The Caterpillar Lab Thursday, June 29, 10am to 2pm & Friday, June 30, 12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm 10:00am – 2:00pm Join the Discovery Museum for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to...
Declaring Independence Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 North Bridge 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join us as we mark the 247th anniversary of our nation's independence with a live, in-person reading of the Declaration of Independence at Concord's North Bridge. Reenactors representing the 10th Massachusetts Regiment will fire three musket volleys in honor of American Independence.
Internationally recognized as one of todays most acclaimed and admired artists, Yefim Bronfman is sought throughout the world as a soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator. His commanding technique, power, and exceptional lyric gifts are lauded by the press and audiences alike. The program will include works for solo piano by Schubert, Schumann, Salonen and...
Saturday, July 8, 2023 Colonel James Barrett House Programs 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Open house 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Before they were Minute Men, they served as Provincial soldiers in Great Britain’s war against the French and their Indigenous allies. Join us at the Colonel James Barrett House for a special program exploring...
Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice! Tuesday, July 11, 10:00am – 4:00pm 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 watercolors and discover just how cool science can be. https://www.discoveryacton.org/events-programs/cold-ice-exploring-300lb-block-ice-2
Tuesday, July 11 7:00 – 8:00 pm Longtime journalists Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal will join us at the Concord Museum to discuss the findings in their new book, A Wing and a Prayer: The Race to Save Our Vanishing Birds. The book is the result of a 25,000-mile journey across the Americas in 2021, which they...
New England Performance Series with Kemp Harris July 12 @ 6-8 pm deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance with Kemp Harris as part of the New England Performance Series. Kemp was born in North Carolina but honed his musical style in the coffeehouses of Cambridge, eventually going on to...
New England Performance Series with Kemp Harris deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance with Kemp Harris as part of the New England Performance Series. Kemp was born in North Carolina but honed his musical style in the coffeehouses of Cambridge, eventually going on to develop a songwriting residency program...
Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 This weekend's series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts,...
Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 This weekend's series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts,...
Your Year of Trailblazing: Discover Concord Girl Scouts August 14 @ 6:00 pm - August 14 @ 7:30 pm Event Venue Rideout Park & Playground Event Organizer Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Description Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts invites your family to see for yourselves how your child will have more fun learning, doing, and...
Free film screening of Glory for George at the Umbrella Arts Center!
Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 This weekend's series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts,...
You are cordially invited to saunter over to Barrow Bookstore in Concord Center on Saturday, July 15, 2023, between 12pm - 7pm and celebrate Henry David Thoreau's 206th Birthday. Born in Concord on July 12, 1817, Henry David Thoreau is forever remembered for his free spirit, roles in the American Transcendentalism and Abolitionist movements, and...
A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord Saturday, July 15 9:00 – 10:00 am A Concord Museum guide will lead a tour focused on the domestic side of Henry David Thoreau’s life, visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by family and friends. Register at https://concordmuseum.org/events/a-walk-in-thoreaus-concord-2/ Members $10, non-members $20, includes same-day...
Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 This weekend's series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts,...
We Swim Together, Presented by Little Uprisings and The Gottabees Wednesday, July 19, 10:30am-11:15am Journey to the bottom of the sea with Little Uprisings and The Gottabees where we will explore the book Swimmy, by Leo Lionni—a classic tale for young children about the power of organizing. Join us for movement, puppetry and fun as...
We Swim Together, Presented by Little Uprisings and The Gottabees Wednesday, July 19, 10:30am-11:15am Journey to the bottom of the sea with Little Uprisings and The Gottabees where we will explore the book Swimmy, by Leo Lionni—a classic tale for young children about the power of organizing. Join us for movement, puppetry and fun as...
The Caterpillar Lab Friday, July 21, 12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and...
Buttrick Garden Tours Tuesdays, June 27, July 25, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Buttrick Gardens 174 Liberty St, Concord MA Free, registration required Join us for a free 30-minute tour of the Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park. Learn about the history and preservation of these beautiful gardens. We’ll find shady spots...
Mindfulness in Art Program Wednesday, July 26 6:00 – 7:00 pm Be Well Be Here Founder and Executive Director Lara Wilson will lead a guided conversation and casual journaling activity in the Concord Museum’s special exhibition A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library. Participants will come away with the tools...
The Concordians Behind the Art Walking Tour Saturday, July 29 11:00 am – 12:30 pm A Concord Museum guide will lead a walking tour that delves into the lives of the Concord artists and subjects featured in the special exhibition A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library, on view at...
Live music by Francesco Zenati at Reflections from 5 - 7pm Enjoy Acoustic Guitar, Original songs & Blues HarmonicaAvoid the paving hassles by shopping late, or just relax and enjoy - Many shops are open late!Reflections, A New Leaf, Joy St Life & Home, Concord Firefly, Debra's Natural Gourmet, Reasons to be Cheerful, Concord...
Crocodile River Music Friday, August 4, 2023, 11am to 11:45am Location: Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Discovery Museum is excited to welcome artists from Crocodile River Music, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing African art, music, and dance to audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and capabilities. Children and adults are invited to participate in an...
