Join us for the Quilts 250 Book Launch! Stop by Harvey Wheeler from 11–3 to experience a beautiful celebration of art, history, and community. View a selection of quilts from the original Concord Academy exhibit Meet the creators and hear the stories behind their work Pick up (or purchase!) your copy of the stunning 176-page...
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...
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,...
The Parade Ends, the Party Begins! Join us right after the Patriots’ Day Parade for an afternoon of music, food, and community in the heart of Concord. Monday, April 20, 2026End of the parade, 11:30 AM ish – 3:00 PMMain Street (Monument Square to Keyes Road) and Walden Street Live Music & Performances Main StageEnd...
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...
Join us as the 250 Trees Project nears completion! On April 30 at 10:00 AM, a newly planted tree at the Main Library will be dedicated as a symbol of the entire project. Following the dedication, Tree Warden Erik Shaw will present on the project along with tree maintenance, policy, and management in Concord. The...
Concord250 Poetry Event – Poets Reflect on the Declaration of Independence May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Join us on May 3, 3:00–4:15 PM for a Concord250 Poetry Event – Poets Reflect on the Declaration of Independence at the Concord Public Library, Goodwin Forum (129 Main St.). The winning poets of a statewide contest (several from...
