Events
Arts & Culture
Concord250
Friends & Family of Residents
05.4.2025 - 07.31.2025
Special Exhibition: Warhol’s Eagle: Resilience Heard Round the World
Wednesday, March 26—Thursday, July 31 Goodwin Forum, Main Library The William Munroe Special Collections is excited to announce the temporary installation of a stunning work of art by Andy Warhol,...
Arts & Culture
Concord250
Friends & Family of Residents
05.4.2025 - 09.1.2025
Concord Museum “Whose Revolution” Exhibit
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the Concord Museum is proud to share the new special exhibition, Whose Revolution. Opening March 28, Whose Revolution offers a fresh,...
Concord250
07.4.2025
Celebrating the Declaration of Independence
July 4th Celebrating the Declaration of Independence - Part of Concord 250. Details to come.
Concord250
Friends & Family of Residents
Historical Visitor
Holiday
07.4.2025
July 4th Reading with Frederick Douglass at the Robbins House
A beloved annual tradition is coming up at The Robbins House! Join us on the 4th of July from 10-12 as we read Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave...
Concord250
Friends & Family of Residents
Holiday
07.4.2025
Reading the Declaration of Independence at the North Bridge
“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm Reliance on the Protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred...
Arts & Culture
07.4.2025
Concord 250: Concord Band Plays at Picnic in the Park
Concord Band Plays at July 4th Picnic in the Park! Join in for some genuine patriotic fun when the Concord Band performs at the 46th Annual Picnic in the Park on...
Arts & Culture
07.5.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
07.6.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
07.7.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
Concord250
Friends & Family of Residents
Literary Visitor
07.9.2025
Thoreau Society Annual Gathering Event “A Concord Parade”
This is a the Thoreau Society Annual Gathering Event Join a mini parade and meet a variety of spirits including Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, George Washington Dugan, Gandhi, MLK Jr....
07.11.2025
Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum—free!
Discovery Museum invites you to have fun, explore, and learn at our free Nature Play Festival! Â Local businesses will join us to offer immersive nature-based activities throughout our campus including...
Cost: Free
Arts & Culture
Concord250
Friends & Family of Residents
07.11.2025
Wright Tavern ” A Flurry of Birds”
As part of Concord's 250th celebration, join us at the historic Wright Tavern on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 pm for a one-night journey through the events of April 19,...
Cost: $10
07.12.2025
A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take...
07.12.2025
A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take...
Arts & Culture
07.12.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
Concord250
Friends & Family of Residents
07.12.2025
Wright Tavern Beer Garden
Today's theme is the "Celebrate Democracy and Wish Henry David Thoreau Happy Birthday." The hours are 11:00 - 7:00 on the grounds and inside the Wright Tavern. The cost is $10.00...
Arts & Culture
07.12.2025
Free Family Day at The Umbrella Arts Center
Come to The Umbrella this weekend for FREE family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block this Saturday, July 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM to partake...
Cost: Free
07.13.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
07.13.2025
Silhouette Portrait Making
Silhouette artist Lauren Muney cuts classic Colonial silhouettes for sitters. All of her stunning portraits are cut freehand with scissors and will be cherished by your family for years to...
07.14.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
Arts & Culture
Children
07.16.2025
Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School
Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m....
Cost: Free
Third Thursdays
07.17.2025
Third Thursday July 17 Join us! 5-8 p.m.
Concord Center welcomes you for art, culture, shopping, and dining from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring over 30 local businesses staying open late with special offerings. The July 17th...
07.17.2025
We Were Friends: Middle of the Dial: Partners
Award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop returns to the Concord Museum to present We Were Friends, an episodic, playful reimagining of Margaret Fuller and Ralph Waldo Emerson's profound friendship set in today’s...
07.18.2025
Whose Revolution Curator Spotlight Talk
Tour the first of our series of special exhibitions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Whose Revolution, which highlight the numerous and varied experiences of everyday people during...
Arts & Culture
07.19.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
Arts & Culture
Concord250
Indigenous
07.19.2025
Art Ramble Walking Tour & “From Archive to Art”
ART RAMBLE WALKING TOUR Learn about the critically acclaimed out door exhibition from curator Marla McLeod as you take a guided walk through Walden Woods to engage with the large...
07.20.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
07.21.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
Arts & Culture
Children
07.23.2025
Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School
Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m....
Cost: Free
Concord250
07.24.2025 - 10.31.2025
Call to Poets
Concord250 invites Massachusetts-based poets to join a "Call to Poets" and celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence! This...
07.24.2025
History Happy Hour: Staff Picks from the Collection
Beat the heat with chilled wine, ice-cold beer, and other beverages in our courtyard, followed by a specially curated tour of staff favorites from the Concord Museum’s collection. From beloved...
07.24.2025
History Happy Hour: Staff Picks From the Collection
Join a specially curated tour of staff favorites from the Concord Museum’s collection. From beloved hidden gems to iconic highlights, discover what makes these pieces stand out through the eyes...
07.24.2025
Discovery After Dark at Discovery Museum
It's grown-up time at Discovery Museum! Come hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening with live music, food, drinks, and friends. Your ticket...
07.25.2025
Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice! at Discovery Museum
Things are getting chilly at the Discovery Museum! Experiment with different types of salt as you explore the unique characteristics of a 300-pound block of ice. Add in some liquid...
Cost: Free with admission
07.26.2025
Electronics Recycling Event
Join us for a day of decluttering, community, and environmental action. We're accepting a wide range of electronics, including TVs, computers, and more. Help reduce e-waste and learn about sustainable...
Cost: Free – $40
Concord250
Historical Visitor
07.26.2025
Reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment – Encampment at The Robbins House
Reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment (the first all Black regiment raised in the North during the Civil War) will be holding an encampment at The Robbins House...
Arts & Culture
07.26.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
07.27.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
07.28.2025
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known...
Cost: Free
Arts & Culture
Children
07.30.2025
Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School
Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m....
Cost: Free
Concord250
08.2.2025
Wright Tavern Summer Beer Garden
$10 Donation Family friendly outdoor games, beer, specialty drinks, food music, and tours of the Historic Wright Tavern
Cost: $10
08.6.2025
Meet the Artist: Sarah Spencer at Discovery Museum
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...
Cost: Free with admission
Arts & Culture
Children
08.6.2025
Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School
Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m....
Cost: Free
08.7.2025
Backyard and Beyond: Treehouse Yoga at Discovery Museum
Move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun...
Cost: Free with admission
08.7.2025
History Happy Hour: Toasting Literary Concord
Celebrate Henry David Thoreau’s most influential book Walden (published August 9, 1854) with a tour of our singular Thoreau collection. Grab a friend and enjoy an evening of wine, beer,...
Cost: varies
08.8.2025
Whose Revolution Curator Spotlight Talk
Tour the first of our series of special exhibitions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Whose Revolution, which highlight the numerous and varied experiences of everyday people during the American Revolution....
Cost: Free
Concord250
Historical Visitor
08.9.2025
Revolutionary War Cemetery Walking Tour
Concord Museum's Revolutionary War Cemetery Walking Tour $15 Members | $20 Non-Members | Includes same-day admission June 14 and August 9 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Learn about the...