Week of Events
Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood
The Umbrella Arts Center invites the public to an opening reception for the new visual arts exhibition, "Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood," featuring work by 2023/2024 Umbrella Artists-in-Residence, Jasmine Chen and Catherine LeComte Lecce, in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery. Also on view is "random assembly" in the Main Hall Display, with artwork by Umbrella Ceramic Studio Artist-in-Residence...
What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection
Open until August 18 The things we keep matter for the stories we tell. What objects do we choose to preserve, and who is able to collect them? Why were they once valued, and how can we continue to see them in new ways? This special exhibition explores what it means to make history through...
Declaration of Independence Reading
North Bridge July 4, 2024 Celebrate July 4th at Minute Man! Join park rangers and volunteers as we mark the anniversary of our nation's independence with a live, in-person reading of the Declaration of Independence at Concord's North Bridge. The reading will be followed by musket volleys from the Tenth Massachuesetts Regiment, 2:30pm This...
What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection
Open until August 18 The things we keep matter for the stories we tell. What objects do we choose to preserve, and who is able to collect them? Why were they once valued, and how can we continue to see them in new ways? This special exhibition explores what it means to make history through...
RiverFest kicks off!
RIVERFEST is July 6-28! Come, connect and experience your local wild and scenic rivers! The Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council has dozens of activities planned for RiverFest 2024. This is your opportunity to explore our federally protected Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild & Scenic Rivers. In the MetroWest area, from Lowell...
What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection
Open until August 18 The things we keep matter for the stories we tell. What objects do we choose to preserve, and who is able to collect them? Why were they once valued, and how can we continue to see them in new ways? This special exhibition explores what it means to make history through...
Monday, July 1, 2024
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Thursday, July 4, 2024
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July 4, 2024 -4th of July at The Robbins House: Reading with Frederick Douglass
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July 4, 2024 -Picnic in the Park
4th of July at The Robbins House: Reading with Frederick Douglass
Visit The Robbins House Lawn on the 4th of July, 10am-noon, for a reading with Frederick Douglass!
Picnic in the Park
Celebrate 4th of July! Picnic in the Park, July 4, 11am-4pm at Emerson Field Fun, field games, food, live entertainment, kiddie parade and more!
Friday, July 5, 2024
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July 5, 2024 -Summer Friday Nights Free at Discovery Museum!
Summer Friday Nights Free at Discovery Museum!
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods at night, every Friday night through Labor Day! We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Saturday, July 6, 2024
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July 6, 2024 -Art for All Concord Drawing Jam
Art for All Concord Drawing Jam
Recapture the enjoyment of drawing for fun! Drawing Jam is not a class, but Art for All's Artist in Residence, Mike Sprague, will be available for guidance and suggestions. Each session begins with a drawing game to loosen up and get in the mood, followed by a drawing session with items and images to draw...
Sunday, July 7, 2024
No events on this day.