Events
Concord250
Friends & Family of Residents
04.30.2026
Concord250 Tree Dedication
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...
Arts & Culture
Concord250
05.3.2026
Concord250 Poetry Event – Poets Reflect on the Declaration of Independence
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...
Concord250
Food
Historical Visitor
Indigenous
06.12.2026
“The Future of Democracy”
A live, interview‑style conversation with Danielle Allen, Harvard professor and director of the Allen Lab for Democratic Renovation. Kick off the weekend with big ideas and a thoughtful discussion of what we can do to shape the future of democracy.
Cost: Free
Arts & Culture
Children
Concord250
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...
Concord250
Historical Visitor
07.3.2026
Concord Fife and Drum Demonstration at The Old Manse
Join Concord Fife and Drum as they bring to life the sounds and songs of the American Revolution! Music had an important role to play in the Revolutionary war, from keeping spirits up to helping direct soldiers on the battlefield. To celebrate the Fourth of July, and the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence, members...
Arts & Culture
Children
Concord250
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...