and minerals; feel free to bring your own!

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Join in the celebration! After the April 20th Patriots' Day Parade, step into Monumental Square — a one-of-a-kind living history experience where Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Gandhi, MLK Jr., and other unexpected figures lead you through Monument Square in a mini-parade like no other. 📅 Monday, April 20 | 1pm & 2pm 📍 Meet across...

Bring the family and support the local nine as the CCHS and Lexington HS baseball teams play their annual Patriots Day Battle rivalry game on Monday, April 20.  First pitch is at 3:00 on Emerson Field.  There will be festive and special touches throughout the game, including a Minuteman salute to start the game and wiffle ball for...

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Join local artist Sarah Spencer for an adventure in art and science with cyanotype, an old-fashioned process that prints photos in blue tones using UV light and water. Create your own print and watch as it comes to life, changing colors right before your eyes. Connect with nature by using pressed flowers, ferns, and leaves,...

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Join Professor Tony Wang and doctoral students from the Earth and Environmental Sciences department at Boston College to explore the science of our changing ocean. Discover the intricate workings of ocean circulation and the essential role of phytoplankton, practice fish dissection and uncover earstones (otoliths), and use a microscope to identify microfossils. Learn about the...

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Learn how to transform a china teacup and saucer into an amazing flower arrangement with selected florals, butterflies, and birds in this unique family workshop. Open to all ages - come and enjoy creating a wonderful arrangement to bring home. Instructor: Laurie Grossman Cost: $75 per adult/child pair

Experience the future of innovation at NextGen STEMFest on May 30, 2026 (10AM – 4PM), where science comes to life through hands-on activities like walking with robots, 3D printing, and biotech experiments. Hosted for free at the historic Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham, this event features over 50 exhibitors and Massachusetts’s...