Calendar of Events

Valley Forge Tavern; Music Nightly – Music every evening; Sunday from 7-10pm; Monday through Saturday from 8-11pm.  Folk, Jazz, pub music, blues and acoustic mix.  Call for schedule.

Alcott Toastmasters Invitation for Public Speaking – 7:00-8:45pm – Concord Free Public Library – Get help and feedback about making public speeches – progress at your own pace.  Give it a try!

Summer Sundays: Highlight Tours – 11:00 am – Enjoy the special tour of the “stars” of the Museum’s collection.  Free with Museum admission.  Museum open on Sundays from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Summer Hours – Expanded summer hours at the museums for the summer!  The museums will be open 9:00am – 4:30pm seven days a week.    Closed July 4th.

Drawn to Detail – an exhibition of contemporary drawings with a very particular focus featuring 26 American artists  Laylah Ali: Notes/Drawings/Untitled Afflications – inaugural museum presentation of Laylah’s newest body of work..  Zea Mays Printmaking: The Nature of Things – 15 prints from the portfolio.  Stacy Steers: Phantom Canyon – 2006 animated film exploring a woman’s fantastical journey through memories.   Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00am – 5:00pm.  Admission $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and children ages 6-12; children 5 and under are admitted free.   Opening Reception:  Thursday, September 4 from 7-9pm.

Seasonings – Take a pinch of mud season and a sprinkle of April showers, add a handful of autumnal tints, mix in an icy blast of winter, then sauté it all over the high heat of summer.  That’s just a taste of what you’ll find in the Concord Museum’s newest exhibition.  Explore some of the nostalgic events, traditions, and rituals associated with each season in American culture through artifacts from the Museum’s rich and varied collection.  Open seven days a week from 9:00am – 5:00pm through August.

Moving Through New England - The changing landscape of New England has inspired numerous artists. This along with DeCordova’s mission to collect works by modern and contemporary New England artists has provided DeCordova with a rich collection of images of this region. Moving Through New England comes entirely from our permanent collection and includes an array of media. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00am – 5:00pm.  Admission $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and children ages 6-12; children 5 and under are admitted free.

Concord Walking Tour: “Revolution, Renaissance and Renewal” – 2:00pm – 4:00pm – weekends only – Licensed, local guides conduct a two-hour walk through Concord Center Village and out to the North Bridge.  Adults $19; Seniors and College Students $15; Children & family groups have lower rates.  Call for reservations.

Brown Bag Lunch – Tuesday and Thursday, 11:45am – 12:30pm -  130 Baker Ave., Ext.. – A fun-filled time for you and your child.  Bring lunch, learn something new and complete a fun project.  Each class is different and is based on one of our enrichment programs – theater, dance, music, science, fitness and math.  Fee $5.00 for parent/child pair.

Paddling Back in Time - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Join us for a guided trip down the Concord River to the Old Manse, and experience the landscape that inspired Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne.  Fees: Members: Adult: $12; Child $8. Nonmembers: Adult $16; Child $8. Rent canoes at South Bridge Boathouse, Main Street.

The Long Arm of the Law - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Hartwell Tavern - What kind of crimes came before the local Magistrate in the early 1770s? Come to the Hartwell Tavern and meet the Magistrate and the Constable, as well as a motley group of offenders. Will the plaintiffs be fined, sentenced to be flogged, or perhaps exonerated?

Corn and Tomato Festival – 12noon – 4:00pm – 11 Wheeler Road – Sample Verrill Farm grown heirloom and hybrid tomatoes and corn with tastings of special dishes prepared in the farm stand kitchen.  $8 per person; $4 for children under 12.  Live music by Monadnock Bluegrass.  Giddy-up Ponies, Lil Folk Farm and Hay rides.

Summer Concert Series - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Bring a picnic to these old-fashioned lawn concerts featuring folk music from different periods and places. Free.

Summer Evenings at the Museum – 5:00-8:00pm – A summer evening is the perfect time to savor the Museum’s newest exhibition, Seasonings.  Bring family, friends, out of town guests – or the whole neighborhood – as the Museum is open FREE to all for the evening.

Summer Breezes - 6:00-8:00pm – Pack up a picnic and your blanket and come to the Museum’s front lawn for a free evening of swing music and summer relaxation.  Swing Legacy, a 6-piece band, acclaimed for its impeccable musicianship, present the polish, heat and energy of the renowned big bands of the swing era including Duke Ellington and Count Basie.

“A Morning with the Alcotts” – 9:30- 11:30am - Step back into the pages of history to find out what it was like to live in the time of the Alcotts! Expert, authentically costumed staff and volunteers portray Alcott family members to introduce youngsters aged 7 and up to life in the 19th Century generally and within the Alcott home particularly. An interactive tour, old-fashioned games, songs, stories, and refreshments are all part of this highly popular and unforgettable experience!  $18 per person (Members - $15).Reservations & pre-payment required.

Paddling Back in Time - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Join us for a guided trip down the Concord River to the Old Manse, and experience the landscape that inspired Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne.  Fees: Members: Adult: $12; Child $8. Nonmembers: Adult $16; Child $8. Rent canoes at South Bridge Boathouse, Main Street.

“Welcome to Our Home”; A Living History Tour – 4:45-5:45pm - Your visit to Orchard House becomes a trip to the past as you have an interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times. Adults - $12.00; Seniors/College Students - $10.00; Youths (6 - 17 years) - $8.00; Children (2 - 6 years) - $4.00 Family Rate (2 Adults & up to 4 youths) - $30.00 (Orchard House Members - Half-price on individual tickets only).Space is limited; reservations & pre-payment strongly suggested.

Summer Concert Series - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Bring a picnic to these old-fashioned lawn concerts featuring folk music from different periods and places. Free.

Town Meeting - 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM – North Bridge - Participating in this 40 minute program, you will have the opportunity to match or oppose the opinions of other Concord residents of 1774 portrayed by local historic reenactors

Paddling Back in Time - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Join us for a guided trip down the Concord River to the Old Manse, and experience the landscape that inspired Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne.  Fees: Members: Adult: $12; Child $8. Nonmembers: Adult $16; Child $8. Rent canoes at South Bridge Boathouse, Main Street.

LABOR DAY

Paddling Back in Time - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Join us for a guided trip down the Concord River to the Old Manse, and experience the landscape that inspired Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne.  Fees: Members: Adult: $12; Child $8. Nonmembers: Adult $16; Child $8. Rent canoes at South Bridge Boathouse, Main Street.

Battle Road Trail Walk - 12:30 PM - Join Park Ranger Jim Hollister for a 3 1/2 hour guided walk along the historic Battle Road Trail. Learn about the events of April 19, 1775, landscape changes through time, and the American Revolution from the perspective of the Concord Authors. Meeting at the Minute Man Visitor Center at 12:30, we will shuttle to Meriam`s Corner to begin the tour. Bring plenty of water!

Annual Fine Art and Craft Festival – 10:00am – 4:00pm – Codman Estate, 34 Codman Road, Lincoln – This annual event features the work of over one hundred artisans.  Items for sale include wooden furniture and toys, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, painting, knits, children’s clothing, metal ware, folk carvings, herbals and more.  Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities and a food court.  Codman Estate is offering museum tours.  Admission: $5; free to children 12 and under and to members of Historic New England.

Verrill Farm Barbecue – noon – 4:00pm – Live music by Back Eddy Bluegrass.  Violet the Clown, Giddy-up Ponies and Hayrides.

3rd Annual Farmer’s Market –Main Street on the Milldam – 10:00am – 2:00pm – The market will spotlight the wonderful fall harvest from local Concord farms.  Concord Center businesses will share the day and have specials and sidewalk sales as part of the Chamber’s Shop Locally initiative.  Shops open 10:00am -5:00pm.

Paddling Back in Time - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Join us for a guided trip down the Concord River to the Old Manse, and experience the landscape that inspired Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne.  Fees: Members: Adult: $12; Child $8. Nonmembers: Adult $16; Child $8. Rent canoes at South Bridge Boathouse, Main Street.

Ag Day – Main Street in Concord Center -10:00am – 2:00pm - Local produce from the fall harvest available at this annual farmers’ market.  Local shops have special sales and events.

Fall Harvest Scarecrow! – 1:00-3:00pm – On the last day of the Seasonings exhibition, come join our scarecrow-building experts and make your own take-home Fall Harvest Scarecrow on the Museum’s lawn.  You provide the old clothes; we’ll provide the hay and string.  There’ll be popcorn, and, of course, apple cider available to sustain you through the creative process.

Stone Soup Dinner -the Gardens at Buttrick Mansion - 5:00 - 8:00 pm.  Share the tastes of the town along with supporting a vital part of its local farm heritage. Tickets are $35.00 and available now at six Concord locations:  The Cheese Shop, Debra’s Natural Gourmet, La Provence, Verrill Farm, Walden Liquors and West Concord Liquors.  Reservations required.

Tavern Talk - 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM – Hartwell Tavern - You are invited to join Park Volunteers and Rangers and take part in a spirited living history debate about issues that affected the lives of people living in the town of Lincoln MA. in the year 1774.

STATE PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Paddling Back in Time - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Join us for a guided trip down the Concord River to the Old Manse, and experience the landscape that inspired Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne.  Fees: Members: Adult: $12; Child $8. Nonmembers: Adult $16; Child $8. Rent canoes at South Bridge Boathouse, Main Street.

The Long Arm of the Law - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Hartwell Tavern - What kind of crimes came before the local Magistrate in the early 1770s? Come to the Hartwell Tavern and meet the Magistrate and the Constable, as well as a motley group of offenders. Will the plaintiffs be fined, sentenced to be flogged, or perhaps exonerated?

Paddling Back in Time - 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Join us for a guided trip down the Concord River to the Old Manse, and experience the landscape that inspired Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne.  Fees: Members: Adult: $12; Child $8. Nonmembers: Adult $16; Child $8. Rent canoes at South Bridge Boathouse, Main Street.

“Welcome to Our Home”; A Living History Tour – 4:45-5:45pm - Your visit to Orchard House becomes a trip to the past as you have an interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times. Adults - $12.00; Seniors/College Students - $10.00; Youths (6 - 17 years) - $8.00; Children (2 - 6 years) - $4.00 Family Rate (2 Adults & up to 4 youths) - $30.00 (Orchard House Members - Half-price on individual tickets only).Space is limited; reservations & pre-payment strongly suggested.

ROSH HASHANAH

Battle Road Trail Walk - 12:30 PM - Join Park Ranger Jim Hollister for a 3 1/2 hour guided walk along the historic Battle Road Trail. Learn about the events of April 19, 1775, landscape changes through time, and the American Revolution from the perspective of the Concord Authors. Meeting at the Minute Man Visitor Center at 12:30, we will shuttle to Meriam`s Corner to begin the tour. Bring plenty of water!

YOM KIPPUR

Harvest Festival and Barbecue for Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital – noon – 4:00pm – Live music by Southern Rail.  Giddy-up Ponies, Hayrides, kids’ activities, raffle and food.

Battle Road Heroes - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Hartwell Tavern - Join Park Volunteers and Rangers and travel back in time for a special, candle-lit evening of theater and history. Walk down a candle-lit path to the past. Listen to the personal stories of residents who lived along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775. Join Captain William Smith, the Hartwells, the Lincoln Minute Men, drovers, musicians, and His Majesty`s soldiers for this special evening of theater and history. Starting at 7:00 p.m., tours leave approximately every 15 minutes.

COLUMBUS DAY

Save the dates!  More information will be posted.

Prague, Moscow and Paris – 51 Walden Street – 8:00pm – Richard Pittman conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 38, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with David Deveau, piano, and Debussy’s Nocturnes with the Concord Women’s Chorus.  $25 adults/$20 seniors/ $10 students.

Halloween Tales - 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM – Hartwell Tavern - Join Park Rangers and Volunteers in a very spooky, candle-lit setting for an evening of traditional New England ghost stories. This year we are offering a special early show for young families from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. A bit less spooky than the regular 7:00 p.m. show!

3rd Annual Louisa May Alcott Benefit 5K Walk / 10K Run; UTA PIPPIG, Honorary Chair – 12 noon (registration begins at 10:30am) -All manner of runners and walkers – from serious marathoners to “strollercisers” and wheelchair travelers – are encouraged to spend a day with Louisa May and support the educational and preservation efforts of her beloved home during this FUNdraiser! Musical entertainment provided; starting volley by The Concord Minute Men. Living History portrayers and 19th C. games and toys available.  Event held rain or shine. Meet at Concord-Carlisle High School (500 Walden Street, Concord) for registration. Walk/Run route traverses Historic Concord, Massachusetts during lovely Fall Foliage time!

Concord Festival of Authors program for cookbook authors.  Noon – 2:00pm – Meet cookbook authors Clara Silverstein, Kathy Walthers and Lisa Zwirn and chefs Peter Davis from Henrietta's Table and Steve Johnson from Rendezvous. Books available for sale & signing. Food tastings.

“Welcome to Our Home”; A Living History Tour – 4:45-5:45pm - Your visit to Orchard House becomes a trip to the past as you have an interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times. Adults - $12.00; Seniors/College Students - $10.00; Youths (6 - 17 years) - $8.00; Children (2 - 6 years) - $4.00 Family Rate (2 Adults & up to 4 youths) - $30.00 (Orchard House Members - Half-price on individual tickets only).Space is limited; reservations & pre-payment strongly suggested.

PRESIDENTIAL/STATE ELECTION

VETERAN’S DAY

Veterans’ Day Flag Retirement - 2:00pm  - The Flag Retirement Ceremony is traditionally held each year on Veteran’s Day and enables Concordians the opportunity to retire their American Flags in a respectful and appropriate manner.  This local ceremony was established in 1965 by James Carroll, Francis McDonald, Bernard Rushe, Thomas Tombeno and Clark McClevin, who felt that the many cemetery flags, which were torn and faded from being left in place through the fall and winter months, honored neither our nation’s colors nor our departed veterans.  It was decided that each year, on Veteran’s Day, the worn flags would be collected by the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee and retired in an appropriate manner.

Artists’ Market – The holiday market at The Store features a vast selection of pottery, glass, home goods, wearable art and ornaments.  Members receive a 10% discount.  Extended hours:  Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-9:30pm; Friday & Saturday: 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday: 10:30am – 5:30pm.

“Welcome to Our Home”; A Living History Tour – 4:45-5:45pm - Your visit to Orchard House becomes a trip to the past as you have an interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. Hear fascinating anecdotes and learn first-hand about their lives and times. Adults - $12.00; Seniors/College Students - $10.00; Youths (6 - 17 years) - $8.00; Children (2 - 6 years) - $4.00 Family Rate (2 Adults & up to 4 youths) - $30.00 (Orchard House Members - Half-price on individual tickets only).Space is limited; reservations & pre-payment strongly suggested.

THANKSGIVING

Visit With Santa – 3:00 – 5:00pm – Live music by Two for the Show.

Holiday Tour of Concord’s Historical Inns and Houses – 12noon – 4pm;  Holiday Open House – 12noon – 5:00pm – visit the shops of Concord to start your holiday shopping and enjoy special treats, strolling carolers;  Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting; 5:30pm – 6:30pm – See Frosty and Santa and enjoy Concord’s holiday lights – carolers, hot chocolate and more.

Gingerbread House Workshop – 9:30am. 11:30am and 1:30pm – Includes tips from farm stand chefs, house and decorations.  $35 per person.  Reservations and pre-payment required.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult (no additional charge for adult).

Gingerbread House Workshop – 7:00pm special adult class..  Enjoy hor d’oeuvres while decorating a house.   $40 per person.  Reservations and pre-payment required.

Gingerbread House Workshop – 9:30am. 11:30am and advanced class at 2:00pm. – Includes tips from farm stand chefs, house and decorations.  $35 per person.  Reservations and pre-payment required.  Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult (no additional charge for adult).

HANUKKAH begins

CHRISTMAS

NEW YEAR’S DAY

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

PRESIDENT’S DAY

Town Caucus – 7:30pm – Alcott School

SCHOOL VACATION – CONCORD SCHOOLS

ASH WEDNESDAY

Town Election

PASSOVER

GOOD FRIDAY

EASTER

PATRIOTS DAY

SCHOOL VACATION – CONCORD SCHOOLS

All session start at 7:00pm – Concord-Carlisle High School